One season after winning just 13 games, the big question was how the ICE franchise would bounce back this season. The club relocated to Winnipeg and played their home opener in late September. With Christmas just more than a month away, the ICE have certainly made some noise across the […]
Weekly Preview
ICE continue to produce points
The Winnipeg ICE were in tough to begin last week. They played two home games to start things against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The ‘Canes are in second place in the Central Division, and many expect them to contend for a league title come the end of the season. The ICE, […]
Busy week gives Wheat Kings a chance to build
The Brandon Wheat Kings have played 17 games this season, seven of which came on their trip south of the border and into British Columbia. The team was then back on home ice over the weekend for a pair of games. On Friday, it was a night of firsts. It […]
ICE prospect Geekie shines under bright lights
Weekday hockey, something the Winnipeg ICE will experience for the first time this week. They will welcome the Lethbridge Hurricanes to town on Wednesday for the first of two straight against the Canes’. Wednesday’s game will be the first time the ICE has played not on a weekend. Winnipeg will […]
Wheat Kings return home
Seven games in 11 days, that’s what the Brandon Wheat Kings went through over the past couple of weeks. It began on October 16th in Everett, Washington with a 3-2 loss against the Silvertips. A handful of games later, thousands of miles later, and some ups and downs later, the […]
Blazers draw even on the island; prepare for U.S. Division.
The Kamloops Blazers made their first trip of the season to Vancouver Island this past weekend. Riding a five-game winning streak into Victoria, the Blazers renewed hostilities with their divisional rivals who they had not seen since last season’s six-game playoff series. While both teams underwent considerable personnel change, the […]
ICE continue to make memories and learn
If you enjoy junior hockey and you love a good hockey story, the Winnipeg ICE could be right up your ally as a team to cheer for. Yes, it’s a first year team in the city, and yes, growing pains are expected throughout the 68-game schedule. But, in my mind, […]
Edmonton Oil Kings Player Profiles: Carter Souch off to great start to NHL Draft eligible campaign
Carter Souch came into his draft-eligible season motivated to build off a 45 point sophomore campaign and be a major contributor for the Oil Kings all season long. The 2018-19 season left the forward feeling like he had more to give and something to prove coming into this year’s campaign. […]
Wheat Kings set to embark on tough trip
When the Western Hockey League season kicked off on Friday, September 20, the Brandon Wheat Kings knew that 68 games were ahead and that included 10 against their new provincial rival, the Winnipeg ICE. Brandon split their first two games of the season against Winnipeg, and then they were swept […]
Calm before the storm: Seattle Thunderbirds weekly preview
The Thunderbirds (2-3-0-0) are coming off a less than ideal weekend. They went 1-2-0-0, including an 8-1 drubbing at the hand of the Kamloops Blazers, and a 5-1 loss to the returning WHL defenseman of the year Ty Smith, and the Spokane Chiefs. However, the weekend ended well, as the […]
