WHL announces December 4th start date The WHL has announced an adjusted start date for the 2020-21 Regular Season. DETAILS ? | https://t.co/Yqrzz2TlzZ pic.twitter.com/rUCKIl28vF — The WHL (@TheWHL) August 6, 2020 In a move that was anticipated due to the recent announcement by the Ontario Hockey League, the Western […]
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Q&A with Bruce Hamilton, Kelowna Rockets
It is very unlikely the Western Hockey League begins play in early October. Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rear its ugly head across North America, tossing curve balls at just about any and all form of group gathering. While the days of enjoying live sporting events are firmly […]
The long way from Portland to Seattle (Kraken)
With the official announcement of Seattle’s NHL team name, hockey fans are now asking a new question: who will be the first players to pull on the Kraken jersey for a game? Furthermore, which former Winterhawks might we see as part of the inaugural Kraken team? As we hope […]
Q&A with Kevin Muench – WHL Director of Officiating
Originally posted July 19, 2020. Much has been made of the impact on teams and players since the Western Hockey League ceased operations in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Without question, the business side has taken a beating as revenue from ticket sales completely vanished. There was no post-season […]
It is what it is. Isn’t it?
It wasn’t supposed to end this way. Not for the Kelowna Rockets. Not for the Western Hockey League. Not for DUBNetwork. Not for me. Last week, as we arrived at the end of the 2020 Memorial Cup round-robin schedule – a May 26 tilt between the host Rockets and […]
Thursday Thoughts: Volume 5
Back again with another edition of Thursday Thoughts. Today I am going to focus heavily on one topic: Marketing! I have had several ideas over the years as well as some other things to get off my chest. I must thank The Rod Pedersen Show for inspiring me to […]
Thursday Thoughts: Volume 2
Back again for another week of looking at the Western Hockey League and the Canadian Hockey League. Thank you to everyone who took a look at the inaugural edition. Prices high for defensemen heading towards the Trade Deadline “We have been looking for an offensive puck-moving d-man since the start […]
Winnipeg ICE will continue to build
For the first time this season, the Winnipeg ICE have encountered a road bump. After a fantastic trip to Saskatchewan that resulted in five points in three games, things took a turn this past weekend and not for the good. Before we look at what’s ahead for the team, let’s […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: CHL names first full-time president, Hitmen sign imports, Hockey Canada announces Hlinka Gretzky Cup roster
The Canadian Hockey League has hired Dan MacKenzie to be the league’s first full-time president.
Rockets Thomson signs with Ottawa Senators
Sens ink first round pick – Rockets blueline brigade could use a boost The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Lassi Thomson to a three-year entry-level contract. Ottawa drafted the Finnish defenceman with the 19th overall pick at the 2019 NHL Draft in Vancouver last month. “Lassi has great offensive instincts and an […]