The Eastern Conference Playoffs are here. For the first time since 2019, the WHL will have actual playoffs. Eight best of seven series to determine who will represent the WHL in the Memorial Cup. Here are the matchups.8. Prince Albert…
Welcome to the daily WHL playoff recap focusing on the Eastern Conference. Here is a look back at the day that was: Winnipeg Ice (3) vs Prince Albert Raiders (1) Winnipeg jumped out in front as Jakin Smallwood, Owen Pedersen…
Welcome to the daily WHL playoff recap focusing on the Eastern Conference. Here is a look back at the day that was: Edmonton Oil Kings vs Lethbridge Hurricanes. The Edmonton Oil Kings got off to a great start for the…
*This was originally posted April 4, 2022* For basketball and soccer fans, this has been a good month. For basketball, this is a typical month of excitement. It’s March Madness! The 64 team tournament will crown its champion on Monday.…
Over the years, many have felt that the WHL has taken a back seat when it comes to getting the attention of the CHL. The top stars and teams seem to be in the OHL or the QJMHL. The last…
(Photo: Keith Dwiggins/Portland Winterhawks) *This was originally posted February 27, 2022* It’s been a while since a WHL hockey game was played at Climate Pledge Arena, or as it was known in its previous life, KeyArena. To be exact, the…
Last week, Jonathan Hodgson took a quick look at the Kamloops Blazers, Prince George Cougars, and Victoria Royals in BC Division Look In: Part One. Today, we will look at the Kelowna Rockets and the Vancouver Giants. Kelowna Rockets The Kelowna…
Wednesdays are typically the day we are handed the new CHL rankings, so let’s have a quick chat about them. For followers of the WHL, the rankings have been good news. Four teams – Winnipeg Ice, Edmonton Oil Kings, Everett…
Wearing their third black jerseys, the Rockets celebrated Family Day with 4,227 of their closest friends. Together, they got the thing they wanted most on Family Day. A victory. Led by a two-goal performance from Turner McMillen and a three-point…
The Rockets started slow and won; then, the Rockets started fast and won. With the slow start on Friday, the Rockets were outshot 11-3 in the first period. Thankfully, Talyn Boyko kept the period scoreless and allowed the Rockets to…