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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
Pats handle business at home, beat Blades
The Regina Pats treated the home crowd to a win at the Brandt Centre on Saturday to improve to 2-0-0-0 on the young WHL season. Powered by two goals by forward Brayden Barnett, Regina's WHL club was a...
Sep 23, 2023 Regina Pats centre Braxton Whitehead faces off against Saskatoon Blades captain Trevor Wong at the Brandt Centre on Sept. 23, 2023. (Keith Hershmiller Photography)
Saskatoon Blades set sights on WHL championship
The start of a new hockey season brings hopes and expectations while also shutting the door on what happened last year. The Saskatoon Blades start their season Saturday in Regina against the Pats, and...
Sep 22, 2023
Regina Pats ready to get their WHL season underway
The puck will drop Friday night to open the Regina Pats' new season. Regina's 2023-24 campaign gets underway at 6 p.m. with a contest against the host Brandon Wheat Kings. Head coach Brad Herauf said ...
Sep 22, 2023 Regina Pats head coach Brad Herauf. (File photo by Keith Hershmiller Photography)
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