After coming out of the gate strong in their first game of the season, things have quickly cooled for the Tri-City Americans. Following an overtime win against the Portland Winterhawks on opening night, the Americans have now dropped both of their first two games of the season against the […]
WHL
Blades score three late to beat Broncos in OT
Now that the East Division has done their rounds, it is now time for the second meeting. The Saskatoon Blades “hosted” the Swift Current Broncos at the Subway WHL Hub. Saskatoon, with three straight wins, looked to make it four and take full control of the East Division. Swift […]
Zack Ostapchuk ready to impress scouts this season
Zack Ostapchuk is hoping for a huge season as he prepares for the 2021 NHL draft. Ostapchuk who is pegged as a mid-draft pick but could boost his draft stock with a strong bubble performance. He will be a vital part of the Giants this season and will look […]
Pats crushed by ICE in first meeting of the season
The Winnipeg ICE played “host” the Regina Pats in the lone game on Tuesday in the “Subway Hub.” After losing their first game in the Regina Hub, the ICE came into the game riding a four-game win streak. The Pats on the other hand came into the game with […]
Eric Florchuk ready for a giant season
Eric Florchuk will be relied upon heavily this season by the Giants. Last season after being acquired by the Giants, Florchuk produced 33 points in 25 games. The former Blade is ready for bubble life and looks to add a division banner to his resume during his final WHL […]
Young Broncos’ buck Raiders to pick up first win
The Monday afternoon game at the Regina “Hubble” pitted the winless Swift Current Broncos facing the powerhouse Prince Albert Raiders. The young Broncos club came into the game with an 0-5-0-0 record on the season. Coming off a 5-1 loss at the hands of the Moose Jaw Warriors, the […]
Blades cut down Wheat Kings in physical contest
On Monday night, the Brandon Wheat Kings “hosted” the Saskatoon Blades in the Regina “Hubble.” It is the teams’ first meeting of the 24-game season for the teams, and the first time they played since Valentine’s Day 2020. The Wheat Kings won that matchup 4-2 in Brandon. In the […]
Should the WHL allow for inner-division trades this season?
Should teams be allowed to make trades within their divisions this season? The WHLs trade deadline did pass on February 25th, but that was before teams had started playing. To make this happen, the league would need to work with Hockey Canada and the CHL, but that part should not […]
Turnovers critical as Warriors fall to Blades
The Moose Jaw Warriors (4-2-0) were dealt a tough lesson during their 3-1 defeat at the hands of Saskatoon (4-0-1) Sunday: to earn a result against a team as veteran and locked-in as the Blades, it is the smallest details that can kill you. With his first career multi-goal […]
Wheat Kings harvest Pats comeback in OT win
A complete comeback was not in the cards for the Regina Pats on Saturday night. The Pats eventually fell to the Brandon Wheat Kings 3-2 in overtime. Goals from Connor Bedard and Ryker Evans ensured that the game went to extra time, but it was not enough. “That’s a […]