The Kelowna Rockets kick off their season on March 26th versus the Victoria Royals. Kelowna along with Kamloops will have an advantage going into this season as they are the hubs for the BC division. Knowing all the quirky bounce spots along the boards could provide Kelowna with a boost […]
WHL Season Previews
Moose Jaw Warriors Regina Hub Preview: Pt. 2
Last Wednesday’s announcement of the final schedule for play at the Regina Hub was another crucial step toward Game Day No. 1 on March 12, which for the Moose Jaw Warriors will be a lead-off afternoon tilt with the Brandon Wheat Kings. The details are available below. Our complete […]
Everett Silvertips prepared for unique season
Right where they left off As we enter one of the strangest seasons the Western Hockey League will ever see, teams are looking to prove the time off hasn’t hurt. With that said, the Everett Silvertips appear to be ready to enter the season with the same energy and momentum […]
Cole Shepard’s time to shine
Cole Shepard will be a key piece to the offense when the Giants hit the ice this year. The recently turned 19-year-old will look to impress this coming season as he has his sights set on the 2021 NHL draft. Today we will dive into what Shepard can do […]
Moose Jaw Warriors Regina Hub Preview: Pt 1
It’s time for a preview! Honestly, I am so excited to write an honest-to-goodness preview, for a real hockey team, playing a real hockey season. Awesome. Wednesday’s announcement of the final schedule for play at the Regina Hub was another crucial step toward Game Day No. 1 on March […]
2019-20 WHL Season Previews: Kelowna Rockets
Kelowna Rockets – Last Season: 28-32-6-2 (4th in B.C. Division) After a disastrous start last season that saw the Rockets sitting with a 4-10 record out of the gate, which was punctuated by the firing of then head coach Jason Smith, Kelowna continued to struggle with establishing consistency throughout the […]
2019-20 WHL Season Previews: Medicine Hat Tigers
Medicine Hat Tigers: Last Season: 35-27-4-2 (4th in Central Division) Despite a first-round playoff exit last season, the Medicine Hat Tigers were able to complete the regular season well above .500. There have been plenty of off-season adjustments, which we note later in this piece. For certain, the powers-that-be are […]
2019-2020 WHL Season Previews: Red Deer Rebels
Last Season: 33-29-4-2 72 points, Eastern Conference wild card seed #2 The Rebels knew heading into the 2018-19 season that scoring goals would be difficult. Their defense was solid all season as was goaltender Ethan Anders. The team had to take the back door into the playoffs, losing their last […]
2019-20 WHL Season Previews: Saskatoon Blades
For the first time in a half-decade, the Saskatoon Blades are heading into a new Western Hockey League season with high expectations. After missing the playoffs for the fifth straight year in 2017-18, the Blades set themselves up for success the following season, which they had, finishing the regular season […]
2019-2020 WHL Season Previews: Portland Winterhawks
Portland Winterhawks Last Season: 40-22-3-3-86 points. The Portland Winterhawks finished third in the U.S. Division and made the playoffs for the 10th straight season. Joachim Blichfeld led the WHL in scoring with 114 points in his overage season to take home the Bob Clarke Trophy. Blichfeld, along with Winterhawks captain […]
