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Post by 2b9 on Jul 3, 2024 9:51:29 GMT -6
July 2, 2024: CW Regular Season Schedule & Format ![](https://i.postimg.cc/jd1NxFLV/CW-2017-black-red-50x50.jpg) The new schedule announcement is always nice. This year, though, we also find out about what the new format looks like on paper (or a computer screen). Thanks for thisπ. Cheers, 2b9πππ
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Post by hollywood on Jul 3, 2024 23:49:55 GMT -6
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Post by 2b9 on Jul 4, 2024 8:03:08 GMT -6
July 4, 2024: Recruitment Update ![](https://i.postimg.cc/Bb81yVPC/Saskatchewan-2022-50x50.jpg) Elite Prospects has now added the recruits from Manitoba, Trinity, and UBC who were referenced earlier in this thread. Thanks for sharingπ. Cheers, 2b9πππ
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Post by hollywood on Jul 13, 2024 22:48:37 GMT -6
July 13, 2024: New Job for MacGillivray, Schedule Format ![](https://i.postimg.cc/XYs84hNb/victoria-royals-50x50.jpg) Don McGillivray, who filled in as Bison coach for three years (2006-07 through 2008-09) whilst Mike Sirant was in Denmark on a sabbatical, has signed on as an assistant coach with the Victoria Royals in the WHL. He was the CWβs 2008 coach of the year. Immediately prior to his stint with the Bisons, he was GM/head coach of the Portage Terriers for eight years, and immediately thereafter he spent five seasons with the Winnipeg Blues in the same capacity. He then moved back to the WHL, spending seven seasons as assistant coach and head coach of the Brandon Wheat Kings, followed by one season with the Calgary Hitmen. Former Ice coach/owner James Patrick is the head coach in Victoria. Links: β€ Elite Prospects: Don MacGillivray Career Record β€ Winnipeg Free Press: MacGillivray joins Patrick behind bench of WHLβs Victoria Royals β€ Our Sports Central: Victoria Royals Name Don MacGillivray Assistant Coach β€ Victoria Buzz: Victoria Royals hire new assistant head coach with extensive experience ![](https://i.postimg.cc/jd1NxFLV/CW-2017-black-red-50x50.jpg) The CW Playing Regulations for Hockey have not been updated since January 2024 and thus have no definition as to how the divisions will rotate in future years. In order to give each team equal time in a four team division, everybody would get four seasons in the four team division and five seasons in the five team division, and that would take nine years to rotate through. This can only be accomplished if one of the nine seasons has the five BC and Man/Sask teams in one division, and the four Alberta teams in the other. I doubt they would do this. There are six possible formats, excluding the all-Alberta division: Format 1 (being used in 2024-25): Four: UBC, Trinity, Calgary, MRU Five: Alberta, MacEwan, Sask, Regina, Manitoba Format 2: Four: UBC, Trinity, Alberta, MacEwan Five: Calgary, MRU, Sask, Regina, Manitoba Format 3: Five: UBC, Trinity, Calgary, MRU, Alberta Four: MacEwan, Sask, Regina, Manitoba Format 4: Five: UBC, Trinity, Alberta, MacEwan, Calgary Four: MRU, Sask, Regina, Manitoba Format 5: Five: UBC, Trinity, Calgary, MRU, MacEwan Four: Alberta, Sask, Regina, Manitoba Format 6: Five: UBC, Trinity, Alberta, MacEwan, MRU Four: Calgary, Sask, Regina, Manitoba If Formats 1 and 2 are repeated, then after eight years, the teams from B.C., Manitoba, and Sask would all have four seasons in a four team division and four in a five team division. Meanwhile, the Alberta teams would have three seasons in a four team division and five seasons in a five team division. The playoff format makes this fairly important. Since the top three teams make the playoffs, participating in a four team division which includes Trinity gives a team a huge advantage.
