When the transaction of overage import Dominic Zwerger moving from the Spokane Chiefs to the Everett Silvertips for a single third round draft pick was announced, I could have sworn there was a mistake. Surely a proven goal scorer who could easily challenge for a top-line spot on any team would […]
Insight
Rogers Place: first impressions
The day that Edmonton and the Oil Kings had been waiting for was finally here. The former “City of Champions” opened its new arena to the tune of 18,102 mostly adoring fans (with a few Red Deer Rebels fans in attendance). Upon arriving in the “Ice District,” the area around the […]
The Red, White and Blue Report
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Red, White and Blue Report. This will be your go-to home for the latest happenings in the U.S. Division. The U.S. Division doesn’t get the attention that the Canadian divisions do and that’s fine. It’s not like seven of the last nine WHL […]
Five teams that could make a deal for Brennan Menell
For the second time in under a year, Vancouver Giants defenceman Brennan Menell has left the team. Last season, Menell requested that management move him, but he was coaxed back by GM Scott Bonner. This time new GM Glen Hanlon has publicly stated that he will be looking to move the disgruntled […]
Oil Kings Camp Blog #2
Oil Kings camp is well underway and some big storylines have emerged in a fairly short amount of time. With the Black/White game set to take place this Wednesday, Oil King hopefuls will need to ramp up their performances if they want a chance to compete in this weekend’s four […]
Quick Hits: Americans Top 14 Prospects
Quick Hits focuses on the top 15 prospects from each WHL club and is brought to you by Brayden Sullivan. Check him out at @SullyDraftGeek and also follow us at @dub_network. Today, we look at the top 15 prospects for the Tri-City Americans: 1. F Sasha Mutala (2001) – […]
20 Bombs: Central Division
A LOOK AT THE CENTRAL DIVISION’S OVERAGE & IMPORT SITUATIONS Calgary Hitmen First off we look at departing 20-year-olds from last year. Moving On F Jackson Houck D Keegan Kanzig D Colby Harmsworth The Hitmen no doubt take the biggest hit on the back end, losing both big rig Kanzig […]
Will McCrimmon have to look far for new Brandon coach and GM?
As Kelly McCrimmon announced his decision to take his illustrious career to the next level by accepting an assistant general manager position with the NHL’s expansion franchise in Las Vegas, the obvious question (or worry, for some) was this: Who will fill the gigantic hole that his departure has left in […]
Five WHLers to represent Canada at 2016 Ivan Hlinka
*Editors note* Since this article was written, Josh Brook (MJ) has been added to the roster as an injury replacement. Our apologies for not relaying this information sooner. The 2016 Hockey Canada U17 and U18 camps have come to a close, which means we’re about a week away from Ivan Hlinka action. […]
The First Day of the Rest of our Lives
Welcome to DubNetwork.ca! First of all, thank you to everyone for their support over the past season. Our evolution from meager beginnings as a series of spreadsheets to what we’ve become with today’s launch is all thanks to you. It has been quite a summer so far. If you are […]
