October 2019 15
U.S. Division Recap: Portland goes East and Silvertips swing deal
By Andy Eide At some point in the season every team in the U.S. Division has to go through the annual gauntlet of the Eastern Swing. It’s a barnstorming trek through one of the WHL’s Eastern Conference’s divisions and includes a packed schedule of games with a lot of miles, and hours, on the bus. […]
Sound of Hockey Episode 55 – Cup Check
There are plenty of shenanigans in Episode 55 of Sound of Hockey, as Darren returns from another rowdy bachelor party with a couple of tales to tell. He also is painfully watching his beloved Minnesota Twins get swept by the Yankees while recording this episode, so you can enjoy the sound of his tears when you […]
U.S. Division Recap: Ty Smith returns, Lee scores, and Roulette hattie
By Andy Eide It would be understandable if Spokane Chiefs defenseman Ty Smith was a little disappointed to be back in the WHL. After all, New Jersey’s 2018 first-round pick was in camp hoping to stick with the NHL team. He was sent back early in the week and if he was upset at all, […]
NHLer of a different stripe: Lake Stevens’ Vaughan Rody skates back to the show
Seattle’s NHL team won’t begin playing until 2021, but one Lake Stevens resident returns to big-league ice for his 20th season this week as he continues to chase milestones and personal goals. Vaughan Rody maintains neutrality on the job as an NHL linesman, but he’s just as excited as thousands of other Evergreen State hockey […]
Watchability Rankings: Pacific Division
Here is the Pacific Division team by team break down of off season moves and what we are saying about their watchability: Vegas Golden Knights Watchability Score: 7.7 Key Additions: Mark Stone (Full Season) Key Subtractions: Colin Miller Erik Haula What we are saying: Andy: Vegas gets a full season of Mark Stone this year […]
NHL Seattle shows off Northgate practice facility during open house
By Andy Eide On the eve of the NHL season starting NHL Seattle invited hockey fans and community members to the Northgate Mall food court Tuesday to show off the plans for their future practice facility. Seattle is planning on a three-sheet facility to open in 2021, in time for the start of the franchise’s […]
Sound of Hockey Episode 54 – Cutting The Mustard – Featuring Barry Melrose!
Hockey is officially back, and just in time for the season opener, Sound of Hockey comes through with a MASSIVE episode! This week, the guys welcome the man, the myth, the legend… Mr. Barry Melrose. With Barry, they have a good chat about his Stanley Cup Final run as coach of the ’93 Los Angeles […]
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