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The WHL Has Deep & Rich American Roots

November 25, 2020 by Daniel Blanda
Mathew Barzal

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 — …

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Categories CHL, Seattle Kraken, WHL Tags Everett Silvertips, Portland Winterhawks, Seattle Thunderbirds, Spokane Chiefs

Oilers’ Memorable Home Openers

October 24, 2018 by Eric Friesen
Connor McDavid Oilers

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 …

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Categories Oilers History Tags Regina Pats, Spokane Chiefs

Kailer Yamamoto Aims To Stick With Oilers

September 8, 2018 by Eric Friesen
Kailer Yamamoto Oilers

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, …

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Categories Oilers Prospects Tags Kailer Yamamoto, Spokane Chiefs

Kings-in-Waiting: Jaret Anderson-Dolan

March 23, 2018 by Matt Karas
Jaret Anderson-Dolan

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 …

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Categories Kings Prospects, Los Angeles Kings Tags Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Spokane Chiefs

Oilers Prospect Kailer Yamamoto Is Tearing Apart the WHL

February 12, 2018 by Shane Sander
Kailer Yamamoto

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 …

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Categories Edmonton Oilers, WHL Tags 2017 NHL Draft, Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Kailer Yamamoto, Spokane Chiefs, Top Story

WHL Power Rankings: October 24th

October 25, 2013October 25, 2013 by Andrew Eide

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. …

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Categories CHL, WHL Tags Calgary Hitmen, Kelowna Rockets, Seattle Thunderbirds, Spokane Chiefs

WHL Power Rankings: October 15th

October 16, 2013 by Andrew Eide

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 …

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Categories CHL, WHL Tags Kelowna Rockets, Seattle Thunderbirds, Spokane Chiefs

Test-Driving Tokarski in Tampa

March 16, 2012March 16, 2012 by Brent Lemon

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 …

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Categories Player Profiles, Prospects, Tampa Bay Lightning Tags Dave Mishkin, Dustin Tokarski, Dwayne Roloson, Justin Goldman, Mathieu Garon, Norfolk Admirals, Spokane Chiefs

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

May 30, 2011 by Brendan Ross

  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 …

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Categories Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota Wild, Prospects, Uncategorized Tags 2010 NHL Draft, 2011 NHL Draft, Spokane Chiefs

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