The Canadian Hockey League has hired Dan MacKenzie to be the league’s first full-time president.
Tag: Ron Robison
Flaming Hot Takes – A conversation with Ron Robison
All throughout July on my program, The Pipeline Show, I have been speaking with various commissioners and presidents from a variety of different leagues. I’ve spoken with David Branch from the OHL, Gilles Courteau of the QMJHL, the CJHL’s commissioner Kevin Abrams who also oversees the CCHL, and both Bill […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: CHL looking for first full-time president, Tendeck named CHL Goaltender of the Week
The Canadian Hockey League is looking for its first full-time president, to start in the 2019-20 season. David Branch had been serving in the role on a part-time basis while serving as the OHL commissioner.
WHL Commissioner Ron Robison speaks in Portland; confirms Savoie denied exceptional status
On Wednesday, in advance of Game 4 between the Spokane Chiefs and Portland Winterhawks, WHL Commissioner Ron Robison met with the Portland media for a press conference. Robison opened his press conference answering about the playoffs saying, “this is the time of the year we obviously all look forward to […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Ice on the move?; Ungar and Chiasson up with Brandon; WHL hands out weekly honours
Move to Winnipeg possibly being announced on Tuesday: Tough news to hear, but it's the worst kept secret in Western Canada. The Kootenay Ice had 20 good years in Cranbrook, collecting three WHL championships and a Memorial Cup. https://t.co/dyq2mW6lvx — Trevor Crawley (@tcrawls) January 28, 2019 BREAKING: Kootenay Ice owners […]
Commissioner Ron Robison discusses the many changes in the WHL
DubNetwork had the chance to talk with WHL Commissioner Ron Robison this week and discussed a variety of topics. Recently news came out that the WHL would be imposing new trade restrictions. The restrictions prohibit the WHL’s member clubs from trading signed 15-year-old and 16-year-old players. They also would only […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Royals complete a pair of deals; New league trading restrictions; Former Blazers coach on the move
No Offseason for the Victoria Royals Welcome to the Daily Dose of the Dub – Victoria Royals Edition. Well, not quite but the team from Vancouver Island continues to make daily news as general manager Cameron Hope is actively making moves to reshape their roster: In an interesting move, the […]
Flaming Hot Takes
I know for most people that when the calendar turns to July, hockey becomes a distant afterthought. However, I’m not one of those people. I don’t know why but I actually find the off season just as interesting as the time when teams are competing on the ice. There is […]
WHL coming together for Humboldt
By Matthew Gourlie Saturday the hockey world came together to honour and support the Humboldt Broncos. Before their Western Hockey League playoff games, the Moose Jaw Warriors and Swift Current Broncos called a truce on their fierce rivalry to be brothers in arms and pay tribute to the Humboldt players […]