Moose Jaw Warriors defencemen Josh Brook is putting his best foot forward in an attempt to get named to Team Canada for the World Junior Championships.
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Wytinck warms up to WHL ways after putting the clubs away
A savant on the links, Zach Wytinck is starting to put it all together on the blue like for the Brandon Wheat Kings in his third year in the WHL.
2019 NHL Draft Profiles: Jake Lee
Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Jake Lee is transitioning from being a young defenseman studying under some of the best blue liners in the league to now being one of the top defenders on his team. The six-foot-two, 216 pound blue liner was taken by Seattle in the first round, 18th overall […]
Nick Perna next man up for Portland with Texas Connection
Defenseman Nick Perna hails from Dallas, Texas and found his way to Portland by way of a bantam program many around the Winterhawks are starting to recognize. The Dallas Stars Elite Hockey Club has been growing the game in the greater Dallas area with 13 teams, (nine men’s teams and […]
The super return of Scott Walford -Victoria Royals player profile
Victoria Royals defenceman Scott Walford is ready to make up for lost time. Sidelined with a shoulder injury that forced him to miss considerable time, Walford has shaken the rust of being on the shelf. After missing all of the Royals playoff run last season and this year’s training camp, […]
Rockets relieve head coach Jason Smith of duties; Hire Adam Foote
When the local media assembled at Prospera Place today, there was rather a somber feel as Kelowna Rockets general manager Bruce Hamilton addressed the departure of head coach Jason Smith. Earlier in the day, the Rockets issued a press release confirming the decision. “Any time you let someone go that […]
Counting on Culter – Victoria Royals player profile
With the Victoria Royals off to a fast start, forward Brandon Culter has emerged as an offensive leader for his new club. Acquired in an offseason trade with the Red Deer Rebels, Culter has played a large role in the Royals 8-1 start. “It’s been a good start. Anytime you […]
2019 NHL Draft Profile: Peyton Krebs
In 2015-16, the Kootenay ICE were in a free fall. They suffered their worst season in franchise history, winning only 12 games. That poor season landed them with the first-overall pick in the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft. They chose center Peyton Krebs from Okotoks, Alta. Krebs, who was point-a-game in […]
Seattle pulls away from Edmonton 7-3
(Kent,WA) There was no rest for the weary for the Edmonton Oil Kings (5-6-0-1) Saturday night. They were playing their sixth game in nine nights and were vying for their first win in that stretch. Edmonton would find some life after a tough first half of the second period, but […]
2019 NHL Draft Profiles: Bowen Byram
It is often hard for even the most talented defenseman to work their way into the WHL at a young age. The trust a coach has to have in his blue liners, is something that is hard won. For Vancouver Giants defenseman Bowen Byram, the opportunities came early and they […]