Alex Hutchings

[hockeygirl771]

Alex Hutchings had 2 short handed goals in the Barrie Colts win over the Niagara Ice Dogs. They were 29 seconds apart and included 1 short handed goal and 1 short handed penalty shot.

[astro]

thanks for the update!

[CTLightning26]

The kid may pay for us next year.

[Donnie D]

The kid may pay for us next year.

I think we would have to pay him.

[chad]

Goals in 5 straight, points in 6, Barrie's won 15 in a row.

He's really started to come on. I expected a little more out of him earlier in the year. He was putzing along at around a PPG pace, but he's a multipoint-a-game player.

Maybe not next year, but a few years down the line he'll have a good chance to make it.

[CTLightning26]

I think we would have to pay him.

typo alert --- play

[Donnie D]

That was a joke, son a joke.

I can't for the life of me remember the cartoon that that line was from.

[timothy]

That was a joke, son a joke.

I can't for the life of me remember the cartoon that that line was from.

Foghorn Leghorn

[WaiverWire]

Foghorn Leghorn

Nice to know Tim that you have the answers for the really important things in life.........CARTOONS :thumb::happydance::happydance::happydance::thumb:

[Coldrice]

Nice to know Tim that you have the answers for the really important things in life.........CARTOONS :thumb::happydance::happydance::happydance::thumb:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTwnwbG9YLE

[Hoek]

Ah classic Looney Tunes. I'm so upset Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon don't air any of those any more (of course the last few years they were aired, they were needlessly censored), instead it's all cheap Flash cartoons now.

[WaiverWire]

Ah classic Looney Tunes. I'm so upset Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon don't air any of those any more (of course the last few years they were aired, they were needlessly censored), instead it's all cheap Flash cartoons now.

That and parent groups claiming they were too violent.

[Donnie D]

Nice to know Tim that you have the answers for the really important things in life.........CARTOONS :thumb::happydance::happydance::happydance::thumb:

And why I am a member of this board.

[chad]

This was the night I was looking for from Alex:

1G, 4A, 5P, +3, 4 PIM, First Star

Goals in 6 straight.

[hockeygirl771]

Tampa's Future is Promising Alex Hutchings

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Friday night's game Barrie Colts and Erie Otters, in Erie's barn (long drive from Barrie Canada to Erie US)

Hutchings has 1 short handed goal and 4 assists. This brings his total short handed goals to 4. He was also the first star.

Hutchings ties Taylor Hall for the lead in short handed goals at 4.

Hutchings has 17 goals, 20 assists, 37 points and a +16!

Hutchings is 13th in Total Points in the OHL and 14th in Top Goal Scorers

[pete]

Yeah, there were a lot of virtual high fives when the Lightning stole Hutchings in the 4th round, and who can forget Lawton's draft day tweet that our Head Scout was so excited he forgot where he was and started drinking Lawton's Diet Coke?

He could be a Brian Gionta type player in the NHL.

[hockeygirl771]

Hutchings

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Hutchings continued his 7 game goal scoring streak (+assists) with ANOTHER SHORT-HANDED GOAL!

Hutchings now leads the OHL with the most short-handed goals at 5.

He is also tied for 4th place with several other players for the most game winning goals at 4.

Niagara Ice Dogs recorded Hutchings as their first star last night.

Barrie Colts have continued their winning streak to "17".

[Sotnos]

Hutchings continued his 7 game goal scoring streak (+assists) with ANOTHER SHORT-HANDED GOAL!Very, very impressive. :clap: Yet another young guy to be excited about.

[Wrong Net Paulie]

This kid is moneyyyyyyyy!

[hockeygirl771]

Colts’ Hutchings Named Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week
December 7, 2009
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that forward Alex Hutchings of the Barrie Colts is the Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week for the week ending December 6. Hutchings recorded eight points in three games scoring four shorthanded goals and four assists with a league-best plus-minus rating of plus-6.

Hutchings and the Colts have now won 17 straight games including three wins this week beginning Thursday night at home with a 5-3 win over the Niagara IceDogs. Hutchings scored the game-winner shorthanded at 8:02 of the third period and added another shorthanded tally with a penalty shot goal for the insurance marker at 8:31 of the third period and was named the game’s first star. On Friday night he recorded his first career five-point game with a shorthanded goal and four assists in a 6-3 win over the Erie Otters where he was again named first star of the game. His week wrapped up on Saturday night with a shorthanded goal in a 6-1 win over the Niagara IceDogs.

