Over the coming weeks, we will be taking a look at WHL prospects who have been fortunate enough to hear their name called at the NHL Draft over the past two years. First up is the Pacific Division. Between 2018 and 2019, seven players were drafted to five different teams […]
Central Division
Edmonton Oil Kings bid farewell to graduating veteran players
When the 2019-20 WHL season stopped, the Edmonton Oil Kings had three 20-year-olds on their roster: Riley Sawchuk, Beck Warm and Ethan McIndoe. A bittersweet realization about major junior hockey is that while we get to see incredibly talented players come through the ranks, time eventually runs out on eligibility […]
Q&A with Bobby Fox – Medicine Hat Tigers
The Internet is a burgeoning platform full of historical hockey data, statistics, milestones and awards compilations. Frankly, it’s all great information, but it can make one’s head spin, too. There can also be much, much more than what initially meets the eye. Type in “Bobby Fox” and the information […]
Captain Kastelic – 2020 Hitmen Graduating Class
Originally posted July 14, 2020. As the Western Hockey League closes the book on the shortened 2019-2020 season, over-aged players move on to further their careers in the professional ranks. The Calgary Hitmen will say farewell and best wishes to team captain, Mark Kastelic. The 20-year old centerman posted 38 […]
A look at Red Deer’s imports for 2020-21
In many cases, the CHL Import Draft is a crapshoot. Teams rely on a network of scouts and agents watching players in lands far away. The players themselves sometimes want to come to North America for an opportunity to play where they will get more “views” and acclimate to […]
Ranking all 22 WHL team logos
There is nothing more synonymous with sports organizations than their logos. They are on jerseys/sweaters, fan apparel, and in the center of almost every arena and stadium. Whenever you think of any team, it doesn’t take long for its respective logo to pop into your head as well. The […]
Rebels select Chlubna at CHL Import Draft
After playing a full season in North America, the Rebels held onto defenseman Christoffer Sedoff as their lone import player from the 2019-2020 season. They spent the entirety of the season playing with just one on their roster. When the 2020 CHL Import Draft rolled around last Tuesday, the […]
Calgary Hitmen history of CHL import draft selections
Originally posted July 1,2020 The Calgary Hitmen made two picks in the 2020 CHL Import Draft. On Tuesday, the club announced the selections of forward Jonas Peterek and defenceman Alexei Garapuchik. Peterek, a 19-year-old from the Czech Republic, is no stranger to the Hitmen organization after being previously selected in […]
Thank you Hurricanes fans
For the last two WHL season, I have had the privilege and honour to have been given an opportunity to cover and write about the Lethbridge Hurricanes. First, as just a fan, giving my thoughts and opinions on the team, and then has a full-time beat writer this past […]
Looking back at this day in Hurricanes history
The Lethbridge Hurricanes found themselves down 3-0 in the WHL Championship Final, looking back on this day in 2008. This game is the lone contest the team has played on this date. The team welcomed the Spokane Chiefs to town for Game 4 of their best-of-seven series showdown for […]