As players’ and teams’ seasons are ramping up around the WHL, NHL Central Scouting has released its 2022 NHL Draft preliminary players to watch list. There are three players that have been given an ‘A’ ranking from the Western Hockey League, generally meaning that the scouting service has them […]
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The Big Lisowsky
The Dude For most junior hockey league players entering their 18-year-old campaign, the focus is simple, keep working to improve your game. For Brandon Lisowsky, the approach is somewhat different. Heading into the season you could see his name pop up on some scouting radars. Turning 18 in April, the […]
Rockets and Blades pull off big trade
The Kelowna Rockets and Saskatoon Blades pulled off a headline-grabbing trade today. The Blades sent Chicago Blackhawks prospect Colton Dach to the Rockets for centre Trevor Wong. The Rockets have acquired @NHLBlackhawks prospect Colton Dach from @BladesHockey in exchange for centre Trevor Wong. Details➡️ https://t.co/M2poSUGqky#blackhawks pic.twitter.com/0QVYgluT4D — Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) […]
33 WHL alumni sign new deals on day one of NHL free agency
Free agency opened on Thursday afternoon in the National Hockey League and although the deals will continue to roll in, as of this writing 33 former WHL players have signed new contracts. The contracts dolled out ranged from one-year, two-way deals worth as little as $750,000 to Brayden Point’s […]
Cougars Samson drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers
On Saturday afternoon the Philadelphia Flyers selected Prince George Cougars defenceman Ethan Samson in the sixth round, 174th overall at the 2021 NHL Draft. Welcome to Philly, @EthanSamson77! The Flyers have selected @TheWHL defenseman in the 6th round (174th overall) of the 2021 #NHLDraft. pic.twitter.com/ebmMvjSZ1I — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) July […]
Three Blazers selected in the 2021 NHL Draft
Three Kamloops Blazers had their childhood dream realized after being selected in the 2021 NHL Draft. Y’all want to hear from @LoganStankoven? Wish granted ✨ pic.twitter.com/6lVJkDGIko — Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) July 24, 2021 Logan Stankoven was selected by the Dallas Stars in the second round, 47th overall. The hometown […]
Four WHL players selected in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft
The first round of the 2021 National Hockey League draft went down on Friday night with four Western Hockey League players selected. Last year, seven WHLers were picked in the first round. The Swedish Hockey League saw the most players selected among the 30 chosen, with the Quebec Major […]
Zack Ostapchuk ready for the NHL Draft
After a successful season that saw him put up 16 points in 22 games, Zack Ostapchuk has proven himself this season. The former 12th overall pick from the 2018 Bantam Draft doubled his point production over last season in half the number of games. Ostapchuk, who should be a […]
How are the WHL Stars doing at the U-18’s?
The preliminary round of the U-18’s is over. Today, the quarterfinals begin. Canada plays the Czech Republic at 1:00 Pacific. Not surprisingly, Canada finished four-0 in Group A. They outscored their opponents twenty-eight to five. The most surprising thing about that was Tuesday’s twelve-to-one win over Sweden. These victories […]
U18 Preview Through The Two Eyes of Peter Loubardias
Do you have a sports bucket list? Something that if you had all the money in the world, you would go year after year. Or, event after event. Seeing the biggest names on the biggest stage is the ultimate for all of us as sports fans. Here are some […]