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Kraken Fanbase Could Come From Many Sources

Nick Pinkerton | May 31, 2021

I have always been fascinated by the concept of fan territories. When meeting someone from outside a major metropolitan region, I often ask which teams their community cheers for. I…

Categories Editor's Choice, Seattle Kraken

The WHL Has Deep & Rich American Roots

Daniel Blanda | November 25, 2020

Americans have a tendency to forget that there is more than just the NHL, AHL, and the NCAA in the United States. We hear rumors of other leagues existing —…

Categories CHL, Seattle Kraken, WHL

Oilers’ Memorable Home Openers

Eric Friesen | October 24, 2018

After a franchise-long 17-day road trip, the Edmonton Oilers finally played their first game of the season on home ice on Thursday. And Oilers fans couldn’t have asked for a…

Categories Oilers History

Kailer Yamamoto Aims To Stick With Oilers

Eric Friesen | September 8, 2018

When the Edmonton Oilers selected Kailer Yamamoto 22nd overall in the 2017 NHL Draft, he was not viewed as an NHL-ready prospect. But after scoring five goals in six exhibition games,…

Categories Oilers Prospects

Kings-in-Waiting: Jaret Anderson-Dolan

Matt Karas | March 23, 2018

In this second edition of “Kings-in-Waiting”, we will take a closer look at Los Angeles Kings center prospect, Jaret Anderson-Dolan. The 18-year-old was taken with the Kings’ second-round selection, 41st…

Categories Kings Prospects, Los Angeles Kings

Oilers Prospect Kailer Yamamoto Is Tearing Apart the WHL

Shane Sander | February 12, 2018

Since coming back from the 2018 World Junior Championships, Edmonton Oilers prospect Kailer Yamamoto has absolutely torn apart the WHL. The 22nd overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft has…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, WHL

WHL Power Rankings: October 24th

Andrew Eide | October 25, 2013

The Western Hockey League saw a pretty busy week these past few days. There have been two pretty big trades and a certain team in Portland has caught fire again.…

Categories CHL, WHL

WHL Power Rankings: October 15th

Andrew Eide | October 16, 2013

Another exciting week of WHL hockey is in the books and we have some risers and droppers in this week’s power rankings. Last week the Kelowna Rockets held the top…

Categories CHL, WHL

Test-Driving Tokarski in Tampa

Brent Lemon | March 16, 2012

A handful of games doesn’t a career make, but by standing tall in a 6-1 win over the Boston Bruins, 22-year-old netminder Dustin Tokarski suddenly finds himself in the spotlight…

Categories NHL Prospects, Player Profiles, Tampa Bay Lightning

Second Chances – Did the Red Wings let one get away?

Brendan Ross | May 30, 2011

  Spokane’s Brenden Kichton –  Don’t forget me this year Every year as June nears hockey’s top prospects nervously await their future hoping that a team takes a chance on them in the…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota Wild, NHL Prospects, Uncategorized

Editor’s Choices

Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Kyrou Trade Rumours, Pettersson, Chytil and More

Oilers’ Andrew Mangiapane Facing Unwarranted Criticism From Fans

Fresh-Start Trade Scenario Taking Shape Between Oilers and Maple Leafs

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