A flurry of good news swept through northern Alberta today as the Edmonton Oil Kings announced that star forward Dylan Guenther has been named to Hockey Canada’s National Men’s U18 roster for the IIHF U18 World Championships. Guenther was also named WHL Player of the Month for February/March 2021. […]
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Royals mauled by the Cougars
In the second game of the Royals’ season, it was the Price George Cougars who came away with the two points. This one felt like a loss that was snatched from the jaws of victory. Victoria was hoping to prove the doubters wrong after a performance Friday that was […]
Previewing the Royals Roster
On March 16th the Victoria Royals released their 2021 roster. For an abbreviated “bubble season”, Head Coach and General Manager Dan Price has made a bold choice. With a forward group that averages just 5-foot-10 and a defense corp that averages 5-foot-11, he has chosen a relatively small group. […]
Zack Ostapchuk ready to impress scouts this season
Zack Ostapchuk is hoping for a huge season as he prepares for the 2021 NHL draft. Ostapchuk who is pegged as a mid-draft pick but could boost his draft stock with a strong bubble performance. He will be a vital part of the Giants this season and will look […]
Should the WHL allow for inner-division trades this season?
Should teams be allowed to make trades within their divisions this season? The WHLs trade deadline did pass on February 25th, but that was before teams had started playing. To make this happen, the league would need to work with Hockey Canada and the CHL, but that part should not […]
Moose Jaw’s Mateychuk: The best rookie you haven’t heard of
REGINA – Most WHL defencemen would be in trouble, especially one of the inexperienced variety. Veteran Prince Alberta Raiders’ forward Matthew Culling hard in pursuit, skating momentum is lagging, the boards are approaching. Not Moose Jaw Warriors’ 16-year-old rookie Denton Mateychuk. A quick turn back to his own net, […]
Royal Rumblings: Volume 1
Searching high and low for a way to cover a variety of Victoria Royals topics in one article. Behold the Royal Rumblings. This will be a series to cover small stories from throughout the season as well as the off-season. It has been a quiet few weeks for the […]
Popple, Warriors outlast Wheat Kings in Regina Hub opener
Tate Popple scored his second goal of the contest 1:07 into three-on-three overtime, and the Moose Jaw Warriors (1-0-0) outlasted the Brandon Wheat Kings (0-0-1) 4-3 to open the Regina Hub and the 2021 Western Hockey League Eastern Division campaign. Tate Popple strikes twice & the @MJWARRIORS secure the […]
Regina Pats 2020-21 preview: forwards
So far in the 2020-21 Regina Pats preview series, we have looked at the goaltending situation and the defense. Up next, it is time for the forwards. No matter how you look at the 2020-21 season, it will be one of the most memorable in Pats’ history. Looking back […]
Is a Del Wilson Memorial Trophy in Trent Miner’s future?
Trent Miner comes into this season as the incumbent starter for the Giants. The Colorado Avalanche draft pick will look to lead his team to a division title while looking to become the first-ever Giant to win the Del Wilson Memorial Trophy as the best goaltender in the WHL. […]