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C.R. Davies

Born and raised in Kamloops B.C. and a die-hard fan of the Kamloops Blazers, hockey has always been a part of his life. Now, Colton is exploring the sports media world and looking to make it a career. He currently covers the Winnipeg Jets, as well as contributes to World Juniors, and draft-related content. He is co-host of the WesternCentric Podcast, which revolves around the WHL.

2022 World Junior Championship Team Slovakia Preview

C.R. Davies | November 30, 2021

Slovakia is generating a lot of hype heading into the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championships, and for good reason. Slovaks have had some success at the World Juniors over the past…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Jets’ Pionk Could Surpass Career Highs

C.R. Davies | November 27, 2021

Last season, it was Andrew Copp who had a breakout performance and broke career highs. This season, it seems as if Neal Pionk is on the same path. He finished…

Categories Winnipeg Jets

4 Jets Who Could Play at World Juniors

C.R. Davies | November 17, 2021

The 2022 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship kicks off on Dec. 26 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta. That leaves just under six weeks for players to showcase their talent and prove…

Categories Jets Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Blues’ Saad, Buchnevich and Neal Off to Hot Start

C.R. Davies | November 13, 2021

During the offseason St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong managed to stay quite busy. On July 18, the Blues traded Sammy Blais and a 2022 second-round draft pick to…

Categories St Louis Blues

Addiction & Substance Abuse in the NHL – It’s Bigger Than the Game

C.R. Davies | November 10, 2021

Just over two months have passed since former NHL player Jimmy Hayes was found dead at his Milton, Massachusetts, home on August 23. Hayes was a NCAA star who shined…

Categories Commentary, Editor's Choice, Hockey Cares

Jets Prospects Report: Bauer, Gustafsson, Nikkanen, & Perfetti

C.R. Davies | November 3, 2021

Welcome to the second edition of the Winnipeg Jets Prospects Report. This will be a recurring segment throughout the 2021-22 season that follows the prospects in the Jets’ system. Most…

Categories Jets Prospects

Blues Prospects Report: Neighbours, Bolduc, Kostin & Robertsson

C.R. Davies | October 28, 2021

Welcome to the first edition of the St. Louis Blues prospect report. This will be a recurring segment throughout the 2021-22 season, following the seasons and storylines of all the prospects…

Categories Blues Prospects

Jets’ Dillon Brings Much Needed Energy to the Lineup

C.R. Davies | October 20, 2021

In July, Brenden Dillon was acquired by the Winnipeg Jets in a trade that sent a second-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, and a second-round pick in 2023 to the Washington Capitals, in exchange for…

Categories Editor's Choice, Winnipeg Jets

WHL: Kamloops Blazers Off to Hot Start

C.R. Davies | October 17, 2021

The Western Hockey League (WHL) kicked off their regular season on Oct. 1, and the Kamloops Blazers opened up their season on Oct. 2, beating the Prince George Cougars by…

Categories Canucks Prospects, Stars Prospects, WHL, Wild Prospects

Jets Prospects Report: Chibrikov, Rashevsky, Kuzmin & Smith

C.R. Davies | October 9, 2021

Welcome to the first edition of the Winnipeg Jets prospect report. This will be a recurring segment throughout the 2021-22 season, following the seasons and storylines of all the prospects…

Categories Jets Prospects

2021-22 WHL Season Preview & Predictions

C.R. Davies | October 3, 2021

The Western Hockey League (WHL) kicked off their regular season on Friday. I am going to give you a preview of what each team has to offer as they look…

Categories CHL, Previews and Predictions, WHL

Jets’ Kyle Connor Poised for Career Season in 2021-22

C.R. Davies | September 17, 2021

After totaling 50 points in 56 games last season, Kyle Connor also led the Winnipeg Jets in goals, demonstrating why he is one of the best players on the team.…

Categories Winnipeg Jets
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