The 2019-2020 schedule for the Kamloops Blazers has been officially released and here is a look at the numbers involved: 68 regular season games: 33 before Christmas 35 after Christmas 34 home games: 12 on a Friday 13 on a Saturday (up from only 6 last year) 5 on a […]
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Daily Dose of the Dub: Blazers sign two prospects, Pats sign Goaltender, CHL holds Import Draft and more
The Kamloops Blazers announced the signing of prospects Dylan Ernst and Tye Spencer to their WHL player agreements.
Kelowna Rockets 2019-20 schedule highlights
A peek at the Kelowna Rockets 2019-2020 schedule provides some interesting insights into the path the organization will travel leading up the 2020 Memorial Cup in May. The upcoming campaign will mark head coach Adam Foote’s first full season behind the bench. Kelowna will be tested early, playing nine of […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Gustafson, Hay re-sign with Winterhawks and so much more
The Portland Winterhawks have announced contract extensions for Associate Coach and Assistant to the General Manager Kyle Gustafson and Assistant Coach Don Hay.
Daily Dose of the Dub: More WHL players get NHL Development Camp invites, Valenti back to Europe, Thompson signs in MJHL
The Toronto Maple Leafs have four undrafted WHLers attending their development camps:
Off-season has been busy for Kelowna Rockets
When the Kelowna Rockets dropped a 5-1 decision to the Kamloops Blazers in the Western Hockey League tiebreaker game on March 19, it signaled the beginning of an uncharacteristically lengthy off-season. And that is something the organization is not accustomed to. Indeed, for the first time since the spring of […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: 28 WHLers selected in NHL Entry Draft and more
The NHL Entry Draft concluded on Saturday in Vancouver with a total of 28 WHL players selected in the draft.
Daily Dose of the Dub: Broncos claim Kustra off waivers, Oil Kings waive Russell, 43 players named to Hockey Canada’s Summer Development Camp
The Swift Current Broncos have claimed overage defenseman Jake Kustra off waivers from the Victoria Royals.
Daily Dose of the Dub: Broncos sign first round pick Ward, Silvertips’ Palaga commits to BCHL’s Vipers
The Swift Current Broncos announced that 2019 first round selection Mat Ward has committed to the organization.
The WHL at the NHL Draft
Two years ago I took a long look at the history of WHL players being selected in the NHL Draft. Since then there have been two drafts, so I figured it was time to take another look at how each team has fared with their players being selected by NHL […]