Volume 4: Nice to see the puck drop in the East Division this past weekend in the Regina “hub”. All told, 12 teams have been able to play in this most unique Western Hockey League season. My fingers are crossed for the US Division (March 18) and BC Division […]
Tag: Connor Bedard
Blades sharp against Pats in 6-3 win
The Pats were looking to bounce back after taking a 6-3 loss to the Raiders in game one. On Sunday, the Pats were the road team against the undefeated Saskatoon Blades. The Blades scored the final three goals as they handed the Pats their second straight 6-3 loss to […]
A night of firsts; Prince Albert Raiders open the season with a win
Last night at the Brandt Centre in Regina the Prince Albert Raiders took to the ice for competitive hockey since the abrupt ending to last year’s COVID short year. With no exhibition games to be played and just a few practices under their belt, it was fair to say […]
Bedard pots two in WHL Debut
REGINA – It wasn’t the outcome the Regina Pats wanted on the opening night of the WHL East Division season, but the WHL debut of Exceptional Player Connor Bedard was as-advertised. The 15-year old phenom from North Vancouver buried his first two career goals in a 47-second span of […]
Regina Pats 2020-21 preview: forwards
So far in the 2020-21 Regina Pats preview series, we have looked at the goaltending situation and the defense. Up next, it is time for the forwards. No matter how you look at the 2020-21 season, it will be one of the most memorable in Pats’ history. Looking back […]
“A lot of nerves” – Connor Bedard On His WHL Debut
He’s been referred to as the Wonder Boy and the Holy Child, but I’m sure Regina Pats Head Coach Dave Struch and General Manager John Paddock would prefer if Connor Bedard was simply referred to as “one of the guys.” But he’s not. Just days before the Regina Pats open […]
Moose Jaw Warriors Regina Hub Preview: Pt 1
It’s time for a preview! Honestly, I am so excited to write an honest-to-goodness preview, for a real hockey team, playing a real hockey season. Awesome. Wednesday’s announcement of the final schedule for play at the Regina Hub was another crucial step toward Game Day No. 1 on March […]
Warriors Notebook: Hub roster released
March is finally upon us, and for the Moose Jaw Warriors and the rest of the seven-team East Division of the Western Hockey League, that means the Regina Hub is only 12 days away (knock on wood). Squad Released Warriors 25-man roster set for 2021 East Division Hub in […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Bedard to skate in BCHL, Wheat Kings sign prospect, and more
Bedard to skate with BCHL West Kelowna Warriors Regina @WHLPats No.1 overall pick, Connor Bedard, will train and practice with the @BCHLWarriors in Kelowna. Bedard tested negative for Covid-19 earlier this week. When @TheWHL training camp plans have been finalized, he'll travel to Regina to prepare for the 24-game […]
ROD’S DUB THINGS: PATS PADDOCK AND BEDARD DISCUSS THE SEASON
The two faces of the Regina Pats organization – GM John Paddock and forward Connor Bedard – met with the media this week via Zoom to discuss the upcoming WHL season, pegged to begin January 8. Bedard, who’s recently returned from a lengthy training stint in Sweden, is anxious to […]