His son Danil played this season for the Saginaw Spirit of the OHL and while eligible to be drafted in 2019, was not selected. “He’s a little better than I was at that age. “When you look in the mirror and you don’t love how you look, that’s the mind’s natural thing to figure out: Why don’t I like this? “He’s got all the tools to be a great OHL player.”. But what Danil currently lacks in grace and quickness, he makes up for in positional awareness and puck skills. © 2021 The Hockey News, Roustan Media Ltd. Complete player biography and stats. In December of 2007, shortly after scoring a hat trick as a member of the Maple Leafs, a campaign was started to submit Antropov’s name as a write-in candidate for the 2008 NHL All Star game (which, coincidentally, took place in Atlanta). The game was slated to be played in the Caymans but was moved to avoid quarantine and other restrictions. He has three children and his oldest, Danil, has spent the last few seasons with the Oshawa Generals of the OHL before moving to Saginaw and playing for the Spirit. #TMLtalk — DRAFTDOGS (@DRAFTDOGS91) July 10, 2018. I wake up easier. Nik teaches a his son Danil and his friend at the Vital Hockey Skills 2012 Summer Camp a quick thing or two about the importance of shoulder checking! “I’d been away for too long from the family. I wanted to feel better overall,” Welker said. He notes how the time away from his family forced him to be more mature. The same two teams will meet in the season opener on April 1 in New York. That’s why he wanted it. Thornton gave up three hits, struck out three and walked one in the start. Oshawa used the sixth overall pick at the 2016 OHL Priority Selection to take the 6-foot, 185-pound forward. “It’s helped show me what it’s like up to this point and showed me the way guys acted in the room after the game, what they did and, even though I was young, I was kind of seeing what they do, what happens. Obviously, they are not taking us lightly," Lightbourne said. “That comes from his old man,” Nik said, chuckling. "My energy level is higher. “When I grew up back in Kazakhstan, it was different: we were practicing more of our skills and stuff and we wouldn’t play as much games as (the GTHL) does at age 14 or 15. Graham, who was hired in February, said he hoped his willingness to speak out about the importance of mental health would inspire others. “Just a person who's starting to grow up and realize what it takes to be a major league player. Nik has since returned to Canada, and is now a full-time hockey dad for his son Danil Antropov, who scored 21 points in 60 games as a 16 year old with the Oshawa Generals of the OHL last season. He also stuck to a strict meal plan that included spinach. “That was tough,” Welker cracked. 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Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Danil Antropov, 2000-12-20 North York, ON, CAN Canada. The Canadian mixed doubles curling championship was down to the final four Wednesday with some familiar names in the mix. "I've kind of missed it. “Parkland is an awesome city — wouldn't want to grow up anywhere else,” said Welker, who committed to the University of Miami before signing with the Rockies. “It’s been getting better every month, I would say. In the infield dirt before each game, Colorado Rockies prospect Colton Welker always scribbles the same three letters: M-P-P. Make Pop Proud. No words can describe it.”. The Toronto-born Danil lived in the family’s old house near Highway 401 and Bayview Avenue under the care of a nanny. Even the Kazakh team he was on that went to the WJC was playing with used, ill-fitting, borrowed equipment and rusting skates. Hutchinson, who was 19 when he debuted for Canada under Holger Osieck, worked his way up the ranks and through Europe, building his career carefully starting in Scandinavia with Osters and Helsingborg in Sweden and FC Copenhagen in Denmark. During Nik's second season with Astana Barys in 2014-15, Danil stayed behind and lived in Toronto on his own for eight months, while playing in the GTHL. But the Marlboros coach, who has helped Connor McDavid, Sam Bennett and other teenagers develop into National Hockey League players, believes Antropov is likely the smartest player in the Greater Toronto Hockey League. That injury kind of set me back. Ken Strong was disappointed with the play of Antropov and his Toronto Marlboros minor midget teammates in the back half of, Listed at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, Danil is tall and lanky. Hutchinson scored the opening goal in the 2007 win — one of his seven goals for Canada. “This year I’ve really jumped up in the rankings,” he said. Colton Welker still occasionally plays golf — he can shoot around his current Rockies uniform number of 79 — but pretty much sticks to baseball. When the puck dropped on the 2015-16 minor midget season, many scouts affiliated with Ontario Hockey League clubs were projecting Antropov as a likely fourth-round draft pick. It was Danil’s budding hockey career which even eventually prompted his dad to retire. OSHAWA, Ont. Draymond Green thinks he's the best ever. If you’re not shooting the puck, you’re not scoring goals,” Nik said. Near the end of the season, after the trade of Leafs forward Nik Antropov, Kulemin was used mainly on a line with Grabovski and Alexei Ponikarovsky. Nik also played in 168 KHL games over his career. “If I can match (other players’) speed, I think I can be something special,” Danil said. They don’t look alike on the ice, but their play is very similar. Fans in Turkey lovingly call him Octopus. Hutchinson has started in 80 of his 84 senior appearances for Canada. But consider the fact that Thursday should mark the veteran midfielder's 28th World Cup qualifier in Canada colours. He got up early, worked out with a trainer and went through constant baseball drills. Upon his return, he encouraged his Canadian teammates to play of a puck-possession style compared to dumping and chasing. “I feel confident pretty much against anyone right now.” Rockies manager Bud Black has certainly noticed the sleeker version of Welker. “The hockey, what type of hockey there is down there - it’s different and it’s something that I kind of gathered in and brought into my game wherever I went.”