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 […]
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Weekend preview: Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Red Deer Rebels
The Edmonton Oil Kings will look to stay undefeated as they enter a new three-game set starting Friday night against their southern rival, the Red Deer Rebels. Game one of the set will take place in Edmonton at the Downtown Community Arena at 6:00 PM MDT. The Oil Kings […]
Tale of the Tape Tuesdays
Volume 4: Nice to see the puck drop in the East Division this past weekend in the Regina “hub”. All told, 12 teams have been able to play in this most unique Western Hockey League season. My fingers are crossed for the US Division (March 18) and BC Division […]
Edmonton Oil Kings off to a solid start in 2020-21
Four games into the 2020-21 WHL season and the Edmonton Oil Kings are riding high with an undefeated record of 4-0. No time is being wasted in picking up where they left off last season. The Oil Kings matched up against the Lethbridge Hurricanes and the Medicine Hat Tigers […]
Time to consider alternatives for the BC Divison
With the clock ticking on the Western Hockey League’s BC Division to begin play, it is time for the league to look at alternatives for the teams to be able to play a 24-game season. British Columbia’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry was hopeful back on February 6, […]
The strong partnership between Hockey Gives Blood and the WHL
The bond between the WHL and Hockey Gives Blood goes back to the organization’s founding in 2018. On their website, Hockey Gives Blood describes the organization as “a non-profit society that has partnered with the Canadian Blood Services in an effort to engage and educate the hockey community about […]
This week in Regina Pats’ history: Week 10
Last week the Pats played their first-ever playoff game. A line-brawl. A 22-point first-place lead. An overtime comeback. Another defenseman hat-trick. An SJHL shutout record. Four 50-goal scorers. Schreiber and Callander extend their point streaks. The Pats hit 20 again. Leap Year babies and more. This week we cover […]
This week in Regina Pats’ history: Week 9
Last week the Pats struck for 20, twice! A fifth straight shutout. Four shorties in one period? Oh yes. In week nine of the Pats history series: The Pats first. A line-brawl. Another defenseman hat-trick. A five-point game, a defensive struggle and much more. This week we cover February […]
What could a WHL Playoff look like this season?
With different start dates set around the league and no word about the BC division, playoffs are probably the last thing the WHL is thinking about. Although the playoffs are months away, the league should start looking at their options. Today, we will look at one possible playoff scenario […]
Should The WHL Allow More 20-Year-Olds This Season?
With the WHL season expected to start on February 26th, 2021, there are still many questions yet to be answered. We still do not know about the BC Division, and what a potential playoff will look like. In this article, we will look at the issue surrounding 20-year-old players. […]