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Mutala Signs ATO with Avalanche AHL Affiliate

January 16, 2021 - KENNEWICK, WA - Tri-City Americans forward Sasha Mutala has signed an amateur tryout agreement today with the Colorado Eagles, AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, for the team's upcoming camp. The six-foot and 200-pound forward was selected by the Avalanche 140th overall in the 2019 NHL Draft and has spent all three years of his WHL career with the Americans. During the 2019-20 season, Mutala led Tri-City in scoring with 28 goals and 39 assists in 62 games. Mutala will join the Eagles for their training camp which... Full Story

Government of Saskatchewan addresses support for junior hockey

January 15, 2021 - REGINA - Please see the following statement from the Regina Pats Hockey Club regarding the Government of Saskatchewan's announced support for the province's junior hockey teams: The Regina Pats would like to extend our thanks to the Government of Saskatchewan for today's strong show of support for junior hockey across the province. Today's announcement helps ensure that Saskatchewan's five Western Hockey League clubs and the 11 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League clubs based in the province remain an active part of our comm... Full Story

Fifteen Winterhawks on NHL Opening Night Rosters

January 14, 2021 - PORTLAND, OR - Fifteen Portland Winterhawks are listed on NHL opening night rosters for the 2020-21 regular season. Among WHL teams, Portland has the second most alumni starting the season in the NHL. The Winterhawks are represented on 13 of the 31 NHL teams. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators each have two roster players with Winterhawks connections. Adin Hill - Arizona Coyotes Henri Jokiharju - Buffalo Sabres Nino Niederreiter - Carolina Hurricanes Oliver Bjorkstrand - Columbus Blue Jackets ... Full Story

Foote Makes NHL Debut

January 14, 2021 - Former Kelowna Rockets captain, Cal Foote, made his NHL debut last night with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Paired with veteran blueliner Ryan McDonagh, Foote was +2 on the night in 10:59 of ice time. Foote, 22, spent three full seasons patrolling the blueline for the Rockets between 2015 and 2018. He appeared in 202 regular-season games for Kelowna during his WHL career, posting 163 points (33G, 130A), 123 penalty minutes and a +86 plus-minus rating. The Englewood, CO product was drafted 14th overall by the Lightning... Full Story

• Mutala Signs ATO with Avalanche AHL Affiliate - Tri-City Americans (WHL) January 16
  
• Government of Saskatchewan Announces New Funding to Support Junior Hockey - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) January 15
  
• Statement from the Raiders Regarding the Government of Saskatchewan's Announcement of Support for Junior Hockey - Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) January 15
  
• Government of Saskatchewan Announces New Funding to Support Junior Hockey - Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) January 15
  
• Government of Saskatchewan addresses support for junior hockey - Regina Pats (WHL) January 15
  
• Oil Kings Video Coach Michael Chan Hired by Toronto Marlies - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) January 15
  
• Fifteen Winterhawks on NHL Opening Night Rosters - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) January 14
  
• Foote Makes NHL Debut - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) January 14
  
• Broncos Sign Karson King to WHL Standard Player Agreement - Swift Current Broncos (WHL) January 14
  
• 8 Americans Alumni Named to NHL Opening Night Rosters - Tri-City Americans (WHL) January 13
  
• 2020-2021 Player Development Update - Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) January 13
  
• 139 WHL Alumni Named to NHL Opening Night Rosters & Taxi Squads - (WHL) January 13
  
• Dustin Wolf Earns Gold Medal with Team USA Victory over Canada at World Junior Championships - Everett Silvertips (WHL) January 13
  
• 14 former Rockets on NHL opening night rosters, six on taxi squads - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) January 13
  
• Pats Alumni Ready for NHL Season - Regina Pats (WHL) January 13
  
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• Hurricanes break even for past season - WHL Lethbridge Herald (January 19)
• Byram's legacy with the Giants will be much more than gaudy stats - WHL Vancouver Province (January 19)
• WHL pondering divisional bubble possibilities - WHL Winnipeg Free Press (January 18)
• Locally: Whitworth distance standout Kayla Leland honored during NCAA Convention - WHL Spokane Spokesman-Review (January 18)
• Wild times in store for former Cougar captain Maser - WHL Prince George Citizen (January 17)
• Vanstone: Bucks for pucks ?EUR" where does it stop? - WHL Regina Leader-Post (January 16)
• BCHL and WHL B.C. Division seek provincial funds after Sask. provides $4M - WHL Victoria Times Colonist (January 16)
• Provincial government provides much-needed cash boost to SJHL and WHL teams - WHL Prince Albert Daily Herald (January 16)
• It takes faith to walk into this light - WHL Kelowna Daily Courier (January 16)
• Sask government throws support behind struggling junior hockey teams - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (January 16)
• COVID-19: WHL, BCHL approach B.C. government for funding - WHL Vancouver Province (January 15)
• Cozens posts assist in NHL?EUR^debut - WHL Lethbridge Herald (January 15)
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