LAST SEASON RECAP It was 25 years in the making as the Swift Current Broncos hoisted the WHL Championship cup last May. Individually and collectively, the Broncos had a spectacular season, pumping out some of the top players in the league who joined forces to win the Ed Chynoweth cup. […]
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Daily Dose of the Dub: Blichfeld coming back to Portland; Zamula signs with the Flyers
Sharks send Blichfeld back to Portland #SJSharks cuts todaySent to juniorJoachim Blichfeld, Ivan Chekhovich, Vladislav Kotkov, Max Paddock Sent to BarracudaMichael Brodzinski, C. Donaghey, T. Gregoire; M. Fonteyne, Z. Frye, J. Korenar, J. Martin, C. McAuley, F. Sandberg, Alex Schoenborn, J. Viel, E. Weinger — Curtis Pashelka (@CurtisPashelka) September 20, […]
2018-19 WHL season previews: Edmonton Oil Kings
Edmonton Oil Kings 2017-18: The 2017-2018 season for the Edmonton Oil Kings was disappointing to say the least. They finished dead last in the WHL and were awarded the first overall selection at the WHL draft. They had a total of 52 points, and only 22 wins. While they were […]
2018-19 WHL season previews: Kootenay ICE
2017-18: 27-38-5-2 The Kootenay Ice went through monumental change in the 2017 offseason, as Jeff Chynoweth sold the franchise to Winnipeg investors Matt Cockell and Greg Fettes. Cockell brings a hockey resume as a WHL goaltending alumni with the Saskatoon Blades, Seattle Thunderbirds, Regina Pats and the Spokane Chiefs. He […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Ronning assigned to AHL; Hurricanes to honour Vandervlis, more WHL players on their way back
Ronning among eight Rangers’ cuts OFFICIAL: #NYR have trimmed #NYRTC roster by 8. Sean Day, Brandon Halverson, Dawson Leedahl, Chris Nell, Vince Pedrie & Ty Ronning have been assigned to Training Camp with @WolfPackAHL. Nico Gross was assigned to the Oshawa Generals. Jeremy Brodeur was released from his PTO. pic.twitter.com/3ZhjgBgstJ […]
Blades finally get to use “It’s only preseason” Excuse
By Les Lazaruk It took seven games for it to happen, but the Saskatoon Blades were finally able to use the, “it’s only preseason” line when explaining a loss. The Prince Albert Raiders finally got the better of the Bridge City Bunch, upending the visitors 5-2 Saturday. The result […]
2018-19 WHL season previews: Tri-City Americans
2017-18: After an up and down regular season, the Americans got hot at the right time and went on their best postseason run since 2012. For the first time in team history, they swept their first two rounds knocking off the Kelowna Rockets and Victoria Royals. They met their match […]
2018-19 WHL season previews: Saskatoon Blades
By Les Lazaruk 2017-18: For the fifth straight season, the Saskatoon Blades failed to qualify for the WHL playoffs. After hosting the 2013 Memorial Cup, the Bridge City Bunch dropped from 44 wins and 94 points to 16 wins and 37 points in 2013-14. Since then, the Blue and […]
Young talent on display at this years Swift Current Broncos training camp
The 2018 Swift Current Broncos training camp was full of energy and talent. From seasoned veterans to 15-year-old rookies, there was a lot to see from the first practices to the final Blue vs White game on August 30th. After registration and fitness testing on Sunday, August 26th, the players […]
Swift Current Broncos Prepare For New Season With New Staff And A Trade
The Swift Current Broncos hockey club is getting ready for the 2018-2019 season in style. As well as adding new hockey staff, The Broncos have made a trade ahead of the season with the Edmonton Oil Kings. In a multi-player deal, Swift Current and Edmonton exchanged some young talent. According […]
