The Winnipeg ICE has signed three players to standard player agreements. Carl Stankowski, Goaltender Seattle Thunderbirds’ fans will remember Stankowski’s excellent 2017 playoff performance that led to a WHL Championship. The ICE are hoping for a repeat performance. Stankowski has a career 14-12-4 record in the WHL with the Thunderbirds […]
Author: Jake Maurice
MJHL season cancellation a big blow for both themselves and the WHL
Friday’s news that the MJHL season will not continue was a dagger to the hearts of Manitoba’s hockey communities. So many stories will never be told, from players who will never get to play their last year of Junior A to teams losing a real chance at a Turnbull […]
Winnipeg’s Michael Milne out indefinitely with upper body injury
Third-year forward Michael Milne is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury sustained during his off-season training. The injury occurred in late 2020, around the time of the CHL Memorial eCup, but it’s still impossible to project how long he’ll be out. The 2021 season will be 24 games, but as […]
The case for Winnipeg as a WHL hub city
Alberta’s green light to a new WHL season in the province is great news. Soon, we’ll be able to watch the five Alberta-based WHL squads battle for the Ed Chynoweth Cup that we missed last year. But, what about the rest of the league? Now, don’t get me wrong, this […]
Progress Report: Peyton Krebs and Winnipeg ICE Impress in Preliminary Round
Man, it felt good to see some hockey again. The World Juniors are always a great Christmas gift, but it felt a little more special this year to help take our minds off the months preceding the tournament. Winnipeg hockey lovers (AKA all of Winnipeg) also got to see some […]
Four Winnipeg ICE Represent at 2021 World Juniors
Hockey is back in less than a week, and it will be beautiful to see. The World Juniors are back, albeit in a bubble, and four Winnipeg ICE players and prospects will represent their countries at the World Juniors in Edmonton this year. They’ll all compete against each other […]
Michael Milne Off to Online Hockey Start to His Draft Year
Michael Milne begins his quest for a Memorial Cup a little earlier than his teammates. Milne’s the Winnipeg ICE representative for the CHL Memorial eCup beginning November 28, a chance for him to get into a competitive mindset entering his draft year. The 64-player eSports tournament features players from […]
Connor McClennon Makes Winnipeg ICE History, Selected 178th Overall
It took far longer than ever before, but Connor McClennon made Winnipeg ICE history. McClennon was selected 178th overall in the 2020 NHL Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers, becoming the first ever player drafted from the Winnipeg ICE. However, the Draft wasn’t a total win for the organization, as Owen […]
2020 ICE draft class: three ICE players eligible for NHL selection
The Winnipeg ICE patiently await December 4, counting down the days until the WHL resumes play. The three ICE players in the 2020 ICE draft class also have October 9 and 10 marked down. That’s the day when the first step to their NHL dreams could come true. Connor […]
Graduating Class: Isaac Johnson impressed in Winnipeg ICE’s opening season
It only cost the Winnipeg ICE a fourth-round pick to acquire Isaac Johnson, the leading scorer of their opening season. That may be the best use of a fourth-round pick the ICE will ever make. The ’99-born forward endeared himself to ICE general manager Matt Cockell with his creativity, […]