Kubicek commits to Oil Kings The #OilKings are pleased to announce the commitment of 2001-born import Simon Kubicek! The Czech defenceman was acquired on Jan. 25, 2021 from the @SeattleTbirds in exchange for import forward Vladimir Alistrov. ? https://t.co/uyL07h2RUi pic.twitter.com/4qP5O72VAu — Edmonton Oil Kings (@EdmOilKings) June 29, 2021 2001-born […]
Tag: Peter Anholt
Tale of the Tape Tuesdays (Thursday Edition)
(Volume 8) We’re back after a couple of personally imposed “bye-weeks” with an abbreviated version here, some Western Hockey League news and notes from recent days and yesteryear. Proceed with caution. 1. It was nice to watch, even if it was from a distance, as the Medicine Hat Tigers […]
Behind the scenes: Seattle’s 1992 Memorial Cup
Originally published on Jan 22, 2021. Thankfully, the itch for live junior hockey over the holiday season was scratched to some extent while observing a resoundingly entertaining IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship from the Edmonton bubble. But, while so many eyes were glued to the adventures of Team Canada, DUBNetwork […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Wheat Kings sign Mantei, Plouffe commits to Golden Bears
Wheat Kings sign Mantel Welcome to the Brandon Wheat Kings, Quinn! Read: https://t.co/Pb3aKrCwqq#BWK ?? pic.twitter.com/oa1ap7q5pU — Brandon Wheat Kings (@bdnwheatkings) May 8, 2020 The Brandon Wheat Kings have signed their 2020 first-round bantam draft pick Quinn Mantei to his Standard Player Agreement. Playing for the Weyburn Whitecap Wings in […]
This week in the WIndy City: A look at the Hurricanes
Its been a few weeks since the season was paused, then canceled due to the current pandemic but that hasn’t stopped the news and headlines from coming out of the Hurricanes front office. Let’s get you caught up on all things surrounding the team. All-Star Selections The WHL handed […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: King, Wilson sign with Heat, Masella commits to Carleton and more
Noah King and Koletrane Wilson have both signed contracts with the AHL’s Stockton Heat for next season
Jadon Joseph’s Journey – Part 1
Growing up near the city of Edmonton, also known as the capital region, Jadon Joseph was fortunate as a youngster to play in a hockey community that has successfully produced some solid talent. Through his peewee and bantam years, he crossed paths with the likes of Sam Steel, a […]
Eyeing the Storm: Peter Anholt
While the intention wasn’t necessarily to elicit a state-of-the-union address, a quick chat in Lethbridge last weekend with Hurricanes general manager Peter Anholt certainly gleaned plenty to ruminate about. Alas, that’s generally been the case with Anholt, a junior hockey veteran who, in these days of seemingly contrived prepared statements, […]
A conversation with Hurricanes assistant Andrew Doty
A new season is underway, and it is great to be rinkside again, watching junior hockey. The beginning of a new campaign brings excitement. There is not a better time to catch up with players, coaches, and team executives. So with that in mind, we bring you the first of […]
2019-20 WHL Season Previews: Lethbridge Hurricanes
Last season record: 40-18-5-5, finishing 2nd in the division, 4th in the Eastern Conference Story of the 2018-19 season: After going to back-to-back Eastern Conference Finals, the Hurricanes were hungry to push over the top. Expectations for the season were set high — WHL Final high. The season started slower […]