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Warriors Open WHL Playoffs against Wheat Kings
March 28, 2024 - Moose Jaw, SK - The Moose Jaw Warriors entered this season with their sights on securing an elusive first championship for the organization. Now after 68 regular season games, the team begins the final push as they open the 2024 Western Hockey League playoffs on Friday night against the Brandon Wheat Kings. "This is the best time of year, everybody's super excited," Warriors captain Denton Mateychuk said. The Warriors finished with the second best record in the Eastern Conference. They put together a stellar secon... Full StoryMore Western Hockey League stories below
Raiders Erase 2-0 Deficit to Win Game One in Saskatoon
March 28, 2024 - A three goal second period helped the Raiders win game one of their first round matchup with the Saskatoon Blades 4-3 on Thursday night at SaskTel Centre. Four different Raiders scored in the win, with two goals coming on the powerplay, while Max Hildebrand put in another stellar outing in goal with over 40 saves in his first career playoff win. The first 19:40 of the first period was held scoreless, thanks in large part to Max Hildebrand, who made 14 saves in the opening 20 minutes. Early on, the netminder made a huge pa... Full StoryLukas Dragicevic Signs with Seattle Kraken
March 28, 2024 - Kennewick, WA - The Seattle Kraken announced today they have signed Tri-City Americans defenseman Lukas Dragicevic to a three-year, entry-level contract. He was drafted by the Kraken in the second round, 57th overall, in the 2023 NHL Draft. Dragicevic, from Richmond, B.C., was selected fourth overall by the Americans in the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft. In his first full season with the Americans in 2021-22 Dragicevic recorded 32 points (6-26-32) in 62 games. He also represented Canada on the international stage by playing fo... Full StoryPreview: Rockets At Wenatchee
March 28, 2024 - The quest for the Ed Chynoweth Cup commences when the 2024 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien kick off on Thursday, March 28. The Western Hockey League will preview each of the eight First Round matchups in the leadup to puck drop. Playoff hockey may be coming to Wenatchee, Wash. for the first time, but the Wild's upcoming series against the Kelowna Rockets promises an exciting new chapter in the storied playoff history between the two franchises. This will mark the fifth time the Rockets and Wild (formerly known as the... Full StoryWestern Hockey League News
- Blades' Late Push Falls Short in Game 1 - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) March 29
- Warriors Open WHL Playoffs against Wheat Kings - Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) March 28
- Raiders Erase 2-0 Deficit to Win Game One in Saskatoon - Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) March 28
- Hurricanes Announce Game 3 Tailgate Party - Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL) March 28
- Series Preview: Spokane Chiefs (8) vs. Prince George Cougars (1) - Prince George Cougars (WHL) March 28
- Lukas Dragicevic Signs with Seattle Kraken - Tri-City Americans (WHL) March 28
- WHL Announces Three Million in Regular Season Attendance as 2024 WHL Playoffs Presented by Nutrien Begin - (WHL) March 28
- Preview: Rockets At Wenatchee - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) March 28
- Winterhawks Recall Cohen Massey to Active Roster - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) March 28
- Eastern Conference Quarter Final Preview: (4) Medicine Hat Tigers vs. Red Deer Rebels - Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) March 28
- Playoff Primer: Games 1 & 2 (3/29 & 3/30) - Everett Silvertips (WHL) March 28
- Game Day: Round 1 Game 1 at 7:00pm CT - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) March 28
- Prospect Update Part 2: The Defense Rests - Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) March 28
- Know Your Foe: Portland Winterhawks vs. Victoria Royals WHL Playoff Preview - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) March 27
- Americans to Select Third-Overall in 2024 WHL Prospects Draft - Tri-City Americans (WHL) March 27
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Swift Current Broncos - Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Tri-City Americans - Pasco, Washington
Vancouver Giants - Vancouver, British Columbia
Victoria Royals - Victoria, British Columbia
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Fri., Mar 29 | Brandon at Moose Jaw Playoff Gm. 1 | 9:00 p.m. |
Fri., Mar 29 | Lethbridge at Swift Current Playoff Gm. 1 | 9:00 p.m. |
Fri., Mar 29 | Prince Albert at Saskatoon Playoff Gm. 2 | 9:00 p.m. |
Fri., Mar 29 | Red Deer at Medicine Hat Playoff Gm. 1 | 9:00 p.m. |
Fri., Mar 29 | Kelowna at Wenatchee Playoff Gm. 1 | 10:00 p.m. |
Fri., Mar 29 | Spokane at Prince George Playoff Gm. 1 | 10:00 p.m. |
Fri., Mar 29 | Victoria at Portland Playoff Gm. 1 | 10:00 p.m. |
Fri., Mar 29 | Vancouver at Everett Playoff Gm. 1 | 10:05 p.m. |
Thu., Mar 28 | Prince Albert 4 at Saskatoon 3 Playoff Gm. 1 | Final |
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WHL Headlines
- WHL roundup: Prince Albert Raiders roll past Saskatoon Blades in playoff opener - WHL TSN (March 29)
- PG Cougars heavily favoured to oust Spokane Chiefs - WHL Prince George Citizen (March 29)
- Wenatchee Wild's 2023-24 WHL regular season standings - WHL Wenatchee World (March 29)
- In return to WHL playoffs, Spokane Chiefs need Berkly Catton and Conner Roulette at their best - WHL Spokane Spokesman-Review (March 29)
- Breaking down the Silvertips' 1st-round playoff series vs. the Giants - WHL Everett Herald (March 29)
- CHL Storylines: Top draft-eligible players to watch during CHL playoffs - WHL TSN (March 28)
- Prince George Cougar fans getting on board bandwagon - WHL Prince George Citizen (March 28)
- Moose Jaw Warriors respond to Regina Pats' comments, prepare for playoff run - WHL Regina Leader-Post (March 28)
- Tigers get set for first-round matchup with stingy Rebels - WHL Red Deer Advocate (March 28)
- Rebels add valuable playoff experience in Latimer's return - WHL Red Deer Advocate (March 28)
- Wright stuff: Five years of playing the right way for Saskatoon Blades - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (March 28)
- Royals head into playoffs looking to ?EUR~change the narrative' - WHL Victoria Times Colonist (March 28)
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