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Post by 2b9 on Jul 14, 2024 9:00:15 GMT -6
July 13, 2024: New Job for MacGillivray, Schedule Format ![](https://i.postimg.cc/XYs84hNb/victoria-royals-50x50.jpg) Don McGillivray, who filled in as Bison coach for three years (2006-07 through 2008-09) whilst Mike Sirant was in Denmark on a sabbatical, has signed on as an assistant coach with the Victoria Royals in the WHL. He was the CWβs 2008 coach of the year. Immediately prior to his stint with the Bisons, he was GM/head coach of the Portage Terriers for eight years, and immediately thereafter he spent five seasons with the Winnipeg Blues in the same capacity. He then moved back to the WHL, spending seven seasons as assistant coach and head coach of the Brandon Wheat Kings, followed by one season with the Calgary Hitmen. Former Ice coach/owner James Patrick is the head coach in Victoria. Links: β€ Elite Prospects: Don MacGillivray Career Record β€ Winnipeg Free Press: MacGillivray joins Patrick behind bench of WHLβs Victoria Royals β€ Our Sports Central: Victoria Royals Name Don MacGillivray Assistant Coach β€ Victoria Buzz: Victoria Royals hire new assistant head coach with extensive experience ![](https://i.postimg.cc/jd1NxFLV/CW-2017-black-red-50x50.jpg) The CW Playing Regulations for Hockey have not been updated since January 2024 and thus have no definition as to how the divisions will rotate in future years. In order to give each team equal time in a four team division, everybody would get four seasons in the four team division and five seasons in the five team division, and that would take nine years to rotate through. This can only be accomplished if one of the nine seasons has the five BC and Man/Sask teams in one division, and the four Alberta teams in the other. I doubt they would do this. There are six possible formats, excluding the all-Alberta division: Format 1 (being used in 2024-25): Four: UBC, Trinity, Calgary, MRU Five: Alberta, MacEwan, Sask, Regina, Manitoba Format 2: Four: UBC, Trinity, Alberta, MacEwan Five: Calgary, MRU, Sask, Regina, Manitoba Format 3: Five: UBC, Trinity, Calgary, MRU, Alberta Four: MacEwan, Sask, Regina, Manitoba Format 4: Five: UBC, Trinity, Alberta, MacEwan, Calgary Four: MRU, Sask, Regina, Manitoba Format 5: Five: UBC, Trinity, Calgary, MRU, MacEwan Four: Alberta, Sask, Regina, Manitoba Format 6: Five: UBC, Trinity, Alberta, MacEwan, MRU Four: Calgary, Sask, Regina, Manitoba If Formats 1 and 2 are repeated, then after eight years, the teams from B.C., Manitoba, and Sask would all have four seasons in a four team division and four in a five team division. Meanwhile, the Alberta teams would have three seasons in a four team division and five seasons in a five team division. The playoff format makes this fairly important. Since the top three teams make the playoffs, participating in a four team division which includes Trinity gives a team a huge advantage. Thanks for thisπ. Cheers, 2b9πππ
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Post by hollywood on Jul 21, 2024 17:47:18 GMT -6
July 21, 2024: Apetagon To France ![](https://i.postimg.cc/3rzq40bR/Evry-Viry-50x50.jpg) Forward Tony Apetagon has signed for a team called Evry-Viry in France's 3rd tier. He played 73 games across 5 seasons (including none in the covid season), and hada stats line of 17-11-28. He had the soft hands and scored some picture goals. I was always left thinking he could have gone somewhere big if he could have just developed some play-making skills. One of his teammates (Michael Douglas) formerly played for the York Lions of the OUA. Links: β€ Elite Prospects: Tony Apetagon Career Record β€ Elite Prospects: Evry-Viry Team Roster ![](https://i.postimg.cc/tg5PVPHF/Mac-Ewan-2022-50x50.jpg) Since the schedule was released, no team in the CW has posted a new story. Also, since my update on July 4, 2024, only MacEwan has more names added at Elite Prospects. They have gone form five names to seven. USports' LOI registry was updated on July 18, 2024, with nothing new to the CW. The MJHL recruitments have not been updated in ages. Here's a list of the new Family Guys: Ethan Barwick (G) - Lindenwood (NCAA - did not play), Brooks (AJHL- 2022-23) Brett Epp (G) - Nipissing (OUA - 2021-22 followed by various SPHL, ECHL, and Senior teams) Carson Haynes (D) - Vancouver/Regina (WHL) Brody Tallman (D) - Canmore (AJHL) Caden Cabana (F) - Lloydminster (AJHL) Blake Eastman (F) - Summerside (MJAHL), prior Prince George (WHL) Ethan Sundar (LW) - Fort McMurray (AJHL) & Spruce Grove (BCHL) Links: β€ Elite Prospects: USports Transfers β€ Elite Prospects: MacEwan Griffins (7) β€ USports: Eligibilty Page : XLS Spreadsheet β€ MJHL: Player Advancement Page : Advancement News
