East Division Hub Centre approved
The Western Hockey League has been granted approval to host a Hub Center in Regina.
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— The WHL (@TheWHL) February 12, 2021
On Friday, the Western Hockey League announced that a hub centre in Regina had been granted approval for the East Division’s seven teams. The teams will head to Regina to begin preparation for their season to start on March 12, 2021. All games will be held exclusively in Regina’s Brant Centre with practices being held at the adjacent Co-Operators Centre.
Central Division COVID-19 testing results
The Western Hockey League has issued a statement on COVID-19 testing results.
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— The WHL (@TheWHL) February 13, 2021
Of the 245 tests administered in the Central Division’s first week of the first phase of return to play, zero tests came back positive. Due to their being no positive results, all five teams in Alberta have been granted the ability to conduct on-ice practices.
Two WHL alumni sign extensions with Motor Ceske Budejovice
Ozamování nových posil může přijít až po sezoně, ale podpisy smluv s hráči stávajícího kádru probíhají průběžně. První šestice zejména talentovaných hráčů, která má kontrakty pro následující ročník Tipsport extraligy, už je jasná! ✍️https://t.co/gNDLXbmdBb pic.twitter.com/lnfrePF7S9
— MADETA MOTOR ČB (@HC_Motor) February 12, 2021
Both Simon Kubicek (113GP, 16G, 39A with Seattle) and Matej Toman (126GP, 15G, 22A with Prince George, Saskatoon, and Swift Current) have signed extensions with Motor Ceske Budjovice of the ExtraLiga in the Czech Republic.
Baragano signs with SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers
5 Neuzugänge und 6 Spieler verlängern #SCRJLakers #esLäbelang
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Defenseman Inaki Baragano (60GP, 5G, 11A with Kamloops ’19-’20) has sign a contract for two years with SC Rapperswil-Jona of the NL in Switzerland. This season Baragano has been playing for Lausanne U20 in the U20-Elit league in Switzerland, scoring six goals and adding 10 assists in 22 games. He also participated in the IIHF U20 World Junior Championships for his native Switzerland, assisting on one goal in four games.
Reinhart heads to the DEL
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Griffin Reinhart wechselt zum IEC.
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— Iserlohn Roosters (@roosters_hockey) February 12, 2021
Defenseman Griffin Reinhart (209GP, 30G, 81A with Edmonton ’09-’14) has signed with the Iserlohn Roosters of the DEL. Originally a 2012 first-round draft pick of the New York Islanders, Reinhart has played 37 NHL games with the Islanders and Edmonton Oilers. Last season with the Kunlun Red Star (KHL), Reinhart had two assists in 33 games. Reinhart was a member of the 2011-12 WHL Champions, as well as the 2013-14 WHL and CHL (Memorial Cup) Champion Edmonton Oil Kings.
