The Western Canada Cup

Dauphin, Manitoba Playing Host To The Second Western Canada Cup —

The Western Canada Cup (WCC) is the Junior A hockey championship for the champions of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL). [Read more…]

Planning An NHL Heist: The James Neal Trade

Looking Back at the James Neal and Matt Niskanen for Alex Goligoski Trade

February 21, 2011:

The Dallas Stars traded forward James Neal and defenceman Matt Niskanen to the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenceman Alex Goligoski. [Read more…]

My Favourite 2013-2014 Winnipeg Jets

My Favourite 2013-2014 Winnipeg Jets, For Different Reasons —

Well the Winnipeg Jets season is over and there are many months to bask in the inglorious times of being a Jets fan.  No playoffs again and a REALLY extended “summer” when compared to last year’s lockout season. [Read more…]

Anton Karlsson: 2014 NHL Top Prospect

AntonKarlsson150Anton Karlsson — 

League:  J20 SuperElit   Team:  Frolunda J20

Position:  LW/RW     Shoots:  Left

DOB:  Aug. 3, 1996     Birthplace:  Lerum, Sweden 

Height: 6’2     Weight:  195

2013-14  Stats:  Games: 28   G: 12   A: 10  Pts:  22  PIM: 88 Plus/Minus:  +3

Anton Karlsson plays for Frolunda in the J20 SuperElit (Swedish Junior League).

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Winnipeg Jets Year End Grades: Def & Goal

Winnipeg Jets Final Quarter Report Card: Defence and Goal — 

The Winnipeg Jets finished their third season in River City with a record of 37 – 35 – 10.  The Winnipeg  Jets defensive corp went through a bit of a makeover during the third quarter of the season and during the final quarter were a patchwork group of third pairing defence led by Mark Stuart who was actually playing up in the lineup due to the fact he was paired with super rookie Jacob Trouba.

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