Hutchings, a 19-year-old from Burlington, ON, is playing in his fourth OHL season with the Colts. Tied for 12th overall in league scoring, he has produced 18 goals and 20 assists for 38 points in 30 games this season. Hutchings, who leads the league with five shorthanded goals, was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the fourth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Click here to watch video highlights of Alex Hutchings as the Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week with footage courtesy of Rogers TV and TVCogeco.

[hockeygirl771]

Sorry the video links are not working!

[hockeygirl771]

The article should also state that he is a +16 and after the last game a +17!

[Sotnos]

Sorry the video links are not working!
This should do it:

http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/alex-hutchings-barrie-colts-p139360/t-webTV

[hockeygirl771]

From this link you have to go to the top of the page, click on "home" and then "player of the week" on the home page.

[hockeygirl771]

Wed Dec 9 Hockey Games

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Hutchings continues his streak (Nov 21 to Dec 9) which places him #1 in the length of his streak, with an assist in Barrie's overtime win over Owen Sound. Barrie Colts 18 wins are now on the OHL's longest winning streak.

[hockeygirl771]

Hutchings continued his point streak to 10 games with 1 goal in Barrie's win over Ottawa.

Barrie Colts now have 19 consecutive wins.

[Jester47]

The kid may pay for us next year.

We may HAVE to have him play here next year if we can't find a way to start scoring some frackin' goals....

[hockeygirl771]

I'd like to see him play on the Left Wing with Stamkos at centre and Downie on the Right Wing. They all have the same speed and are very skilled energetic players!

[chad]

He'll be in the AHL for at least a year, maybe two, but eventually, yes, he's going to be a key piece.

[The Great Zo]

Can we call him up now? Like, yesterday?

[timothy]

Can we call him up now? Like, yesterday?

You should probably start with some guys in Norfolk who are more NHL ready.

[The Great Zo]

You should probably start with some guys in Norfolk who are more NHL ready.

Call up all of Norfolk, Florida, Lethbridge, Red Deer, I don't care ;)

[hockeygirl771]

When the top 2 lines (who are all very talented in their own right) are not producing and the broadcasters during the games are critiquing the reasons as to "why the goals against" i.e. out of position and lack of vision during the play, it would seem more like that "our coaches systems" are not matching the opponents systems sufficient to result in a win. As such, wouldn't the coaches need to make changes accordingly and relay that to the players?

[the_narrow_way]

I could agree to that, if there was any reason to believe that is how they are being coached. I'm pretty sure that's not the case.

[timothy]

At this point, I'm still of the opinion the players have their heads up their asses.

My mind can definitely be changed, tho...

[jaydeedub]

Anybody wonder/think Mark Parrish ever gets down in Tampa? Or was he just to help add some fire power to the Ads? Really?? :noidea:

[Jester47]

You should probably start with some guys in Norfolk who are more NHL ready.

So who is our best winger in Norfolk that can come up and help out with our scoring issues? Not trying to be a smartarse, just know you guys keep better tabs on these things than what just looking at stats can provide.

[bassassin]

So who is our best winger in Norfolk that can come up and help out with our scoring issues? Not trying to be a smartarse, just know you guys keep better tabs on these things than what just looking at stats can provide.

Bochenski or Smoke I would guess?

Although neither of them are top 6 wingers or ever will be they could add some scoring to the bottom 6.

[astro]

Bochenski wouldn't be an answer to our scoring problem.

The solutions start on our current team. Vinny, Tanguay, Marty, Malone, Stammer

[timothy]

Bochenski wouldn't be an answer to our scoring problem.

The solutions start on our current team. Vinny, Tanguay, Marty, Malone, Stammer

Scoring wasn't a problem last night. Goaltending and defensive zone coverage was. This team has problems playing as a single unit every game.

[Wrong Net Paulie]

Scoring wasn't a problem last night. Goaltending and defensive zone coverage was. This team has problems playing as a single unit every game.

With the way they play as a unit i'm surprised they even have team meals, I don't think any of them could make it to the table, and if they do, they give a sandwich to someone else.

[astro]

:threadjacked:

[hockeygirl771]

Ontario Hockey League Fri Dec 18th Games

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Hutchings scored 2 goals and had 1 assist and was named 1st star in Barrie's 10-2 win over Kingston. He has now extended his scoring streak to 11 games.
Barrie Colts have extended their win streak to 20 games

Janus stopped 15 of 19 shots in the 5-4 win over Sudbury. Sointu had 1 assist for Sudbury

Zador stopped 29 of 31 shots in Oshawas 1-2 loss to Plymouth.

[chad]

Barberio a plus-2 night, Ashton with an assist, too.

