The rosters for the 2017 U16 WHL Cup were announced and nearly every WHL team had a draft pick named. Let’s take a look at those 2002-born players that will be participating in the WHL Cup in Calgary later this month. U-16 Oct 18-22, 2017 in Calgary, Alb BC […]
B.C. Division
Dante Hannoun scorches the Blazers in a Royals victory
Victoria, BC – Dante Hannoun looks primed for a giant season. Noticeably one of the best players in training camp and preseason, the Victoria Royals (4-0-0) dynamo has continued that solid play into the regular season. In a Sunday afternoon battle versus the Kamloops Blazers (0-5-0), Hannoun led the Royals past the […]
Victoria Royals ride hot power play to victory over the Blazers
The Victoria Royals pulled out a win tonight against the Kamloops Blazers at the Save On Foods Memorial Arena, scoring with thirty seconds remaining to secure the win. The game was wide-open at times, as plenty of odd-man rushes forced each team’s goaltenders to come up with timely saves. The […]
Rockets hammer Blazers in season opener
The Kelowna Rockets manhandled the Kamloops blazers on opening night at Prospera Place, jumping out to a 6-0 lead after two periods before settling for a 6-2 victory. “We had a really good start to the game,” said Kole Lind, the team’s leading scorer last season. “I thought we were […]
2017-18 season previews: Victoria Royals
(Our ongoing series previewing teams for the 2017-18 WHL regular season concludes with a look at the Victoria Royals) Victoria Royals (2016-17 season: 37-29-5-1-80 points, lost in the first round to the Everett Silvertips) The Victoria Royals found themselves in tight battle last season, finishing fourth in the BC Division […]
2017-18 season previews: Vancouver Giants
(Our ongoing series previewing teams for the 2017-18 WHL Regular Season continues with a look at the Vancouver Giants) Vancouver Giants (2016-17 season: 20-46-3-3-46 points, failed to make playoffs) The Vancouver Giants first home game of the 2017-18 season will honour the 2007 Memorial Cup championship Vancouver team and the Giants […]
2017-18 season previews: Kelowna Rockets
Kelowna Rockets (2016-17 season: 45-22-5-0: 90 points. Lost in the Western Conference Final to Seattle Thunderbirds) Expectations are always high in Kelowna, among the Rockets fan base and indeed, in both the front office and dressing room. The Rockets have won the Western Hockey League championship four times since the […]
Victoria Royals Quick Hits – a trade, a new coach and more
(Victoria, BC) The Victoria Royals are clearly not afraid of change. On Wednesday they made a trade which saw a three-year Royal sent from the coast to the prairies and they added a former NHL All-Star to their coaching staff. Jared #27 for Jared #27 The Royals and Red Deer Rebels […]
So you want to be a WHL general manager
There are two seasons in Canada: hockey season and waiting for hockey season. One of the most enjoyable aspects of this time of the year with WHL training camps completed and the start of the regular season only a few weeks away is that everyone wants to make predictions. The […]
Royals fans discuss upcoming season
*cover photo Kevin Light Photography The Victoria Royals completed their 2017 training camp last week and the DUBNetwork caught up with a few longtime Royals fans to ask their opinions on the upcoming season. Royals season ticket holders Nicolas Narmandeau, Lesley Davies, Miles Ostler and Robin Poirier discussed the coaching changes, […]