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Raiders Alumnus Draisaitl Wins Hart Memorial Trophy, Ted Lindsay Award at 2020 NHL Awards

September 21, 2020 - Edmonton, AB - Prince Albert Raiders alumnus Leon Draisaitl was named the winner of the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award at the 2020 NHL Awards on Monday night. Draisaitl played in all 71 of the Edmonton Oilers' regular season games, leading all scorers in the NHL with 110 points (43 goals, 67 assists) to win the Art Ross Trophy. He led the league in points per game (1.55), assists (6), and power-play points (44). He also tied for the league lead with 10 game-winning goals. The Ted Lindsay Award is prese... Full Story

Draisaitl named Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award Winner

September 21, 2020 - Former Kelowna Rocket Leon Draisaitl was named the NHL's best player for the 2019/20 regular season. The Edmonton Oiler was awarded both the Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award, the league handed out its remaining awards virtually Monday afternoon. Draisaitl led the NHL in scoring with 110 points (43G, 67A), 13 more than teammate Connor McDavid who finished second in the scoring race. The Ted Lindsay Award, formerly known as the Lester B. Pearson Award, is awarded "to the most outstanding player in the NHL" as voted b... Full Story

Rebels Veteran Douglas Working on Improving His Offensive Game During Extended Off-Season

September 20, 2020 - Assumingly, hardcore Red Deer Rebels fans have suffered through the most recent weeks of the longest off-season in franchise history. Imagine then how slowly the more than six-month layoff has idled by for veteran forward Chris Douglas. "It has been a long off-season. I've never experienced one like this, nothing even close," Douglas said during the weekend, just a day or two after the 2020-21 WHL season would have started if not for the COVID pandemic. "Just seems like never ending, really, to be honest . . . just ... Full Story

Trio of former Rockets to play in Stanley Cup Final

September 18, 2020 - At least one former member of the Kelowna Rockets will hoist the Stanley Cup over their head at the conclusion of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final, set to kick off Saturday night, September 19, at 4:30 PM PT. The Dallas Stars have a pair of Rockets alumni on their roster in forwards Jamie Benn and Blake Comeau. Benn, the captain of the Stars, was a member of the Rockets 2009 WHL Championship team. The Victoria, BC product has been a force throughout the playoffs scoring clutch goals for the Stars in critical games, he leads ... Full Story

• Raiders Alumnus Draisaitl Wins Hart Memorial Trophy, Ted Lindsay Award at 2020 NHL Awards - Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) September 21
  
• Draisaitl named Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award Winner - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) September 21
  
• Rebels Veteran Douglas Working on Improving His Offensive Game During Extended Off-Season - Red Deer Rebels (WHL) September 20
  
• Trio of former Rockets to play in Stanley Cup Final - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) September 18
  
• WJHC to be Played Without Fans this Year - Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) September 18
  
• Edmonton to Host Back-To-Back World Juniors - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) September 17
  
• Red Deer World Juniors Postponed - Red Deer Rebels (WHL) September 17
  
• Sidewalk Sale Set for September 23 & 24 - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) September 17
  
• Notice of Annual General Meeting - Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) September 15
  
• Savage Signs with Tri-City - Tri-City Americans (WHL) September 14
  
• Pats Bedard to Train in Sweden Ahead of WHL Season - Regina Pats (WHL) September 14
  
• Stanley Cup Playoffs: Point's Return Ignites Lightning - Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) September 14
  
• Former Wheat King Captain Thrives with Isles - Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) September 13
  
• RE/MAX Presents: WHL Suits up to Promote Organ Donation Surpasses $585,000 Raised - (WHL) September 10
  
• Cougars Announce Pro-D Day Hockey School - Prince George Cougars (WHL) September 10
  
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• Wiesblatt keeping busy during long off-season - WHL Prince Albert Daily Herald (September 23)
• Former Kelowna Rocket Leon Draisaitl named NHL's best - WHL Kelowna Capital News (September 22)
• Canes mourn passing of young prospect - WHL Lethbridge Herald (September 22)
• Back in the stream of things - WHL Winnipeg Free Press (September 22)
• Broncos Davies Looking to Crack WHL Lineup at Age 16 - WHL Swift Current Online (September 22)
• Local junior players' travel plans cancelled - WHL Winnipeg Free Press (September 22)
• Blazers owner confident there will be a season. - WHL CFJC (September 22)
• Guhle enjoying lead up to the NHL Draft - WHL Prince Albert Daily Herald (September 19)
• Millar Pleased to Hear World Juniors Will be Played This Year - WHL Discover Moose Jaw (September 18)
• Winnipeg's Jarvis ecstatic (fanless) world juniors a go - WHL Winnipeg Free Press (September 18)
• Rookie WHL season one that Kosior won't forget - WHL Prince Albert Daily Herald (September 18)
• Blazers' Zary talks Round 1 NHL Draft position, Garand steers aside height critics, Pillar hopeful - WHL Kamloops This Week (September 17)
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