November 2017 Overall GP Record Points 1. Portland 12 11-0-0-1 23 2. Moose Jaw 11 9-1-0-1 19 3. Swift Current 12 8-3-1-0 17 4. Kelowna 12 8-3-1-0 17 5. Brandon 10 8-2-0-0 16 6. Kamloops 10 8-2-0-0 16 7. Everett 11 7-3-0-1 15 8. Medicine Hat 11 7-4-0-0 14 9. […]
Insight
December 1, playoff make or break
I was recently inspired by an article by Elliotte Friedman (point 29) of Sportsnet, who discussed that he keeps a stat regarding November 1 and teams that make the playoffs or don’t. Since 2005-06 only six of 48 teams that were at least four points out of a playoff spot made […]
Brandon continue winning efforts with 3-1 win in Edmonton
The Brandon Wheat Kings (17-7-0-1) made their way to central Alberta to face the struggling Edmonton Oil Kings (5-18-2-0). Brandon had won seven of their past eight going into Edmonton while the Oil Kings have gone the opposite direction, losing eleven straight games and currently sit last in the league. […]
Rockets extend home ice winning streak
Despite the scoreboard reading a respectable “5-3” when time expired at Prospera Place in Kelowna, the issue was never in doubt as the Kelowna Rockets defeated the Prince George Cougars on Wednesday night. It was the Rockets ninth straight win on home ice and improved the team’s record to 15-8-2-1 […]
Kole Lind diagnosed with mononucleosis
The Kelowna Rockets announced after its 5-3 win at Prospera Place that 19-year-old forward Kole Lind has been diagnosed with mononucleosis. The news, delivered post-game by general manager Bruce Hamilton, is not necessarily all bad for Lind and the Rockets. “We have been informed by the medical team that he […]
Winterhawks finish road trip off right-beating Tigers 5-2
There’s something about the long, Eastern Conference road trip that sits well with Cody Glass. Last year, as his Portland Winterhawks (20-4-0-1) traveled through Sakatchewan and Manitoba, Glass propelled himself to among the elite point getters in the league, with nine points over the six games played against the East […]
NHL Career Points From WHL Bantam Drafts
Here is a listing of players selected through the years in the WHL Bantam and where they rank in career NHL points. The information is based on stats from EliteProspects.com. The list only includes players who have played in the WHL, which excludes players like Auston Matthews who was drafted […]
WHL recap: Benson plays hero as Giants take down Thunderbirds in OT
Vancouver 4 Seattle 3 (OT) Tyler Benson’s WHL career has not had as many highlights as it should have at this point. A cyst on his tailbone and other assorted ailments have caused him to miss most of two seasons and the highlights that would have surely been there for […]
Almeida hat trick helps Warriors to bounce-back win over Royals
By Matthew Gourlie The Moose Jaw Warriors have been one of the Western Hockey League’s best teams so far this season. For the first time in two weeks they played like it on Tuesday night. The Warriors put together a strong effort and beat the Victoria Royals 7-4 at Mosaic […]
Missed opportunities sink Americans
Kennewick, Wa. The Tri-City Americans (14-8-2-0, 30 pts.) were given a hard reminder tonight that hard work is important in hockey. The Saskatoon Blades (10-12-2-1, 23pts.) may not look the best on paper, but they were the deliverers of that message tonight as they beat the Americans 5-2 to kick […]