The Kelowna Rockets signed 2020 first-round pick Andrew Cristall to his WHL Education Contract.
Tag: Hockey Canada
Daily Dose of the Dub: Canadian Hockey League on pause due to COVID-19 concerns
The 2019-20 Canadian Hockey League season has officially been paused until further notice due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
Dylan Guenther: The journey from first overall at WHL Draft to offensive star for the Oil Kings
For most players, being selected in the WHL Bantam Draft marks a significant confirmation of success through their journey of battling in minor hockey to finally joining the junior ranks. However, for Dylan Guenther — being selected first overall by the Oil Kings in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft is […]
Rockets riding regular season roller coaster
When the Kelowna Rockets take to the ice in the New Year, there is no telling what the roster will look like. Frankly, since opening night back in September, filling out the lineup sheet each night has pretty much been a juggling act for the coaching staff. The 2020 Memorial […]
Eyeing the Storm: Peter Anholt
While the intention wasn’t necessarily to elicit a state-of-the-union address, a quick chat in Lethbridge last weekend with Hurricanes general manager Peter Anholt certainly gleaned plenty to ruminate about. Alas, that’s generally been the case with Anholt, a junior hockey veteran who, in these days of seemingly contrived prepared statements, […]
Canada White relegated to bronze-medal game at World U17
For the second time in two nights at Canalta Centre in Medicine Hat, a Canadian team was dealt a convincing playoff defeat at the World U17 Hockey Challenge. Team USA was relentless early on and built up a 5-0 lead just 25 minutes into the contest and coasted to a […]
Russia dominates Canada Black in U17 Quarter-Final Contest
(Medicine Hat, AB) Any version of a Canada versus Russia match up is sure to get the competitive juices flowing, regardless of the age group or the locale. And when the puck drops, it’s important to play smart. But, on this night, Team Canada Black poked the bear and the […]
Team USA knocks off Team Canada White
Coming off its overtime loss to Team Canada Black in the tournament opener Saturday evening at Canalta Centre, Team Canada White waltzed right into the awaiting hands of Team USA, fresh off its 10-1 shellacking of the Czech Republic just 24 hours ago. Team Canada White delivered what Team USA […]
Wright steals show for Team Canada Black at World U17
At first glance, it may have looked like just another scrimmage between a group of players vying for roster positions at a Hockey Canada selection camp. But make no mistake, after the opening faceoff, both Canadian teams began firing real bullets Saturday night at the Canalta Centre in Medicine Hat. […]
Zellweger named to Hockey Canada’s U-17 group
When the final full roster for Hockey Canada for the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge was announced, a lot of the names from the WHL had to be expected. There were first-round picks galore from the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft. Dylan Guenther from Edmonton, who was taken first overall, was there. […]