The floundering Kelowna Rockets entered the past weekend on a six-game losing streak. In fact, the team had gone 1-7 since returning from the Christmas break. Or how about a sterling “0-for-2019” so far? Improbably, the Rockets proceeded to waltz into Everett and shutout the Western Conference-leading Silvertips 2-0 on […]
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Canada blows by Denmark 14-0 while the Czech Republic pulls out a dramatic OT win in Day 1 of Group A action at the World Juniors
Canada 14 Denmark 0 Cody Glass has played in 227 @TheWHL games…has never had a 4 assist game…in his first game at #WorldJuniors, he has 4 assists for @HockeyCanada . #apples — Andy Kemper (@AndyKemper) December 27, 2018 For the host country, their start for the 2019 World Juniors could […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: WHL’ers lead Canada to decisive win; Thomson cut from Finland
Glass’ three-point night, Scott’s saves lead Canada to 2-0 start in exhibition play RECAP | Cody Glass had a goal and two assists for the second game in a row, and ?? rode a four-goal 1st period to a 6-1 pre-tournament win over ??. ?? | https://t.co/nt91AEtBtW#WorldJuniors #REPRESENT pic.twitter.com/qrqyk2eRTT — […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: 16 WHLers headed to Top Prospects Game; Scott signs with Leafs; Fyten an Oil King; Springer signs with Broncos; Zayat inks contract with Wheat Kings
Roster announced for CHL Top Prospects Game #NHLDraft talent picked for #SWTP: 40 players have been selected to compete in the 2019 @SherwinWilliams #CHL / #NHL Top Prospects Game set for January 23 in Red Deer. FULL LIST ?: https://t.co/ICAv332YwB pic.twitter.com/HlwB1eXfPB — CanadianHockeyLeague (@CHLHockey) December 13, 2018 The rosters were […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Additions being made as players depart for World Juniors; what teams are most impacted by their missing stars?
Brandon Wheat Kings: -Jiri Patera – Goalie – Czech Republic – 1999 The Vegas Golden Knights draft pick is one of three goalies on the Czech U20 selection camp roster. The Wheat Kings have called up 16-year-old netminder Connor Ungar from the Northern Alberta X-treme Prep team. He has a […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Seven WHL’ers make Team Canada camp; Moose Jaw makes pair of trades; Patterson off to Everett
Team Canada selection camp to feature seven WHL players The WHL is proud to send 7️⃣ players to #REPRESENT at @HockeyCanada's National Junior Team Selection Camp! #WorldJuniors ? | https://t.co/vYRAFa6lwQ pic.twitter.com/CClfwo7hVQ — The WHL (@TheWHL) December 3, 2018 Hockey Canada released their 34-man selection camp roster for the World Juniors […]
Flaming Hot Takes – 2019 World Juniors Edition
December is an exciting month for junior hockey fans and for hockey fans who mostly focus their attention on the NHL too. World Junior season is fast approaching and that means even fans who don’t know the difference between Wheat Kings and Oil Kings will have their eyes glued to […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Sogaard stones Broncos, Johnson has a heroic hat trick
Three stars of the night: Mads Sogaard (Medicine Hat)- An incredible 48 saves for the import goalie as he led his Tigers to a 2-0 victory over the Swift Current Broncos. The shutout was Sogaard’s first in the WHL. Reese Johnson (Red Deer)- The overage forward had his second hat-trick […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Silvertips sign Goodbrandson; Scott scores for the Raiders
Everett inks forward Goodbrandson It's all good. Welcome, Nate Goodbrandson. #SilvertipCountry More: https://t.co/4KBNAOYIPp pic.twitter.com/bLXgHPnLK3 — Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) November 16, 2018 -The Everett Silvertips announced on Thursday that they had signed 2003-born forward Nate Goodbrandson. The current Winnipeg Thrashers (MMHL) play-maker was drafted in the seventh round by Everett in […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Giants owner receives BC Sports Hall of Fame award; World Junior Championship pre-tournament games announced
Toigo to receive W.A.C. Bennett Award Giants President, Governor and Majority Owner Ron Toigo will receive the 2019 @BCSportsHall's W.A.C. Bennett Award during the 2019 BC Sports Hall of Fame Induction Gala on May 23, 2019! Read More ?: https://t.co/fP1qV3RpTp Congratulations Ron! ?: @cjrelke + @LauraBallance pic.twitter.com/eLJe5XiUkG — Vancouver Giants […]