Which WHL teams are the strongest on the specialty teams? This is a simple equation of combining the teams PP % and PK %. Team PP PK Total Regina 31.5 81.4 112.9% Medicine Hat 29.4 81.6 111.0% Everett 20.8 85.8 106.6% Seattle 22.2 83.3 105.5% Kelowna 25.2 80.1 105.3% […]
B.C. Division
Shootout History
2016-17 marks the 12th season the WHL has used the shootout format. There has been 873 shootouts in WHL history. The first year there were 94 shootouts, the most in one season. Before switching to 3-on-3 overtime last season the WHL averaged 78 shootouts a season. Last year there 43 […]
Since The Trade
This is an in depth look at all 86 trades made in the WHL during the 2016-17 season. Obviously some of the trades also involved draft picks and it’ll be years until the stats can be finalized. September 6/16 – Edmonton trades Carter Phair to Kamloops for 2018 4th […]
3 on 3 Overtime
3-on-3 overtime was implemented into the WHL in the 2015-16 season. Here are the teams listed in order of most wins. Team OTW OTL Regina 15 10 Edmonton 14 11 Lethbridge 13 5 Kamloops 12 7 Spokane 12 13 Everett 11 14 Moose Jaw 11 15 Portland 11 7 Prince […]
DUBNetwork Interview: Cal and Nolan Foote, Kelowna Rockets
It’s safe to say that the Kelowna Rockets have established a history of success as an organization in the Western Hockey League, complete with championship seasons and consistent development of players graduating to professional hockey. Over the years, the team has iced a number of “brother acts” – a total […]
Interview With Paul Thompson, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Personal Trainer at Outperforme Athletics
DUBNetwork works to conduct interviews with different people who are directly involved (or have been involved) in the Western Hockey League in some capacity. This includes players, prospects, alumni, team personnel and staff, radio personnel, trainers etc. We then proceed to post the transcript of the interview for our fans […]
DUBNetwork Interview: Ty Edmonds, Prince George Cougars
As the Western Hockey League regular season winds down, a number of 20-year-olds can see their junior eligibility coming to an end. Ty Edmonds is one of those players. Edmonds junior career is testimony to the concept of determination and hard work. Selected in the ninth round, 186th overall, at […]
WHL PP + PK
Which WHL teams are the strongest on the specialty teams? This is a simple equation of combining the teams PP % and PK %. Team PP PK Total Regina 32.5 81.1 113.6% Medicine Hat 28.7 80.5 109.2% Everett 21.1 85.8 106.9% Portland 25.4 80.7 106.1% Tri City 25.7 80.2 […]
Strength Of Schedule
It’s safe to say we have reached the stretch drive of the WHL season. We have one month left in the regular season and there are lots of battle for playoff positions. Let’s take a closer look at those clubs’ strength of schedule to see who could have the advantage […]
B.C. Division Update
With four teams posting records at least nine games above.500 as they approach the 60-game mark of the regular season, it can be argued the B.C. Division might be the deepest in the league. Okay, it’s very close and its western conference adversaries in the U.S. Division might beg […]