Maier sparkled against Wheat Kings, Raiders fell to the Rebels, the Broncos took out the Hitmen, and the Oil Kings doubled the Pats in Eastern Division action on Friday night in the WHL. Here is what took place. Saskatoon 2 at Brandon 1 Nolan Maier was a man on […]
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Wheat Kings add to coaching staff
Todd Miller became best friends with Dale Hawerchuk over nine seasons as he was an assistant coach for the Barrie Colts, as Dale was the head coach from 2011 to 2019. Miller joined Barrie in the 2010-2011 season after a professional career which included stints in the ECHL and […]
Top five forwards in Regina Pats history
It is a pretty big task trying to compile a best-of or top-five list, especially when there can be so many options. When a person digs into the history of the Pats (WHL version 1966-to-present), there are so many worthy players that can fit into the top five forwards […]
Rookies shine In Oil Kings’ 5-0 win over Moose Jaw
A dominant offensive second period from the Edmonton Oil Kings put them on track for a comfortable 5-0 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors. Heading into this Friday night contest, the Oil Kings were coming off a big character win against the Everett Silvertips — a team challenging them for […]
Giants bounce back but are unable to solve Ian Scott; series now 3-1
The Vancouver Giants have their backs against the wall going into their last home game on Friday until next season. The Prince Albert Raiders took a commanding 3-1 series lead after winning a tight Game 4 by a score of 1-0. The Giants came out a completely different team in […]
Blades’ 2016 draft class spearheads playoff push
The two top picks by the Blades in the 2016 draft have helped turn around their franchise.
2017-18 Playoff previews: Medicine Hat Tigers vs Brandon Wheat Kings
Brandon Wheat Kings (40-27-3-2, 85 points, first wildcard spot) vs. Medicine Hat Tigers (36-28-8-0, 80 points, Central Division winner) Head to head: Dec. 2 BDN 5-4 OT Dec. 8 BDN 4-3 OT Jan. 13 MH 4-3 OT Feb. 24 BDN 4-3 OT Series leaders: Wheat Kings Stelio Mattheos 5 G, […]
Raiders ruin Hitmen debuts
After a strong start, the debut for three Calgary Hitmen players was spoiled Friday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Dominic Schmiemann, Riley Stotts and Conner Chaulk were acquired last weekend and were being baptized by fire as the Hitmen kicked off a three games in three days, which started with a […]
Pats capitalize in Fleury’s debut
The Cale Fleury era in Regina began on a high note. The 19-year-old blue liner was acquired from the Kootenay ICE Monday afternoon for a pair of prospects and a three draft picks. Playing his first game at the Brandt Centre, Fleury helped deliver a 4-3 win Wednesday night against […]
Hitmen can’t hold off furious Wheat Kings comeback
A wild third period boiled down to a heavyweight matchup in the closing minutes. The Calgary Hitmen’s third-ranked penalty kill was pinned against the Brandon Wheat Kings’ second-ranked power play for nearly two full minutes of six-on-four action. The Wheat Kings are one of the best teams in the Western […]
