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Portland Winterhawks Begin 2024/25 Campaign
In my experience covering the Western Hockey League, I think there’s one thing that separates the junior hockey experience from everything else. That thing would be the shelf life of a contention window. With the WHL’s roster rules, it’s nigh-impossible…
Spokane Chiefs 2024/25 Season Preview
Tri-City Americans 2024/25 Season Preview
With the 2024-25 WHL season looming, the Tri-City Americans will look to rebound from a season to forget in 2023-24. The Americans finished second to last in the Western Conference with a 23-42-2-1 record. That season will hopefully be put…
After the Paris Olympics, what’s next for the Canadian women’s soccer team?
Canada’s women’s soccer team faced adversity before the Paris Olympics, during it and are now out. To their credit, they persevered and that was worth the plaudits. The Germans ended their dreams of a fourth straight Olympic medal. Of course,…
Canada’s resilience on full display at Paris Olympics
Before the Paris Olympics opening ceremonies, the Canadian women’s national team was involved in a scandal. Unless you are living under a rock, you know it involves drones. In the past week, the Canadian media droned on and on about…
Canada’s women’s soccer, the Paris Olympics and drones
The 2024 Paris Olympics are on the horizon. Yup, it’s that time again. Athletes worldwide will come to Paris and try to fulfill lifelong dreams. As they sleep on the plane, bus or in their rooms in the athlete’s village,…
Kyle Gustafson named sixth head coach in Portland Winterhawks history
The Portland Winterhawks announced today that Kyle Gustafson has been promoted to head coach, the sixth in Winterhawks team history. President and General Manager Mike Johnston had signed a four-year extension, but after fourteen seasons will no longer be serving…
Heisman Trophy Contenders For The 2024-25 College Football Season
As we are less than two months into kick-off in the 2024- 2025 College Football Season, there are some strong contenders for the Heisman Trophy. Here’s a breakdown of those to watch. Carson Beck After his first season starting with…
PWHL Minnesota Walter Cup winners in storybook season ending
LOWELL, MA — Everyone talks about no soap operas, just hockey until hockey is the soap opera. It’s about the narratives guys, the narratives! And the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s inaugural season gave us a storybook ending. Kendall Coyne Schofield…