The Edmonton Oil Kings have identified and developed many talented, top-notch hockey players over the years. Each player, past and present, is woven into the strong fabric of this great organization. Once an Oil King, always an Oil King. In this new series, Blast from the Past, we will be […]
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Q&A with Kevin Muench – WHL Director of Officiating
Originally posted July 19, 2020. Much has been made of the impact on teams and players since the Western Hockey League ceased operations in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Without question, the business side has taken a beating as revenue from ticket sales completely vanished. There was no post-season […]
Kelowna Rockets Season Review
When the Kelowna Rockets hit the ice Sept. 21 against the Spokane Chiefs to open the 2019-20 Western Hockey League season, there was a tremendous amount of excitement. It wasn’t just the usual opening night, fired-up fan base. No way. This was different. This was next level, off-the-charts anticipation […]
2019-20 WHL Season Previews: Kelowna Rockets
Kelowna Rockets – Last Season: 28-32-6-2 (4th in B.C. Division) After a disastrous start last season that saw the Rockets sitting with a 4-10 record out of the gate, which was punctuated by the firing of then head coach Jason Smith, Kelowna continued to struggle with establishing consistency throughout the […]
Rockets’ Liwiski to push for career year
Just like so many Canadians, Mark Liwiski grew up playing the game of hockey, with a goal of making to the big stage. In his hometown of Dauphin, Manitoba, his first taste of competitive hockey came in the 2014-15 season when he was just 13-years-old and he played for the […]
Where are they now: 2014 Edmonton Oil Kings Part 1
The 2014 season was one that Edmonton Oil Kings fans won’t forget anytime soon. After a disappointing showing at the 2012 Memorial Cup, the Oil Kings were seeking redemption as they made it back to battle for the CHL’s ultimate prize. Eight players from the 2012 roster were returning to […]
Raiders take WHL crown in Game 7 overtime
The Ed Chynoweth Cup is staying in Saskatchewan. The Prince Albert Raiders won their first WHL Championship since 1985 in dramatic fashion thanks to an overtime winner from overage forward Dante Hannoun with just 1:35 remaining in the first overtime period to defeat the Vancouver Giants in seven games. Prince Albert will […]
Kelowna Rockets Season Review
The Western Hockey League playoffs began on Friday and for only the second time in 25 years, the Kelowna Rockets are on the outside looking in. The Rockets last missed out on qualifying for the post-season during the 2006-07 campaign when it finished with a record of 22-41-5-4, good for […]
Kelowna Rockets update
A recent spate of inconsistent play has resulted in a swoon by the Kelowna Rockets that most certainly has the group somewhat on edge. Following the Christmas break in the Western Hockey league schedule, the Rockets were looking forward at a pivotal seven-game stretch. With three games each against division […]
Interview: Bruce Hamilton – Kelowna Rockets (Part 1)
DUBNetwork sat down with Bruce Hamilton on November 30th in his office at Prospera Place, home of the Kelowna Rockets. In an exclusive one-hour interview, the discussion covered many topics, including his career as a player and professional scout, the decision to pursue Western Hockey League franchise ownership in Tacoma, […]