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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Flames Prospect Basha's Medicine Hat Suffer Defeat To London In Memorial Cup Final
Calgary Flames left wing Andrew Basha (49) controls the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during a pre-season game at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sept. 23, 2024. (Photo: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images) Calgary prospect Andrew Basha and his Medicine Hat Tigers did not reach the promise land of Canadian junior hockey as they were beaten 4-1 by the OHL champions London Knights in the Memorial Cup Final on Sunday evening. Advertisement The 19-year-old forward put up passes and created scoring chances, but none could be finished into the back of the net. He tried to get something going during his shift in Medicine Hat's first and most promising-looking power play, but that too faltered. The Calgary native will end his Memorial Cup campaign with one assist. Two days ago, the Knights knocked out fellow Flames prospect Etienne Morin and the QMJHL champions Moncton Wildcats. It was reported from Logan Gordon that Flames assistant GM Brad Pascall plans on having Morin on the Flames' AHL affiliate team, the Wranglers next season. Similar plans are being discussed for Basha. Tweet from Logan Gordon regarding the futures of Flames prospects Etienne Morin, Andrew Basha and Matvei Gridin (@Fan960Logan) It should be interesting.
Edmonton Journal
6 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Which right-wingers could Calgary target in 2025 NHL Draft?
Article content There has been so much focus on centre ice that it's easy to forget that the Calgary Flames are thin on right wing, too. Article content When the name-calling commences at the 2025 NHL Draft, the Flames will be determined to address both. Pivot prospects should be the priority with one or even both of their first-round picks, but could they target a future flank with the No. 54 overall selection? Article content Article content Measurements: 6-foot-2, 192 pounds The skinny: There were a lot of smiles around Calgary when the Flames plucked Andrew Basha in the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft and there undoubtedly would be a repeat if they pick another hometown hopeful in 2025. The smooth-skating Behm is an alum of Edge School and the Royals 'AAA' program. He made headlines by winning a national golf long-drive title last summer and scouts have been impressed with the velocity that he can fire a hockey puck, too. He is projected to be a second-rounder. Filip Ekberg Hometown: Uppsala, Sweden This season: 16 goals, 45 points in 53 games with the OHL's Ottawa 67's Measurements: 5-foot-10, 166 pounds The skinny: The World Under-18 Championship is one of the most important scouting showcases of the season and Ekberg certainly didn't waste his opportunity to make a positive impression. He won the tournament scoring title — and nabbed MVP honours, too — with 10 goals and 18 points in seven outings for Team Sweden. The Flames have had past success with mid-round swings on undersized forwards and, because defence prospect Henry Mews played part of this season with the 67's, the decision-makers at the Saddledome should be mighty familiar with Ekberg. Latest National Stories
National Post
6 days ago
- Business
- National Post
FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Which right-wingers could Calgary target in 2025 NHL Draft?
There has been so much focus on centre ice that it's easy to forget that the Calgary Flames are thin on right wing, too. Article content When the name-calling commences at the 2025 NHL Draft, the Flames will be determined to address both. Pivot prospects should be the priority with one or even both of their first-round picks, but could they target a future flank with the No. 54 overall selection? Article content Article content Here are a few right-wingers who could be on their radar, whether it's in the second round or the later stages. Article content Measurements: 5-foot-7, 161 pounds Article content The skinny: If he wasn't so small, Schmidt likely would be a shoo-in to be selected in the first round. He still could hear his name called on opening night, but it wouldn't be a huge shock to see him slide and that could turn him into a potential steal. This on-the-rise righty has blazing speed and a wicked shot, two things that will appeal to the Flames. The question is: Will he be too easy to push around at the pro level? Schmidt was coached at RINK Academy in Kelowna by Jarome Iginla, so his input will be invaluable. Article content Nathan Behm Article content Hometown: Calgary Article content Measurements: 6-foot-2, 192 pounds Article content The skinny: There were a lot of smiles around Calgary when the Flames plucked Andrew Basha in the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft and there undoubtedly would be a repeat if they pick another hometown hopeful in 2025. The smooth-skating Behm is an alum of Edge School and the Royals 'AAA' program. He made headlines by winning a national golf long-drive title last summer and scouts have been impressed with the velocity that he can fire a hockey puck, too. He is projected to be a second-rounder. Article content Article content Article content The skinny: The World Under-18 Championship is one of the most important scouting showcases of the season and Ekberg certainly didn't waste his opportunity to make a positive impression. He won the tournament scoring title — and nabbed MVP honours, too — with 10 goals and 18 points in seven outings for Team Sweden. The Flames have had past success with mid-round swings on undersized forwards and, because defence prospect Henry Mews played part of this season with the 67's, the decision-makers at the Saddledome should be mighty familiar with Ekberg. Article content Vaclav Nestrasil, Muskegon Lumberjacks, USHL — He can't quite look eye-to-eye with Adam Klapka, but Nestrasil is another towering righty from Czechia. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 187 pounds, he contributed seven goals and 13 points in the playoffs as the Lumberjacks captured the Clark Cup as USHL champions. He is headed to UMass, the same program that helped to prepare Flames prospect Aydar Suniev for the jump to pro hockey.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Flames prospect Basha and Medicine Hat to Play in 2025 Memorial Cup Final
Calgary prospect Andrew Basha and the WHL champions Medicine Hat Tigers defeated the OHL champions 3-1 on Tuesday to book their place in Sunday's Final of the 2025 Memorial Cup. The Tigers have now gone undefeated during the round-robin stage. While the stats sheet show the 19-year-old Basha has put up one assist in the tournament, he has been important in sending in dangerous passes that unfortunately don't get put into the back of the net by his teammates. The Calgary native will have one more game to make a lasting impact. The Knights will face off against the winner of Wednesday's game of the Rimouski Oceanic vs Moncton Wildcats in Friday's semifinal to determine who will face the Tigers in the Final. Fellow Flames prospect Etienne Morin plays for Moncton. All three games are slated to start at 7 pm ET/4pm PT.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Two Calgary Flames prospects facing off in Memorial Cup
Forward Andrew Basha, left, and Defenceman Étienne Morin, right. (Source: Medicine Hat Tigers and Daniel St. Louis/Moncton Wildcats)
