2021-2022 Hockey Season


 

Hi Everybody,


Good news! The 2021-2022 hockey season is ON for the Sens! Starting with the home opener against Toronto on October 14th and stretching for a full 82 regular season games against all 31 league teams. 29 of these games are at home, I’ll be there, will you?


Hopefully, those 82 games will just be the start - I want to see them in the playoffs this year too. With new draft picks Tyler Boucher, Zack Ostapchuk, Ben Roger, Oliver Johansson, Carson Latimer and Chandler Romeo the old lines have been shaken up and I’m hoping to see some fresh plays. 


The number 10 pick Tyler Boucher - a right wing player coming from the US national team development. At 6’1 and 201lbs Tyler is a powerful player - and based on his 2020/21 season, he can score. 


The number 39 pick, Zack Ostapchuck - a centre player who is coming up from the WHL.  He’s a young kid, but I’m excited to see what he can do. 


The number 49 pick, Ben Roger  - a defensive player coming up from the OHL. According to the scouting report, his puck handling is incredible - it will be great to see that on the ice. 


The number 74 pick, Oliver Johansson  - a forward player coming to us from Sweden. He seems very versatile  - happy to play on the wings or in the centre. That versatility keeps things fresh and leads for lots of different play options. 


The 123rd pick, Carson Latimer - A right wing player coming up from the WHL. According to the scouting reports he is a fast skater and extremely agile, which will make him exciting to watch going forward. 


Finally, the 202nd pick, Chandler Romeo - A defensive player  coming up from the GOJHL. He’s a big guy and not afraid to get physical - making him another exciting player to watch. 


I’m excited for the whole season - but there are some teams in particular I am interested to see match up with the Sens. Obviously, I’m talking about the usual rivalries: Toronto and Montreal. From my humble perspective, Toronto’s and Montreal’s draft picks left something to be desired compared to the picks of the Sens. But of course time will tell. 


After the past 2 modified pandemic seasons, the news that we are getting a full hockey season is huge! I’m so excited to see how this plays out - and depending on the battle against the pandemic — fingers crossed everyone — I hope to see some games in person.


Keep your sticks on the ice and your elbows high!

Comments

  1. James Wright27 July 2021 at 21:23

    Thank you Ambassador for your thoughtful insights.

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  2. GoHabsGo27 July 2021 at 22:20

    Yes! Finally a regular season! :)

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  3. May the odds forever be in your favour28 July 2021 at 04:18

    Correction: it is not called a rivalry if the competition is clearly superior.
    2021 finals - next year the cup is ours!!!
    Go habs go!!! #wetherealnorth

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  4. Nick Wright30 July 2021 at 18:04

    In my opinion with the Sens picks this year the Sens will prevail!

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