The Winnipeg ICE patiently await December 4, counting down the days until the WHL resumes play. The three ICE players in the 2020 ICE draft class also have October 9 and 10 marked down. That’s the day when the first step to their NHL dreams could come true. Connor […]
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Graduating Class: Isaac Johnson impressed in Winnipeg ICE’s opening season
It only cost the Winnipeg ICE a fourth-round pick to acquire Isaac Johnson, the leading scorer of their opening season. That may be the best use of a fourth-round pick the ICE will ever make. The ’99-born forward endeared himself to ICE general manager Matt Cockell with his creativity, […]
ICE sculpting: a recap of the Winnipeg ICE’s inaugural season
The WHL is in Winnipeg, and after a memorable inaugural season, the Winnipeg ICE have cemented themselves in the Manitoba capital’s vibrant hockey scene. In that inaugural season, the ICE set themselves up for a long, successful window of contention on and off the ice. On the ICE When […]
2020 DUBNetwork Awards: Coach of the year and Executive of the year for both conferences
This is the second season we have handed out awards for coach and executive of the year. As has been the case for us with these two awards, the votes were more spread out than with the player awards. Eastern Conference Executive of the Year: Matt Cockell, Winnipeg ICE […]
Thursday Thoughts: Volume 3
Welcome to the third edition of Thursday Thoughts. First of all, Happy New Year to everyone, and thanks for following along with us. World Junior rules vs. Canadian Hockey rules Nolan Foote has been assessed with a game misconduct after this hit on Kristian Kovacik. pic.twitter.com/sgxeH2EcJF — TSN (@TSN_Sports) January […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: ICE acquire elder Savoie; two WHL alumni start pro careers
ICE acquire Savoie TRADE ALERT ?: The Winnipeg ICE have acquired the WHL rights to '02-born forward Carter Savoie. READ ➡️ https://t.co/GmszvaU08Y pic.twitter.com/JnSjRA9e5I — Winnipeg ICE (@WHLWpgICE) April 3, 2019 The Winnipeg ICE have acquired the rights to 2002-born Carter Savoie from the Regina Pats for a fifth round pick and two […]
Shifting Ice: The latest on the move from Cranbrook to Winnipeg
We are learning more details on the relocation of the Kootenay Ice franchise from Cranbrook to Winnipeg. Just like any move, there are pros and cons to the whole scenario. In an interview with Matt Cockell, president and general manager of the Ice, he touched on some finer details that […]
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: Winnipeg reportedly about to land the Ice; Swetlikoff’s rights move again; Alberta names U16 roster
Kootenay Ice headed to Winnipeg? Official word expected Monday on WHL team moving to south Winnipeg, building arena https://t.co/mgLkpPT3Dd — Winnipeg Free Press (@WinnipegNews) December 6, 2018 Something that has been rumored ever since the Ice were purchased by Winnipeg businessman Greg Fettes and his partner in business Matt Cockell […]
Ice sign trio of top prospects
Kootenay’s top prospect put ink to paper last week, as defenceman Carson Lambos signed a standard WHL contract to take another step on his journey towards major-junior hockey. The club held a small ceremony in the Ice dressing room at Western Financial Place, where Lambos committed his future to the […]