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Tri-City Americans Weekly Report (2/17-2/23)

Game One – Kelowna Rockets The Tri-City Americans began the week busing up to face the Kelowna Rockets one more time Monday afternoon on Family Day in Canada. Tri-City would stage a third-period two-goal comeback and head to the shootout…

Wenatchee Wild 2024-25 Season Preview

Photo Credit: Russ Alman

The Wenatchee Wild had a pleasant fourth-place finish in the Western Conference last season, going 34-30-4. Wenatchee was eliminated in a tightly contested first round between the Kelowna Rockets in six games. Even after selling two premier WHL talents, Conor…

Portland Winterhawks Begin 2024/25 Campaign

Keith Photo Credit: Keith Dwiggins/Portland Winterhawks

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…

Wenatchee Wild Weekly Preview: Week 1

The Western Hockey League regular season is finally here, and tonight the Wenatchee Wild will make their WHL regular season debut. With thirty-one players named to their official roster, the team is heading into the season with high hopes. Pre-season…