It’s that slow time in the WHL calendar year. Everyone is off on vacation. We are just about a month from training camps kicking off, though, so let’s take a look at the overage situations for each of the 22 WHL teams. Keep in mind, the guess is purely my […]
Tag: Kelowna Rockets
Daily Dose of the Dub: Thomson commits to Ilves, Wheat Kings fill out coaching staff and more
The Kelowna Rockets have suffered a huge blow to their blue-line as import defenseman Lassi Thomson won’t be returning to the team next season.
Daily Dose of the Dub: Cougars hire Jason Smith as associate coach, Drazenovic departs, Royals make changes to Hockey Ops staff and more
The Prince George Cougars have announced that Jason Smith (128 GP, 23 G, 81 A with the Regina Pats) will be joining the team as an associate coach.
Blazers sophomore class of 2019-2020
The Blazers received significant contributions from the 2018-2019 rookie crop. This success was largely a result of the groundwork laid down by the previous regime, who scouted and developed their draft picks before the keys were turned over to general manager Matt Bardsley in June of 2018. After his first […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Cozens and Thomson sign entry-level contracts, Okuliar signs with Hurricanes
The Buffalo Sabres have signed Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Dylan Cozens to his entry-level contract.
Rockets Thomson signs with Ottawa Senators
Sens ink first round pick – Rockets blueline brigade could use a boost The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Lassi Thomson to a three-year entry-level contract. Ottawa drafted the Finnish defenceman with the 19th overall pick at the 2019 NHL Draft in Vancouver last month. “Lassi has great offensive instincts and an […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Cozens training camp in question, pair of Rockets switch numbers and more
Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Dylan Cozens may not be available to the team when their training camp starts up in mid to late August.
Blazers go back to Switzerland for import draft
The vast majority of the 60 teams that comprise the CHL are subject to consistent turnover. Individuals play out their careers before graduating into university, professional leagues, or out of hockey altogether. While perennial contenders like Kelowna and London are seemingly incapable of experiencing the typical highs and lows, most […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Cougars set to make coaching announcement, Tigers sign Shtrom, Rockets hire Fiddler
The Prince George Cougars will hold a press conference this morning where it is expected they will make an announcement in regards to their coaching staff for the 2019/20 season.
Daily Dose of the Dub: International Rosters named, WHL Alumni on the move
The Czech Republic U-20 National Team will participate in a four-game series against Finland and Switzerland later this month as they prepare to host the 2020 World Junior Hockey Championship this winter.
