Saskatchewan government ponies up for junior hockey Sask Government has announced funding for junior hockey in the province.Each of the five @TheWHL teams in SK get $600,000 each, while @theSJHL (as a league) gets $1-million. — Taylor Shire (@TShireGlobal) January 15, 2021 The Saskatchewan Government announced yesterday that they […]
Tag: Medicine Hat Tigers
Daily Dose of the DUB: NHL season begins, Sillinger heads to Sioux Falls, and more
139 WHL Alumni on NHL opening night rosters A total of 1️⃣3️⃣9️⃣ #WHLAlumni are featured on @NHL rosters to open the 2020-21 season! 🏒 DETAILS 📰 | https://t.co/XRIJrB3Hji pic.twitter.com/4PVKCOiwNw — The WHL (@TheWHL) January 13, 2021 When you include the taxi squads for each NHL team, there are 139 WHL […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: WHL plans 24 game season, Brier at Enmax Centre, and more
WHL plans to play 24 game season 24 game season announced by Western Hockey League 👤 | Paul Figler (@paul_figler) 📰 | https://t.co/iVUcpMTMEB #DUBNetwork #WHL #CHL #WHL pic.twitter.com/Lk4DCMXwKP — DUBNetwork (@dub_network) January 9, 2021 After the WHL Board of Governors convened on Friday, the league made an announcement regarding their […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Alumni signings, and more
Chara signs with Capitals OFFICIAL! BIG Z TO DC! The Washington Capitals have agreed to terms with defenseman Zdeno Chara to a one-year, $795,000 contract. Full Details: https://t.co/1Pqb61mP5q#ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/Ad50bX7LvA — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 30, 2020 Zdeno Chara (49GP, 3G, 19A with Prince George ’96-’97) has signed a one-year […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Svejkovsky wins Memorial eCup, Warriors make trades, Chiefs release overage players, and more
Svejkovsky wins inaugural Memorial eCup What a performance!! He only needed two games to claim the best-of-three series. Lukas Svejkovsky is your inaugural Memorial eCup Champion!!@CHLHockey | @tigershockey | @KiaCanada #KiaCHLeCup pic.twitter.com/9B6h7XbO2T — The WHL (@TheWHL) December 18, 2020 Lukas Svejkovsky of the Medicine Hat Tigers is the inaugural winner […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: WHL delays season start, Wheat Kings unveil new jersey, and more
Pandemic forces another delay to WHL season Due to public health restrictions, the WHL is not in a position to start the 2020-21 Regular Season as planned on January 8. DETAILS 📰 | https://t.co/mzcRcujmwq pic.twitter.com/VqEBTZgXY9 — The WHL (@TheWHL) December 15, 2020 It was announced on Tuesday afternoon that […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Giants swing deal, Wheat Kings tease jersey, alumni signings and more
Giants Acquire Ashton from Hurricanes TRADE: The Vancouver Giants have acquired 2001-born defenceman Zachary Ashton (Calgary, AB) from the Lethbridge Hurricanes in exchange for a conditional draft pick. Details 📎: https://t.co/Cll6CUORC5 Welcome to Vancouver @Zacha8888! pic.twitter.com/HMal6RBsdQ — Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) December 14, 2020 Zachary Ashton (78GP, 1G, 9A with Saskatoon […]
The Greatest Empty Netter in Giants History: Spencer Machacek
Spencer Machacek played for the Vancouver Giants from 2005-2008. During that time, he went to two straight Memorial Cups and was named captain of the team in his final season. Currently, Machacek is plying his trade over in Germany with Grizzlys Wolfsburg of the DEL. The 32-year-old has great […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: King loaned to Trail, Lysyj resigns and more
King loaned to Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL) News! Smoke Eaters finalize leadership group, bolster 2020/21 roster Details: https://t.co/mvF85gENpi Congratulations to Connor and Chase on being named assistant captains this year! Welcome to Trail Ben King! #WeAreSmokeEaters — Trail Smoke Eaters (@BCHLSmokeEaters) November 6, 2020 Ben King (117GP, 25G, 47A with […]
ROD PEDERSEN’S DUB THINGS: SHOCKEY HOCKEY, PART 1
If there’s one thing we’ve learned through eight months or so of this pandemic, it’s that people love the hockey stories. Love, love, love them. What I find most amusing is that very few of the legendary tales actually include any stories from the ice! And nobody can spin a […]