Connor Rankin was one of the most productive 16-year-old rookies in the WHL last year. Expectations have increased for the Tri-City forward this year, and so far Rankin is living up to the billing.

Brad Lytle looks at some of the early season surprises in the BCHL and a couple of 16-year-old’s who are already making an early impact in their junior hockey careers.

Penn State landed a big commitment in 2013 from Toronto, Ont. native Thomas Welsh. A former GTHL star, Welsh is embarking on a unique path for Canadian teenage hockey players.

AJHL contributor Andrew Choquette gives his thoughts on several AJHL prospects, including highly touted Michigan State commit Rhett Holland, the top ranked AJHL skater for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Aaron Ekblad’s much anticipated OHL debut has come and gone. We’ll take a look at what type of impact the 15-year-old Belle River, Ont. native projects to have in his rookie season with the Barrie Colts.