The first two picks in this year’s WHL Bantam Draft have now signed their WHL Education Contracts with Riley Heidt signing with the Prince George Cougars.
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Kelowna Rockets Season Review
When the Kelowna Rockets hit the ice Sept. 21 against the Spokane Chiefs to open the 2019-20 Western Hockey League season, there was a tremendous amount of excitement. It wasn’t just the usual opening night, fired-up fan base. No way. This was different. This was next level, off-the-charts anticipation […]
CHL cancels playoffs and Memorial Cup
Following a conference call among the three CHL leagues, the Candian Hockey League announced this afternoon that the playoffs and Memorial Cup will be cancelled as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This will be the first time in the 102-year history of the trophy that it isn’t presented […]
Updated: CHL Suspends season for all three member leagues
March 14, 2020: 1:30 MST – DUBNetwork reached out for clarification to the Canadian Hockey League as well as Hockey Canada regarding Hockey Canada’s recent statement about the cancellation of all hockey activities in Canada as well as the video statement provided below. WATCH | Tom Renney clarifies questions […]
Ozzy Wiesblatt the hero as Oil Kings fall to Raiders 2-1 in overtime
The Edmonton Oil Kings were looking for a win in their first game back home from their Saskatchewan road trip. The team sported Hockey Night in Canada inspired baby-blue blazer jerseys as part of the WHL Suits Up to promote organ donation campaign and played in front of a massive […]
Oil Kings acquire Beck Warm from Tri-City Americans in blockbuster trade
Kirt Hill added some stability to his crease on New Year’s Day just weeks after Todd Scott left the team to join the USHL. TRADE ALERT!Your #Oilkings acquire from the @TCAmericans: G Beck WarmF Riley Stuart Your #OilKings trade to the @TCAmericans:F Cade LittlerG Carter Gylander2021 2nd Round Pick2022 4th […]
Thursday Thoughts: Volume 1
Welcome to the first ‘Thursday Thoughts’ as I take a look around the Western Hockey League and the Canadian Hockey League. All thoughts herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the entire DUBNetwork team. CHL App I felt it necessary to touch on this […]
Flaming Hot Takes – The American dream
There are many people who feel the 22-team Western Hockey League is too big and as a result, has become watered down because the talent pool isn’t large enough to sustain it. For years I have argued against that notion and, in fact, have made the case that there is […]
2019-20 WHL Season Previews: Edmonton Oil Kings
Edmonton Oil Kings – 42-18-8 – Eastern Conference Final loss to the Raiders After winning only 22 games in 2017-18, expectations weren’t very high for the Edmonton Oil Kings last season. At most, it was believed they could push for the second wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference if all […]
Oil Kings defeat the Hitmen despite an early deficit
A third-period surge from the Edmonton Oil Kings helped them come from behind to defeat the Calgary Hitmen 3-1 on home ice. The scoring began early at the Downtown Community Arena, but not in favour of the hometown Oil Kings. Calgary’s third-round pick from the 2018 draft, Rory Neill, beat Dylan […]