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by Derek Harper This year’s NHL entry draft has officially come and gone and once again, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) had a strong presence with 88 players drafted. Of those 88, the WHL had 34 drafted. The 88 selections from the CHL accounted for 39% of the 255 draft picks. This was the largest […]

THE FIVE: HINTS FOR EVERY NEW NAHL COACH

There are a pile of head coaches getting ready for their first North American Hockey League season this summer. While some have experience within the league, there are others that are going in simply blind regarding what it takes to be successful in the league. Today’s FIVE comes from within the league’s veteran coaching ranks […]

FIVE MINUTE MAJOR

By Derek Harper There has been quite a lot of news in the past few days from the CHL, but especially in the WHL. Tuesday was especially busy. Next season’s schedule dropped, and rumors started swirling of the Prince George Cougars’ future. A story was put out by the newspaper in Prince George, the Price […]

TEN BEST: MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICES FOR DEVELOPING HOCKEY PLAYERS

Is the player serious about making it through the junior levels and to play college hockey? Every player should be trying each practice to improve their mental game. Doing so will also positively impact on-ice play and development. 1. Set Attainable Goals Setting goals does not mean picking a task out of thin air. It […]

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By Derek Harper The Kelowna Rockets have officially submitted for a do over Memorial Cup bid in 2026. This comes after being awarded the 2020 Memorial Cup. However, the Rockets couldn’t host it due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the 2020 cancelation, Kelowna hosted the 2004 Memorial Cup. Kelowna would emerge victorious in clinching […]

THE FIVE: MAJOR MISTAKES BEING MADE BY COLLEGE PROSPECTS

First of all, nobody is perfect. As players start to make the transition from the youth and junior levels of play to college hockey, it’s very important to avoid mistakes that could easily cost any prospective student athlete an opportunity. How do you avoid making mistakes? How do you make sure you navigate through the […]

FIVE MINUTE MAJOR

By Derek Harper It’s a new week in major junior hockey and we’ve officially reached the offseason. In news out of Portland, the Winterhawks have signed Reed Brown. Brown’s playing rights were acquired from the Brandon Wheat Kings in a trade last week. He was originally selected by the Wheat Kings sixth overall in the 2023 […]