Spokane Chiefs Draft Overview -For me Spokane drafted one of the most interesting draft groups this year. They really took players who had the tools but weren’t well polished, in my opinion. Starting right at the top with their sixth pick in Jack Finley. A guy who has been up […]
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Seattle Thunderbirds draft overview
Seattle Thunderbirds Draft Overview Seattle really didn’t have a whole lot of picks to work with in the draft. Through the first 10 rounds they made eight selections including two in the 10th. They really took players who compete hard and have power in their games. We like how they […]
Hitmen hire new GM and head coach
The Calgary Hitmen have their hockey operations staff locked in for the 2017-18 season. In a press conference Tuesday morning at McMahon Stadium, Hitmen vice president and alternate governor Mike Moore introduced the new general manager, head coach and promotion of an area scout. With one of the most recognizable […]
Saskatoon Blades draft overview
Saskatoon Blade draft overview -We really felt that the Saskatoon Blades had one of the top drafts. They had five draft picks in the first two rounds and added solid future core pieces. They really targeted skill and speed and all the players they added can bring it when it […]
Rockets Science
The Kelowna Rockets released some exciting news this week about a core group of players from its 2016-17 roster. O Canada Kole Lind, who was selected in the second round, 33rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks at the 2017 NHL Draft, has been invited to the Sport Chek Development Camp in […]
Kisio to lead Team Canada at the U18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup
Earlier today Hockey Canada announced that Lethbridge Hurricanes head coach Brent Kisio would lead the team headed to the Czech Republic for the annual Ivan Hlinka Memorial tournament. Brent has been the head coach of the Hurricanes over the last two seasons, compiling a record of 90-45-5-4 in the regular […]
Stukel strives to wear Canuck colours
It’s a dream 20 years in the making. Jakob Stukel basically grew up in the shadows of General Motors Place, idolizing the Vancouver Canucks. Last summer, the Canucks selected the hometown kid in the sixth round of the NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo N.Y. He was fresh off his most […]
Tri-City Americans hire new goaltending coach
The Tri-City Americans have been known for breeding goaltenders — Olaf Kolzig, Brian Boucher, and Jason Labarbera all spent time in Tri-City. These days, Eric Comrie is moving up the ranks in the Winnipeg Jets organization. The only female goalie to ever play at the professional level, Shannon Szabados, is […]
Regina Pats Draft overview
Regina Pats’ Draft Overview –Yea, I know there has been a huge gap between this and the previous one. I was busy with the NHL Draft okay? I’m sorry!! Anyways, these will be back on schedule from now on, starting where we left on… with the Regina Pats. They had […]
Busy week for Wheat Kings players and management
NHL Development Camps Underway By the end of this week, there will have been a total of seven current Brandon Wheat Kings players take the ice wearing the logo of a National Hockey League team, doing their best to show case their talents in hopes of obtaining an invite to […]
