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Over The Boards been the top team in the regular tough defenceman Josh Manson
season in the Eastern conference from Anaheim and veteran forwards
all season and they’ve also added Artturi Lehkonen from Montreal,
2 key pieces for their run. Veteran Tyson Jost from Minnesota, and
By Brad Robertson trade deadline has come and gone. Philadelphia center Claude Giroux Andrew Cogliano from New Jersey.
Let’s take a look at the contenders for and gritty defenceman Ben Chiarot They are definitely the favourite to
the coveted Stanley Cup.
from Montreal were added to the come out of the west.
In the East, the two-time defending mix. Both will provide strong play The Calgary Flames have
Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay and their past playoff experience continued to have a great season
Lightning stocked up on the front end will only help this young team. under stern coach Daryl Sutter. He
adding young gun Brandon Hagel Expectations are high. has them playing great and with the
from Chicago for a steep price of 2 The Carolina Hurricanes added additions of forwards Tyler Toffoli
first-round picks and 2 prospects. forward Max Domi to their team. from Montreal and Calle Jarnkrok
They also added Nick Paul from Their aggressive style and strong from Seattle, the Flames will be a
Ottawa to the mix. That, along with defensive core should be ready for a tough out and should finish first in
one of the top defence cores in the good run. the Pacific Division.
league and all-world goaltender
Andrei Vasilevskiy gives the The Toronto Maple Leafs were From there, the next most
Lightning some confidence heading hamstrung by cap issues and a lack dangerous team would be the
The Race to the Finish – into the Eastern conference Battle of future draft picks but managed Minnesota Wild. They solidified
2021/22 NHL Playoff Preview Zone, where there will be seven to add veteran defenceman Mark their goaltending by acquiring
+100-point teams battling it out. Giordano and bottom six energy Marc Andre Fleury from Chicago.
ell, there is only a month left forward Colin Blackwell. Both will St Louis and Nashville should also
Wof the NHL season and the The Florida Panthers have add a spark to the team. Goaltending make their way into the playoffs and
has been an issue lately and they be formidable opponents.
Brought to you by Ming & Associates hope that Jack Campbell is healthy The Los Angeles Kings and
Athlete of
Athlete of the Month and ready to be the number 1 option. Edmonton Oilers have the inside
the Month
The other 4 Eastern conference track in the Pacific division to
Alessia MacDonald teams that will get into the post claim the second and third spot.
season are the Pittsburgh Penguins, Both the Vegas Golden Knights and
Age: 11 Grade: 6 Hometown: Cornwall
Alessia MacDonald participates in many different sports, though her Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks, along with the
favourite is figure skating. Currently, Alessia is working on STAR and Washington Capitals. All are Dallas Stars in the Central are all

7/8 Dance, STAR 6 Skills, and STAR 4 Freeskate. She completed her
most recent assessments with honours at Skate Seaway’s Intermediate/ dangerous and whoever comes fighting for the last wild card spot at
High Assessment Day held in March 2022.
“I love being on the ice and learning new skills. My favourite part of out of the East will definitely have the moment, but that could change

figure skating is performing my dances and freeskate for an audience,” earned it! before the season’s end.
said Alessia.
Alessia currently volunteers three hours a week with Skate Seaway The Stanley Cup playoffs are
in Cornwall as a Program Assistant for the CanSkate Program. She In the Western conference, the
enjoys helping the younger skaters and is proud to be a role model for Colorado Avalanche are the run- shaping up to be a very exciting and
her sport.
In addition to figure skating, Alessia has completed her Red Cross Level 10 in swimming and has participated away leader in points. They didn’t grueling road to the finals. It’s gonna

in local softball and soccer programs. “I enjoy playing sports with my friends, and I’m always happy to meet
new people too,” she said. stand pat at the deadline and added be great!
Alessia plans to continue in figure skating and other sports. “I love to be active, while having fun,” she said

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