The Red Deer Rebels announced the hiring of Mike Egener as an assistant coach. Only the goaltender coach position remains open. Fans of the team may remember Egener as a defenseman with the Calgary Hitmen from 2000 through 2004. Egener was a tough customer, racking up 704 penalty minutes […]
Author: Paul Figler
Robison inks three-year extension
WHL Commissioner Ron Robison was unanimously granted a three-year extension of his contract through the 2023-24 WHL season by the league’s Board of Governors. 2020-21 marked the 21st season that Robison led the CHL’s westernmost league. Robison has served the same number of seasons in the WHL as former […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Oil Kings & Royals deal, Persson retires, and more!
Oil Kings & Royals strike a deal ? TRADE ? The #OilKings have acquired 2002-born defenceman Carson Golder from the @VictoriaRoyals in exchange for a ninth-round draft pick (previously acquired by Edmonton from Saskatoon). Welcome, Carson! ? pic.twitter.com/cFwvN8bGau — Edmonton Oil Kings (@EdmOilKings) June 16, 2021 The Edmonton Oil […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: BOG meeting fallout, Chyzowski signs with Marlies, and more
Board of Governors meeting results in changes to scheduling The WHL has concluded its 2021 Annual General Meeting, with the 2021-22 Regular Season scheduled to begin Friday, October 1, 2021. DETAILS ? | https://t.co/gajSwi8DnK pic.twitter.com/BSHxhabExo — The WHL (@TheWHL) June 15, 2021 The WHL’s Board of Governors met on […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Kennedy releases statement on Order of Hockey in Canada and alumni signings
Kennedy releases statement on awarding of Order of Hockey in Canada My Statement on receiving @HockeyCanada #OrderOfHockey in Canada.@RespectGroup pic.twitter.com/pMD9WkFHLe — Sheldon Kennedy (@ShelKenn) June 14, 2021 Sheldon Kennedy (175GP, 134G, 154A with Moose Jaw and Swift Current ’84-’85 & ’86-’89) has received Hockey Canada’s Order of Hockey in Canada […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Blues extend Kaspick, alumni signings, and more!
Blues signs Kaspick to extension Tanner Kaspick (@TKaspick16) has signed a one-year, two-way contract extension. https://t.co/PTa185Tm5x #stlblues — St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) June 13, 2021 23-year-old forward Tanner Kaspick (216GP, 59G, 100A with Brandon and Victoria ’13-’18) has signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with the St; Louis Blues. Kaspick […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: WHL picks for Import Draft decided, Royals and Tigers make a deal, and more!
WHL holds lottery for CHL Import Draft pick selection The Western Hockey League has announced the lottery results to determine the order of selection for WHL Clubs in the 2021 CHL Import Draft, scheduled for Wednesday, June 30. DETAILS ? | https://t.co/81bQL4fkBE pic.twitter.com/8eUVIEAG5z — The WHL (@TheWHL) June 11, […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Hurricanes make moves, Martin re-signs with Stars, and more!
Tetachuk heads to Moose Jaw TRADE: We have acquired 20-year-old goalie Carl Tetachuk from Lethbridge in exchange for a conditional 7th round pick in 2024 DETAILS: https://t.co/YAd28cqYOP pic.twitter.com/t36UL0k87W — Moose Jaw Warriors (@MJWARRIORS) June 10, 2021 Goaltender Carl Tetachuk (95GP, 50-28-11, 3.06GAA, .901sv%) has been traded by the Lethbridge […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Knazko signs with Blue Jackets, WHL awards, and more!
Knazko signs with Blue Jackets OFFICIAL: The #CBJ have signed D @SamuelKnazko to a three-year entry-level contract ✍️#CBJ | @Huntington_Bank https://t.co/qtge0wpICs — Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) June 9, 2021 Twice drafted by WHL teams at the annual CHL Import Draft, Samuel Knazko has signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets. […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Rebels get their coach, Piper steps down, and more!
Rebels hire Konowalchuk as head coach BIG NEWS: Steve Konowalchuk named Head Coach of the Rebels! Details – https://t.co/5Jc8QQs52M pic.twitter.com/Qyjcw1mtrU — Red Deer Rebels (@Rebelshockey) June 8, 2021 Former Seattle Thunderbirds Head Coach Steve Konowalchuk has been hired by the Red Deer Rebels. Brent Sutter was replacing himself and […]