. The Canadian Press. While officially a Canadian home game, the Bermuda match was shifted to Orlando's Exploria Stadium because of pandemic-related travel restrictions. “I give him a lot of credit,” Nik said. They play almost a 70-game season. Joining him was linemate and leading scorer Akil Thomas, the player who convinced him to play for the Marlies. Although he was held scoreless in the final, Danil recorded seven goals and three assists in seven games and was named to the tournament all-star team. 169 Bermuda, a holiday destination whose population of some 72,000 is about the same as Sarnia, Ont. He has quietly become a Canadian soccer icon, although in recent years he has listened to his body and restricted his trips back for games that matter. Being in major league camp now for a number of years and rubbing shoulders with a lot of our great veteran players who have been here, seeing their work ethic, seeing their character, I think just naturally rubs off on players. Danil scored 36 goals and 72 points with the GTHL’s Toronto Marlboros last season and added 10 points in seven games at the 2016 OHL Cup. ", "It's just my frustration kind of boiling over I would say.". Find Nik Antropov online. Simeon Woods Richardson pitched the next three innings for Toronto before A.J. Good power forward with both goal scoring and playmaking ability. One of his biggest role models? Yahoo Sports' Dalton Del Don suggests three players to grab this week, including a guard who's averaging nearly 11.0 PPG. "It's been a great experience," said Hutchinson, who has won 84 caps for Canada. “I use the offensive zone as a tool for me. Bichette belted solo shots in the second and fifth innings, while Teoscar Hernandez added a two-run blast in the third. Former NHLer Nik Antropov hung up his skates so he could focus on being a full-time hockey dad to his son, Danil, who is playing with the playoff-bound Oshawa Generals. That was when Nik decided it was time to pack up his hockey career and focus on being a dad. "Obviously we are under no illusions about the task of facing Canada, but I know what we are capable of … Canada have been able to name a really strong squad. This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 24, 2021. The Toronto Raptors' downward spiral continued on Monday, adding more fuel to the fire ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline. He was having a solid spring training a year ago before COVID-19 restrictions halted baseball. Twigs WATCH: Nik Antropov faces off against son Danil in Pro Vs Prospect 11 This competition has everything, from shooting to an emotional Carlton to eggs. “It’s something I’ve been around, growing up with my dad being in the NHL and being around that atmosphere,” he said. TAMPA, Fla. — Bo Bichette hit two home runs and Trent Thornton pitched three scoreless innings as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 5-0 in pre-season action on Wednesday. Oshawa Generals right wing Danil Antropov is the son of former NHL’er Nik Antropov, a veteran of 788 NHL games with the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Atlanta Thrashers and Winnipeg Jets. Assists: Nik Antropov (27), Jiri Tlusty (5) 0: 1: 8:23: Mathieu Dandenault (8) ... Capitals star Alex Ovechkin takes his son Sergei onto the ice for his first skate. It’s different. Danil had to get familiar with hockey in his hometown all over again. “If you look at him last year, he did look like me,” said the former first-round NHL pick, who put 193 goals and 465 points on his 788-game resume with the Leafs, New York Rangers, Atlanta Thrashers and Winnipeg Jets. “I think I can perform at that level,” the 23-year-old Welker said. “I had a big two years coming up. “It was kind of like a family decision - I had to be a dad once in a while,” said Nik, who appeared in 788 NHL games with the Leafs, Rangers, Thrashers and Jets. (The Antropovs intend to move back into the home after renovations on the house are finished in the fall). On the cusp of making the Rockies roster, the versatile infielder can’t help but think of his pop. An injury forced Danil to miss eight games this season, one he calls a learning year. He’s still all there. It's a tradition he started in high school to pay homage to his father, who died of cancer when Colton Welker was nearly 10. why all of a sudden this year antropov has been doing so well why is that? “Being home alone (teaches you) where you have to be and what you have to do to prepare for your games,” Danil said. Listed at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, Danil is tall and lanky. Antropov later would join Barys Astana of the KHL for two seasons before he officially hung up the skates in 2015. It was a moment of immense pride for the community, which less than two years later was ravaged by the massacre of 17 students, teachers and staff at that same school. via Hockeysverige.se. “It’s different. Can we expect more upsets in the NCAA tournament going forward. However, missing his family took a toll and was one of the reasons why Danil calls last season a struggle. He's also more agile in the field as he plays mostly third base but sometimes first. Danil showed off his skill with a beautiful backhand saucer pass to Michael Little for a chance in close during the second period of Monday’s game. Nik Antropov’s agent says the right winger is considering an NHL return after two seasons in the KHL. