Oil Kings unveil Cherry jerseys
But wait! There's more!#gearedup
Read all about today's jersey reveal here: https://t.co/hIC6e36Xe1 pic.twitter.com/DWc4BepeZo
— Edmonton Oil Kings (@EdmOilKings) January 14, 2019
The Edmonton Oil Kings revealed their Don Cherry inspired uniforms they will sport for ‘WHL Suits Up with Don Cherry to Promote Organ Donation’ on Monday. The jerseys are designed to pay homage to Don’s unique style of suits with his high collar and original designs. The Oil Kings will sport these on January 19th against the rival Calgary Hitmen and will be put up for silent auction with proceeds going to the Kidney Foundation of Canada and will help as a way to promote awareness for organ donation.
Gorges retires
Congratulations on a spectacular career, @jgorges26! We're so lucky to have had you patrol our blue line.
?➡️ https://t.co/j0rifyF3q2 pic.twitter.com/wyiyZUchnI— Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) January 14, 2019
Former Kelowna Rockets captain Josh Gorges has hung up the skates after 13 NHL seasons. The veteran of 783 NHL games, carved out a solid career after signing with San Jose as undrafted free agent, also making stops in Montreal and Buffalo. The native of Kelowna was a part of back to back Memorial Cup appearances, including a WHL championship and captaining the team to the 2004 championship, where the tournament was hosted by the Rockets.
WHL names best of the week
2019 #NHLDraft prospect @BowenByram of the @WHLGiants has been named the WHL On the Run Player of the Week!
DETAILS ? | https://t.co/qMfiIeHCIn pic.twitter.com/D5zgamEKmR
— The WHL (@TheWHL) January 14, 2019
Vancouver Giants standout and 2019 NHL Draft prospect Bowen Byram has been named ‘WHL Player of the Week’ after putting up six points (3G, 3A) in two games this weekend, including setting a franchise record with five points in one game by a defenseman. The 17-year-old sits second in team scoring with 39 points in 40 games and leads the league in goals by a blue liner. The Cranbrook native is listed as an ‘A’ prospect by the NHL’s Central Scouting.
2019 #NHLDraft prospect @tgoats_35 of the @PGCougars has been named the WHL @EliWilsonG Goaltender of the Week!
DETAILS ? | https://t.co/MnCamecOei pic.twitter.com/i6V71IQIKE
— The WHL (@TheWHL) January 14, 2019
Prince George Cougars goalie Taylor Gauthier has been named ‘WHL Goaltender of the Week’ after appearing in four games, going 3-1-0-0 with a 1.26 GAA and a .951 SV% (97 of 102 shots) as well as two shutouts. The ninth overall pick in the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft improved his record to 12-15-1-1 with a 2.94 GAA, .905 SV% and three shutouts on a struggling Cougars team. Gauthier is listed as a ‘B’ prospect.
2019 U-17s hosts being made official
It'll be made official Wednesday that Medicine Hat and Swift Current will co-host the 2019 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Just got announcement of press conference.
— Sean Rooney (@MHNRooney) January 15, 2019
The 2019 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge host cities will be made official on Wednesday. Medicine Hat and Swift Current were unofficially named hosts back in October after unsuccessfully bidding on the 2018 tournament. Quispamsis and Saint John, New Brunswick hosted this past November with Team Russia beating Team Finland in the gold medal game by a score of 2-1.
Former Wheat King scores a beauty
Nolan Patrick goes between the legs for a sweet goal pic.twitter.com/iyGlCq2yAk
— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) January 15, 2019