Coming into this matchup Kamloops and Vancouver were playing for the third time in five days and for the eighth and final time this season. The Giants had won the previous seven matchups between these two teams and tonight’s result was no different. Vancouver dominated Kamloops from start to finish, […]
B.C. Division
Byram ties franchise record in OT win over Blazers to sweep the weekend
(Langley, BC) The Vancouver Giants (44-14-2-2) took on the BC Division rival Kamloops Blazers (23-31-5-2) for the second of three straight meetings between the two clubs, with the final meeting being in Kamloops on Wednesday. The Giants grabbed a weekend sweep after victories over Kelowna and Kamloops in three days. Vancouver head […]
Giants keep pace with, then overtake Rockets in 7-4 win
(Langley, B.C.) The Vancouver Giants (42-14-2-2) were chasing the Kelowna Rockets (26-30-4-1) for much of the first half of their wild, goal-filled hockey game Friday night. Despite the Rockets taking four different, one-goal leads, the Giants never went away and finally pulled up next to, then passed the Rockets for […]
Victoria Royals Jake Kustra is ready for more
Originally posted March 1, 2019. In his career, Jake Kustra has not had the chance to play in the WHL playoffs. Before this season, his former club, the Saskatoon Blades have been on the outside looking in of the post-season. Now with the Victoria Royals, the rugged defenceman will surely […]
B.C. Division Update
The month of February has come and gone. Western Hockey League teams are bearing down on playoff spots, with some jockeying for position still destined to be a big part of the March schedule. The 68-game schedule is coming to an end and the B.C. Division standings provide only a […]
Blazers get two points despite Warm’s hot saves
Last time the Tri-City Americans were in town, the home town Kamloops Blazers were able to hold off a late attack and beat the team from below the 49th parallel 3-1. Tonight was a similar story as the Blazers were able to squeak two goals past an impressive Beck Warm beating the […]
Schultz seals it and Outhouse shines as the Victoria Royals defeat the Giants 5-4 in shootout
In front of a sold out home crowd, Phillip Schultz made no mistake. In the seventh round of a shootout, Schultz beat Vancouver goaltender Trent Miner to seal the victory. A big goal in front of a big crowd naturally lead to big celebration by the Danish forward. “I like […]
Prince George breaks losing streak; Kamloops loses ground
The Prince George Cougars entered this contest on a 17-game losing streak and left it on a one game winning streak. Prince George scored early and controlled much of the play and despite the Cougars having the majority of the chances they still needed a shootout to dispatch a lackluster Blazer squad. […]
Western Conference Awards odds
As the season winds down, who will win each award starts to get more defined. DUBNetwork thought it would be fun to take a look at the Vegas odds on who will win each award. Keep in mind, that there is no actual gambling on these awards nor is DUBNetwork […]
Portland defeats Vancouver 5-3; sweeps season series
(Langley, BC) On Monday afternoon the Portland Winterhawks (36-16-3-3) traveled north to complete a three-in-three against the B.C. Division leading Vancouver Giants (39-14-2-1). After picking up wins against Red Deer on Saturday, and Seattle on Sunday, the Winterhawks defeated the Giants 5-3. The victory also meant Portland swept the four-game […]