McKeen's correspondent Kevin Wey was able to talk to Ryan Haggerty after a USHL regular season game prior to the team's departure for the 2009 Four Nations Tournament in Slovakia. Haggerty discussed his leading the Under-17 in USHL scoring, the team's early struggles in USHL competition, his early development with the USNTDP, his exploits in Connecticut high school hockey and midget hockey, and a couple other topics of interest, as well as whether his future is in major juniors or college.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT McKeen's correspondent Kevin Wey was able to talk to Mac Bennett prior to the WJAC and discussed his selection to Team USA, his time so far in the USHL, his selection by the Canadiens in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, his time at Montreal's development camp, his commitment to the University of Michigan, and a couple of NHL defensemen he looks up to who are at different points in their careers]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:17:00 GMT Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:07:00 GMT After coming within one game of winning the Presidents Cup last season, the Shawinigan Cataractes are now fighting to get back to the top of the QJMHL league standings. Led by a group of veterans back for one last kick at the can and a few youngsters, including center Michael Bournival, this is a club that can explode at any time. McKeen's correspondent Rick Springhetti looks at several Shawinigan Cataractes]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:02:00 GMT The Mississauga Majors are considered a strong favourite to emerge out of the East based on a slew of prospects. McKeen's Director of Scouting David Burstyn profiles several minor Majors including Devante Smith-Pelly (pictured), Gregg Sutch, Riley Brace, Rob Flick, JP Anderson, Joseph Cramarossa and Stuart Percy. ]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:18:00 GMT McKeen's correspondent Kevin Wey was able to talk with Andrej Sustr after a game in October and discussed his transition to the USHL, his time in the North American Hockey League in 2008-09, his academic pursuits, his vying for a spot on his national team, the impact a gold medal had on him, and his philosophical approach to emulating other players]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:56:00 GMT Led by coach Doug Gilmour, the Kingston Frontenacs have escaped from the Eastern Conference basement and appear to be poised to make the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. McKeen's Director of Scouting David Burstyn looks at several Kingston Frontenacs including Erik Gudbranson (pictured), Tyler Mort, Taylor Doherty, Brian Lashoff and Alan Quine. ]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:31:00 GMT Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:28:00 GMT In Part III of his Team USA report from the 2009 USHL Fall Classic, McKeen's correspondent Kevin Wey enters notes on Brandon Saad, Matt Nieto, Michael Mersch, Adam Clendening, Austin Czarnik, Frankie Simonelli and Nick Shore]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:09:00 GMT In Part II of his USA Under-18 Fall Classic Report, McKeen's correspondent Kevin Wey enters notes on Jason Zucker, Chase Balisy, and Bryan Rust, as well as notes on a highly-touted Team USA winger who didn't impress as much as hoped]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:01:00 GMT McKeen's correspondent Kevin Wey had the opportunity to watch the U.S.Under-18 National Development Team play in its first USHL Fall Classic and enters notes on Jon Merrill, Jack Campbell, Stephen Johns, and the rest of Team USA's defensemen eligible for the 2010 Draft and backup netminder Andy Iles]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:05:00 GMT McKeen's correspondent Kevin Hopson looks at several NHL goalie prospects, including University of Minnesota netminder Alex Kangas (pictured) and the Norfolk Admirals' duo of Dustin Tokarski and Riku Helenius. University of Wisconsin goalie Brett Bennett is also featured.]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:34:00 GMT McKeen's correspondent Marlon Martens has notes on the Everett Silvertips including NHL draft picks Kellan Tochkin, Byron Froese, Cameron Abney and Rasmus Rissanen, as well as several 2010 draft-eligible prospects and 2011 hopeful Campbell Elynuik]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:11:00 GMT Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:45:00 GMT We have scouting notes on the following Penticton Vees' prospects: Stefan Nicholishen, Isaac Macleod (pictured), Taylor Peters and Luke Curadi.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:57:00 GMT McKeen's correspondent Kevin Wey was able to catch the Youngstown Phantoms in action at the 2009 USHL Fall Classic and in Part II of the Youngstown report enters notes on Nick Czinder, Joe Zarbo, and a few other forwards of interest]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:27:00 GMT Here is a recent lineup for the Penticton Vees. They are usually led by prospects' Beau Bennett, Joey Laleggia and Sean Bonar. Bennett is a good bet to get selected in the first two rounds in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:12:00 GMT McKeen's correspondent Kevin Wey had the opportunity to catch the Youngstown Phantoms in action at the 2009 USHL Fall Classic, and in Part I of the Youngstown report he enters notes on Daniel Senkbeil, Luke Eibler, Andrej Sustr, Scott Mayfield, and even a bit on the team's sixth and seventh defensemen]]> Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:10:00 GMT We have scouting notes on two of the Vancouver Giants prospects. David Musil isn't eligible to be drafted until 2011, while Kevin Connauton was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.]]> Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT