A Vancouver sports team won a playoff game and that was the BC Lions. In this week’s Avid Thoughts we’ll go over their big win and some other notable stuff that happened in the world of sports. If you are…
(Photo: Brian Liesse/Seattle Thunderbirds) Seattle Thunderbirds forward Mekai Sanders grew up with dreams of playing in the Western Hockey League and began his own journey on the ice after moving to Vancouver, BC when he was about four years old.…
Since the puck dropped on the 22/23 OHL season back on September 30th, The London Knights have struggled to find their identity. Unlike the squad of last year, who was known to grind opponents down before feeding it to their…
Tyler Thorpe’s journey is a great example of how hard work pays off. After a 2021-22 strong season with the Richmond Sockeyes of the Pacific Junior Hockey League, he earned a BCHL contract this year with the Langley Rivermen before…
A week before the belt will be defended by Carla Esparza, the main event of UFC Vegas 64 could determine the next title contender with a matchup between Marina Rodriguez and Amanda Lemos. Also looking to make a statement in…
Kelowna Rockets goaltender Jari Kykkanen (Photo: Kyle Smutzki/Portland Winterhawks) While Kelowna Rockets netminder Jari Kykkanen started hockey around seven years old, he had already been on the ice for a while, just with the intention of heading down a different…
Vancouver Giants defenceman Colton Alain became the first member of the Giants 2022 Prospects Draft class to play in a WHL game when he took the ice on November 1st against the Medicine Hat Tigers. From hopping on a plane…
Tri-City Americans defenseman Lukas Dragicevic (Photo: Keith Dwiggins/Portland Winterhawks) Growing up in a hockey family, Lukas Dragicevic got started on the ice at an early age, saying he began skating at two or three years old. Longtime WHL fans may…
(Photo: Keith Dwiggins/Portland Winterhawks) After losing a good deal of overage players at the end of a frustrating playoff loss to the Seattle Thunderbirds, some would be surprised by the Portland Winterhawks’ hot start to the season. Yet, they are…