Jason Gilder
A 2018 graduate of the Langara College Journalism program in Vancouver, B.C. I used to contribute to both the British Columbia Hockey League and Florida Hockey Life Magazine (with the latter being a burden on the phone bill). My experience with those publications is being carried over to THW, as I will be covering the Vegas Golden Knights. Currently living in Richmond, B.C.
Author's Posts
What Is Cooling the Canucks Hot Start?
November 22nd, 2018 The Vancouver Canucks dreamy start to the 2018-19 season is feeling like a distant memory in the month of November. After winning nine of their first 15 games this year, the Canucks have faltered greatly by going on a six-game losing streak and getting defeated in seven of their last eight games. Some of the shortcomings...
Canucks Defensive Woes Continue Amid Early Success
November 7th, 2018 The Vancouver Canucks have exceeded expectations through 15 games in the 2018-19 season. Canada's Westernmost team is second in the Pacific Division, spearheaded by electrifying rookie forward Elias Pettersson. The Canucks' offensive play has made them one of the NHL's most entertaining teams but if their defense continues...
Goldobin Needs to Step Up for Canucks
November 2nd, 2018 Rookie standout Elias Pettersson, veteran center Bo Horvat, and second-year forward Brock Boeser are the straws that stir the drink of the Vancouver Canucks' offense. But aside from the aforementioned trio, Vancouver's attack has been relatively inconsistent. One forward underperforming this season is Nikolay Goldobin, who...
No Sedin Twins, No Problem...For Now
October 23rd, 2018 When Vancouver Canucks legends Daniel and Henrik Sedin announced their retirement in April, the team the and city supporting them were left without two of their greatest stars. The Sedin twins were a mainstay in both the locker room and the community for nearly two decades, and it was fair to wonder how a young Canucks...
Golden Knights Offense Will Dazzle With Pacioretty
September 14th, 2018 The writing was on the wall in the drawn-out saga between left wing Max Pacioretty and the Montreal Canadiens. From being called out publicly to awkward handshakes, it was inevitable that Pacioretty would get shipped out of Quebec's biggest city. The veteran forward was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, which was followed up...
3 Takeaways From Schmidt's Suspension
September 3rd, 2018 The Vegas Golden Knights' blue line has been dealt a blow, as defenceman Nate Schmidt will miss the first 20 games of the 2018-19 season. The 27-year-old was suspended by the NHL on Sunday for violating the league's performance-enhancing substance policy. Schmidt will be allowed to participate in training camp but is ineligible to play...
