The Portland Winterhawks have debuted several rookies for this short season; among them is Ryder Thompson. To this point in the season, the 16-year-old defenseman has appeared in six games for the Winterhawks. Putting in work in the off-season The Manitoba native had some luck in the off-season, namely having […]
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MJHL season cancellation a big blow for both themselves and the WHL
Friday’s news that the MJHL season will not continue was a dagger to the hearts of Manitoba’s hockey communities. So many stories will never be told, from players who will never get to play their last year of Junior A to teams losing a real chance at a Turnbull […]
Dante Giannuzzi focused in return to Winterhawks
Dante Giannuzzi received the exciting phone call from the Portland Winterhawks about returning to the team while Joel Hofer is away at World Juniors representing Hockey Canada. He joined the Winterhawks last week before Portland’s series of games over the weekend. The 17-year-old Winnipeg, Manitoba native has been playing in […]
Former Blades join record number of WHL alumni on USports roster
Two former Saskatoon Blades are embarking on the next chapter of their lives with the University of Alberta Golden Bears this fall. Last seasons top point-getter, Dawson Davidson, and forward Josh Paterson, who was traded to Portland to finish the year, join a record-breaking 14 WHL alumni on the Golden […]
Shifting Ice: The latest on the move from Cranbrook to Winnipeg
We are learning more details on the relocation of the Kootenay Ice franchise from Cranbrook to Winnipeg. Just like any move, there are pros and cons to the whole scenario. In an interview with Matt Cockell, president and general manager of the Ice, he touched on some finer details that […]
