One of sports’ oldest adages is that blocked shots win championships. Well what if there’s no championship on the line? What’s the point of putting your body on the line if there’s nothing to play for? Six current members of the WHL have no problem explaining why blocking shots is still a crucial element to the game in this abbreviated season.
Tag: Vancouver Giants
Giants penalty kill making a difference this season
The Giants have been unbeatable defensively this season. They have shutout opponents five times in 11 games so far this season. One main reason for their success has been the penalty kill. Top of the league The Giants’ penalty kill ranks second in the WHL with an 89.4% efficiency […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: 20-21 WHL Playoffs canceled, Marleau new NHL all-time games played record holder, and more!
Western Hockey League officially cancels 2020-21 Playoffs The 2020-21 WHL Season will conclude following the completion of the 24-game Regular Season schedule. DETAILS ? | https://t.co/TSNBquDn2V pic.twitter.com/EKGPQV4dGp — The WHL (@TheWHL) April 19, 2021 Following an unprecedented season in which the WHL teams were only able to commit to a […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Sim earns first shutout, Holt named to Team USA for U18s and more!
Sim earns first WHL shutout RECAP: Drew Sim notched his first career @TheWHL shutout and Sourdif, Kannok Leipert, Leslie and Nielsen supplied the offense as the G-Men prevailed 4-0 over the Victoria Royals. More ?: https://t.co/R7hmxYsCxO pic.twitter.com/0eXZdMiJ9P — Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) April 16, 2021 Vancouver Giants 2003-born goaltender Drew Sim […]
Special night for Sim as Giants shutout Royals
Drew Sim collected his first career point to go along with his first career shutout as the Giants sunk the Royals 4-0. The Giants are now 3-0 versus the Royals and have scored four goals in each game this season. The Giants now have six wins on the season […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Jeannot scores first NHL goal, and more!
Jeannot scores first NHL goal Let's go, JEANNOT! pic.twitter.com/dmzhI2JxyF — Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) April 14, 2021 Forward Tanner Jeannot (267GP, 77G, 93A with Moose Jaw ’14-’18) scored his first NHL goal in the Nashville Predators 7-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. It was Jeannot’s third NHL game. Undrafted, Jeannot […]
Adam Hall impressing early this season
Through eight games Adam Hall has been a hidden gem for the Vancouver Giants. From his impressive work on special teams to providing secondary scoring that is crucial to a team’s success, Hall has delivered early this season. Career year Adam Hall comes to the Giants after spending two […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: 2021 Memorial Cup canceled, Sogaard signs with Senators, and more!
2021 Memorial Cup canceled Statement from the CHL / Déclaration de la LCH pic.twitter.com/1zlAIYj5j2 — Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) April 13, 2021 In a statement from the Canadian Hockey League on Tuesday, the league has canceled the annual tournament to crown a CHL Champion. The Memorial Cup will not be […]
Why the Canucks coming back could cause trouble for the Giants
The Canucks will be making their return to the ice on April 16th after a long layoff due to positive COVID-19 tests. The return to the ice is a highly debated topic as many are concerned about player health and safety but there is another problem with the team […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Joseph commits to TWU, alumni movement and more
Pats statement on Garth Bedard Please see our statement regarding Connor Bedard’s grandfather Garth Bedard, who passed away Tuesday in a motor vehicle accident near Sicamous, B.C. pic.twitter.com/zPeDKUUvAc — Regina Pats (@WHLPats) April 7, 2021 The grandfather of the WHL’s brightest new star, Connor Bedard, has passed away due to […]
