Originally posted March 7, 2021. The 1983 Memorial Cup tournament served as the culmination of a season of firsts for the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association. Historically played in a Canadian locale, the city of Portland, Oregon played host to the 1983 Memorial Cup. By all accounts, it was a resounding […]
Tag: National Hockey League
The “Cam Moon” Rule? No foolin’!
Originally posted October 22, 2020. While not every game is a classic, the Western Hockey League has provided incredible entertainment value for decades. And occasionally, some of the off-ice stories are equally entertaining. Let’s take you back today to the weekend of April 1, 1990, during a rather unique stretch […]
Rockets gearing up for WHL opening night
PRESS RELEASE (KELOWNA, BC) With the announcement from the Western Hockey League Board of Governors on October 14, pegging Friday, January 8, 2021 as opening night for the WHL Regular Season, Kelowna Rockets President and General Manager Bruce Hamilton offered his thoughts in a release from the organization. It’s […]
Former Rockets vying for Stanley Cup
It will all be over in about a week. That is, the current edition of the Stanley Cup playoffs. And what an edition it has been, orchestrated by the National Hockey League with admirable efficiency amid COVID-19 restrictions. Indeed, the NHL seems to have gotten it right. When the […]
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 […]
Rockets riding regular season roller coaster
When the Kelowna Rockets take to the ice in the New Year, there is no telling what the roster will look like. Frankly, since opening night back in September, filling out the lineup sheet each night has pretty much been a juggling act for the coaching staff. The 2020 Memorial […]
