The number 700 represents the number of Western Hockey League games that Dan O’Connor had called by March 4, 2022. That number would become so much more than that and so would the broadcaster to one particular Giants fan. Dan O’Connor joined the Vancouver Giants on August 17, 2017, […]
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Colton Roberts hopes to add playoff success to an already impressive campaign
Late last year the Giants announced that they drafted Colton Roberts a 2006-born defenceman from Maple Ridge, B.C. Roberts was drafted 11th overall by his hometown team, the Vancouver Giants, and the selection of Colton Roberts marked the second consecutive year that Vancouver selected a defenceman in the first […]
DUB’s Daily Dose: Three more teams paused, two NHL debuts, player of the week, goalie(s) of the week and more!
Three more teams paused The Western Hockey League announced today the pausing of team activities for the Edmonton Oil Kings, Moose Jaw Warriors and Red Deer Rebels. DETAILS | https://t.co/WrPxiZtqOo pic.twitter.com/pdUQlb64rO — The WHL (@TheWHL) January 4, 2022 The WHL announced that the Edmonton Oil Kings, Moose Jaw Warriors, […]
Tri-City Tuesday: A quick check-in
I don’t know about you, but I feel like there has not been enough conversation about the Tri-City Americans since the season began. It’s time to change that, so let’s check in on how everything has been going out in Kennewick. After starting their season with a statement shootout win […]
Tips Takes: Silvertips suffer shootout loss Friday, win Saturday
All good things must come to an end. Knowing that no team wins out a complete WHL season, the Everett Silvertips saw their undefeated streak end at six games with a shootout loss against the Portland Winterhawks at home. Of course, if you’re going to lose, an overtime or […]
Power Pellets, Ghosts and Pac-Man
Power Pellets Pac-Man eating ghosts, remember the video game? Eat the little dots, get the ghosts chasing you, eat a power pellet and then chase the ghosts. Simple, right? Nolan Maier of the @BladesHockey has been named WHL Goaltender of the Week after recording a 0.955 save percentage in […]
Prince George Cougars: A season with a bright future
Led by Mark Lamb who is heading into his fourth season as the general manager of the Prince George Cougars and head coach for the last three, the Cougars have lots of enthusiastic and confident youth that are ready to take on big roles with this team. For a […]
Tips Takes: Silvertips sweep Winterhawks
Yes, they have only played six games. Yes, they are just fourth in points among WHL teams. Still, after sweeping the Portland Winterhawks this weekend, the Everett Silvertips remain undefeated this season. A typical fixture atop the US Division standings, many felt this could be the year Everett found […]
Preliminary players to watch list released by NHL Central Scouting
As players’ and teams’ seasons are ramping up around the WHL, NHL Central Scouting has released its 2022 NHL Draft preliminary players to watch list. There are three players that have been given an ‘A’ ranking from the Western Hockey League, generally meaning that the scouting service has them […]
The Big Lisowsky
The Dude For most junior hockey league players entering their 18-year-old campaign, the focus is simple, keep working to improve your game. For Brandon Lisowsky, the approach is somewhat different. Heading into the season you could see his name pop up on some scouting radars. Turning 18 in April, the […]
