<p>The calendar has flipped over into October, and suddenly there&#8217;s a lot of hockey happening or about to happen. Canadian major junior hockey has begun! Some college leagues have begun! European hockey is underway.</p>
<p>With all this hockey happening, let&#8217;s jump into the mailbag!</p>
<p></p>
<h2><strong>This and that:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Calgary&#8217;s NHL camp is underway and a handful of prospects remain with the big club.</li>
<li>Stockton&#8217;s camp is underway! They play exhibition games on Friday and Sunday against Bakersfield.</li>
<li>The Ontario Hockey League begins play next week. Jack Beck (Ottawa) and Rory Kerins (Sault Ste. Marie) will begin their seasons on the weekend.</li>
<li>Michigan State lost to the U.S. National Development Team in an exhibition on Friday. Josh Nodler and Mitchell Mattson were held off the scoresheet.</li>
<li>Notre Dame lost to the U.S. National Development Team in an exhibition on Sunday. Jake Boltmann had one shot and was minus-2.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Lucas Ciona &#8211; LW, Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL<br />
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>24.76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>+24.76</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Ciona had one assist this week, but it was a good one: he set up the game-winning goal for Seattle, on the power play, in their season-opening win. He&#8217;s on Seattle&#8217;s second line.</p>
<h2><strong>Lucas Feuk &#8211; LW, Västerviks IK, HockeyAllsvenskan<br />
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>n/a</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Feuk made his debut for Västerviks, dressing as the 13th forward. He registered zero points.</p>
<h2><strong>Emil Heineman &#8211; LW, Leksands IF, SHL<br />
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>6.98</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>+6.98</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Heineman was dropped down to the fourth line, but responded with his first goal of the SHL season. He was held off the scoresheet in a Champions League game, as well.</p>
<h2><strong>Cole Huckins &#8211; LW, Acadie-Bathurst Titan, QMJHL<br />
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>n/a</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Huckins played two games and was held off the scoresheet. He&#8217;s currently on the Titan&#8217;s first line.</p>
<h2><strong>Cole Jordan &#8211; D, Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL<br />
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>n/a</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Jordan played two games and was held off the scoresheet. He&#8217;s currently on Moose Jaw&#8217;s second pair.</p>
<h2><strong>Demetrios Koumontzis &#8211; LW, Arizona State University Sun Devils, NCAA/Ind.<br />
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>n/a</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Koumontzis played two games and was held off the scoresheet. He&#8217;s playing on ASU&#8217;s third line.</p>
<h2><strong>Ilya Nikolaev &#8211; C, Tri-City Storm, USHL<br />
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>n/a</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Nikolaev made his USHL debut over the weekend. He registered zero points and centred Tri-City&#8217;s fourth line.</p>
<h2><strong>Jérémie Poirier &#8211; D, Saint John Sea Dogs, QMJHL<br />
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>n/a</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Poirier played two games and was held off the scoresheet. He&#8217;s playing on Saint John&#8217;s second pair.</p>
<h2><strong>William Strömgren &#8211; LW, Rögle BK, J20 Nationell<br />
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>14.24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>+1.93</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Strömgren had a two point outburst, but Rögle ended up losing 7-4. He continues to putter along nicely at the J20 Nationell level. He has yet to suit up for Rögle&#8217;s SHL squad, though.</p>
<h2><strong>Cameron Whynot &#8211; D, Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL<br />
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>23.29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>+23.29</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Whynot played two games and registered an assist in each of them. He&#8217;s on Halifax&#8217;s first defensive pair.</p>
<h2><strong>Arsenii Sergeev &#8211; G, Tri-City Storm, USHL<br />
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>TOI</td>
<td>SV%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>.933</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>59</td>
<td>+.044</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Sergeev made his second USHL start and continued his success, stopping all but one shot in a Tri-City win.</p>

The calendar has flipped over into October, and suddenly there's a lot of hockey happening or about to happen. Canadian major junior hockey has begun! Some college leagues have begun! European hockey is underway.

With all this hockey happening, let's jump into the mailbag!


<h2><strong>This and that:</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li>Calgary's NHL camp is underway and a handful of prospects remain with the big club.</li>
 	<li>Stockton's camp is underway! They play exhibition games on Friday and Sunday against Bakersfield.</li>
 	<li>The Ontario Hockey League begins play next week. Jack Beck (Ottawa) and Rory Kerins (Sault Ste. Marie) will begin their seasons on the weekend.</li>
 	<li>Michigan State lost to the U.S. National Development Team in an exhibition on Friday. Josh Nodler and Mitchell Mattson were held off the scoresheet.</li>
 	<li>Notre Dame lost to the U.S. National Development Team in an exhibition on Sunday. Jake Boltmann had one shot and was minus-2.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Lucas Ciona - LW, Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>24.76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>+24.76</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Ciona had one assist this week, but it was a good one: he set up the game-winning goal for Seattle, on the power play, in their season-opening win. He's on Seattle's second line.
<h2><strong>Lucas Feuk - LW, Västerviks IK, HockeyAllsvenskan
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>n/a</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Feuk made his debut for Västerviks, dressing as the 13th forward. He registered zero points.
<h2><strong>Emil Heineman - LW, Leksands IF, SHL
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>6.98</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>+6.98</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Heineman was dropped down to the fourth line, but responded with his first goal of the SHL season. He was held off the scoresheet in a Champions League game, as well.
<h2><strong>Cole Huckins - LW, Acadie-Bathurst Titan, QMJHL
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>n/a</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Huckins played two games and was held off the scoresheet. He's currently on the Titan's first line.
<h2><strong>Cole Jordan - D, Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>n/a</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Jordan played two games and was held off the scoresheet. He's currently on Moose Jaw's second pair.
<h2><strong>Demetrios Koumontzis - LW, Arizona State University Sun Devils, NCAA/Ind.
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>n/a</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Koumontzis played two games and was held off the scoresheet. He's playing on ASU's third line.
<h2><strong>Ilya Nikolaev - C, Tri-City Storm, USHL
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>n/a</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Nikolaev made his USHL debut over the weekend. He registered zero points and centred Tri-City's fourth line.
<h2><strong>Jérémie Poirier - D, Saint John Sea Dogs, QMJHL
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>n/a</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Poirier played two games and was held off the scoresheet. He's playing on Saint John's second pair.
<h2><strong>William Strömgren - LW, Rögle BK, J20 Nationell
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>14.24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>+1.93</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Strömgren had a two point outburst, but Rögle ended up losing 7-4. He continues to putter along nicely at the J20 Nationell level. He has yet to suit up for Rögle's SHL squad, though.
<h2><strong>Cameron Whynot - D, Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>G</td>
<td>A</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>5v5 P</td>
<td>P1</td>
<td>5v5 P1</td>
<td>NHLe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>23.29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>+23.29</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Whynot played two games and registered an assist in each of them. He's on Halifax's first defensive pair.
<h2><strong>Arsenii Sergeev - G, Tri-City Storm, USHL
</strong></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>GP</td>
<td>TOI</td>
<td>SV%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Up to date</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>.933</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Change from last week</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>59</td>
<td>+.044</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Sergeev made his second USHL start and continued his success, stopping all but one shot in a Tri-City win.

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