Senators’ Prospect Carter Yakemchuk Becoming a Secret Weapon in WHL Playoffs Dayton Reimer | April 6, 2025 The Ottawa Senators have always been clear in their expectations for their top prospect, Carter Yakemchuk – they needed him to round out his game. “He’s a raw talent still…
Saskatoon Blades Gear Up for the Calgary Hitmen in WHL Playoffs Dayton Reimer | March 27, 2025 Few expected the Saskatoon Blades to be competing for first place in the East Division this season. Too much talent had left the team from last year’s roster, which finished…
The Great WHL Journey #5: Calgary Hitmen Dayton Reimer | October 4, 2024 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…
Tri-City Wins the Jake Bean Sweepstakes Ryan Pike | January 7, 2018 The Calgary Hitmen are having a down year. Between some injuries and some challenges facing their veteran players, it became apparent early in the season that making the playoffs would…
Hitmen Trade Alters WHL Power Balance Ryan Pike | November 26, 2017 Junior hockey in Canada is insanely competitive. Teams have to serve two or three masters simultaneously; developing players efficiently enough to have a winning program, but knowing the right time…
Calgary Teddy Bear Toss Turns 22 Ryan Pike | November 27, 2016 Aside from perhaps the occasional appearance of the Calgary Flames in the Stanley Cup playoffs, there are few sporting events in the city of Calgary that compare to the Calgary…
The 3 Best and Worst CHL Attendances Devin Slawson | January 18, 2016 The Canadian Hockey League is responsible for the most prospects drafted into the NHL each and every year. It is comprised of the Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League,…
Calgary Hitmen Break Records With 21st Teddy Bear Toss Ryan Pike | December 7, 2015 The hockey world is known for its charitable nature, particularly around the holiday season. While the Teddy Bear Toss is a time-honoured tradition throughout minor and junior hockey, the Western…
3 Low Profile Flyers Prospects Who Are Making An Early Splash David Quackenbos | October 10, 2015 For the first time in years, the Philadelphia Flyers have a prospect pool that boasts of solid players at all positions. The Flyers have a group of top tier defense…
Terrell Draude – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile THW Archives | May 6, 2015 Terrell Draude THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 3/21/1997 Place of birth: Warman, SK, Canada Ht: 6’3″ Wt: 209 lbs Shoots: Left Position: C NHL Draft Eligibility: 2015 Twitter:@TerrellDraude THW The Next Ones Rankings (February): not…
Gone Gali Gone Carson Shields | May 2, 2015 The Free Agent The Jets’ season and Cinderella run to the playoffs is over and the brass is now hard at work trying to resign key parts of this year’s…
Calgary’s Teddy Bear Toss Turns 20 Ryan Pike | December 7, 2014 The Calgary Hitmen are celebrating their 20th Western Hockey League season in 2014-15. And that means there was another anniversary celebrated in Calgary – the annual Teddy Bear Toss. The…