Hendren gets one-game suspension
Swift Current Broncos defenseman Parker Hendren was assessed a five-minute major and game misconduct for this slash on Tri-City's Blake Stevenson pic.twitter.com/fMQv73wAS9
— Ben Dooley (@BenTDooley) February 20, 2020
Swift Current Broncos defenseman Parker Hendren has been suspended for one game for this slash on Tri-City’s Blake Stevenson. Hendren will be out of the lineup for Friday’s matchup with Spokane and will be eligible to return to the lineup on Saturday against Saskatoon.
Hanus full participant at Winterhawks practice
Portland Winterhawks defenseman Clay Hanus was in a regular jersey, and a full participant, at practice today.
Three-in-three for Portland starts tomorrow with a home-and-home series with Seattle before Everett rolls in on Sunday.
— Joshua Critzer (@jjcritzer) February 21, 2020
Portland Winterhawks defenseman Clay Hanus was a full participant in practice on Thursday which means he will likely be in the lineup this weekend. Hanus left Sunday’s game against Moose Jaw after a hit by forward Owen Hardy and did not return so this is certainly encouraging news.
WHL launches US Challenge Cup
The WHL, in partnership w/ @NHLSeattle_ & Visit Kent are proud to launch the inaugural WHL U.S. Challenge Cup today!
DETAILS ? | https://t.co/VSYXgpBoUn pic.twitter.com/jKly1PzZ4k
— The WHL (@TheWHL) February 20, 2020
The WHL officially launched the inaugural U.S. Challenge Cup on Thursday with the U.S. Challenge Cup Dinner. Tournament action kicks off on Friday featuring 12 teams from the Western United States and British Columbia and can be live-streamed here.
Winterhawks team up with Junior Hawks for Shadow Program
The Portland Winterhawks have teamed up with the @hawks_jr_hockey for a Shadow Program that will bring both organizations together for skills and drills practices.
Read more about how our first practice went below!
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— Portland Winterhawks (@pdxwinterhawks) February 21, 2020
The Portland Winterhawks have teamed up with the Winterhawks Jr Hockey program for a Shadow Program which will see the two organizations team up for a series of skills and drills practices.
Pats unveil Autism Awareness night jerseys
The @WHLPats have unveiled their jerseys ahead of the team's autism awareness game on Friday night!
DETAILS ? | https://t.co/fLsMZvdEiK pic.twitter.com/pAXQptdSJX
— The WHL (@TheWHL) February 20, 2020
The Regina Pats have unveiled the jerseys they will be wearing for their Autism Awareness night set to take place on Friday night.
Hurricanes to host “Suits up” Night
Join us Friday for our annual WHL Suits Up to Promote Organ Donation presented by RE/MAX game! We’ll be rocking these beauties during the game and they’ll be auctioned online afterwards!
DEETS ?? https://t.co/snTZpg9tt0#YQL #WHLCanes pic.twitter.com/BvOP8ObkIP
— x-Lethbridge Hurricanes (@WHLHurricanes) February 20, 2020
The Lethbridge Hurricanes will be holding their WHL Suits Up to Promote Organ Donation on Friday night and will be rocking some slick jerseys inspired by the classic Hockey in Night Canada blazer.
Bach joins Blades as Communications Manager
Alright, here we go.
Its official. I'm the newest member of @BladesHockey, joining a tremendous staff and hockey ops core as Communications Manager.
I couldn't be more thrilled to join one of the most respected clubs in @TheWHL. #BladeCity here we come!
— Mitch Bach (@MitchBach) February 20, 2020
In a bit of behind-the-scenes news, Mitch Bach has joined the Saskatoon Blades as Communications Manager. Bach joins the Blades after four seasons as a sportscaster on CHAT TV in Medicine Hat.
