The Great WHL Journey #7: Lethbridge Hurricanes
For many hockey fans, junior hockey was the first time they interacted with the hockey world. My dad and uncle dragged me and my brother to the Medicine Hat Tigers…
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Maple Leafs Fill Nikita Grebenkin’s Spot with Borya Valis
The Toronto Maple Leafs were active at the trade deadline and significantly upgraded their roster at the cost of their prospect system. They had to part with first-round picks in…
Saskatoon Blades Defy the Odds to Clinch Playoff Berth
With just seven games remaining, the Saskatoon Blades have punched their ticket to the Western Hockey League (WHL) playoffs for the sixth-straight season with a dominant 4-1 victory over the…
Saskatoon Blades Rookie David Lewandowski Is Quickly Becoming a Star
The Saskatoon Blades weren’t supposed to be a top team in 2024-25. They lost several key players from their 2024 playoff run and a good part of their incoming roster…
Exceptional Status Defender Landon DuPont is the Real Deal
When defenceman Landon DuPont was granted exceptional status by the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) last spring, it was a big deal. Not only was he just the third defenceman given…
3 Takeaways From the Saskatoon Blades’ 5-1 Win vs. Seattle Thunderbirds
Despite losing several of their top players from last season and transitioning to a much younger roster, the Saskatoon Blades have returned to first place in the league. Their two…
3 Takeaways from Blades 4-3 Overtime Win vs. Regina Pats
The first of five meetings between the Saskatoon Blades and Regina Pats did not disappoint. It was a tightly contested affair and both teams were not shy about giving the…
Saskatoon Blades’ Lack of Experience Leads to Second Straight Loss
The last remaining undefeated team was removed from the standings on Friday night when the Saskatoon Blades suffered their first loss of the season, falling 6-3 against the Swift Current…
Prospects News & Rumors: Casey, Eiserman, McQueen, Misa & More
The beginning of the 2024-25 season has seen a lot of prospects shine in their respective leagues. From first goals in the NHL and NCAA to dominant performances from a…
The Great WHL Journey #5: Calgary Hitmen
In my experience, you either like hockey or you don’t. The fast, chaotic nature of the game seems to either hook people immediately or turn them away. Take my wife…