WHL

Calgary Hitmen Hire Dakota Krebs As Video Coach

The Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League announced they added Dakota Krebs to their coaching staff as video coach. Krebs spent two seasons with the Hitmen to end his major junior hockey career from 2018 to 2020. In 127 regular season games with the Hitmen, Krebs posted 11 goals and 39 assists while being […]

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Medicine Hat Tigers forward Andrew Basha skates against the Prince George Cougars.

2024 NHL Draft Profile: Andrew Basha

The Scouting Report: Andrew Basha from Calgary, Alberta, is a top prospect eligible for the 2024 NHL draft in Las Vegas. Born on November 8th, 2005, Basha is a speedy and dynamic forward with both solid playmaking and goal-scoring ability. Playing for the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League for the past three […]

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Carson Wetsch, Calgary Hitmen (Photo: Jenn Pierce/Calgary Hitmen)

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Carson Wetsch

Carson Wetsch, 17, is a 2024 draft-eligible physically imposing player at 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds. In his rookie season in the WHL for the Calgary Hitmen, he scored 10 goals, provided 11 assists, and totalled 21 points in 45 games.

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The Boston Bruins Need To Make a Decision On Goalie Prospect

One of the strengths of the Boston Bruins has been their organizational depth at the goaltender position. Recently, the Bruins have been blessed with two Vezina Trophy-caliber netminders, Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark, as well as a pair of American Hockey League goalies, Brandon Bussi and Michael DiPietro, who had solid seasons with the Providence […]

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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Ryder Ritchie

The Scouting Report Ryder Ritchie, from Alberta, Canada, was elected as the 14th overall pick in the 2021 WHL draft and has quickly risen to become one of the premier scorers for the Prince Albert Raiders. Following his recognition as the OHL Rookie of the Year for the Raiders in a previous season, he started […]

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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Berkly Catton

The Scouting Report Berkly Catton originates from Saskatoon, Canada, where his outstanding achievements culminated in Catton being chosen as the first overall pick in the 2021 WHL Bantam Draft by the Spokane Chiefs. He began his rookie season with the Chiefs at the age of 16 in the 2022-2023 season, and delivered a remarkable performance, […]

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Remparts celebrate Memorial Cup win

2024 Memorial Cup – Tournament Preview

The stage is completely set for the upcoming Memorial Cup, which is about to get underway this Friday, May 24th, in Saginaw, Michigan. The Memorial Cup is a very exciting tournament each year, and this year is shaping up to be one of the most talent-filled and entertaining tournaments in recent memory. Another interesting fact about this year’s event is that this year was the first year in history that […]

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Jagger Fircus accepting YARA award for his performance during the 2023-24 season

Promising Future for Seattle Kraken Prospect Jagger Firkus

Seattle Kraken prospect and Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus has proven himself to be a valuable player in the Western Hockey League. This week, Firkus was awarded not one but two trophies for his outstanding performance during the 2023-24 season.  Related Post: On May 8, 2024, he was announced as this year’s Bob Clarke Trophy […]

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WHL Prospect Signs With Edmonton Oilers

A couple of hours before Thursday night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres, the Edmonton Oilers signed 20-year-old undrafted forward prospect James Stefan to a three-year entry-level contract. A right winger, the Laguna Beach native has played 5 seasons in the WHL with the Portland Winterhawks, recording 254 points in 251 games. Of the 48 goals […]

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ECHL: Reading Royals: A Talk With Nolan Maier

Being a Goaltender is arguably, the most important, and stressful position on the ice. If the team wins the game, the Goaltender is the hero. If the team loses, it’s the easiest position to blame for the loss. For Nolan Maier, in his young career, has seen both ends of the spectrum, and it has […]

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