(Not that the updates aren't appreciated, hockeygirl, but just a general reminder): Updates daily on the front page, or wait for them to come to you via Twitter @boltprospects.

[Donnie D]

(Not that the updates aren't appreciated, hockeygirl, but just a general reminder): Updates daily on the front page, or wait for them to come to you via Twitter @boltprospects.

I'm thinking you have an offer for some additional free help.

[chad]

I know! :)

I'm competing against our own messageboard.

All updates are welcome, of course.

[chad]

Hey Hockeygirl...

If you're going to use my updates (http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=687826&page=7), per online copyright protocol, you're only allowed one paragraph-length entry and then a link to the source. Please do not re-paste our full updates, and especially without sourcing us like you have here.

Thank you.

[Bolthed]

:watching:

[hockeygirl771]

Hey Chad

I never wanted to infringe on your postings/information/copyright etc.! I only wanted to add information for the regulars that interact with one another on a friendly, communicative basis, that do not have the opportunity to watch our prospects play in person or on TV.

I was imparting information that I knew of first hand and wanted to share with others.

However, I had been unaware that this site was a "read only" site of your postings i.e. your advisement that I should only wait for your twitter information etc!

Bye and not returning!

[Sotnos]

Giving a link (or at least saying where it's from) when you're quoting someone's work word-for-word is common courtesy, not to mention the legal way to do things. No one's saying don't quote us, but give credit when you do.

[pete]

That's, actually, HF Board's policy that she is violating. They may not care to enforce it for content from our website given the history between our staff and theirs, but that's their rules, too.

[hockeygirl771]

I was unaware of the legalities related to the postings, and I had copied and pasted an entry once, simply to share the information on a broader scale i.e. the Quebec league information as I do not follow their games.

A private cordial message to me would have been appreciated rather than the messages that were posted on your site.

Now that you are linked with Tampa's site, it wouldn't appear that I would need to provide any insight into the player's progress in the OHL or WHL.

Good luck in the future!

[the_narrow_way]

However, I had been unaware that this site was a "read only" site of your postings
:noidea: I thought it was the standard operating procedure everywhere to give credit to your sources?

I don't think anyone wants you to leave, they were just concerned about their content being used inappropriately.

[bassassin]

Hey Chad

I never wanted to infringe on your postings/information/copyright etc.! I only wanted to add information for the regulars that interact with one another on a friendly, communicative basis, that do not have the opportunity to watch our prospects play in person or on TV.

I was imparting information that I knew of first hand and wanted to share with others.

However, I had been unaware that this site was a "read only" site of your postings i.e. your advisement that I should only wait for your twitter information etc!

Bye and not returning!

Overreaction much? If you want to be a martyr that is ok, but honestly it is always a bad idea to quote not just a line or so, but AN ENTIRE ARTICLE without showing a source:noidea:

Also if someone could enlighten me, why exactly is there this bad blood between BP and HF?

[chad]

Hockeygirl...

Whether you choose to post here or not is up to you. We'd sure love to have your input. I'm sorry if you took my post as unnecessary, but it was a pretty big offense in our world and I don't believe it was over the line by any means. I've heard/seen much worse. Lesson learned, let's moved on.

[pete]

Also if someone could enlighten me, why exactly is there this bad blood between BP and HF?

We used to work there. Let's just say their management and our staff didn't agree on the best way to cover the team's prospects. Let's also say their management has certain biases we feel compromise their integrity as a news outlet. Let's also say I had no problem telling them about it.

Last we heard directly from anyone at HF, one of their writers who was very close to the Online Editor proclaimed that their management was laughing at us for starting this website and that the NHL's trash cans were lined with players like Blair Jones. That was about 3-4 years ago. Care to guess who's laughing now?

[timothy]

Also if someone could enlighten me, why exactly is there this bad blood between BP and HF?

Me, Pete, and Chad all use to be Lightning beat writers for HF. I'll leave it to Chad and Pete to speak of how their tenure(s) with HF ended if they want to, but I ended up kinda being the the last man standing. After declining the Predators beat writer job, HF just pretended I didn't exist anymore. That was about the time I pitched the idea to Pete and Chad about starting our own site.

[pete]

I could write about 20-30 pages about what they did and why they were wrong to do it to us and what they're still doing wrong. But, you know, what's the point? Success is the best revenge, and leaving HF was the best thing we ever did because it gave us our freedom and it allowed us to maintain our credibility.

