As we head into the second week of play in the WHL, we should first take a quick look back at how US Division opening weekend unfolded. Portland Winterhawks In what was perhaps one of the most unexpected starts this season, the Portland Winterhawks followed a perfect preseason performance […]
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Daily Dose of the DUB: Weekend firsts
Adaszynski notches first WHL goal 🚨 ADASZYNSKI CUTS THE LEAD IN HALF! 2-1 Hurricanes — Calgary Hitmen (@WHLHitmen) October 2, 2021 With the Hurricanes up 2-0, David Adaszynski scored at 9:05 of the first period for the Calgary Hitmen. The 16-year-old from Coquitlam, BC, scored the goal in his […]
Mason Dunsford is ready to go for Seattle Thunderbirds
“Really good, really confident. I’m so happy to be here, it’s gonna be a good season.” That is how Mason Dunsford is heading into this new season. Just joining the Seattle Thunderbirds a few weeks ago, the goaltender is excited to get rolling with his new team. “I can’t […]
The 3rd Line Podcast Shares Their Love of the WHL.
It seems like almost everyone is doing a podcast these days. Especially in hockey. The interesting thing about most podcasts is, even in junior hockey, is most are one-team-centric. However, for the 3rd Line Podcast, it’s different. Adam Kierszenblat, Chris Roy, Lizz Child, and Jess Mosley cover several […]
Daily dose of the DUB: Raiders and Thunderbirds make a trade, players signings aplenty, and more
CBC announces two WHL games in October Clear your Saturdays, puck drop is coming on @cbcsports ?️ – https://t.co/F23JlExjVn pic.twitter.com/rT5BAXiVXa — Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) September 16, 2021 The Canadian Hockey League in conjunction with the CBC announced this morning the schedule for their October and early November games […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Plenty of player signings, Johnson to have number retired by Chiefs, and more
Warriors sign four NEWS: Forwards Nathan Pilling (04), Tate Schofer (04), & Harper Lolacher (05), and defenceman Matthew Gallant (04) have committed to the Warriors & the WHL. DETAILS: https://t.co/HrO4pUB80M pic.twitter.com/HspbaWocni — Moose Jaw Warriors (@MJWARRIORS) September 14, 2021 The Moose Jaw Warriors announced on Tuesday that they have signed […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Thunderbirds, Pats sign two, Portland deals Dunsford, alumni signings and more
Thunderbirds sign players on consecutive days SIGNED | Defenseman Ethan Mittelsteadt has signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement with the Thunderbirds.? https://t.co/iqU88vlcjy pic.twitter.com/64VHzHOGeO — Seattle Thunderbirds (@SeattleTbirds) September 9, 2021 On Thursday the Seattle Thunderbirds announced the signing of 15-year-old defenceman Ethan Mittelsteadt. He is a fifth-round pick of the […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Long weekend wrap up edition
Friday, September 3 Thunderbirds add King from Warriors ACQUIRED | The Seattle Thunderbirds have acquired defenseman Cory King from the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for a sixth round pick in the 2024 Bantam Draft. More about him here ? https://t.co/6JqKcpj7Ya pic.twitter.com/Phj4vD6QGr — Seattle Thunderbirds (@SeattleTbirds) September 3, 2021 The […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Silvertips add scouts, 7 WHL alumni head to U of A, alumini signings, and more
Silvertips add two new scouts Behind great players are great coaches. And great scouts. Here are those covering the globe! News: https://t.co/9zYrfe9xi8 pic.twitter.com/QVjfC6M45S — Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) September 2, 2021 The Everett Silvertips named two new scouts to their hockey staff on Thursday. Jamie Lund will be based on […]
Meet the coach: Steve Konowalchuk
Last season, the Rebels struggled to compete night in and night out, and then Head Coach and General Manager Brent Sutter decided it was time for a change. On April 10, 2021, with just nine games left in the COVID-19 shortened season, Sutter stepped down as the team’s head coach. […]