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Derek O'Brien

@derek_j_obrien

European-based hockey writer, originally from Canada.

Manager of THN International, contibutor to IIHF.com, EHC Alliance, Champions Hockey League.

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Former Shark & Canuck Nikolay Goldobin claimed off waivers in KHL #Thefutureisteal #Canucks #sarniasting thehockeynews.com/international/…

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OFFICIAL: KHL MVP Josh Leivo Signs With New Team #LeafsForever #Canucks #Flames #RaiseUp #StlBlues The Hockey News thehockeynews.com/international/…

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Former Sharks, Wild prospect Adam Raška signs with Sparta Prague #TheFutureIsTeal #MNWild #IAWild #QMJHL The Hockey News thehockeynews.com/international/…

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Oscar Fantenberg’s Season Might Already Be Finished; Career in Jeopardy #GoKingsGo #Flames #Canucks The Hockey News thehockeynews.com/international/…

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RUMOR CONFIRMED: Jan Rutta Signs Multi-Year Deal In Switzerland #TheFutureIsTeal #Blackhawks #GoBolts #LetsGoPens #GSHC The Hockey News thehockeynews.com/international/…

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Oscar Hemming is headed to Kitchener Rangers. He has the size advantage over brother Emil. Will they face each other this year? #hlinkagretzkycup #kiekkoespoo #Liiga The Hockey News thehockeynews.com/international/…

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Former 2nd-round pick, Stanley Cup champion Zach Sanford signs in Switzerland #ALLCAPS #StlBlues #GoSensGo #GoJetsGo #Smashville #Yotes #Blackhawks The Hockey News thehockeynews.com/international/…

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Slovak hockey insider Tomáš Prokop recently spoke to Zdeno Chára for Denník Šport about his HHOF induction and next summer's farewell game, among other things. #NHLBruins #Isles #ALLCAPS #GoSensGo The Hockey News thehockeynews.com/international/…

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The 11th season is now underway. I've covered all 11 seasons for various outlets, including the CHL website, IIHF com and The Hockey News. All 3 of those this season.

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Opening night of the 2025-26 Champions Hockey League season featured 2 OT games and Dominik Kubalík assisting on Tomáš Tatar's goal in their #EVZug debuts #championsgobeyond #NJDevils #LGRW #GoSensGo #Blackhawks #GoHabsGo @thehockeynews thehockeynews.com/international/…

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Funny that the Kometa Brno fans boo Michal Kempný every time he touches the puck. I guess because he was a Kometa kid but signed with Sparta Prague last year. Now playing for Brynäs in Sweden. #championsgobeyond

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2 more OT games plus a last-minute game-winner among Friday's 6 Champions Hockey League games #championsgobeyond The Hockey News thehockeynews.com/international/…

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It feels to me like a missed opportunity that Storhamar's goal song isn't a variation of Peter Gabriel's "Sledge Hammer" with different lyrics (presumably in Norwegian). #championsgobeyond Storhamar Hockey

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12 teams played game 2 of Champions Hockey League season, Ilves Hockey is first team with 2 regulation wins after 3rd period outburst vs Belfast Giants #championsgobeyond The Hockey News thehockeynews.com/international/…

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4 Teams Perfect After Sunday's Champions Hockey League Action; Ducks Prospects Clara & Pettersson Help Gävle Win #FlyTogether #letsgoflyers #ChampionsGoBeyond The Hockey News thehockeynews.com/international/…