Canucks ink Focht #Canucks have signed centre prospect Carson Focht to a three-year entry level contract. https://t.co/BciMvlPRGd — Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) January 6, 2021 Carson Focht (262GP, 74G, 87A with Tri-City and Calgary) has signed his entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks. Focht was a fifth-round draft pick of […]
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Is a bailout coming for WHL teams?
It was reported on Monday by Rod Pedersen that his sources indicate a potential private donor is set to arrive like a white knight and help teams and the WHL recover from the financial losses incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the source, this private donor is […]
The Greatest Empty Netter in Giants History: Spencer Machacek
Spencer Machacek played for the Vancouver Giants from 2005-2008. During that time, he went to two straight Memorial Cups and was named captain of the team in his final season. Currently, Machacek is plying his trade over in Germany with Grizzlys Wolfsburg of the DEL. The 32-year-old has great […]
Brandon bench boss promoted to NHL ranks
Dave Lowry is returning to the National Hockey League and he’s staying in Manitoba. Lowry — who coached the Brandon Wheat Kings last season — has signed a contract to become an assistant coach for the Winnipeg Jets ahead of the new season. Lowry led Brandon to a 35-22-4-2 […]
BEST OF: Dave Manson
We were fortunate enough to speak with former Prince Albert Raider Dave Manson about his time playing for PA, behind the Raiders bench, as well as his storied NHL career
Winnipeg ICE import selection Henri Nikkanen in unusual situation as ICE and Jets prospect
Henri Nikkanen is the kind of player who fills the dreams of coaches everywhere: a big, two-way centre. His 200-foot game was the main attribute that attracted the Winnipeg ICE to him in the 2020 CHL Import Draft. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Finn had a great 2019-20 season with the […]
Eyeing the Storm: Peter Anholt
While the intention wasn’t necessarily to elicit a state-of-the-union address, a quick chat in Lethbridge last weekend with Hurricanes general manager Peter Anholt certainly gleaned plenty to ruminate about. Alas, that’s generally been the case with Anholt, a junior hockey veteran who, in these days of seemingly contrived prepared statements, […]
Ryan Chyzowski: Ready for leadership role
Like every seasoned Western Hockey League player, Ryan Chyzowski maintains that glimmer of hope he is destined for a job in professional hockey. The 19-year-old forward enjoyed a taste of the National Hockey League lifestyle prior to the current WHL campaign, a free agent tryout with the Winnipeg Jets. But […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Cougars sign two players, Chiefs hire associate coach, sign import and more
The Prince George Cougars have signed forwards Kyren Gronick and Filip Koffer to WHL agreements.
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.