When the calendar flips from November to December, it signifies that the holiday season is just around the corner. In the minds of many hockey fans, it also means that the U20 World Junior Championship is right around the corner. In just three weeks’ time, the Canadian junior men’s national […]
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Tri-City Americans Notebook: three close losses but two points gained
The margin between winning and losing in the WHL is a small one. That was the case in all three games for the Tri-City Americans (11-8-2-1) this past weekend. They had a tough three-in-three schedule with the Winnipeg ICE and Kelowna Rockets coming into the Toyota Center and then a […]
Inside the locker room with Wheat Kings’ Burzan
The Brandon Wheat Kings are in the midst of their longest road trip of the season. It includes seven games in seven different cities over the course of 11 days. All in all, including games and travel, the team will be away from the Wheat City for about 14 days. […]
ICE continue to make memories and learn
If you enjoy junior hockey and you love a good hockey story, the Winnipeg ICE could be right up your ally as a team to cheer for. Yes, it’s a first year team in the city, and yes, growing pains are expected throughout the 68-game schedule. But, in my mind, […]
Wheat Kings set to embark on tough trip
When the Western Hockey League season kicked off on Friday, September 20, the Brandon Wheat Kings knew that 68 games were ahead and that included 10 against their new provincial rival, the Winnipeg ICE. Brandon split their first two games of the season against Winnipeg, and then they were swept […]
Calgary Hitmen weekly preview
The Calgary Hitmen headed into the week coming off their fourth straight victory of the season. Despite missing two top offensive players in Carson Focht and James Malm to undisclosed injuries, Calgary received depth contribution to pick up the two points at home against a young but skilled Portland Winterhawks […]
2019-20 Draft Eligible players to watch
Brandon Wheat Kings: Ridly Greig Forward 5-foot-11, 159 pounds Greig has already had a four-point game against the Moose Jaw Warriors in the preseason. This past summer, he played for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, and next summer, he’s projected as the 58th pick in the NHL Entry […]
Wheat Kings sign USHL standout
When the Brandon Wheat Kings begin their main camp later this month, a Helsinki native will make his presence felt. The organization has confirmed that Marcus Kallionkieli has signed his transfer card. He’s now expected to join the team for the upcoming season. The 6-foot-2 195 pound Kallionkieli was picked […]
Barteaux making a case for Stars contract
If you can believe it, the tiny southwestern town of Foxwarren, Manitoba, has already had three of its citizens play in the National Hockey League. The most recognizable name might be Pat Falloon. The Red Deer Rebels’ Dawson Barteaux hopes to join them on his quest to become the fourth […]
ICE forward Krebs thrilled to join Golden Knights
This year’s NHL Draft was held at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on June 21-22. The first Canadian chosen was Kirby Dach of the Saskatoon Blades, who went to the Chicago Blackhawks. Next up was Vancouver Giants defenseman Bowen Byram. Dylan Cozens was the next Canadian up, as the Buffalo Sabres […]