On the second day of 2021, we witnessed four intense quarterfinal matches at the World Juniors. Every game was close with two being decided by one goal. The winners will now get a day off before their semi-final games on January 4th, 2021. Russia versus Germany: In the DUBNetwork […]
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Predicting the Playoff Rounds at the 2021 World Juniors
After six days of non-stop action, the World Juniors group stage is finished. We now know who will be facing off in the quarterfinals, and who will be sent home early. In this piece, we will try and predict who will walk away with the gold medal this year, […]
Is a bailout coming for WHL teams?
It was reported on Monday by Rod Pedersen that his sources indicate a potential private donor is set to arrive like a white knight and help teams and the WHL recover from the financial losses incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the source, this private donor is […]
Four Winnipeg ICE Represent at 2021 World Juniors
Hockey is back in less than a week, and it will be beautiful to see. The World Juniors are back, albeit in a bubble, and four Winnipeg ICE players and prospects will represent their countries at the World Juniors in Edmonton this year. They’ll all compete against each other […]
WHL official off to World Juniors
During the day, Kelsey Mahoney is a police officer in Winnipeg. Come night time, Mahoney is a high-level linesman who is getting set for his big break. Before we get to that, we’ll take a look at Mahoney’s journey, one that has taken him all across Canada. Growing up […]
15 WHLers Invited to Team Canada World Juniors Selection Camp
On Thursday, 15 WHLers were named to Canada’s World Junior Selection Camp roster. 2 goalies, 6 defenseman and 7 forwards will compete for a spot to join team Canada in Edmonton this coming December. The selection Camp starts November 16th and goes until December 13th in Red Deer, AB. Canada […]
Former voice of Prince George Cougars inducted into Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
A former play-by-play commentator for the Prince George Cougars will be the recipient of a big honour; but it’s not for hockey. Ron St. Clair called Cougars games for seven years between 2003 and 2010, and spent another four years with the Spruce Kings, voicing games from 2013 to […]
Former Oil Kings coach heading to Stanley Cup Final
Former Edmonton Oil Kings Head Coach Derek Laxdal is enjoying a great deal of success as an assistant coach of the Dallas Stars. The team punched its ticket to the Stanley Cup Final after a spirited series victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. For Laxdal, the success he experienced […]
A Story of Ice and Fire
The Victoria Royals have had decent success with players getting drafted to the NHL. With 10 in 11 years, averaging almost one draft pick per year is respectable. Every team has its concept of what it is looking for in a player. Early round picks are typically “best player […]
Wheat Kings unveil new ownership group
The Brandon Wheat Kings now have a new ownership group and governor. Longtime owner and governor Kelly McCrimmon announced that the Western Hockey League club has been sold to the J&G Group of Companies. The transfer of ownership was unanimously approved by the WHL Board of Governors last week. […]