To get fans excited for the start of the regular season, we put together what we think are the all-time teams based by division. The four divisions we used were BC, USA, Alberta, and Saskatchewan/Manitoba. You can use any player from any era but the main rule is that […]
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End of an Era: The long history between the Giants and 1040 radio
On February 9th, 2021, TSN 1040 went off the air without notice. This was part of some major cuts in the Bell Media family that included TSN 1150 Hamilton and TSN 1290 Winnipeg. Although the Giants’ media rights now belong to Sportsnet 650, Team/TSN 1040 broadcast the games for […]
Analyzing the Rebels roster
With the Central Division beginning to be sorted out for the start of a 24-game season, it’s time to take a look at the Red Deer Rebels roster. Red Deer was on the outside looking in regarding the WHL Playoffs in 2019-20, trailing the Saskatoon Blades by 19 point. […]
New Information Regarding BC Division’s Return To Play
During a press conference on February 5th, 2021, the British Columbia government provided additional information about the COVID-19 pandemic. Although no plan was formally laid out about a return to play for the WHL in BC, we can use the information given to predict what a return to play […]
Why The Canucks Will Regret Passing on Justin Sourdif
Justin Sourdif was drafted 87th overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers. The Vancouver Canucks, his local team held the 82nd pick but decided to use it on defenseman Joni Jurmo out of Finland. The Canucks passing on Sourdif is another example of Vancouver missing […]
The conversation starts now regarding women in hockey
We would like to recognize how both BCHLNetwork and DUBNetwork have welcomed us and give our sincerest thanks to Brian Wiebe and Paul Figler for supporting women in sports and allowing us to speak out to open this conversation on each platform. First and foremost, this is not meant […]
The importance of the WHL staggering schedules
It's another PACKED Saturday. What game are you most excited for?https://t.co/P648CaMoJ1 pic.twitter.com/BFdxdX1TaL — NHL (@NHL) January 30, 2021 We are all waiting for the return of the WHL to on-ice action. With that, fans eagerly await the announcement of a schedule for their divisional play. The WHL should note […]
The case for Winnipeg as a WHL hub city
Alberta’s green light to a new WHL season in the province is great news. Soon, we’ll be able to watch the five Alberta-based WHL squads battle for the Ed Chynoweth Cup that we missed last year. But, what about the rest of the league? Now, don’t get me wrong, this […]
Is a bubble the WHL’s best option?
With the announcement that the WHL intends to play a 24-game schedule, many questions have arisen. As of right now, we know that the league is going to play a divisional only schedule with the hope of playoffs after to determine the WHL’s participant in the Memorial Cup. There […]
Calgary Hitmen, building for championships and nothing else.
If you take a look in Webster’s dictionary for the definition of the word “consistent” you will find this: “unchanging in nature, standard, or effect over time.” Looking at the past decade of Calgary Hitmen hockey you can certainly see how they fit the definition of consistent. From 2010 […]