Connor McMichael

Tom Wilson declares it ‘puppy time’ after NHL suspends season due to coronavirus

The Washington Capitals were supposed to play the Detroit Red Wings at Capital One Arena on Thursday night. Instead, the players are now grappling with an indefinite stop to their season as the coronavirus continues to spread across North America.

One player perfectly suited for this extended break is new doggy dad Tom Wilson. Wilson and his girlfriend Taylor Pischke recently adopted a rescue pup, Halle.

While Wilson found the pausing of all the major sports leagues “tough news”, he looked forward to spending a lot of time with his new eight-week-old black lab mix.

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By Ian Oland 4 weeks ago

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Connor McMichael named ‘OHL Player of the Week’ for third time this season

Connor McMichael’s big year continues.

After tallying his sixth hat trick of the season on Friday, the Capitals 2019 first-round pick was named the OHL’s player of the week.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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Connor McMichael scores sixth hat trick of the season, has 37 goals in 36 games

Connor McMichael’s ridiculous season continues.

After winning gold with Team Canada at the World Junior Championship, the Capitals’ 2019 first-round pick returned to the OHL London Knights and has scored three hat tricks in the month of January – in only nine games.

McMichael now has six hat tricks total this season after scoring three times in London’s 7-4 victory over the Windsor Spitfires, Friday.

McMichael turned 19 on January 15.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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Connor McMichael grabs his fifth OHL hat trick of the season in just his 32nd game

Connor McMichael is at it again, folks. The Caps 2019 first-round pick, WJC gold medal winner with Canada, and London Knights superstar has potted three more goals against the Erie Otters for his fifth hat trick of the season.

His four-point night overall in his 32nd game this season has him one point shy of tying his prior OHL career-high in points of 72, set last season in 67 games.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 months ago

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Nicklas Backstrom mentored Capitals prospect Connor McMichael during Training Camp

Capitals prospect Connor McMichael is having a breakout season. Not only did he secure gold with Team Canada at 2020 World Junior Championship over the winter break, but he’s also racking up goals and points with the London Knights of the OHL at a blistering pace, including four hat tricks.

As it turns out, McMichael also has a very important mentor on the Capitals roster: recently re-signed star centerman Nicklas Backstrom.

Capitals head coach Todd Reirden revealed the influence that Backstrom had had on McMichael when speaking to the media following practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Wednesday.

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By Donya Abramo 3 months ago

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Connor McMichael’s 30th goal in only 30 games is a between-the-legs beauty

Connor McMichael is at it again. No, you aren’t seeing things. This isn’t the post from last night where he potted three goals against the Saginaw Spirit to earn his fourth hat trick of the season.

The Caps 2019 first round pick and recent gold medal winner with Team Canada pulled yet another trick out of his bag Sunday against the Soo Greyhounds.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 months ago

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Connor McMichael records fourth hat trick of season in second game since returning from World Juniors

The Connor McMichael 2019-20 success tour continues on. The Caps 2019 first round pick just won a gold medal with Team Canada at the World Juniors where he had five goals and seven points total in seven games.

Now in his second game back for the London Knights, he has recorded the fourth hat trick of his OHL season.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 months ago

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Connor McMichael, Team Canada players drop ceremonial puck at Leafs game after winning World Junior Championship

Washington Capitals 2019 first-round pick, Connor McMichael, was one of eight Team Canada players that were honored before the start of the Toronto Maple Leafs-Winnipeg Jets game on Wednesday.

McMichael, along with Kevin Bahl (ARI ’18), Nico Daws (’20), Ty Dellandrea (DAL ’18), Jamie Drysdale (’20), Aidan Dudas (LAK ’18), Liam Foudy (CBJ ’18), and Akil Thomas (LAK ’18), dropped the ceremonial first puck between Jets captain Mark Scheifele and Leafs captain John Tavares.

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By Ian Oland 3 months ago

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Connor McMichael scores goal, wins gold with Canada at 2020 World Junior Championship

Connor McMichael won the World Junior Championship with Team Canada, Sunday.

The Capitals’ 2019 first-round pick scored a goal in the third period that helped Canada come back from a 3-1 hole against Russia.

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By Ian Oland 3 months ago

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Connor McMichael scores his fourth goal of the World Junior Championship

Connor McMichael started off the scoring in the Canada-Finland WJC semifinal game, Saturday.

McMichael’s tally began a four-goal first period for Canada, which included three goals in the first 3:55 of the game. It was the most goals Finland had given up all tournament long.

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By Ian Oland 3 months ago

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