The Swift Current Broncos’ first playoff series win in nine years was a cause for celebration. While the Broncos celebrated inside following their 3-2 Game 7 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors Monday, a truck full of Broncos fans did a lap around the arena blaring “We Are The Champions” […]
Author: Matthew Gourlie
WHL playoff round one preview: Calgary Hitmen vs. Regina Pats
The Regina Pats were the best team in the Canadian Hockey League throughout the season. Still, they felt there was room for improvement. When the Pats lost four straight games it was the right time to buy into some changes that head coach/general manager John Paddock wanted to see. […]
WHL playoff round one preview: Swift Current Broncos vs. Moose Jaw Warriors
Given their proximity, it has always been surprising that there hasn’t been more of a rivalry between the Moose Jaw Warriors and Swift Current Broncos. Sure there’s plenty of division-rival animosity, but neither team would consider the other their main foe. That may change starting Friday. One of the […]
East Division recap
Two pennants and a record: good week for the Pats The Regina Pats couldn’t have asked for a much better week. After snapping a four-game losing streak, the Pats have now won six straight games and have done so in style. They began their week by ending the Moose […]
East Division recap
Blades win vital clash There is plenty of hockey left to play, but the Saskatoon Blades took a big step forward in their run towards a playoff berth. The Blades collected seven out of a possible eight points during the week, but most crucially left the Saddledome with a […]
East Division recap
Sawchenko and Warriors rolling The Moose Jaw Warriors are the hottest team in the Western Hockey League. Zach Sawchenko is also the hottest goaltender in the WHL, but the 19-year-old Warrior believes one is naturally the byproduct of the other. “In my four years here I think this is […]
East Division recap
Pats win Memorial Cup bid It was a good week for a pair of East Division rivals. Off the ice, the Regina Pats learned Saturday that they won the bid to host the 100th Memorial Cup next year to coincide with the centennial of the franchise. The Pats were […]
East Division recap
It was a bad news week for teams in the East Division as two contenders lost forwards to season-ending knee surgery. The Regina Pats saw their forward depth take a hit when 17-year-old Jake Leschyshyn required knee surgery after being injured on Feb. 3. The same day, the Swift […]
East Division recap
More bad breaks for battered Blades There was no shortage of news in the East Division this week. There was also a full slate of games though the headlines were reserved for stories beyond wins and losses. Saturday night, the Saskatoon Blades (21-26-5-1) beat the Red Deer Rebels 4-2, […]
East Division recap
There is a glimmer of hope for the future after a long, disappointing season in Prince Albert. The Raiders have won five of their last six games and are showing signs that their recent struggles may be short-lived. Even the most ardent Raiders fan didn’t expect them to match […]
