The Regina Pats opened their doors and hosted the Swift Current Broncos at the Brandt Centre for Game 3 of this opening series. With the series tied 1-1, it was a pivotal game. Not surprisingly, Stuart Skinner started in net for Swift Current while Regina stayed with Ryan Kubic as […]
WHL Playoffs
Wheat Kings whacked by Tigers in Game 2
The Brandon Wheat Kings couldn’t leave Medicine Hat soon enough. After the first two games of what was anticipated to be a tightly played best-of-seven opening Eastern Conference playoff series, the Medicine Hat Tigers have out-gunned the Wheat Kings by a combined score of 14-5. The latest blow ended up […]
Victoria Royals hold on to earn a split against the Vancouver Giants in game 2
Goaltender Griffen Outhouse proved his value once again and made the big saves with the game on the line. Victoria went into the third period with a one goal lead and we able to hold off the surging Giants, primarily due to Outhouse and the defense in front of him. […]
Hurricanes roast Rebels in Game 2
The Lethbridge Hurricanes became the first home team to take care of business during the first two games of the Western Hockey League playoffs. The Hurricanes pounded the Red Deer Rebels 8-3 Saturday night at the Enmax Centre to take a 2-0 lead in their bst-of-seven series. Rookie Dylan Cozens […]
Broncos fall flat against Pats in Game 2
Coming off a Game 1 win against the Regina Pats, the Swift Current Broncos returned to home ice on Saturday to face their first-round rivals in Game 2. The electricity on the ice and in the building was the same, but the road team was able to escape with the […]
Swift Current Broncos take game one from the Regina Pats
After ending the regular season as bitter rivals, the Swift Current Broncos and Regina Pats were ready for battle. The regular season stats don’t matter anymore. The regular season win record doesn’t mean much. And both teams were ready for a new battle on ice in this first game of […]
Vancouver Giants stand their ground and strike first against Victoria Royals
The Vancouver Giants were led by their young goaltender Friday night and claimed victory in the first game of the best of seven series against the Victoria Royals. While that may not be surprising in itself given the outstanding play of David Tendeck this season, even more interesting is that […]
Tigers ambush Wheat Kings in playoff opener
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference opening round confirmed that the regular season doesn’t carry any impact when the playoffs roll around. Overtime was required in all four regular season meetings between the Brandon Wheat Kings and Medicine Hat Tigers, with the Wheat Kings taking the season series 3-1. The […]
2017-18 Playoff Previews: Lethbridge Hurricanes vs. Red Deer Rebels
Central Division Bracket #2 Lethbridge Hurricanes vs. #3 Red Deer Rebels Season Series: Lethbridge: 4-2-0-0 20 Goals For 19 Goals against Red Deer: 2-2-1-1 19 Goals For 20 Goals against Leading scorers Lethbridge: Player Regular Season Season Series Jordy Bellerive 45-46-91pts 3g-4a Brad Morrison 27-48-75pts 3g-4a Dylan Cozens 22-30-52pts 2g-4a […]
2017-18 Playoff previews: Medicine Hat Tigers vs Brandon Wheat Kings
Brandon Wheat Kings (40-27-3-2, 85 points, first wildcard spot) vs. Medicine Hat Tigers (36-28-8-0, 80 points, Central Division winner) Head to head: Dec. 2 BDN 5-4 OT Dec. 8 BDN 4-3 OT Jan. 13 MH 4-3 OT Feb. 24 BDN 4-3 OT Series leaders: Wheat Kings Stelio Mattheos 5 G, […]