After Tim approached Chad and I, I started working on a blueprint of principles for how we'd make our website fresher and more pertinent than the stale, formulaic way HF writes their content. I wanted to use the blog to push our stories out in real time so we could actually track the progress of prospects as it happened rather than posting stories weeks after the fact and I wanted to develop a community around the website to help augment the content. The stupidest thing HF ever did was kill the comment feature on their stories. They had the site set up as a pseudo blog years before the word "blog" came into vogue, but they were so scared of people putting in their 2 cents they killed the feature. HF has tried to freshen up their content with podcasts and youTube content, but it's still stale, formulaic, and after-the-fact. They're using a 21st Century medium (the internet) to push out content that is more in line with 20th Century media (their stuff is written like a monthly magazine and their video content is like a weekly TV show, they're so far behind the times its painful). It's all one-way content delivered at a snail's speed.

The real time part of our plan worked well. Blogs lend themselves to real-time reporting and it was just a matter of committing ourselves, as a staff, to trying to get content out as quickly as possible. The community part didn't really happen until we installed the message boards, because this community just prefers this format over the blog diary format. Since that time we've gotten Twitter to help the site more agile and more real time, and Tim's done a good job of putting up feeds from TBL, the Trib, and the Times to augment the content even more. So I think without really talking about it, Tim and Chad have selected the right technological add-ons to support the vision we've always had for the site.

It hasn't followed the plan to a tee, but the general outline of what we were trying to accomplish and the outcome have been about what I expected, and this, I believe, is our 5th season into the whole experiment.

[RSchmitz]

Excuse me if I am being too nosy, I hope that I am not. I'm not very knowledgeable in this area, what exactly does being an affiliate mean? Will BP now have press passes etc.? Any restrictions? Thanks

[hockeygirl771]

The information provided about the "staff/writing team" was very informative.
Being new to hockey postings this year, I was unaware that positions held were not on a volunteer fan-type basis. Also, this is not the case on all sites, so it is confusing.

I think that some sort of background/history within the site would be of interest to all new posters registering for the first time.

I remember reading that Tampa's "community site" was being closed down and thought it was this site. Then when I saw that fans were still posting, I started to provide information. What constitutes, stats, articles, comments and opinions are now clear.

Congratulations with your site's opportunity to work with Tampa's web-site. Detailed prospect information creates a greater interest in the future of the team and solidifys the team's fan base. The inner workings of the web-site's affiliates and estrangements are a new world to me and probably to many posters that used other means of communication for the better parts of their lives. I now realize that each forum is set up more as a business operation.

Many of the junior hockey teams have shut down their "community sites" and the NOOF forum was not allowing new registrations. So the HF site was of interest to many fans looking to talk about players, management and teams.

[chad]

Excuse me if I am being too nosy, I hope that I am not. I'm not very knowledgeable in this area, what exactly does being an affiliate mean? Will BP now have press passes etc.? Any restrictions? Thanks

I was in the pressbox and lockerroom last night. Mostly following EE around taking notes. The exposure gained by this partnership is the key.

[RSchmitz]

Sounds like a great experience

[Avery86]

I was in the pressbox and lockerroom last night. Mostly following EE around taking notes. The exposure gained by this partnership is the key.

Wow. Any chance the Bolts fly you to prospects' games or Bolts games? :D

[pete]

Lets not get carried away...

Although BP at the draft would be nice.

[timothy]

Although BP at the draft would be nice.

BoltProspects writers have enjoyed media passes and locker room access at both Lightning and minor leagues games off and on over the last few years -- especially from the Feaster regime, who first "open the door" to BP. It has taken awhile to get "acquainted" to the new ownership group, but things are certainly looking up.

However, NHL draft media passes have been problematic in the past. The Feaster regime would have gladly allowed access to BP, but the NHL Front Office issues all media passes for the NHL draft and that's the next hurdle for BoltProspects. I attempted to get a media pass for BP when the draft was in Nashville (the year Smaby was drafted), but BP was pretty young then and it didn't happen. I was at the draft, but did not have floor media access.

[Avery86]

Lets not get carried away...

Although BP at the draft would be nice.

heh, yeah. Was joking.

It'd be amazing if one of you was invited to the draft, though. Things are definitely looking up.

In other news .. :threadjacked:

[pete]

The '93 draft was actually pre-BP. Those were the HF days, and HF had a black eye from Shane Malloy taking the money and running when the print version of HF went belly up. HF actually lied about being credentialed at the '94 draft and the people from HF who were in the media pit were there on passes they got from other media outlets. We don't have that baggage, and it seems to me that now in 2009 internet media is a lot more accepted. I actually think we'd have a decent shot at it now.