It’s that slow time in the WHL calendar year. Everyone is off on vacation. We are just about a month from training camps kicking off, though, so let’s take a look at the overage situations for each of the 22 WHL teams. Keep in mind, the guess is purely my […]
Tag: Winnipeg ICE
Daily Dose of the Dub: Cougars hire Jason Smith as associate coach, Drazenovic departs, Royals make changes to Hockey Ops staff and more
The Prince George Cougars have announced that Jason Smith (128 GP, 23 G, 81 A with the Regina Pats) will be joining the team as an associate coach.
Daily Dose of the Dub: Chiefs officially sign Parik, Leason signs entry-level contract and more
As we reported would happen, the Spokane Chiefs have officially signed 2019 first round import selection Lukas Parik.
Daily Dose of the Dub: Cougars sign Dowhaniuk and Ziemmer, Dach signs with Blackhawks and more
The Prince George Cougars have signed 2019 first round Bantam Draft selections Keaton Dowhaniuk and Koehn Ziemmer to their respective WHL player agreements.
Winnipeg ICE Geekie wins provincial title
During the winter months, Strathclair’s Conor Geekie is all about hockey. His success on the ice led to him being drafted second overall by the Winnipeg ICE back in May. He then signed his first ever Standard Player Agreement on May 31. During the summer, although he still focuses plenty […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Cozens training camp in question, pair of Rockets switch numbers and more
Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Dylan Cozens may not be available to the team when their training camp starts up in mid to late August.
ICE forward Krebs thrilled to join Golden Knights
This year’s NHL Draft was held at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on June 21-22. The first Canadian chosen was Kirby Dach of the Saskatoon Blades, who went to the Chicago Blackhawks. Next up was Vancouver Giants defenseman Bowen Byram. Dylan Cozens was the next Canadian up, as the Buffalo Sabres […]
Big things expected from Kinder and Teply
The Winnipeg ICE were on the clock twice at the CHL Import Draft on June 27. With the fourth overall pick, Winnipeg chose Czech Republic-born, Michal Teply. Last season, Teply put up 35 points in his home country. The points came between the U18, U19, and U20 levels, with 29 […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: International Rosters named, WHL Alumni on the move
The Czech Republic U-20 National Team will participate in a four-game series against Finland and Switzerland later this month as they prepare to host the 2020 World Junior Hockey Championship this winter.
ICE forward McClennon making it big
For the second straight year, a Winnipeg ICE forward could represent the country on the international stage. Connor McClennon, out of Wainwright, Alberta, has been invited to Canada’s national men’s under-18 selection camp from July 26-30 in Calgary. McClennon will join 43 of the other top junior hockey players in […]