Daily Dose of the Dub: WHL announces Challenge Cup Schedule, Oil Kings recall Kuny and more

WHL announces Challenge Cup Schedule

The WHL announced the full schedule for the first-ever WHL U.S. Challenge Cup set to take place next month. The tournament will consist of 18 round-robin games and additional playoff games featuring 12 bantam teams from across the U.S. and Canada. Texas, B.C., California, Arizona, Washington State, and Alaska will all have representation at the tournament.

Kuny recalled by Oil Kings

Brendan Kuny has been recalled by the Edmonton Oil Kings as Ethan Mcindoe deals with an undisclosed injury. He has played 10 games in Edmonton this year and has two goals and two assists. Kuny is also facing a one-game suspension in the AJHL for a goaltender interference penalty.

Lies returns to Giants

Justin Lies returned to the Vancouver Giants lineup on Thursday night after being out since January 4th. In 30 games this season with Vancouver he has a goal and two assists.

Arnold undergoes successful surgery

Spokane Chiefs goaltender Campbell Arnold provided an update on social media on his status on Thursday night saying he underwent successful surgery on a torn ACL. Arnold will now start the road to recovery as he prepares to return to the Chiefs next season.

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Nielsen named Hockey Gives Blood Player Ambassador

Tristen Nielsen has been named a Hockey Gives Blood Player Ambassador. The Vancouver Giants forward will now be advocating for blood and stem cell donation as part of this new role.

Robak signs contract extension in Germany

Colby Robak (246 GP, 37 G, 106 A with the Brandon Wheat Kings from 2006-10) has signed a two-year contract extension with Schwenninger Wild Wings in Germany. This season he’s tallied five goals and four assists in 20 games.

Clayton signs new contract in Germany

Chase Clayton (245 GP, 32 G, 52 A with the Calgary Hitmen and Saskatoon Blades from 2010-15) has signed a contract with Black Dragons Erfurt in Germany for the rest of this season. Clayton was released by BlueDevils Weiden in Germany earlier this year after scoring 12 goals and adding 10 assists in 32 games.

Three Stars

First Star: Gage Goncalves had two goals for Everett in a win over Vancouver

Second Star Everett’s Dustin Wolf made 27 saves on 28 shots

Third Star: On the losing side, David Tendeck made 29 saves on 31 shots.

Honourable Mentions

Jackson Berezowksi, Jake ChristiansenWyatte Wylie and Ty Kolle (who was listed as a game-time decision prior to the game) each registered an assist.