I personally wanted to reach out to everyone who has been supportive of what we are collectively trying to accomplish here on the #DUBNetwork. This week has been fantastic for us as a whole group. First of all, the guys over at #DraftGeek released their first of many newsletters. They […]
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Random WHL Stats as of February 6
If the playoffs started today … Regina vs Saskatoon (Pats lead season series 3-0-1-0) Medicine Hat vs Brandon (Tigers lead the season series 2-1) Moose Jaw vs Swift Current (Warriors lead the season series 2-1) Lethbridge vs Red Deer (Hurricanes lead the season series 4-0-1-0, 1 of the wins was […]
This Week on WHL Unfiltered
Chad and Jeff are back with another episode of WHL Unfiltered. The guys will look to make you laugh and cry, but really they just want to make you think about the goings on in the Western Hockey League! Let’s get right to the topics on this week’s show! -Patrick […]
B.C. Division Update
The month of January has passed and most WHL teams have at less than 20 regular season games remaining. January is often a transitional month, in that the World Junior Championship, trade deadline and Top Prospects Game can all have an impact on the performance of certain players and […]
East Division recap
There is a glimmer of hope for the future after a long, disappointing season in Prince Albert. The Raiders have won five of their last six games and are showing signs that their recent struggles may be short-lived. Even the most ardent Raiders fan didn’t expect them to match […]
Another WHL/WCHL player joins the famed NHL 500 Goal Club.
Photo Credit – Yahoo Sports After tonight’s goal by Patrick Marleau of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks, DUBNetwork thought it might be a good chance to showcase Patrick Marleau and the eight other former WHL/WCHL players who have reached the 500 NHL goal plateau. Joe Sakic (Retired) – 625 NHL […]
10 Possible CHL Import Draft Picks
A fan requested that we publish a list of some of the eligible and potentially available players for the upcoming Import Draft. Here are a few names that have been bandied about, courtesy of Brayden Sullivan of Draft Geek! You can find him @sullydraftgeek on twitter. Name: Ostap Safin […]
WHL Jersey Competition Champion
Congratulations to the Seattle Thunderbirds. photo courtesy of whl.ca The Thunderbirds rolled over all their challengers in this competition. A total of 360 votes for Seattle’s jersey through 3 rounds and only 66 votes for their opposition. The closest vote was the 3rd round matchup versus the Swift Current Broncos […]
WHL Playoff Experience
It’s debatable as to how much playoff experience is a factor in the WHL playoffs. Over the years we have seen teams who have gone 1 or 2 rounds in the previous playoffs and then are prepared for a long playoff run. We have also see teams who go from […]
WHL Since The Trade UPDATED
This is an in depth look at all 86 trades made in the WHL during the 2016-17 season. Obviously some of the trades also involved draft picks and it’ll be years until the stats can be finalized. September 6/16 – Edmonton trades Carter Phair to Kamloops for 2018 4th […]