As players’ and teams’ seasons are ramping up around the WHL, NHL Central Scouting has released its 2022 NHL Draft preliminary players to watch list. There are three players that have been given an ‘A’ ranking from the Western Hockey League, generally meaning that the scouting service has them […]
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The Big Lisowsky
The Dude For most junior hockey league players entering their 18-year-old campaign, the focus is simple, keep working to improve your game. For Brandon Lisowsky, the approach is somewhat different. Heading into the season you could see his name pop up on some scouting radars. Turning 18 in April, the […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Cossa flies with the Red Wings, Rebels part ways with Fancy, Krane heads to the U of Regina, and more!
Cossa signs with the Red Wings UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today signed goaltender Sebastian Cossa to a three-year entry-level contract. pic.twitter.com/VNfeNcAxUT — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) August 15, 2021 2002-born goaltender Sebastian Cossa has signed an entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings that runs through the 2023-24 season at […]
Cougars Samson drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers
On Saturday afternoon the Philadelphia Flyers selected Prince George Cougars defenceman Ethan Samson in the sixth round, 174th overall at the 2021 NHL Draft. Welcome to Philly, @EthanSamson77! The Flyers have selected @TheWHL defenseman in the 6th round (174th overall) of the 2021 #NHLDraft. pic.twitter.com/ebmMvjSZ1I — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) July […]
Three Blazers selected in the 2021 NHL Draft
Three Kamloops Blazers had their childhood dream realized after being selected in the 2021 NHL Draft. Y’all want to hear from @LoganStankoven? Wish granted ✨ pic.twitter.com/6lVJkDGIko — Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) July 24, 2021 Logan Stankoven was selected by the Dallas Stars in the second round, 47th overall. The hometown […]
Warriors’ Korczak taken by NYR in third round
Ranger Ryder certainly has a ring to it. Moose Jaw Warriors’ forward Ryder Korczak was selected in the third round, 75th overall by the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League Entry Draft Saturday, and becomes the second Warrior in as many years to go in the third round […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Four WHL players selected in the first round of the NHL Draft, Canes ink import forward Repcik, and more!
Four WHL players selected in the first round of the NHL Draft Your 2021 #NHLDraft First Round selections. (via @PR_NHL) pic.twitter.com/OW0TzJeKda — NHL (@NHL) July 24, 2021 The first round of the NHL Draft went down on Friday night, with four players who skated in the WHL during the 2020-21 […]
Four WHL players selected in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft
The first round of the 2021 National Hockey League draft went down on Friday night with four Western Hockey League players selected. Last year, seven WHLers were picked in the first round. The Swedish Hockey League saw the most players selected among the 30 chosen, with the Quebec Major […]
Warriors’ Korczak pushed past injury at Hub, confident heading into draft
Put yourself in Moose Jaw Warriors forward Ryder Korczak’s shoes mid-way through the Regina Hub late March 2021, and decide what you would have done. You find out the excruciating pain you are feeling after a puck hit you in the face March 20 vs Swift Current has been diagnosed […]
A Story of Ice and Fire
The Victoria Royals have had decent success with players getting drafted to the NHL. With 10 in 11 years, averaging almost one draft pick per year is respectable. Every team has its concept of what it is looking for in a player. Early round picks are typically “best player […]