Today marks the start of NHL Training Camps across the league in anticipation of the January 13th start to the season. 29 of the 31 teams in the NHL have released their training camp rosters. There are 216 current and former WHL players on the rosters. Calgary leads the way […]
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Is a bailout coming for WHL teams?
It was reported on Monday by Rod Pedersen that his sources indicate a potential private donor is set to arrive like a white knight and help teams and the WHL recover from the financial losses incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the source, this private donor is […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: WHLers become WJC leadership group, Paetsch retires and more
WHLers earn all three leadership positions with Team Canada Proud to announce @HockeyCanada's 2021 #WorldJuniors captains: Kirby Dach ©️Bowen Byram ?️ Dylan Cozens ?️ Learn how the captains’ signatures will be featured in Esso Medals and Certificates of Achievement program kits at https://t.co/9a7XDrpbSW pic.twitter.com/awOK4XYl71 — #WorldJuniors (@HC_WJC) December 18, 2020 […]
Edmonton Oil Kings blast from the past: part five
Another day, another moment, to hop in the time machine and go back and revisit former Edmonton Oil Kings of the past! Part five of Blast from the Past features an excellent throwback group of quality former players who made their mark in Edmonton. This week’s edition puts Edgars […]
Former Oil King Beck Warm inks AHL deal
There is always a sad realization when overage players move on from the WHL. It means you will no longer see them don your team’s jersey; but there is a great deal of peace to be had in the fact that these players are simply moving on to the […]
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 […]
2020 NHL Draft: Western Hockey League by the Numbers
Originally posted Oct 7,2020. The festivities at the Bell Centre in Montreal came to an end late Wednesday afternoon. Well actually, the virtual version came to and end, cementing the 2020 National Hockey League Draft as perhaps the most unique edition ever. Delayed due to COVID-19 concerns and protocols, the […]
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 […]
Former Oil Kings coach heading to Stanley Cup Final
Former Edmonton Oil Kings Head Coach Derek Laxdal is enjoying a great deal of success as an assistant coach of the Dallas Stars. The team punched its ticket to the Stanley Cup Final after a spirited series victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. For Laxdal, the success he experienced […]
