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Carter Bear: Never Giving Up

A picture of Carter Bear on the ice in Silvertips gear

This is the sixth installment of a spotlight series dedicated to the Indigenous players in the Western Hockey League. While typical player features include quotes to support the profile, this series will focus more on direct player quotes, rather than…

Wenatchee Wild: More Than Hockey

A side shot of Noah Stenvig in his Winnipeg ICE goalie gear

Note: This piece was originally written for Arizona State University’s Writers’ Studio in October of 2023. Click here to view the original paper. The sharp clack of the puck hitting a player’s stick rings through the arena. It’s passed again…

Jaxsin Vaughan: Leading By Example

A side profile shot of Jaxsin Vaughan sitting on the bench.

This is the fifth installment of a spotlight series dedicated to the indigenous players in the Western Hockey League. While typical player features include quotes to support the profile, this series will focus more on direct player quotes, rather than…

Deagan McMillan: The Potential Within

This is the fourth installment of a spotlight series dedicated to the indigenous players in the Western Hockey League. While typical player features include quotes to support the profile, this series will focus more on direct player quotes, rather than…

Ethan Makokis: Finding His Voice

Silvertips player Ethan Makokis in the white jersey. He has a green helmet on and a black face cage on.

This is the third installment of a spotlight series dedicated to the indigenous players in the Western Hockey League. While typical player features include quotes to support the profile, this series will focus more on direct player quotes rather than…

Conner Roulette: A Blessed Influence

An action shot of Conner Roulette on the ice in the blue Chiefs uniform. He's skating, holding his stick, looking to the right.

This is the second installment of a spotlight series dedicated to the indigenous players in the Western Hockey League. While typical player features include quotes to support the profile, this series will focus more on direct player quotes rather than…

Dwayne Jean Jr.: Living By Two Words

Dwayne Jean Jr. stands on the bench with his head down. On his stick are the words "every child matters."

This is the debut installment of a spotlight series dedicated to the indigenous players in the Western Hockey League. While typical player features include quotes to support the profile, this series will focus more on direct player quotes rather than…