Author: Brian Wiebe

Daily Dose of the DUB: 11 WHL alumni go to Seattle, 19 WHL players invited by Hockey Canada, and more!

11 WHL alumni selected by Seattle in NHL Expansion Draft Unleash the @SeattleKraken… ? #SeattleDraft (via @PR_NHL) pic.twitter.com/H9CqwEOcF9 — NHL (@NHL) July 22, 2021 The Seattle Kraken, which starts play this fall as the National Hockey League’s 32nd franchise, began building its roster on Wednesday with the 2021 NHL Expansion […]

Daily Dose of the DUB: Blazers promote Clouston and O’Donovan, Chiefs sign import forward Proske, and more!

Blazers name Clouston as GM, promote O’Donovan to AGM Introducing our Head Coach & General Manager Shaun Clouston! pic.twitter.com/3xPyqaCAoC — Kamloops Blazers (@blazerhockey) July 20, 2021 The Kamloops Blazers added the title of general manager to head coach Shaun Clouston (80 goals, 122 assists in 210 games with Portland from […]

Daily Dose of the DUB: Prokop comes out as first openly gay WHL player, Giants and T-Birds make a deal, and much more!

Calgary Hitmen defenseman Prokop proudly comes out as gay ❤️????? pic.twitter.com/7zqT0A2gJj — luke prokop (@lukeprokop_6) July 19, 2021 Calgary Hitmen defenseman Luke Prokop became the first player under contract to an NHL to come out as gay when he made the announcement on Twitter on Monday. He was drafted by […]

Daily Dose of the DUB: Patrick traded from Philly to Vegas, Glass goes from Vegas to Nashville, and more!

Patrick moves from Philly to Nashville ? TRADE ALERT! ? We have acquired defenseman Ryan Ellis from the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenseman Philippe Myers and forward Nolan Patrick. Details: https://t.co/QokzY67AW7 pic.twitter.com/HyPxggwVY0 — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) July 17, 2021 Forward Nolan Patrick (92 goals, 113 assists in 163 games […]

Daily Dose of the DUB: Geekie re-ups in Carolina, Haas takes his game to Scotland, and more!

Geekie re-signs with Carolina for 2021-22 Geek(ie) Squad ?️https://t.co/y7lPGQf4FT — Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) July 16, 2021 Forward Morgan Geekie (78 goals, 124 assists in 216 games with Tri-City between 2014 and 2018) has signed a one-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes worth $750,000. The 22-year-old from Strathclair, MB, played 36 […]

Daily Dose of the DUB: Wheat Kings sign import Polshakov, lots of WHL alumni moves in Europe, and much more!

Porter leaves the Oil Kings to join the Avalanche Congratulations to #OilKings Director of Scouting Jamie Porter on accepting an amateur scouting position with the Colorado @Avalanche! Thank you, Jamie, for your contributions over three division championship seasons with the team! ? pic.twitter.com/CwKv9Q39lO — Edmonton Oil Kings (@EdmOilKings) July 15, […]

Daily Dose of the DUB: Silvertips acquire Lambos, Winterhawks get a refreshed look, and a cornucopia of other WHL related news!

Silvertips acquire Lambos from Brandon TRANSACTION: 2001-born defenseman Jonny Lambos has been acquired from the Brandon Wheat Kings in exchange for a 7th round selection in the 2023 WHL Draft. #LetsGoTips More: https://t.co/Yp1ziGm8oG pic.twitter.com/wwbWIyIsnU — Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) July 14, 2021 The Everett Silvertips announced the acquisition of 2001-born defenseman […]

Daily Dose of the DUB: McAndrews leaves the Ams, a plethora of alumni movement in Europe, and more!

McAndrews leaves Tri-City for Spruce Grove ? BREAKING NEWS!! ? The Spruce Grove Saints have signed 20-year-old defenseman Bryan McAndrews for the upcoming 2021-2022 season. Read more here –> https://t.co/s2PsQl3JK9#AJHL pic.twitter.com/ARTEDOfF7n — Spruce Grove Saints (@sgsaints) July 13, 2021 2001-born defenseman Bryan McAndrews has signed with the Spruce Grove Saints […]