Originally posted October 16, 2020 It took far longer than ever before, but Connor McClennon made Winnipeg ICE history. McClennon was selected 178th overall in the 2020 NHL Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers, becoming the first ever player drafted from the Winnipeg ICE. However, the Draft wasn’t a total win for […]
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Edmonton Oil Kings Player Profile: Jake Neighbours
Edmonton Oil Kings forward Jake Neighbours has really come into his own as an elite player in major junior hockey. Since his arrival in the WHL, he has developed into one of the league’s premier forwards. The shortened 2019-2020 season proved to be a breakout campaign for him. With […]
Three Chiefs should have names called at 2020 NHL Entry Draft
While the NHL begins the Stanley Cup qualifiers this weekend, three players from the Spokane Chiefs are looking ahead to October 9th and 10th for their names to be called at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Let’s take a look at the players who should be chosen during the […]
Prince Albert a proven pathway to the NHL
To say that the Prince Albert Raiders have produced a plethora of NHL graduates could almost be the understatement of the year. Since 1983 when Dan Hodgson had his name called in the fifth round by the Toronto Maple Leafs and Alan Stewart had his name announced by the […]
NHL Draft, franchise records and life as a starter with Dylan Garand
Dylan Garand, like most players that comprise the CHL, has had an unwelcome headstart to the offseason. Now back home in Victoria B.C, the 17-year-old shared a few minutes to discuss his first WHL season as a starter and what lies ahead. One could argue that Garand stated his […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Cougars win 2020 WHL Bantam Draft Lottery, Rebels select Sawchyn in U.S. Prospects Draft and more
The Prince George Cougars have won the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft Lottery meaning they will move up to the second pick from the fourth pick.
NHL Draft Profile – Brayden Peters
The Calgary Hitmen have had their fair share of pleasant surprises in the crease in the past two years, one of which is the recent surge in Brayden Peters’ play. Peters enjoyed an outstanding 2018/19 campaign with the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the AMHL. At season’s end, he won the AMHL […]
NHL Draft Profile – Luke Prokop
The Calgary Hitmen, before the loss of Egor Zamula to a season-ending injury, had one of the most talented and deep defense cores. Part of this strong blueline is the presence of young Edmonton, Alberta native Luke Prokop. The right-hand shot defender stands at just over six foot four while […]
Cossa continues to develop
It’s hard to believe that Sebastian Cossa is only 17-years-old. Not only because he towers over everyone with his 6-foot-4 stature but also by his dominance between the pipes for the Edmonton Oil Kings. As we head into the Christmas break, it’s beginning to look like Cossa has taken over […]
Edmonton Oil Kings Player Profiles: Carter Souch off to great start to NHL Draft eligible campaign
Carter Souch came into his draft-eligible season motivated to build off a 45 point sophomore campaign and be a major contributor for the Oil Kings all season long. The 2018-19 season left the forward feeling like he had more to give and something to prove coming into this year’s campaign. […]