Welcome to the first edition of Catch-22. This is something I was wanting to do to replace the old Thursday Thoughts articles and thought what better way than to do a catch-all type of article? I’ll be posting random facts and stats as well as my thoughts on some […]
Tag: Leon Draisaitl
Plus/Minus The CHL Import Draft
PLUS/MINUS The CHL Import Draft The CHL import draft is like playing Uno. There are so many different colors (countries), each card has its own unique characteristic (positions) and the wild cards can save you or burn you (will they come to North America or stay home?). There is no […]
Hitting the century mark, no small feat for these Raiders.
100 points in a hockey season is something that is associated with all-time great players like Gretzky, Messier, Howe & Jagr. What about in the WHL? How frequently does this plateau get reached and does it get surpassed all that often? Well, if you are a Prince Albert Raiders fan […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: WHL launches podcast of its own, alumni signing contracts
WHL launches WHLPodcast SURPRISE! We have something new for you – it's the debut of the #WHLPodcast! DETAILS ?️ | https://t.co/S4YRPzlSGq pic.twitter.com/9qobPlbfP5 — The WHL (@TheWHL) July 22, 2020 Following the successful launch of several WHL podcasts, the league itself has launched their own podcast. Zach Hodder, Manager of […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Blazers sign import pick, 2 goalies with WHL experience taken in NAHL draft
Blazers sign Swedish Import Draft pick How “Swede ?? “ It Is! We have signed ? Swedish CHL Import Pick Viktor Persson!READ: https://t.co/MIaR16d8VQ pic.twitter.com/XCa2HtUtuB — Kamloops Blazers (@blazerhockey) July 21, 2020 The 2001-born defenseman has signed with the Kamloops Blazers for the 2020-21 season following five seasons in various Swedish […]
Kris Mallette: “Kelowna through and through”
Patience. Defined in part as the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. One wonders if an updated version of the definition might now include a photo of Kelowna Rockets Kris Mallette? Head coach, Kris Mallette. The 41-year-old hometown lad will tell […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Smith returned to Chiefs, Hitmen release Krajc, Raiders and Rebels, Hurricanes and Silvertips connect on trades
The New Jersey Devils officially announced on Tuesday the decision to return defenseman Ty Smith to the Spokane Chiefs for another year of junior hockey.
Daily Dose of the Dub: Winnipeg ICE announce upgrades to Wayne Fleming Arena
The Winnipeg ICE announced upgrades to the Wayne Fleming Arena on Thursday which will include “Premium Loge seating, a Premium Party Lounge, in-seat service, a video scoreboard, and concession upgrades.”
Daily Dose of the Dub: 9 WHLers included on Team Canada for World U-18 Championships, Buyalski and Sedov also make rosters
Team Canada set for 2019 World U-18 Championships NEWS | @HC_Men is set for puck drop tomorrow at #U18Worlds. Roster & schedule ➡️ https://t.co/Eku37flkpI pic.twitter.com/ZOkvfVsCyk — Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) April 17, 2019 Team Canada has finalized the roster for the 2019 U-18 World Championships in Sweden. The roster includes a total […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Draisaitl hits 50; Addison signs with Penguins; Neighbours and Nielsen score OT winners
Draisaitl nets 50 goals: #L50N is the first Rocket alumni to score 50 goals in the NHL in a season! ? Marissa Baecker pic.twitter.com/yrh4wCmaor — Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) April 7, 2019 Former Kelowna Rockets and Prince Albert Raiders center Leon Draisaitl scored his 50th goal in the last day of […]