“He’s come a long way because he’s bought into what we want to do as an organization. Work ethic, commitment, a leader. It’s everything that you want. He’s a true Regina Pat and we’re very fortunate to have him.” High praise from Pats head coach Dave Struch of Logan […]
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Victoria Royals ready to battle the Portland Winterhawks
The Victoria Royals take their game on the road this weekend to Portland to face the Winterhawks. Both clubs are playoff-bound and in the final stretch to the first round. Portland clinched their spot early as one of the top teams in the Western Conference, currently sporting a record […]
Pratt looking to stick around in Regina
Austin Pratt has enjoyed his time in Regina — so much so he’s looking to possibly stay longer. After a recent game, we talked about his future. “I have some roots here, I love the city, I love the people. The Pats have been great to me. It would be […]
Adam Evanoff saves the day for the Victoria Royals
Adam Evanoff’s arrival to the Victoria Royals was timely and his play has saved the day for his new club. Acquired as part of the blockbuster trade deadline deal with the Moose Jaw Warriors, Evanoff was brought in as some veteran insurance behind starting goalie Shane Farkas. Fast forward two […]
NHL Draft Profile – Brayden Peters
The Calgary Hitmen have had their fair share of pleasant surprises in the crease in the past two years, one of which is the recent surge in Brayden Peters’ play. Peters enjoyed an outstanding 2018/19 campaign with the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the AMHL. At season’s end, he won the AMHL […]
Zamboni driver Jake Caughill sets the ice for hometown Blazers
If you’ve been to a Kamloops Blazers game in the last decade, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Jake ‘Ice Dude’ Caughill surveying the landscape from his perch on the Zamboni. Truth is, creating the flawless ice surface is only one of Jake’s many responsibilities on any given night at […]
Jadon Joseph’s Journey – Part 3
To say the 2019-20 Western Hockey League season has been a tumultuous experience for Jadon Joseph would be a tremendous understatement. If ever there seemed to be an opportunity for a player to pack it in, Joseph’s experience this season might be the very definition of why one might […]
Jadon Joseph’s Journey – Part 2
The Vancouver Giants playoff run last season was not as much a surprise as it was a relief. So much had happened with the Giants since the organization hosted and won the 2007 Memorial Cup. Numerous coaching and management changes, the move from Pacific Coliseum to the Langley Events Centre, […]
Jadon Joseph’s Journey – Part 1
Growing up near the city of Edmonton, also known as the capital region, Jadon Joseph was fortunate as a youngster to play in a hockey community that has successfully produced some solid talent. Through his peewee and bantam years, he crossed paths with the likes of Sam Steel, a […]
Dylan Guenther: The journey from first overall at WHL Draft to offensive star for the Oil Kings
For most players, being selected in the WHL Bantam Draft marks a significant confirmation of success through their journey of battling in minor hockey to finally joining the junior ranks. However, for Dylan Guenther — being selected first overall by the Oil Kings in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft is […]