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 […]
Author: Jake Maurice
Connor McClennon Makes Winnipeg ICE History, Selected 178th Overall
Originally posted October 16, 2020 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 […]
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, […]
Winnipeg ICE import selection Henri Nikkanen in unusual situation as ICE and Jets prospect
Henri Nikkanen is the kind of player who fills the dreams of coaches everywhere: a big, two-way centre. His 200-foot game was the main attribute that attracted the Winnipeg ICE to him in the 2020 CHL Import Draft. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Finn had a great 2019-20 season with the […]
ICE sculpting: a recap of the Winnipeg ICE’s inaugural season
The WHL is in Winnipeg, and after a memorable inaugural season, the Winnipeg ICE have cemented themselves in the Manitoba capital’s vibrant hockey scene. In that inaugural season, the ICE set themselves up for a long, successful window of contention on and off the ice. On the ICE When […]