As it stands right now, the overage situation in Kamloops appears to be fairly cut and dry. Assuming there are no major developments prior to the 2019-2020 season, the Blazers will roll with their three returning 20-year olds: Zane Franklin, Kobe Mohr, and Jackson Caller. Regardless of who plays out […]
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Guessing the WHL’s overage situations: Western Conference
It’s that slow time in the WHL calendar year. Everyone is off on vacation. We are just about a month from training camps kicking off, though, so let’s take a look at the overage situations for each of the 22 WHL teams. Keep in mind, the guess is purely my […]
Victoria Royals build on the plan
The Victoria Royals are not afraid to make roster moves. Like most teams in junior hockey, some adjustments are by choice. Others are forced, as in situations of players aging out. This off-season has seen the club add goaltender Shane Farkas, defenseman Will Warm, and forward River Fahey. With the […]
Blazers sophomore class of 2019-2020
The Blazers received significant contributions from the 2018-2019 rookie crop. This success was largely a result of the groundwork laid down by the previous regime, who scouted and developed their draft picks before the keys were turned over to general manager Matt Bardsley in June of 2018. After his first […]
Drazenovic looking for greener pastures away from Cougars
After being behind the bench for the latter half of the 2018-19 season, Nick Drazenovic will be leaving the Prince George Cougars after failed contract negotiations. Drazenovic says he’s moving on after being the Cougars interim assistant coach in 2018-19 and the director of player development since February of 2017. […]
Rockets Thomson signs with Ottawa Senators
Sens ink first round pick – Rockets blueline brigade could use a boost The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Lassi Thomson to a three-year entry-level contract. Ottawa drafted the Finnish defenceman with the 19th overall pick at the 2019 NHL Draft in Vancouver last month. “Lassi has great offensive instincts and an […]
Two is better than one: Giants add second Shepard
The reigning Western Conference champion Vancouver Giants made a rather significant step in shaping their roster for the upcoming 2019-20 WHL season. The club announced at a Wednesday morning press conference that they have signed 2002-born forward Cole Shepard to a WHL Standard Player Agreement. The five-foot-ten 152-pounder was originally drafted by […]
Blazers go back to Switzerland for import draft
The vast majority of the 60 teams that comprise the CHL are subject to consistent turnover. Individuals play out their careers before graduating into university, professional leagues, or out of hockey altogether. While perennial contenders like Kelowna and London are seemingly incapable of experiencing the typical highs and lows, most […]
Lamb ready for dual role with the Cougars
Thursday morning at CN Centre, the Prince George Cougars announced Mark Lamb as the 13th Head Coach in franchise history. Lamb will also continue in his current post as General Manager. Lamb, who took over from Richard Matvichuk in February as the interim head coach, said through a lot of […]
Victoria Royals change direction at import draft with selection of Keanu Derungs
The Victoria Royals took a different direction at the 2019 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft Victoria selected Keanu Derungs — a 2002-born forward from Switzerland — 28th overall. In a change from last year’s import draft, where the Royals selected then 18-year-old Phillip Schultz, the club selected a younger player […]
