“I’m super excited for it. I think I’m going in ready and I’m just going to try to make the team.” Do you know how long ago he said that? 81 days. It has been just 81 days since I last spoke with Seth Jarvis at the 2021 Neely Cup. […]
Interviews
Cordel Larson: Turning experience into leadership
Cordel Larson came into the WHL as a 16-year-old just a couple of months away from winning the Telus Cup with the Notre Dame Hounds. He is now a 20-year-old leader on the Spokane Chiefs roster looking to leave his mark and help his teammates reach their potential. Gaining […]
Preliminary players to watch list released by NHL Central Scouting
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 […]
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 […]
Mason Dunsford is ready to go for Seattle Thunderbirds
“Really good, really confident. I’m so happy to be here, it’s gonna be a good season.” That is how Mason Dunsford is heading into this new season. Just joining the Seattle Thunderbirds a few weeks ago, the goaltender is excited to get rolling with his new team. “I can’t […]
2021 Neely Cup: Seth Jarvis is enjoying every moment
From the excitement of being drafted to an odd season that saw him in the AHL before heading back to the WHL, Seth Jarvis still feels ready for whatever is coming. For this season, it all started with the Portland Winterhawks and the Neely Cup. After the first day […]
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) […]
Saskatoon Blades Training Camp
Who will be the 20’s in 21 and 22 One thing was abundantly clear on day one of Saskatoon Blades Training Camp. They’re in a bit of a pickle heading into the 2021-22 season. They currently have five overage players listed. Let’s start with a big piece of this puzzle. […]
2021 Neely Cup: Damon Bickler came to play
16-year-old Damon Bickler is one of those guys you may see as a constant on the Winterhawks’ roster in the coming years. Last season @DSEHC15O defenseman Damon Bickler made a few great plays in his own end in the opening contest versus Compuware, with this being one of them: […]
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 […]