Giants sign Chabot
The Vancouver Giants are pleased to announce the signing of 2002-born forward Kadyn Chabot to a Standard @TheWHL Player Agreement!
Chabot will join the G-Men this weekend, and will wear #23.
DETAILS ?: https://t.co/l8zpEUgw5o pic.twitter.com/NwAxPooE2f
— Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) February 22, 2020
The Vancouver Giants have signed 2002-born Kadyn Chabot from the AJHL’s Drayton Valley Thunder. Originally drafted by the Medicine Hat Tigers in the sixth-round in 2017, Chabot is expected to make his WHL debut this weekend.
Rockets call up Wightman as Foote, Feist scratched
Here's our projected #LeavittLineup for tonight in Victoria.
The final spot on defence will be a game-time decision between Feist and Newell.
Foote, Kindree, Quiring, Farren and Comrie are the Rockets scratches pic.twitter.com/UO5oVu0t5m
— Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) February 22, 2020
Dylan Wightman has rejoined the Kelowna Rockets with Nolan Foote and Tyson Feist on the sidelines.
Fizer, Tracey return for Royals
Here are tonight’s rosters and scratches!#RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/oJYzu0r5ts
— Victoria Royals (@victoriaroyals) February 22, 2020
Tarun Fizer (out since February 11th) and Brayden Tracey (out since February 14th) were both back in Victoria’s lineup.
Berezowski, Gut back with Everett
Friday night Lineup ✅#LetsGoTips pic.twitter.com/WrafpdjkeU
— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) February 22, 2020
Jackson Berezowski and Michael Gut returned to the Everett Silvertips after battling respective injuries
Brook makes Pats debut
Here's how the boys will lineup for @mosaicincanada for Autism Awareness Night against Saskatoon!
Jakob Brook will make his Pats debut!
Game starts at 7 at the Brandt Centre.#JoinTheRegiment pic.twitter.com/ljpVNCNvHm
— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) February 21, 2020
Jakob Brook made his Regina Pats debut in his first game since January 7th while with the Prince Albert Raiders. Brook was acquired by the Pats in a trade that sent Max Paddock to Prince Albert.
McCarry returns to Tigers
Our line combinations for tonight's game against the Americans brought to you by #MorrisonMovementTherapy!! #medhat #50yearsofTigers #MHvsTC pic.twitter.com/gGW5FAqr3R
— Medicine Hat Tigers (@tigershockey) February 22, 2020
Nick McCarry was back in the lineup for Medicine Hat after battling an illness this week.
Sourdif back with Giants
Giants Line Combos:
Nielsen – Roman – Sourdif
J. Shepard – Florchuk – Preziuso
C. Shepard – Katzalay – Kvasnica
Lies – Gendron/Chabot – KohleByram – Bafaro
Kannok Leipert – Horning
Longo – BrownTendeck
Miner— Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) February 22, 2020
Justin Sourdif was also battling an illness this week with the Vancouver Giants and was healthy all this time and now I’ve got some news about him that he should be.
Raiders clinch playoff spot
We're in!#WHLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/kWXtTDLDFi
— Prince Albert Raiders (@PARaidersHockey) February 22, 2020
With the Saskatoon Blades taking down the Regina Pats on Friday, The Prince Albert Raiders clinched their spot in this year’s playoffs.
Tigers clinch playoff spot
Welcome back! The @tigershockey have qualified for the 2020 #WHLPlayoffs!
DETAILS ? | https://t.co/3HMiHB6dKi pic.twitter.com/AzCu9GI4RE
— The WHL (@TheWHL) February 22, 2020
The Medicine Hat Tigers also clinched a playoff spot thanks to a win over the Tri-City Americans.
Winterhawks unveil third jerseys
The Portland Winterhawks have announced a partnership with Adidas in the creation of a new alternate crest and third jersey.
More details to come.
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— Portland Winterhawks (@pdxwinterhawks) February 22, 2020
The Portland Winterhawks unveiled a new third jersey that they will be wearing on March 7th and 8th against Victoria. The jerseys were designed by Adidas making the Winterhawks the only CHL team to have jerseys designed by the company.
Milestones
- Kelowna’s Matthew Wedman recorded his 200th WHL point.
- Medicine Hat’s Dylan Plouffe played in his 300th career WHL game.
- Prince George’s Mitchell Kohner played in his 100th WHL game.
- Regina’s Jakob Brook and Ryker Evans played in their 100th WHL game.
Jets acquire Eakin
#NHLJets have acquired forward Cody Eakin from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft.
DETAILS >> https://t.co/pSDL8fqnsj pic.twitter.com/sPo45ttMPO
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) February 21, 2020
The Winnipeg Jets acquired forward Cody Eakin (238 GP, 118 G, 121 A with the Swift Current Broncos and Kootenay ICE from 2006-11) from the Vegas Golden Knights for a conditional fourth-round pick in 2021. In 578 games split between the Washington Capitals, Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights, Eakin has recorded 102 goals and 130 assists.
Keith gets to 600 NHL point
With an assist on DeBrincat's goal, Duncan Keith now has 600 @NHL points!#ChicagoRunsOnDuncan pic.twitter.com/f52YSyxwFN
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) February 22, 2020
Duncan Keith (37 GP, 11 G, 35 A with the Kelowna Rockets in
Lees signs with South Carolina
ON THE GO: We've signed defenseman Jesse Lees to a standard professional contract.
Lees recently finished his collegiate career with @MRUmhockey.#RaysUpSC
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— SC Stingrays (@SCStingrays) February 21, 2020
Jesse Lees (294 GP, 55 G, 107 A with the Kelowna Rockets and Prince Albert Raiders from 2010-16) has signed with the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL after attending Mount Royal University.
Troubling Moments
Brandon Wheat Kings forward Marcus Sekundiak was given a five minute major and game misconduct for this hit on Edmonton's Liam Keeler pic.twitter.com/Fr0kNtLSmM
— Ben Dooley (@BenTDooley) February 22, 2020
Brandon Wheat Kings forward Marcus Sekundiak was given a five minute major and game misconduct for this hit on Edmonton’s Liam Keeler.
Calgary Hitmen defenceman Jackson Van De Leest was given a five-minute major for kneeing and a game misconduct for this hit on Giants forward Milos Roman. #WHL pic.twitter.com/NsGItKmZCe
— Stephen Hawco (@stephenhawco7) February 22, 2020
Calgary Hitmen defenceman Jackson Van De Leest was given a five-minute major for kneeing and a game misconduct for this hit on Giants forward Milos Roman.
Three Stars
First Star: Vancouver’s Justin Sourdif recorded a hat-trick
Second Star: Lethbridge’s Brett Davis also had his first career hat-trick.
Third Star: Portland’s Seth Jarvis had two goals and one assist.