Over the holiday break the biggest news in the hockey world was notice of the ECHL strike primarily centered around better working and living conditions. The stoppage began on December 26th which postponed
the league’s 13-game Friday night schedule into Saturday including two weekend games for the Avalanche’s affiliate the Utah Grizzlies.
After a very public back-and-forth between the ECHL and the PHPA, on Saturday evening a tentative agreement was reached with a return to play hopefully on December 31st.
The World Junior Championship is underway with two games completed for most teams. USA got big wins over Germany (6-3) and Switzerland (2-1) for a 2-0 record thus far. Canada also began with two wins defeating the Czech Republic 7-5 and then Latvia 2-1 in overtime.
The play of the weekend thus far might go to Czech forward and Colorado Avalanche prospect Max Curran. Though not for a goal or assist but a save. No points yet for the 19-year-old but he’s averaged over 18 minutes as second line center in each of the first two contests, which is significant at this type of event.
