The biggest storyline going into Thursday’s WHL Bantam Draft was whether or not the Winnipeg ICE, who recently relocated from Kootenay, would select Matthew Savoie with the first overall pick
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Interview: Bruce Hamilton, Kelowna Rockets (Part 3)
Bruce Hamilton is best known these days as the owner and general manager of the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League. Perennially a top team in the WHL, the Rockets have struggled this season to a 12-15-2 record through early December. What many current WHL followers may not know […]
2018-19 WHL season previews: Brandon Wheat Kings
Brandon Wheat Kings 2017-18: The Wheat Kings surprised many by surging toward the forefront of a competitive East Division at the Christmas break. Then General Manager Grant Armstrong saw Moose Jaw, Regina and Swift Current buying and driving up prices. Instead of going all in, Armstrong decided to sell. Armstrong […]
Will McCrimmon have to look far for new Brandon coach and GM?
As Kelly McCrimmon announced his decision to take his illustrious career to the next level by accepting an assistant general manager position with the NHL’s expansion franchise in Las Vegas, the obvious question (or worry, for some) was this: Who will fill the gigantic hole that his departure has left in […]
