Guest article by BCHLNetwork Chilliwack Chiefs writer Eric Clarke This season marks 10 years since the Chilliwack Bruins relocated to Victoria to become the Royals. Even though the Bruins were only part of the Western Hockey League for five seasons, they had an impact still felt to this day […]
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Opinion: Warriors should go D at Import Draft
The Moose Jaw Warriors will select at No. 50 and 77 in the 2021 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft, the league announced last week. ICYMI: the @CHLHockey has announced the Order of Selections for the 2021 CHL Import Draft, scheduled for Wednesday, June 30. DETAILS ? | https://t.co/qa119CMli1 pic.twitter.com/H500X645W5 — […]
It is time for Michael Dyck to be promoted to the NHL
Vancouver Giants head coach Michael Dyck deserves a shot behind a bench in the NHL. He has been involved in junior hockey since 1996 and has shown he knows what it takes to run a team successfully. Although being a head coach in the NHL may be a little […]
The Calgary Hitmen: earning Calgary’s support
In 1995, the Calgary Hitmen joined the Western Hockey League and began to build an incredible reputation. The Hitmen became a WHL organization with investments from several private investors, including hockey legends Theo Fleury, Joe Sakic, and the team’s namesake, professional wrestler Bret “the Hitman” Hart. Over the years, […]
Opinion: Warriors’ off-season hinges on Wallstedt
It could be that new-but-not-so-new Moose Jaw Warriors’ general manager Jason Ripplinger’s plans this off-season hinge on securing the services of one player. Then-GM Alan Millar took 2002-born goaltender Jesper Wallstedt with the 46th pick in the 2019 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft, and the question of how soon the […]
Ranking Hitmen alumni 2020-21 NHL regular season performances
As the NHL regular season comes to a close, playoffs are on the horizon. Now is an excellent time to look back on the 2020-21 regular season. The season saw several Hitmen alumni excel throughout the 56-game stretch. Six former Hitmen players were named on official NHL rosters to […]
U18 wrap up with Peter Loubardias
If you are a lover of Canadian hockey, junior hockey, or even hockey in general, how could you not watch the U-18 tournament? A dominant Canadian team that capped it off with a classic five to three win over Russia. The national introductions for many to Shane Wright and […]
Hitmen to watch out for entering their sophomore season
The Calgary Hitmen 2021 rookie class has had a rookie experience that cannot compare to any class before them. The rookies had to adapt to the jump to WHL hockey but have also had to adjust to a never-before-seen Alberta-only conference while living under tight covid-19 restrictions. As a […]
How are the WHL Stars doing at the U-18’s?
The preliminary round of the U-18’s is over. Today, the quarterfinals begin. Canada plays the Czech Republic at 1:00 Pacific. Not surprisingly, Canada finished four-0 in Group A. They outscored their opponents twenty-eight to five. The most surprising thing about that was Tuesday’s twelve-to-one win over Sweden. These victories […]
U18 Preview Through The Two Eyes of Peter Loubardias
Do you have a sports bucket list? Something that if you had all the money in the world, you would go year after year. Or, event after event. Seeing the biggest names on the biggest stage is the ultimate for all of us as sports fans. Here are some […]