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Paul Figler

Former co-founder of DUBNetwork.ca. More than 700 articles written about the Red Deer Rebels and the Western Hockey League.

Top 5 Undrafted WHL Players to Sign Before 2022-23

Paul Figler | March 3, 2022

Much like with goaltenders taking longer to develop, some players just don’t come out of their shells until they are 19 or 20 years old. Sometimes an NHL team will…

Categories Editor's Choice, WHL

WHL Weekly: Mayo Signs Extension, Nielsen Joins Tucson & More

Paul Figler | February 28, 2022

Today we take a look back on the happenings surrounding the Western Hockey League (WHL) from the past week (Feb. 19-26). Pats Sign Zacharias Fifteen-year-old forward Raiden Zacharias played his…

Categories WHL

QMJHL This Week: Roster Moves, Veleno Called Up & More

Paul Figler | February 27, 2022

Today we take a look back on the happenings surrounding the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) in the past week (Feb. 19-26, 2022). Letourneau-Leblond Released by Trois-Riviere 36-year-old forward…

Categories QMJHL

OHL This Week: Ritchie traded, Avery’s ECHL adventure, and more!

Paul Figler | February 27, 2022

Today we take a look back on the happenings surrounding the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) from February 19-26, 2022. Ritchie Part of Three Player Deal 26-year-old forward Nick Ritchie (102…

Categories CHL, OHL

6 Unsigned QMJHL Players From 2020 Draft

Paul Figler | February 14, 2022

Every year at the NHL Entry Draft, teams select players in the hopes of having them join the organization, whether that is direct to the NHL team, the team’s American…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, QMJHL

7 Unsigned OHL Players From 2020 Draft

Paul Figler | February 14, 2022

Every year at the NHL Entry Draft, teams select players in the hopes of having them join the organization, whether that is direct to the NHL team, their American Hockey…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Entry Draft, OHL

10 Unsigned WHL Players From 2020 Draft

Paul Figler | February 2, 2022

Every year at the NHL Entry Draft, teams select players in the hopes of having them join the organization, whether that is direct to the NHL team, the team’s American…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Entry Draft, WHL

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