Author: Stephen Hawco

Daily Dose of the Dub: A night of firsts and career milestones; Pats prospect de-committed from Denver

Career Firsts Grab that puck! Take a look at Trevor Wong's (@wongtrevor8) first goal! pic.twitter.com/udy0X4U28Z — Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) February 3, 2019 Kelowna Rockets prospect Trevor Wong scored his first WHL goal in the Rockets’ overtime win over Kamloops. The Vancouver native was Kelowna’s first round selection (18th overall) in 2018 who […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: WHL hands out suspensions; former Silvertip named NHL Rookie of the Month; Cougars lose forward, call up top prospect; three players earn first milestones

WHL hands out suspensions Looks like a two game susp for Blazer F/D Jeff Faith. He’ll miss the weekend for a kneeing major vs Vancouver. @LoganStankoven is back in the line-up tonight vs PG #Kamloops — Jon Keen (@JonKeenNLSports) February 1, 2019 Kamloops Blazers defenceman Jeff Faith was given a two game […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: Jokiharju and Rasmussen sent to AHL; WHL hands out Players of the Month; Rockets, Thunderbirds recall prospects; Hitmen make two moves; Koch hits 300 games

Blackhawks reassign Jokiharju The #Blackhawks assign defenseman Henri Jokiharju to the @goicehogs. The defenseman has 12 assists in 37 games with Chicago and helped Finland win a gold medal at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship.https://t.co/jap3kU6blq — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) January 31, 2019 The Chicago Blackhawks reassigned former Portland Winterhawk […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: Two Wheat Kings have a night of firsts; Hitmen prospect shines in debut; two waiting for supplemental discipline

Two Wheat Kings get first goal, win and shutout Congrats to Brandonite Ty Thorpe on scoring his first WHL goal and to Connor Ungar from Calgary on recording his first WHL win…. with a shutout no less! #BWKBoys #bdnmb pic.twitter.com/Ag02Pw3Mjw — Brandon Wheat Kings (@bdnwheatkings) January 31, 2019 Brandon Wheat […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: ICE relocation official; Oil Kings forward hits 300 games; Chiefs, Giants sign prospects

ICE heading east WHL announces relocation of @WHLKootenayICE to Winnipeg. DETAILS ? | https://t.co/aNxaevt6K7 pic.twitter.com/tVAfTO7tx4 — The WHL (@TheWHL) January 29, 2019 The Kootenay ICE are officially moving east. The team’s ownership group held a press conference Tuesday morning to officially announce the team will be moving to Winnipeg for […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: Ice on the move?; Ungar and Chiasson up with Brandon; WHL hands out weekly honours

Move to Winnipeg possibly being announced on Tuesday: Tough news to hear, but it's the worst kept secret in Western Canada. The Kootenay Ice had 20 good years in Cranbrook, collecting three WHL championships and a Memorial Cup. https://t.co/dyq2mW6lvx — Trevor Crawley (@tcrawls) January 28, 2019 BREAKING: Kootenay Ice owners […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: two hit the 100 game plateau; Rockets prospect debuts; Thunderbirds defenceman scores first

Two join the centennial club Congratulations to @ArizonaCoyotes prospect David Tendeck who today draws into his 100th career @TheWHL game! pic.twitter.com/dCAqtJIjxk — Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) January 28, 2019 Vancouver Giants goaltender David Tendeck appeared in his 100th WHL game Sunday afternoon in a 4-3 shootout loss to Kelowna. The Arizona Coyotes prospect […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: Former Chiefs prospect passes away; Raiders forward pots first hat trick

Former Chiefs prospects passes suddenly WHL related: Lamothe was a 2010 4th round bantam pick of the Spokane Chiefs. Terrible to hear. ? https://t.co/Rk55ULRpGi — Alan Caldwell (@smallatlarge) January 27, 2019 Former Spokane Chiefs prospect Nakeh Lamothe passed away suddenly after playing in a hockey game Friday night. Lamothe became unwell after […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: Blazers recall prospect for the weekend; Pats reassign goalie; multiple milestones around the league

Blazers recall defenceman Blazers recall D Ethan Brandwood for games this weekend. 16yr old made debut earlier this month in Vancouver. #Kamloops — Jon Keen (@JonKeenNLSports) January 25, 2019 The Kamloops Blazers have recalled Ethan Brandwood for their games this weekend. The 16-year-old was in the lineup Friday for his second WHL […]

Daily Dose of the Dub: Rebels without top defenceman; 15 WHLers crack mid-season draft rankings; Hitmen recall two; DUBNetwork expanding

Rebels lose Alexeyev Rebels will be without Alexander Alexeyev for about a month. He's officially listed as 'week-to-week' with an upper body injury #RDR #WHL — Troy Gillard (@Troy_Gillard) January 24, 2019 The Red Deer Rebels will be without defenceman Alexander Alexeyev for about a month with a lower-body injury. The 19-year-old […]