Tag: Justin Almeida

Daily Dose of the Dub: Rebels clinch a playoff spot; Giants win the West; Two sign ELCs

Rebels clinch Rebels secure playoff berth despite dropping close decision to Hurricanes. #RDR Story by @GregMeachem https://t.co/hcrJeDsUfL?@wallygator88 pic.twitter.com/H4w3LbWtkI — Red Deer Rebels (@Rebelshockey) March 16, 2019 Despite losing to Lethbridge on Friday, the Red Deer Rebels have punched their ticket to the WHL Playoffs for the fifth straight season. The […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: Almeida signs ELC, gets 100th point; Sutter hits 500 wins

Almeida signs BREAKING: Justin Almeida (@justinalmeida27) signs NHL Entry-Level contract w/ @penguins DETAILS: https://t.co/E5aJuLqgXv pic.twitter.com/nCeAFBFCnp — Moose Jaw Warriors (@MJWARRIORS) March 9, 2019 Moose Jaw Warriors forward Justin Almeida signed his entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. The 1999-born was drafted by the Penguins in the fifth round (129th overall) […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: Warriors take the 12th playoff spot; Savoie denied exceptional status; Three set new franchise records

Warriors clinch ? up! The @MJWARRIORS are the 12th team to earn a berth in the 2019 #WHLPlayoffs! DETAILS ? | https://t.co/xeQ81XE19Y pic.twitter.com/SimbP8BnS2 — The WHL (@TheWHL) March 9, 2019 The Moose Jaw Warriors (36-19-6-2) are heading back to the WHL Playoffs for the fourth consecutive season with a 3-1 […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: Three teams punch their ticket to playoffs; Langan hits century mark; former Raiders GM/Coach

Three clinch spots Time to celebrate in Alberta's capital. The @EdmOilKings are headed to the 2019 #WHLPlayoffs! DETAILS ? | https://t.co/Obx1JxSadY pic.twitter.com/IOTd7NXfBC — The WHL (@TheWHL) March 3, 2019 The Edmonton Oil Kings clinched a spot in the postseason for the first time in three seasons with a big 7-1 […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: Blazers prospect breaks BCMML scoring record; former WHLer traded in NHL; former Blazer, Doan, gets number retired

Stankoven breaks record . @LoganStankoven just broke the BC Major Midget goal record. His 45th comes in the 3rd period today for @Blazers_MML vs South Island. He breaks the mark of 44 set by Tyson Jost. — Jon Keen (@JonKeenNLSports) February 24, 2019 Kamloops Blazers prospect Logan Stankoven rewrote the BC Major […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: Alberta takes bronze at CWG; Former Rocket traded in NHL

Canada Winter Games Final Day: Alberta defeated Saskatchewan handily by a score of 12-0 to capture the Bronze Medal. Alberta:  Edmonton Oil Kings prospect Dylan Guenther had two goals and three assists.  Prince George Cougars prospect Craig Armstrong had two goals and two assists.  Vancouver Giants prospect Zack Ostapchuk had three assists.  Lethbridge Hurricanes prospect Zack Stringer had […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: Ice on the move?; Ungar and Chiasson up with Brandon; WHL hands out weekly honours

Move to Winnipeg possibly being announced on Tuesday: Tough news to hear, but it's the worst kept secret in Western Canada. The Kootenay Ice had 20 good years in Cranbrook, collecting three WHL championships and a Memorial Cup. https://t.co/dyq2mW6lvx — Trevor Crawley (@tcrawls) January 28, 2019 BREAKING: Kootenay Ice owners […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: Former Chiefs prospect passes away; Raiders forward pots first hat trick

Former Chiefs prospects passes suddenly WHL related: Lamothe was a 2010 4th round bantam pick of the Spokane Chiefs. Terrible to hear. ? https://t.co/Rk55ULRpGi — Alan Caldwell (@smallatlarge) January 27, 2019 Former Spokane Chiefs prospect Nakeh Lamothe passed away suddenly after playing in a hockey game Friday night. Lamothe became unwell after […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: Blazers recall prospect for the weekend; Pats reassign goalie; multiple milestones around the league

Blazers recall defenceman Blazers recall D Ethan Brandwood for games this weekend. 16yr old made debut earlier this month in Vancouver. #Kamloops — Jon Keen (@JonKeenNLSports) January 25, 2019 The Kamloops Blazers have recalled Ethan Brandwood for their games this weekend. The 16-year-old was in the lineup Friday for his second WHL […]