Originally posted Mar 15, 2019. Some players know when they hang up the skates that coaching is on their horizon. For former Kamloops Blazers captain Tyler Shattock it was a case of being in the right place at the right time that allowed him to be back where it all […]
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Portland Winterhawks overagers reflect on WHL career
With only two games remaining in their final regular season in the WHL, Portland Winterhawks overagers Brendan De Jong, Jared Freadrich, and Joachim Blichfeld spent a few minutes discussing their time in the WHL. All three players have left their mark on the league as well as in Portland. Head […]
NHL Draft Profiles: Connor Horning
Originally posted Mar 13, 2019. It’s been a tale of two seasons for 2001-born right-handed defenseman Connor Horning of the Swift Current Broncos. The six-foot-three, 198 pound blue liner joined the Broncos in time for their dream season in 2017-18. He played in 50 regular season and 12 playoff games […]
Thunderbirds rolling after recruiting Ross
A change of heart allowed the Seattle Thunderbirds to recruit Roddy Ross and turn their season around.
Victoria Royals Jake Kustra is ready for more
Originally posted March 1, 2019. In his career, Jake Kustra has not had the chance to play in the WHL playoffs. Before this season, his former club, the Saskatoon Blades have been on the outside looking in of the post-season. Now with the Victoria Royals, the rugged defenceman will surely […]
Brash Bouchard boosts Americans playoff push
Connor Bouchard is one of the hardest workers on the ice on a nightly basis and the Americans are glad they struck gold with their eighth-round pick.
Late birthday an advantage for Zary
Most junior hockey players enter their second full season in the Canadian Hockey League ready to show everything they have to National Hockey League scouts. Connor Zary is an exception, as he has a late birthday (in the scouting lexicon), meaning he is born after September 15, the NHL Entry […]
The future is bright for Kade Nolan and the Winterhawks
While the Portland Winterhawks prepare for a playoff run, they are also stocking up for the future with a core of 2001-born players. Kade Nolan is showing this season just how deep the 17-year-old class is for the Winterhawks. The 2016 WHL Bantam draft is already proving to be a […]
2019 NHL Draft Profiles: Logan Barlage
It was one of the biggest Western Hockey League trades in recent history. On January 9, 2018, the Swift Current Broncos traded center Logan Barlage – the fourth overall pick in the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft – and six other assets to the Lethbridge Hurricanes for forwards Tanner Nagel and […]
2019 NHL Draft Profiles: Taylor Gauthier
When National Hockey League Central Scouting dropped its most recent rankings, Prince George Cougars goalie Taylor Gauthier was near the top among all Western Hockey League goalies. The WHL goaltending sweetheart has entered the minds and hearts of the NHL scouting world with his tireless work ethic and outstanding performances […]