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 […]
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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
Originally posted March 18, 2021 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 […]
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. […]
Regina Pats 2020-21 preview: defense
We have previously covered the goaltending situation with the 2020-21 Pats. Now it is time to move on to the Pats’ defense. Looking back at 2019-20 Gone is Zach Wytinck who graduated as the Pats leading defenseman scorer in the 2019-20 season. The Glenboro, MB product scored eight times and […]
Regina Pats 2020-21 preview: Goaltending
In the first part of the Regina Pats season preview, we cover the goaltending situation heading into the 2020-21 season. Looking back at 2019-20 The Pats’ crease was a little bit of a carousel in 2019-20. Max Paddock was the starter until his trade to Prince Albert last January. […]
Moose Jaw Warriors Regina Hub Preview: Pt. 2
Last Wednesday’s announcement of the final schedule for play at the Regina Hub was another crucial step toward Game Day No. 1 on March 12, which for the Moose Jaw Warriors will be a lead-off afternoon tilt with the Brandon Wheat Kings. The details are available below. Our complete […]