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Post by 2b9 on Jul 22, 2024 6:42:08 GMT -6
July 21, 2024: Apetagon To France ![](https://i.postimg.cc/3rzq40bR/Evry-Viry-50x50.jpg) Forward Tony Apetagon has signed for a team called Evry-Viry in France's 3rd tier. He played 73 games across 5 seasons (including none in the covid season), and hada stats line of 17-11-28. He had the soft hands and scored some picture goals. I was always left thinking he could have gone somewhere big if he could have just developed some play-making skills. One of his teammates (Michael Douglas) formerly played for the York Lions of the OUA. Links: β€ Elite Prospects: Tony Apetagon Career Record β€ Elite Prospects: Evry-Viry Team Roster ![](https://i.postimg.cc/tg5PVPHF/Mac-Ewan-2022-50x50.jpg) Since the schedule was released, no team in the CW has posted a new story. Also, since my update on July 4, 2024, only MacEwan has more names added at Elite Prospects. They have gone form five names to seven. USports' LOI registry was updated on July 18, 2024, with nothing new to the CW. The MJHL recruitments have not been updated in ages. Here's a list of the new Family Guys: Ethan Barwick (G) - Lindenwood (NCAA - did not play), Brooks (AJHL- 2022-23) Brett Epp (G) - Nipissing (OUA - 2021-22 followed by various SPHL, ECHL, and Senior teams) Carson Haynes (D) - Vancouver/Regina (WHL) Brody Tallman (D) - Canmore (AJHL) Caden Cabana (F) - Lloydminster (AJHL) Blake Eastman (F) - Summerside (MJAHL), prior Prince George (WHL) Ethan Sundar (LW) - Fort McMurray (AJHL) & Spruce Grove (BCHL) Links: β€ Elite Prospects: USports Transfers β€ Elite Prospects: MacEwan Griffins (7) β€ USports: Eligibilty Page : XLS Spreadsheet β€ MJHL: Player Advancement Page : Advancement News Thanks for the updates. Cheers, 2b9πππ
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Post by hollywood on Jul 26, 2024 23:16:16 GMT -6
July 26, 2024: News on Bison Coaching Staff, and More In an Instagram post, the Bisons have announced the return of assistant coach Kyle Prystupa. And they posted the schedule in the form of a picture. Links: β€ Instagram: Kyle Prystupa Returns β€ Instagram: Schedule Picture ![](https://i.postimg.cc/fbg0nvdL/UBC-homecoming-ed-2023-50x50.jpg) The T-irds posted a retrospective of the year that was. Not much of a story, but more than any other team in the CW has done. Links: β€ UBC: Banner Season: T-Birds add to the championship trophy case in 2023-24 ![](https://i.postimg.cc/65vvfFXW/TrinityWestern-2022-50x50.jpg) There is a smattering of new names at Elite Prospects. The USports' LOI registry was updated on July 21, 2024, and three of the MRU recruits from Elite Prospects were added. The MJHL recruitments have not been updated. Mount Royal;s recruits to date are: Harmon Laser-Hume (G) - Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL) Leif Olafson (D) - Melfort Mustangs (SJHL) Juatin Lies (RW) - Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL) - prior with Saskatoon and Vancouver (WHL) Jayden Wiens (F) - Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) Holy Trinity now has seven: Ricards Landmaris (D) - Grand Canyon (ACHA) Sammy May (F) - Drayton Thunder (AJHL) Zakhar Polshakov (C) - Corpus Christie (NAHL) - prior Brandon (WHL) Lleyton Shearon (F) - Laronge Ice Wolves (SJHL) Mikhail Semchuk (F) - Grand Canyon (ACHA) & Ukraine (Intl) Cole Savage (G) - Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL) & Wilkes/Barre Scranton (NCDC) Zack Whitaker (D) - Castleton U. (NCAA III) Links: β€ Elite Prospects: USports Transfers β€ Elite Prospects: Mount Royal Cougars (4) β€ Elite Prospects: Trinity Western Spartans (7) β€ USports: Eligibilty Page : XLS Spreadsheet β€ MJHL: Player Advancement Page : Advancement News
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Post by 2b9 on Jul 27, 2024 9:30:28 GMT -6
