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Swift Current Broncos coach Devan Praught suspended after alleged conduct violation
The head coach of a Saskatchewan WHL team has been hit with an indefinite suspension. On Tuesday the Swift Current Broncos announced the suspension of head coach Devan Praught. The team said the decis...
Nov 14, 2023
Saskatoon Blades win tough battle in Regina against Pats
It went all the way to a shootout as the Saskatoon Blades were able to down the rival Regina Pats 2-1 on Wednesday. "I thought it was a hard-fought game by both teams," said Blades acting head coach D...
Nov 08, 2023 Saskatoon Blades forward Egor Sidorov puts a puck past Regina Pats goaltender Ewan Huet in a shootout on Nov. 8, 2023. (Keith Hershmiller Photography)
Neck guards now mandatory in SJHL
The SJHL is following the WHL's lead. The Canadian Junior Hockey League -- which oversees the SJHL and eight other junior A hockey leagues in Canada -- has mandated the use of neck guards during all o...
Nov 06, 2023 A display rack of neck guards at Extreme Hockey and Sport in Regina. (Submitted)
Blades, Pats supportive of WHL neck guard mandate
Many players entering or playing in the WHL are eager to get a little bit more freedom than they do playing minor hockey. By getting into the WHL, players have the option to wear neck guards and cages...
Nov 02, 2023
WHL makes neck guards mandatory for players
The WHL has mandated the use of neck guards in the wake of the death of Adam Johnson. The former NHLer died on the weekend after his neck was cut by a skate blade during a game in England. In a media ...
Nov 01, 2023 The Western Hockey League announced Wednesday that it's making neck guards mandatory for players.
WHL, SJHL to discuss mandatory neck guards after death of ex-NHLer
By Jaryn Vecchio Should neck guards be mandatory for all hockey players? That's something the WHL and SJHL are set to discuss after former NHLer Adam Johnson passed away when his neck was cut by a ska...
Nov 01, 2023 Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Adam Johnson died during a game in England on the weekend after he was hit in the neck by a skate blade. (Paul Vernon/AP file photo)
Pats' Temple 'honoured' to represent Canada at U-17 Challenge
Cole Temple grew up hoping to one day get a chance to represent Canada on the world stage. Now the Regina Pats forward will get the chance at the 2023 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge as a member of Te...
Oct 25, 2023 Regina Pats forward Cole Temple is to play on Team White at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. (File photo courtesy of Keith Hershmiller Photography)
Connor Bedard's mom says 18-year-old's NHL debut feels 'surreal'
Connor Bedard will make his NHL debut on Tuesday, wearing a Chicago Blackhawks jersey. The Blackhawks are set to open their regular season against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 10. Bedard, who playe...
Oct 10, 2023
WHL suspends Wenatchee Wild coach Kevin Constantine pending probe
Just two games into the WHL season, the head coach of the Wenatchee Wild has been benched pending an investigation. The league suspended Kevin Constantine on Sunday and opened an independent investiga...
Sep 26, 2023
Blades double up Raiders in home opener
After a disappointing loss in Regina less than 24 hours prior, the Saskatoon Blades got back to playing the hockey that was expected for a team hoping to compete for a WHL championship this season. Th...
Sep 24, 2023
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