Back on Sunday, the Winnipeg ICE wrapped up their nine-game homestand with a 5-4 win against the Moose Jaw Warriors. It was the team’s sixth win throughout the homestand. When the team now hits the ice on Wednesday in Calgary, they will be the leaders in the East Division. Winnipeg […]
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Victoria Royals Matthew Smith returns to Saskatoon
As part of the Victoria Royals road trip to Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Matthew Smith is getting the opportunity to play in his hometown of Saskatoon. The chance to play in front of friends and family is always exciting. “I’ve been looking forward to this all year,” said Smith. “It’s a […]
ICE down Royals with impressive second
Isaac Johnson had a game he will certainly remember for a long time, and the Winnipeg ICE got back in the win column on Saturday night. After a slow first period, the ICE completely owned the final two periods and they ended up defeating the visiting Victoria Royals, 5-2. Johnson […]
‘It’s been a lot of fun’: McCartney thrives in third full season with Wheat Kings
Ben McCartney played his ‘AAA’ hockey near his hometown of MacDonald, Manitoba, with the Central Plains Capitals program. In the end, he only completed one season with the Capitals. He then moved to the west coast as he joined the Okanagan Hockey Academy Bantam Prep team where he recorded 38 […]
Former Warrior putting up special numbers in Yorkton
Chantz Petruic is having a season that most junior players dream of. Sometimes, it’s not that easy to achieve a dream. For Chantz, clearly, it is. Playing with the Yorkton Terriers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, the 20-year-old from Moose Jaw is well on his way to joining some […]
Carson Miller heads to familiar territory with the Victoria Royals
As the Victoria Royals’ team bus heads off on a lengthy road trip east, its journey is taking Carson Miller to familiar territory. Miller will be a tour guide to some of his teammates that are less familiar with the prairies, including the team captain. Phillip Schultz, the native of […]
Ingram finding his niche in Milwaukee
DUBNetwork was pleased to catch up with former Blazers goaltender Connor Ingram recently. The Imperial, Sask. native played in 158 regular-season games with the Blazers between 2014-2017. When it comes to Kamloops netminders, those 158 games land Ingram in what some might call elite company. In fact, Corey Hirsch, Devan […]
Simon Knak shines at World Juniors
Portland Winterhawks forward Simon Knak is back with the team after missing a month living a dream representing his country at the World Juniors. The 17-year-old winger from Switzerland made the final 23-man roster as a double underage player. In a tournament dominated by 19-year-olds, the 2002-born forward never looked […]
Gratitude, learning and pursuit – a conversation with Victoria Royals Head Coach Dan Price
Just before this season’s holiday break, the Victoria Royals announced a multi-year extension for head coach Dan Price. The well-spoken 45-year-old coach has proven himself capable of producing a quality team on the ice while building the confidence of the fanbase. “Dan may be the best coach I’ve ever run […]
Mr. 300: Tyler Preziuso
When asked to describe his five-year WHL career to this point, Tyler Preziuso kept it simple. “Probably fast,” he said with a grin. “It went by super quick, but I enjoyed the ride the whole time,” the Victoria, BC, native added. The Vancouver Giants kicked off 2020 with a 1-0 loss on […]