The 2019 Bantam Draft has come and gone. Draft day in Red Deer got off to a bizarre start that included multiple trades that left just three teams picking in the first six picks and six teams in the top ten. The Western Conference champion Vancouver Giants walked away with […]
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“They want to be in Prince George,” Cougars draft and deal at 2019 WHL Bantam Draft
The Prince George Cougars director of scouting Bob Simmonds said it best. “They’re skilled, they play with passion, and they want to be in Prince George.” With the annual WHL Bantam Draft now completed and many transactions made in the process, there was a lot to digest from Thursday May […]
Everett Silvertips draft 12 players at the WHL Bantam Draft
The Everett Silvertips drafted seven forwards, three defensemen and two goalies at the WHL Bantam Draft in Red Deer, Alberta on Thursday. DUBNetwork spoke to Silvertips head scout Mike Fraser about the draft. It was his first draft as head scout for Everett. Fraser was a scout for six seasons […]
Portland Winterhawks 2019 WHL Bantam Draft recap
On Thursday the Portland Winterhawks participated in the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft by selecting 11 players from across western Canada and the the western United States. Overall, Portland Winterhawks Head Coach Mike Johnston was pleased with the organization’s draft, “It was good. It was an interesting draft because we felt […]
WHL Bantam Draft first round selections
Winnipeg ICE – Matthew Savoie Northern Alberta Xtreme 31GP 31G-40A-71PTS Team Alberta – Canada Winter Games 6GP 6G-7A-13PTS Draft Geek -“A generational talent, Savoie is the complete package scouts looks for in a player. Displays a non-stop work ethic shift to shift and has the ability to disrupt or create […]
Portland Winterhawks trade goalie Shane Farkas to Victoria
On Thursday the Portland Winterhawks traded 1999-born goaltender Shane Farkas and a fifth round pick to the Victoria Royals for a fourth round pick and a conditional 2020 selection. Farkas, originally acquired in September, 2016 from the Lethbridge Hurricanes for forward Tanner Nagel, spent three years with the Winterhawks. The […]
Flaming Hot Takes – Bantam Draft Edition
Flaming Hot Takes – Bantam Draft Edition As the Western Hockey League Bantam Draft nears, I wanted to touch on a few things that I’ve learned over the years and a few thoughts on the overall event. DRAFT AGE Let’s get this one out of the way and right out […]
2009 WHL Bantam Draft Reboot
Here we have it, the second article in what I hope to be a yearly adventure down memory lane. Re-drafting the WHL Bantam Draft. Of course, I have the advantage of hindsight. None of what I am doing is meant as a slight to the players chosen or the teams […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Raiders sweep WHL weekly awards, WHL releases draft order for Thursday’s Bantam Draft
Aliaksei Protas has quickly become a household name in WHL circles after an offensive outburst this week for the Prince Albert Raiders.
Daily Dose of the Dub: Savoie to be affiliated by Crusaders? Tracey and Krebs lead Canada to 5-3 win over Finland
Savoie headed to Crusaders? "Our intention is to affiliate him" – Crusaders GM Kyle Chase. "The family has been very receptive & Matt is on board… we are excited to have him around our organization." — Tyler Yaremchuk (@tyleryaremchuk) April 18, 2019 In an interview with Tyler Yaremchuk of TSN1260 […]
