Jack the Giant is a vital part of the fan experience at Vancouver Giants gamss. The mascots work in the arena, and out in the community is a major part of how the Giants connect with their fan base. From school visits to pumping up the crowd, Jack plays […]
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Regina Pats history: the club’s first game
In today’s Pats history, we will talk about their first-ever hockey game. A couple of months ago the Regina Pats celebrated their 103rd birthday. The Patricias as they were then known were formed on October 30, 1917. Today marks the date of the Pats’ first-ever game played on December 21, […]
Revisiting Edmonton Oil Kings 2008 bantam draft
The WHL Bantam Draft is a prestigious event that holds the dreams of any high-level bantam hockey player looking to make it to the next level. Think of the WHL as a mini NHL. Many kids want the chance to suit up in front of a big crowd and […]
Edmonton Oil Kings blast from the past: part five
Another day, another moment, to hop in the time machine and go back and revisit former Edmonton Oil Kings of the past! Part five of Blast from the Past features an excellent throwback group of quality former players who made their mark in Edmonton. This week’s edition puts Edgars […]
Former Oil King Beck Warm inks AHL deal
There is always a sad realization when overage players move on from the WHL. It means you will no longer see them don your team’s jersey; but there is a great deal of peace to be had in the fact that these players are simply moving on to the […]
Happy birthday, Regina Pats
The Pats were “born” in the fall of 1917. Today, October 30th, the Regina Pats turn 103 years old. Here is a quick story about the Pats’ origins. Was this team the Pats? The first mention of the Regina Pats may have occurred on October 11, 1917. The Regina […]
Edmonton Oil Kings blast from the past: part four
It takes an entire team of players with different roles and attributes blended together in a cohesive fashion to make a winner. You need a world-class goaltender between the pipes. And of course, you need heart, skill, and a level of toughness instilled within the lineup. The Edmonton Oil […]
From Belarus and back, the talent pool just keeps growing for the Raiders
The 2020 NHL Draft has come and gone, the Prince Albert Raiders can add two more NHL graduates to their list of player accomplishments. Kaiden Guhle was selected sixteenth overall by the Montreal Canadiens while Ozzy Wiesblatt was picked up with the 31st pick by the San Jose Sharks. […]
Edmonton Oil Kings blast from the past: part three
Nostalgia can be such a great thing. Even with the main attraction Edmonton Oilers in town, the Edmonton Oil Kings have firmly established themselves as true kings of a hockey-crazy city, whom many have great memories of. It’s a privilege to have two high-level hockey teams to watch every […]
Prince Albert (Buffalo) Sabres sort of has a nice ring to it.
With the 2020 NHL Entry Draft now scheduled to start round one on October 6th and rounds two through seven to take place the following day, I thought it would be a good time to take a peek at which NHL club has a history of selecting Prince Albert […]