They teased their new project more than 80’s rock stars “teased” their big hair-dos! The Saskatoon Blades finally let the world, especially their fan base, know about “The Blades Uncut Podcast” this past Tuesday evening. “We wanted to make sure the timing was right,” explained Blades’ Director of Business […]
Interviews
Zimmer aims for big things with Wheat Kings
For so many young Canadians, getting a chance to play on the country’s national team is just about the highest honour that can be achieved. Tyson Zimmer is one of those young Canadians who had that exact dream, and he’s received some national recognition. We’ll get to that in […]
Wheat Kings star cracks Hockey Canada invitee list
The Brandon Wheat Kings will have some representation when Hockey Canada hosts its virtual National Junior Team Summer Development Camp which goes from July 27-31. The camp is ahead of the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship. The list of 41 includes the likes of Alexis Lafrenière, Bowen Byram, and Dylan […]
Q&A with Kevin Muench – WHL Director of Officiating
Originally posted July 19, 2020. Much has been made of the impact on teams and players since the Western Hockey League ceased operations in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Without question, the business side has taken a beating as revenue from ticket sales completely vanished. There was no post-season […]
Former Wheat King ready for Stanley Cup chase
Tuesday, March 10, that was the last time the New York Islanders played a game as they were defeated 5-4 in a shootout against the Vancouver Canucks. Ryan Pulock led the team in minutes played with over 27 minutes on the ice and he was a +1. In came […]
Q&A with Bobby Fox – Medicine Hat Tigers
The Internet is a burgeoning platform full of historical hockey data, statistics, milestones and awards compilations. Frankly, it’s all great information, but it can make one’s head spin, too. There can also be much, much more than what initially meets the eye. Type in “Bobby Fox” and the information […]
Exciting times for Wheat Kings
The Western Hockey League has a tentative plan of beginning the 2020-2021 season on Friday, October 2. The biggest word is “tentative” as with everything going on in the world right now, there is no certain way to say whether next season can start on that date or if […]
A Giant Farewell: David Tendeck
When you think of the best netminders to come through the Vancouver Giants organization, David Tendeck is one of the first to come to one’s mind. The North Vancouver, BC, native played in parts of five seasons with the Giants who selected him in the sixth round of the […]
Victoria Royals name Dan Price as General Manager
On Tuesday, the Victoria Royals announced that Head Coach Dan Price would take on the additional role as general manager. “I’m very grateful for the opportunity,” said Price. “It’s a big responsibility and something that I take very seriously. We’re really looking forward to getting started and getting to […]
Public address announcer Bill O’Donovan on life at the rink
“Who knew that the game on March the 6th against Lethbridge would be the last time we’d be at the rink? At least I didn’t anticipate that happening. It only gives me more resolve to get back and we can do it all again.” Bill O’Donovan has grown accustomed to […]