Kraken to play games in U.S. Division WHL rinks We’re *another step* closer, fam. ? The first #SeaKraken preseason schedule is here with our “home” games taking place in @TheWHL arenas across Washington State before we return to @climatearena for our inaugural season home-opener → https://t.co/DObJuRvNqK pic.twitter.com/4apaJ5skQr — Seattle Kraken […]
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Oil Kings acquire Carson Golder from Royals
It may be the golf-swinging season for the Edmonton Oil Kings, but that doesn’t mean they won’t get their hands dirty here and there leading up to October. Today, a trade was made between Edmonton and the Victoria Royals. Heading to the Oil Kings is 18-year-old Carson Golder, while […]
Ray Ferraro: 1983 Memorial Cup Season
Originally posted March 7, 2021. The 1983 Memorial Cup tournament served as the culmination of a season of firsts for the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association. Historically played in a Canadian locale, the city of Portland, Oregon played host to the 1983 Memorial Cup. By all accounts, it was a resounding […]
BC Division approved by BC Government
It has been 356 days since the Victoria Royals beat the Kelowna Rockets 3-2 at Prospera Place. That was the last game any team played before the league shut down due to COVID-19. With all the other divisions having concrete start dates and setups, BC division teams were waiting […]
Time to consider alternatives for the BC Divison
With the clock ticking on the Western Hockey League’s BC Division to begin play, it is time for the league to look at alternatives for the teams to be able to play a 24-game season. British Columbia’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry was hopeful back on February 6, […]
The conversation starts now regarding women in hockey
We would like to recognize how both BCHLNetwork and DUBNetwork have welcomed us and give our sincerest thanks to Brian Wiebe and Paul Figler for supporting women in sports and allowing us to speak out to open this conversation on each platform. First and foremost, this is not meant […]
Former voice of Prince George Cougars inducted into Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
A former play-by-play commentator for the Prince George Cougars will be the recipient of a big honour; but it’s not for hockey. Ron St. Clair called Cougars games for seven years between 2003 and 2010, and spent another four years with the Spruce Kings, voicing games from 2013 to […]
Former Rockets vying for Stanley Cup
It will all be over in about a week. That is, the current edition of the Stanley Cup playoffs. And what an edition it has been, orchestrated by the National Hockey League with admirable efficiency amid COVID-19 restrictions. Indeed, the NHL seems to have gotten it right. When the […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Gustafson, Hay re-sign with Winterhawks and so much more
The Portland Winterhawks have announced contract extensions for Associate Coach and Assistant to the General Manager Kyle Gustafson and Assistant Coach Don Hay.