There is no question that junior hockey is taking a hard hit from the COVID-19 Pandemic. Loss of fans. Loss of championships. Loss of finishing up a junior career the way the player wanted to. However, like everything else in this pandemic, there is an opportunity to look at something […]
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Daily Dose of the DUB: 2021 Memorial Cup canceled, Sogaard signs with Senators, and more!
2021 Memorial Cup canceled Statement from the CHL / Déclaration de la LCH pic.twitter.com/1zlAIYj5j2 — Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) April 13, 2021 In a statement from the Canadian Hockey League on Tuesday, the league has canceled the annual tournament to crown a CHL Champion. The Memorial Cup will not be […]
Opinion: WHL dropped the ball with WHL Live on CHL TV
The Western Hockey League announced on February 24, 2021, that they were launching WHL Live on CHL TV. With the partnership between Endeavour / Neulion ending at the conclusion of the 2019-20 season, fans everywhere were excited to see what a new partner could bring to the streaming world. […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Thunderbirds incident, WHL first goals, Ottenbreit signs AHL contract, and more
Racial incident affects Seattle Thunderbirds Seattle Thunderbirds Statement on Racial Incident with Team https://t.co/5an43cmklE pic.twitter.com/DydKLtxNlQ — Seattle Thunderbirds (@SeattleTbirds) March 25, 2021 A report of two players communicating inappropriate racial comments and actions towards a third player in the Seattle locker room was brought forward in the week leading […]
Should the WHL allow for inner-division trades this season?
Should teams be allowed to make trades within their divisions this season? The WHLs trade deadline did pass on February 25th, but that was before teams had started playing. To make this happen, the league would need to work with Hockey Canada and the CHL, but that part should not […]
vitajte vo Vancouveri Marko Stacha
This season, Vancouver Giants fans will get the opportunity to see Marko Stacha. The 6-foot-1, 196-pound Slovakian defenceman comes to Vancouver after a successful World Junior campaign. Although he did not score, Stacha played a key role as a shutdown defenceman for Slovakia throughout the tournament. The Giants are […]
Should The WHL Allow More 20-Year-Olds This Season?
With the WHL season expected to start on February 26th, 2021, there are still many questions yet to be answered. We still do not know about the BC Division, and what a potential playoff will look like. In this article, we will look at the issue surrounding 20-year-old players. […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: CHL announces new streaming partner, player signings and more
CHL announces VerizonMedia as new streaming partner #CHL selects @verizonmedia as streaming partner ANNOUNCEMENT ? https://t.co/syrBoceYg4 pic.twitter.com/18eDajiwzf — Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) February 16, 2021 As reported by DUBNetwork in October, the CHL has chosen VerizonMedia as their new broadcast partner. Details were thin, especially regarding pricing and other features, […]
Is a bailout coming for WHL teams?
It was reported on Monday by Rod Pedersen that his sources indicate a potential private donor is set to arrive like a white knight and help teams and the WHL recover from the financial losses incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the source, this private donor is […]
Revisiting Edmonton Oil Kings 2008 bantam draft
The WHL Bantam Draft is a prestigious event that holds the dreams of any high-level bantam hockey player looking to make it to the next level. Think of the WHL as a mini NHL. Many kids want the chance to suit up in front of a big crowd and […]