“I’m super excited for it. I think I’m going in ready and I’m just going to try to make the team.” Do you know how long ago he said that? 81 days. It has been just 81 days since I last spoke with Seth Jarvis at the 2021 Neely Cup. […]
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Catch-22: Around the WHL
Welcome to the first edition of Catch-22. This is something I was wanting to do to replace the old Thursday Thoughts articles and thought what better way than to do a catch-all type of article? I’ll be posting random facts and stats as well as my thoughts on some […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: WHL firsts, 45 WHLers on NHL Central Scouting players to watch list, and more
Popwich scores first WHL goal Lets go!!! First goal of the season/night from Sam Popowich!! Assisted by Oremba and Sanders in the first ✋🏻 minutes 🚨 — Seattle Thunderbirds (@SeattleTbirds) October 20, 2021 18-year-old forward Sam Popowich scores his first WHL goal early in the first period to give the […]
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: Brockman steps down, Raiders and Royals make roster moves, a couple of trades, and more!
Brockman steps down NEWS: Dean Brockman has stepped down from his role as Broncos Head Coach and General Manager. Chad Leslie has been named interim General Manager while Devan Praught has been named interim Head Coach. Details: https://t.co/ao99ppkbGH pic.twitter.com/NrYFHqk8mg — Swift Current Broncos (@SCBroncos) October 14, 2021 The Swift Current […]
Retired not forgotten
Their Place in Blades Lore There is a certain peace that comes with sitting in a near-empty Sasktel Centre a half hour before a scrimmage. No music playing yet and a bit of chatter from some of the fans who are waiting to see their hometown team. When looking […]
Meet the coach: Steve Konowalchuk
Last season, the Rebels struggled to compete night in and night out, and then Head Coach and General Manager Brent Sutter decided it was time for a change. On April 10, 2021, with just nine games left in the COVID-19 shortened season, Sutter stepped down as the team’s head coach. […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Hurricanes and Chiefs make a deal, Rabbit retires, alumni signings and more!
Hurricanes and Chiefs make a deal TRADE: The #WHLCanes have acquired a conditional sixth round draft pick from the Spokane Chiefs in exchange for listed player Ethan Overman! Details ? https://t.co/58G4EX5VaG#CaneTrain #YQL pic.twitter.com/fSmynb4um0 — Lethbridge Hurricanes (@WHLHurricanes) August 26, 2021 The Lethbridge Hurricanes sent the rights to 2005-born defenseman […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Condolences pour in for Reimer, Winterhawks waive Gervais, and more!
The hockey world mourns the passing of Oil Kings forward Reimer We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of #OilKings 2019 first-round draft pick Caleb Reimer at the age of 16. Caleb was part of our family & will be a tremendous loss in all of our […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Blazers sign Pearce, Rebels and Raiders make a trade, and alumni signings
Blazers sign Pearce SIGN HERE _____________ x ✍️We have SIGNED prospect D @RylanPearce ??MORE: https://t.co/mIU52oM8Nd pic.twitter.com/EAn9FUpu5R — Kamloops Blazers (@blazerhockey) August 17, 2021 The Kamloops Blazers announced on Tuesday that they have signed their fourth-round pick, defenceman Rylan Pearce from the 2020 WHL Draft, to a WHL Standard Player […]