VANCOUVER – The WHL’s final four teams have been determined. In the Western Conference, the Vancouver Giants and Tri-City Americans do battle, while the Eastern Conference final will be a repeat of last year’s match-up between the Brandon Wheat Kings … Continue reading
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WHL first round goes down to the wire
VANCOUVER – Some ferocious battles took place in the WHL’s first round of playoff action, including three series that went the distance. The Calgary Hitmen narrowly avoided being the biggest upset victims of round one. Instead, that title went to … Continue reading
WHL playoff race heats up
VANCOUVER – Just three weeks remain in the WHL regular season. As teams approach their final ten games of the season, only a few playoff spots remain up for grabs. In the Western Conference, the final two playoff spots have … Continue reading
Teams struggle without stars
VANCOUVER – The big news in junior hockey at this time of year is always the World Championships, which take place this year in Saskatchewan, Canada. But the WHL keeps rolling, even with some of its top players competing elsewhere. … Continue reading
Pats upgrade in trade for Ashton
VANCOUVER – The news of the week in the WHL is a big trade between the Lethbridge Hurricanes and the Regina Pats. The Pats acquired Carter Ashton, whom the Tampa Bay Lightning picked in the first round of last year’s … Continue reading
East Division race tightens
VANCOUVER – The WHL is starting to look like there are two types of divisional pictures. In the East Division and the U.S. Division, a team can move from the bottom to the top or vice-versa in a matter of … Continue reading