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Nikolai Antropov, 1980-02-18 Ust-Kamenogorsk, KAZ Kazakhstan. Finally, there is his father, Nik Antropov. Sidney Crosby and Tom Wilson have found something they agree on after years spent battling on opposite sides of the Penguins-Capitals rivalry. "It’s done some dividends to my life and my career.” ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports Pat Graham, The Associated Press. Vanessa Bryant appears to have gotten two tattoos Tuesday. Not a subscriber? Julian de Guzman tops the list at 89. In 2003–04, Leaf coach Pat Quinn formed a line with Joe Nieuwendyk, Alexei Ponikarovsky, and Antropov. "We have had to face so many challenges because of COVID regulations, but it is what it is." He received Canadian citizenship in May 2007. The following year was the lockout shortened 2011-12 campaign and it was Nik’s last in the NHL. Why do I feel slow and tired sometimes? On the latest Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde recap the wildest first weekend in NCAA tournament history and ask if the FBI investigation into blue-blood recruiting played a role. The son of former NHLer Nik Antropov, Danil was a consistent offensive threat and premier performer throughout the 2015-2016 season. Dale Welker was a well-respected professional golfer. The Dolphins were reportedly aware of Isaiah Wilson's arrest at the time the team traded for him. Only goalkeeper Pat Onstad, now technical director and vice-president of soccer operations for Columbus Crew SC, has played in more World Cup qualifying cycles (six) for Canada. I see some similarities, but hopefully he’s going to be better than me - that’s the hope.”. The 37-year-old, who grew up in Kazakhstan, was admittedly nervous about Danil being one of the youngest players in the OHL this season. Cole, Anthony Castro and Jackson Rees worked one inning apiece to complete the shutout. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen. Welker routinely works with Stoneman Douglas players in the off-season. | Dunk Bait, Warriors' Jordan Poole highlights late-season fantasy basketball pickups. Current and former players took to social media to weigh in on the decision, which has garnered some mixed reactions. Danil has already booked lessons with. The 16-year-old son of Nik Antropov is wrapping up his first season with the Oshawa Generals where he had eight goals and 21 points in 60 games. At 36, Nik notes he hasn’t officially retired yet, but the new arrangement does seem permanent after he turned down another deal with Barys Astana. The marks the fifth World Cup qualifying go-round for the 38-year-old from Brampton, Ont., who is still playing his trade at the top level with Turkey's Besiktas. 12 Dany Heatley. Ken Strong was disappointed with the play of Antropov and his Toronto Marlboros minor midget teammates in the back half of a 2-1 double-overtime loss to the York Simcoe Express in Monday’s OHL Cup title game. Most fans believe make-up calls are intentional, but there's no tolerance for admitting this as truth. It’s a far cry from recent times when dad saw only a single late-season contest as Danil was forced to get reacquainted with southern Ontario on his own. "He’s really taken that to heart." Danil battles. As long as you’re doing the little things right in the defensive zone, you’re doing what the coaches want, you can have a little more free-will in the offensive zone.”. Bristol City forward Nahki Wells was unable to join the team because of quarantine issues. His three kids were all born there. To practice fielding, they would venture into the street with a tennis ball so she could hit him grounders and fly balls with her racket. How has the shortened off-season changed this? Oshawa Generals right wing Danil Antropov is the son of former NHL’er Nik Antropov, a veteran of 788 NHL games with the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Atlanta Thrashers and Winnipeg Jets. There were no more train rides to games like he’d endured in Kazakhstan and Russia while skating on bigger ice and suiting up with and against older players on teams consisting of four lines rather than three. r/leafs by the numbers #80: Nik Antropov was drafted 10th overall by the leafs in 1998 and would go on to play for the team from 1999-2009, recording 291 points through 509 games. Danil is 2019 NHL Entry Draft Eligible. Though he didn’t move to New York when Nik was dealt from the Maple Leafs to the Rangers at the 2009 trade deadline, Danil did spend two years in Atlanta and time in Winnipeg. According to the Bermuda Royal Gazette, former Toronto FC midfielder Reggie Lambe has had to drop out of the squad after being involved in a bike accident that resulted in stitches. The former NHLer was standing Monday night in the upper deck of Mattamy Athletic Centre – the old Maple Leaf Gardens. “I have to refuse it. The best way to understand them is to understand which specific previous results the NHL wants to avoid repeating. Nik also played in 168 KHL games over his career. Nik Antropov has heard it before.Many have implored the 6-foot-6 mountain of a hockey player to shoot the puck more often. Antropov had already become a citizen back in 2007 and had a son playing in the OHL. The joke is that comparison isn’t necessarily a compliment. I’m trying to find my way again. "For Mark Emmert and the executives at the NCAA, you just simply have to do better," Rapinoe said at a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing. 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