The Portland Winterhawks won their 20th game of the season over the weekend. A key to their success has been has been the play of their 17-year-old players. Rookie defenseman Kurtis Smythe’s defense-first mentality is a welcome addition to Portland’s blue line. “I’m a two-way player and try to be […]
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Rehill joins U SPORTS All-Stars in Oakville
As noted in DUBNetwork’s interview with former Blazers captain Collin Shirley, Hockey Canada’s World Junior Prospects are set to play the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey All-Stars Dec. 9-12 in Oakville, Ontario. Joining Shirley is a fourth-year student and former Kamloops Blazers defenceman Ryan Rehill. While Shirley gets a second crack […]
Shirley seeks continued success with U SPORTS All-Stars
For the fifth consecutive year, Hockey Canada’s World Junior prospects are set to play the U SPORTS All-Stars, all of whom have experience in one of the three leagues that comprise the CHL. Among the 22 players selected to the All-Star roster is former Kamloops Blazers captain Collin Shirley, who […]
Payton Mount leads Seattle Thunderbirds past Victoria Royals 4-1
A day after a massive trade saw some key pieces moved from their roster, the Seattle Thunderbirds showed no quit as they defeated the Victoria Royals 4-1 on Friday night. The Thunderbirds traded captain Matthew Wedman to the Kelowna Rockets for a 2020 fifth-round pick, 2022 second-round pick, and a […]
Edge Lambert making the most of second chance in the WHL
Tri-City Americans, 2001-born forward Edge Lambert knows a bit about being patient. The former seventh-round pick of the Prince George Cougars in 2016 had just played two WHL games by the time his 17-year-old hockey season had ended. That is often enough for players to be counted out for the […]
Tri-City Americans Notebook: Zazula added to the fold and losing streak ended in style
After trading away five different players since the end of last season, a majority of which were overagers that had to be moved to get them down to three, the Tri-City Americans made their first addition through trade last week. They moved a second and third round WHL Bantam Draft […]
Shane Farkas shines as Royals defeat Giants 3-1
The Victoria Royals got some top goaltending from Shane Farkas and blew open a close physical game in the third period for 3-1 win over the Vancouver Giants. The Royals netminder was solid throughout the game, making big saves and was less than two minutes out from a shoutout. “The […]
Krebs scores first goal, ICE continue to roll
Peyton Krebs scored his first goal of the season and it ended up being the game-winner on Wednesday night as the Winnipeg ICE doubled up the Swift Current Broncos, 4-2, inside the Wayne Fleming Arena. Fresh off a 7-3 loss the night prior, the Broncos hit the ice less than […]
Wheat Kings dominate third, topple Broncos
The Brandon Wheat Kings treated their fans to a third period that most won’t forget on Tuesday night inside of Westoba Place. Brandon scored six goals in the final 20 minutes as they beat the visiting Swift Current Broncos, 7-3. In a game where Brandon trailed by two goals after […]
Wheat Kings Schneider aims to wear Canadian crest
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 […]
