With the Calgary Hitmen coming off a massive weekend, taking down three central division counterparts, the league-leading Hitmen await a new challenger in the Portland Winterhawks. After three consecutive games this weekend, Calgary will have a seven-day break from play before resuming at home against the current U.S. Division leader. […]
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WHL Game Day Preview: Sunday, September 22nd, 2019
DUBNetwork’s game of the night: Kamloops Blazers @Portland Winterhawks 5pm PDT The Blazers end a grueling three-in-three stretch against all U.S. Division opponents on Sunday evening, hoping for their first win. On Friday at home they tied the game in the third period against Spokane but had Jake McGrew ruin […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Winterhawks acquire DiLaura, Wheat Kings acquire Ginnell and so much more
The Portland Winterhawks have acquired Isaiah DiLaura from the Prince George Cougars in exchange for a 2022 seventh-round pick.
Portland opens preseason with 6-5 victory
(Everett, WA) The start of the WHL season officially kicked off for the Portland Winterhawks (1-0) as they started a three-in-three against the Spokane Chiefs (0-1). The two U.S. Division rivals scored a combined 11 goals, and Portland defeated Spokane Friday afternoon 6-5. “I thought there were a lot of […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Royals and Silvertips sign prospects, training camp updates and more
The Victoria Royals have signed Carter Dereniwsky, Carter Briltz, and Gannon Laroque to WHL Player Agreements.
Daily Dose of the Dub: Silvertips stay alive in second round series, WHL Alumni record big first milestones
Silvertips stay alive ? Stayin' alive, stayin' alive ? The @WHLsilvertips win 4-1 to keep their season alive!#EVTvsSPO | #WHLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/iWq4kIRbTe — The WHL (@TheWHL) April 13, 2019 The Everett Silvertips came into Game 4 of their Western Conference semi-final series against the Spokane Chiefs down 3-0, needing a heroic […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Nine WHLers named to U18 team;
Nine WHLers make Canada’s U18 roster: 23 @HC_Men will attend training camp next week in Finland, ahead of #U18Worlds set for April 18-28 in Sweden. ? https://t.co/u2ve3rvOs3 pic.twitter.com/Az3dPABHz4 — Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) April 5, 2019 -Hockey Canada announced on Friday their 23-man roster for the U18 World Championships in Sweden from […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Mattheos, Hofer sign ELCs; Hitmen and Chiefs recall prospects for playoffs
Two sign ELCs The #Canes have signed forward Stelio Mattheos to a three-year, entry-level contract. ? » https://t.co/wXHz8wMIiU pic.twitter.com/SUDyFXNnyS — Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) March 21, 2019 Brandon Wheat Kings captain Stelio Mattheos signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday and will report to the Charlotte Checkers of the […]
2019 Playoff Preview: U2) Spokane Chiefs vs. U3) Portland Winterhawks
Franchise Playoff History: The U.S.Division rivals face-off for the second straight year as the second and third place finishers in the division. This year, Spokane has the home-ice advantage should the series go seven games. Last season the Winterhawks used their home-ice advantage to defeat the Chiefs in seven games. […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Scott named CHL Goalie of the Week; Cougars prospect commits to NCAA
Scott gets national honours The @VaughnHockey #CHL Goaltender of the Week is @MapleLeafs prospect @IceScott99 of @TheWHL’s first place @PARaidersHockey who posted three straight shutout victories: https://t.co/DRarrm0vQ7 pic.twitter.com/bBiYCFzW2c — CanadianHockeyLeague (@CHLHockey) March 12, 2019 After being named WHL Goaltender of the Week yesterday, Prince Albert Raiders goalie Ian Scott was named goalie […]