With the Swift Current Broncos in second place in the Eastern Division with 86 points heading into this game, it was a must-win situation against their old rival the Medicine Hat Tigers. Years ago, Swift Current and Medicine Hat had one of the toughest rivalries in the WHL, but it […]
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Americans ambush Hitmen in Bean’s return
Roses are red, violets are green, the Hitmen lose, in the return of Jake Bean. ✱ ✱ ✱ Cupid took a backseat to Jake Bean Wednesday night as one of the greatest Calgary Hitmen blue liners made his return to the Scotiabank Saddledome for the first time following his teary-eyed […]
Hitmen add Klassen prior to winter break
With the World Junior tournament absorbing the Calgary Hitmen’s top blue line pairing, the team announced earlier today that they added Devan Klassen to their roster. Klassen, 16, went undrafted through the Bantam Draft and currently captains the 5-13-4 Grande Prairie Ernies Sports Storm of the Alberta Midget Hockey League. […]
2018 NHL draft profiles: Vladislav Yeryomenko
There’s a smooth skating defencemen on the Calgary Hitmen’s top pairing that is starting to turn some heads after a lengthy time with the national program and improved play with his Western Hockey League club. The Belarusian born Vladislav Yeryomenko is having a career season with the Hitmen and is […]
Hitmen prospects perform at WHL Cup
The Calgary Hitmen’s hottest group of prospects was pinned up against some of the most promising talent in Western Canada during the annual — and newly named — WHL Cup, this past weekend at WinSport Arena in Calgary. Three Hitmen were featured in the tournament: Defenceman Luke Prokop was named […]
Van de Leest shines at National U17 Developmental Camp
When you watch Jackson van de Leest play, his ability to close gaps on shooters and quickly move the puck makes him standout above the rest. Oh, and he’s also the second tallest player at the National U17 Developmental Camp. Van de Leest was one of 66 Western Hockey League […]
Spokane Chiefs draft overview
Spokane Chiefs Draft Overview -For me Spokane drafted one of the most interesting draft groups this year. They really took players who had the tools but weren’t well polished, in my opinion. Starting right at the top with their sixth pick in Jack Finley. A guy who has been up […]
Zablocki keeps streak alive
(photo by Dave Brunner Photography) The Red Deer Rebels have been in existence for 25 Western Hockey League seasons. In that time they have won a Memorial Cup, as well as hosted the tournament. Just five times in their history have they failed to make the playoffs. This year a […]
Playoff Game Day Edition 2
Welcome to another game day preview that we will run for the duration of the playoffs. We will take a look at matchups throughout the playoffs and focus in on some players who have made an impact in their series. Medicine Hat looks to close out their first round match-up […]
DUBNetwork’s 2016-17 “All-20” WHL All-Star Team
The current rules allow each Western Hockey League team to include three 20-year-old players on their roster. These are seemingly interchangeable spots on a WHL roster throughout the season, often devoted to players with high-end skills or, perhaps just as important, high-end character. At 20 years of age, a WHL […]