Max Patterson was looking forward to his third season in Cranbrook, B.C., playing for the Kootenay ICE this preseason , when he was suddenly traded to the Swift Current Broncos less than two weeks before the regular season began. Patterson, who was originally drafted by the ICE in the fourth […]
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2018 NHL draft profiles: Ryan Peckford
Victoria Royals left wing Ryan Peckford was having a great NHL draft year last season until the injury bug derailed his chances of being taken in the draft. After being rated in NHL Central Scouting’s initial list, he did not hear his name called by any NHL teams. He does […]
Powerful third period helps Winterhawks put away Raiders
The recipe for how to win on the road in hockey, starts with a disciplined game that keeps the other team from getting too many power plays. The Prince Albert Raiders (8-7-3-0) did not stick to that plan at all and the surging Portland Winterhawks (14-4) made them pay. The […]
WHL recap: Giants finally slay Royals; Broncos, Blazers and Silvertips emerge with wins
Swift Current 6 Lethbridge 0 The Lethbridge Hurricanes (7-10-1-0) can surely wait until February second. That is when they next take on the Swift Current Broncos (13-3-1-0), who have proven to have their number. Saturday night the Broncos scored six goals against the Hurricanes yet again and are now 3-0 […]
Winterhawks take over U.S. Division lead with 5-2 win over Americans
The Portland Winterhawks (13-4) and visiting Tri-City Americans (12-5-2-0) treated fans at the Moda Center to a lively contest Saturday night. They set the stage for what is sure to be an entertaining 10-game season series that very well may decide the fate of the U.S. Division. After winning last […]
WHL recap: Halbgewachs’s late goal leads Warriors over Pats; Americans, Cougars, Blazers and Hitmen also post wins
Medicine Hat 4 @Calgary 2 The Calgary Hitmen (6-11-1-0) continue to drop close games. In their last five losses now, they have been tied or trailing by one in the third period. That was the case again Friday night at home as the Medicine Hat Tigers (11-6) scored twice in […]
2018 NHL draft profiles: Eric Florchuk
Victoria Royals center Eric Florchuk was just five-foot-four a few years ago. He grew an incredible nine inches in a short span and got himself on the radar of WHL teams. His bantam draft stock rose nearly as much as his height. It surged so much so, that the Royals […]
At the Quarter Pole: U.S. Division
Western Hockey League teams have pretty much all arrived at the 18-game mark, the “Quarter Pole” if you will. The current five-day break in the schedule for the annual CIBC Canada/Russia Super Series comes as a very welcome respite for all. Regular season play starts up again this weekend with […]
Cole Kehler has the Winterhawks riding high
Portland Winterhawks overage netminder Cole Kehler had quite the week, last week. He stopped 120 of 123 total shots faced and led his Hawks to three straight wins. The WHL and CHL noticed and named him the Goalie of the Week for the second time this year. While Portland’s NHL […]
2018 NHL draft profiles: Kaid Oliver
For a guy who grew up in White Rock, British Columbia, Victoria Royals left wing Kaid Oliver has taken a circuitous route to the WHL. Most kids who claim a suburb of Vancouver as their hometown, would follow the local junior team and get to know the game that way […]