July 26, 2024: News on Bison Coaching Staff, and More In an Instagram post, the Bisons have announced the return of assistant coach Kyle Prystupa. And they posted the schedule in the form of a picture. Links: β€ Instagram: Kyle Prystupa Returns β€ Instagram: Schedule Picture ![](https://i.postimg.cc/fbg0nvdL/UBC-homecoming-ed-2023-50x50.jpg) The T-irds posted a retrospective of the year that was. Not much of a story, but more than any other team in the CW has done. Links: β€ UBC: Banner Season: T-Birds add to the championship trophy case in 2023-24 ![](https://i.postimg.cc/65vvfFXW/TrinityWestern-2022-50x50.jpg) There is a smattering of new names at Elite Prospects. The USports' LOI registry was updated on July 21, 2024, and three of the MRU recruits from Elite Prospects were added. The MJHL recruitments have not been updated. Mount Royal;s recruits to date are: Harmon Laser-Hume (G) - Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL) Leif Olafson (D) - Melfort Mustangs (SJHL) Juatin Lies (RW) - Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL) - prior with Saskatoon and Vancouver (WHL) Jayden Wiens (F) - Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) Holy Trinity now has seven: Ricards Landmaris (D) - Grand Canyon (ACHA) Sammy May (F) - Drayton Thunder (AJHL) Zakhar Polshakov (C) - Corpus Christie (NAHL) - prior Brandon (WHL) Lleyton Shearon (F) - Laronge Ice Wolves (SJHL) Mikhail Semchuk (F) - Grand Canyon (ACHA) & Ukraine (Intl) Cole Savage (G) - Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL) & Wilkes/Barre Scranton (NCDC) Zack Whitaker (D) - Castleton U. (NCAA III) Links: β€ Elite Prospects: USports Transfers β€ Elite Prospects: Mount Royal Cougars (4) β€ Elite Prospects: Trinity Western Spartans (7) β€ USports: Eligibilty Page : XLS Spreadsheet β€ MJHL: Player Advancement Page : Advancement News Looking forward to the upcoming season. Cheers, 2b9πππ
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Post by hollywood on Aug 20, 2024 21:15:12 GMT -6
July 30, 2024: Bisons Announce Exhibition Schedule Sat Sep 14 Manitoba at Saskatchewan 7:00 CST/8:00 CDT Sun Sep 15 Manitoba at Regina 2:00 CST/3:00 CDT Sat Sep 21 Regina at Manitoba 2:00 CDT Fri Sep 27 Lakehead (OUA) at Manitoba 7:00 CDT Sat Sep 28 Lakehead (OUA) at Manitoba 2:00 CDT Thu Oct 3 Manitoba at Manitoba Moose (AHL) TBA Sat Oct 5 Manitoba at St. Thomas (NCAA) 1:07 CDT Tue Oct 8 Manitoba at Manitoba Moose (AHL) TBA Sat Jan 4 Manitoba at North Dakota (NCAA) 6:07 CST NOTE: Regina has an away game against the Bisons listed on Sept 20 at 7:00 p.m.NOTE: Minnesota-Duluth has a home game against the Bisons listed on Oct 6 at 2:07 p.m.That is quite a schedule. Opponents from four different leagues. I wonder why that 3-way round-robin with Regina could not be accomodated this year. Regina will be driving in for just one game. The Bisons should be able to be more competitive with the Moose than they were last year. The recruiting announcements have almost ended across USports. The funny thing is the lack of announcements from Junior A teams. There has been nothing from the MJHL in ages. Often Elite Prospects adds announcements which come from Twitters, team announcements, etc. Links: β€ GoBisons.ca Schedule/Results
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Post by hollywood on Aug 20, 2024 21:18:30 GMT -6
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Post by hollywood on Aug 20, 2024 21:27:16 GMT -6
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Post by hollywood on Aug 20, 2024 21:31:29 GMT -6
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Post by 2b9 on Aug 21, 2024 5:35:11 GMT -6
July 30, 2024: Bisons Announce Exhibition Schedule Sat Sep 14 Manitoba at Saskatchewan 7:00 CST/8:00 CDT Sun Sep 15 Manitoba at Regina 2:00 CST/3:00 CDT Sat Sep 21 Regina at Manitoba 2:00 CDT Fri Sep 27 Lakehead (OUA) at Manitoba 7:00 CDT Sat Sep 28 Lakehead (OUA) at Manitoba 2:00 CDT Thu Oct 3 Manitoba at Manitoba Moose (AHL) TBA Sat Oct 5 Manitoba at St. Thomas (NCAA) 1:07 CDT Tue Oct 8 Manitoba at Manitoba Moose (AHL) TBA Sat Jan 4 Manitoba at North Dakota (NCAA) 6:07 CST NOTE: Regina has an away game against the Bisons listed on Sept 20 at 7:00 p.m.NOTE: Minnesota-Duluth has a home game against the Bisons listed on Oct 6 at 2:07 p.m.That is quite a schedule. Opponents from four different leagues. I wonder why that 3-way round-robin with Regina could not be accomodated this year. Regina will be driving in for just one game. The Bisons should be able to be more competitive with the Moose than they were last year. The recruiting announcements have almost ended across USports. The funny thing is the lack of announcements from Junior A teams. There has been nothing from the MJHL in ages. Often Elite Prospects adds announcements which come from Twitters, team announcements, etc. Links: β€ GoBisons.ca Schedule/Results Thanks for thisπ. 2b9πππ
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Post by 2b9 on Aug 21, 2024 5:36:16 GMT -6
Great info, thanksπ. 2b9πππ
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