I was recently inspired by an article by Elliotte Friedman (point 29) of Sportsnet, who discussed that he keeps a stat regarding November 1 and teams that make the playoffs or don’t. Since 2005-06 only six of 48 teams that were at least four points out of a playoff spot made […]
Tag: Kootenay Ice
Cale Fleury excited to play for Memorial Cup host Pats
With the ICE going under new management this year and with the amount of young talent in the system, Fleury was aware that his being traded was likely in the cards, despite wearing the “C” on his sweater . “I was surprised at how early it was in the season. […]
Hurricanes shut out Ice 3-0
The Kootenay Ice peppered 47 shots on Lethbridge Hurricanes netminder Stuart Skinner on Saturday night, but the Edmonton Oilers draft pick stopped them all in a 3-0 win over the hosts at Western Financial Place. Jordy Bellerive, Jake Elmer and Ryan Vandervlis scored for the ‘Canes and Ice goaltender Duncan […]
Kootenay takes a 4-3 win over Edmonton
The Kootenay ICE (11-13-1-0) made their way up to Edmonton to face the struggling Oil Kings (5-16-2-0) in a single game road stint. Bailey Brkin got the start over ’00 Duncan McGovern while Travis Child made his 100th WHL start for Edmonton. A slow start to the opening frame had […]
Ice fall 5-2 to ‘Hawks
The Portland Winterhawks are making their case as one of the top teams in the WHL, as a 5-2 win over the Kootenay Ice on Tuesday put them into first place in league standings with a 0.800 win percentage. Their 16 wins, ties them for second most in the WHL, […]
Ice outlast Rebels 4-3
It wasn’t the prettiest win, but the Kootenay Ice got it done at home on Friday, overcoming the Red Deer Rebels 4-3 to snap a four-game losing streak. Ryan Pouliot scored the game-winner with a snap shot on a two-man advantage, while Colton Veloso, Brett Davis and Keenan Taphorn also […]
WHL recap: Halbgewachs leads powerful Warriors over Broncos; Tigers shut down ICE
Moose Jaw 7 @Swift Current 4 In a marquee match up of two very skilled offensive teams, the Moose Jaw Warriors (16-4) capitzlied on their power play four times an put away the Swift Current Broncos (13-4-1-0) 7-4. Jayden Halbgewachs led the way for Moose with three goals and two […]
At the quarter pole: Central Division
As each Western Hockey League team hits the 18-game mark, they pass the quarter pole of the season. DUBnetwork took a look at the Central Division with a 25 per cent of the season in the books. The Central Division was expected to be wide open this year with the […]
2018 NHL draft profiles: Max Patterson
Max Patterson was looking forward to his third season in Cranbrook, B.C., playing for the Kootenay ICE this preseason , when he was suddenly traded to the Swift Current Broncos less than two weeks before the regular season began. Patterson, who was originally drafted by the ICE in the fourth […]
Ice fall 5-4 to the Chiefs
The Kootenay Ice dropped their third straight game with a 5-4 loss to the visiting Spokane Chiefs on Saturday at Western Financial Place. Former Ice forward Hudson Elynuik caught fire for the Chiefs, scoring a shorthanded goal and potting four assists for a five point night. Nolan Reid also tallied […]