Swift Current @Prince Albert The Swift Current Broncos (29-10-3-0) made their way to Prince Albert (15-18-6-2) to take on the Raiders. Guaranteed win night for the Raiders did not get off to a good start as it was the powerful Broncos putting a couple of pucks past starting netminder Ian […]
Tag: Spokane Chiefs
Rockets outlast game Chiefs
The Kelowna Rockets parlayed yet another quick start into a 7-4 victory over the visiting Spokane Chiefs on Wednesday. The Rockets are now 20-2-1-1 when leading after the first period. “We struggled with execution with the puck a little bit and made some mistakes in the defensive zone,” said Smith. […]
WHL recap: Ams come all the way back and add coveted piece, Broncos, Giants, Thunderbirds and Hitmen add two points
Only quick hits tonight as we celebrate the birth of another member of the DUBNetwork family and a busy night in the Western Hockey League. Congratulations to the Rivers family on the addition to their family. It is also Jake Bean Trade Night. #WHLHitmen acquire 17-year-old F Carson Focht, 18-year-old […]
WHL Monthly Records
December 2017 Overall Moose Jaw – 13 10-1-1-1 22 Everett – 12 10-2-0-0 20 Vancouver – 11 8-2-1-0 17 Kelowna – 11 8-3-0-0 16 Seattle – 11 7-2-2-0 16 Brandon – 12 8-4-0-0 16 Saskatoon – 12 8-4-0-0 16 Swift Current – 12 8-4-0-0 16 Tri City […]
Americans close 2017 on the right foot
Kennewick, Wa. For the past 29 years, the Tri-City Americans (20-10-5-0, 45 pts.) and Spokane Chiefs (20-15-1-2, 43 pts.) have played each other on New Year’s Eve. It has been a tradition that has spawned some memorable matchups. The last night of 2017 would be no different. The Americans fell […]
Americans drop second in a row in overtime
Spokane, Wa. The Tri-City Americans (19-10-5-0, 43 pts..) and Spokane Chiefs (20-14-1-2, 43pts.) both dropped heartbreakers last night. The Americans saw a lead slip with a minute left against Portland to lose in overtime. The Chiefs had a two goal lead against Seattle heading into the third, only to give […]
WHL recap: Thunderbirds come back; Tendeck gets revenge on Silvertips
Seattle 5 Spokane 4 The Spokane Chiefs (19-14-1-2) and Seattle Thunderbirds (16-14-4-1) have played only two types of games over their first four meetings this year. They have exchanged blowout wins and played one tightly contested affair leading into their game in Kent, Washington on Friday night. Friday’s game looked well on […]
WHL recap: Chiefs edge Thunderbirds; Wheat Kings and Cougars earn wins
Brandon 5 Regina 3 If the Memorial Cup host Regina Pats (16-18-3-0) were hoping for a turnaround in their return to hockey after the holiday break, they would be sorely disappointed. With Sam Steel still away, the Pats could not keep up with the Brandon Wheat Kings (25-8-0-1) at Westman […]
At the halfway mark: U.S. Division
So here we are, the unofficial halfway mark of the grueling WHL season. At this point, most teams are close to, and some are actually already at the 36-game mark which marks the halfway point for the regular season. The holiday break is wrapping up for players and coaches. The […]
Christmas Wish List
Below is a satirical look at the Christmas Wish for each of the 22 WHL teams. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the fans, the office staff, the hockey staff and most of all the players of the Western Hockey League. Brandon Wheat Kings – More of the […]
