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Global News
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Global News
‘Just miss everything about him': Cochrane lacrosse player dies in motocross accident
Friends and teammates have identified Owen George, 21, as one of the victims of Saturday's early morning motocross crash that killed two Cochrane men. George was an active member of the lacrosse community, growing up playing for the Rockyview Rage before playing three seasons for the Silvertips Junior Tier 1 team. His teammates remembering him as an encouraging, hard-working leader, who had a knack for making people feel welcome. 'I just miss everything about him,' said Stone Dunbar-Krenda, who played with George for nine years. 'His laugh, his smile, and just the way he approached situation and how he made friends everywhere we went.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "His laugh, his smile, and just the way he approached situation and how he made friends everywhere we went." Dunbar-Krenda ssaid he'd known George for nearly 15 years, but it was when they were drafted to the Silvertips in the same year their friendship really took off. Story continues below advertisement 'He would be the first one to be like 'do you need a ride to practice?'' laughed Dunbar-Krenda. 'He lived in Cochrane, and he'd drive to Calgary to pick me up. Any of our drives are definitely my fondest memories of him.' George was a leader on and off the floor, according to those who played with him. He was often the first person to reach out to a new player and was known to check in on a friend unprompted. 'He was the first guy to come talk to me on the team,' said Nate Shaback, another teammate. 'Outside of lacrosse he was a friend to me, and I'm going to miss him a lot.' Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy George was drafted by the Silvertips during the first season lacrosse resumed after the COVID-19 pandemic. His coach at the time said George showed up every day with 'a smile on his face, and a personality that was so joyful.' 'Even if you asked him for a change in his role, it was 'yea, no problem, it's for the better of my teammates,'' said Tyler Waycott, the Silvertips' former head coach. 'It was an honour to coach somebody of that stature.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "It was an honour to coach somebody of that stature." Waycott said George was a member of the Silvertips leadership group during the 2023 season, using his skill on the floor and his caring personality to lead the team by example. Story continues below advertisement Last year, George was faced with the decision to play his final year with the team or take on the opportunity to begin a heavy-duty mechanic apprenticeship. George took the job but was there to cheer on his teammates at as many games and practices as he could. 'It was great to see him follow that dream and go through the steps of growing up from a teenager to a young man,' said Waycott. RCMP were called to a private property in the Horse Creek area outside Cochrane just before 1 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, to reports of a a serious off-road collision involving two motorcross bikes. First responders found two seriously injured 21-year-old men and despite the first aid efforts provided by people on scene, the young men were did not survive. Story continues below advertisement George's team getting the tragic news just hours before Saturday's practice, but determined to play Sunday's game in George's memory — honouring the teammate they all admired. 'On the floor he was always the guy to pick the team up when we were down, or hype the boys up when we were up,' remembers Shaback. Dunbar-Korenda pointing to the outpouring of support on social media for George and his family as a sign of how many lives his friend impacted. 'It's nice to see the boys playing for Owen and the whole team rallying behind Owen, you can just tell he meant a lot to this team and touched a lot of hearts.' George's jersey is still with the team, both in the locker room and on the bench, as the organization works to come up with a more permanent way to memorialize Number 11.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The Hockey News Predicts The 2025 WHL Playoffs
After a thrilling 2024-25 regular season, the 2025 WHL Playoffs are finally here. All 16 teams will be in action on Friday as the race for the Ed Chynoweth Cup begins. In honor of the start of the playoffs, here are the predictions from THN's WHL team. Round 1: Medicine Hat Tigers over Swift Current Broncos in 4Edmonton Oil Kings over Prince Albert Raiders in 7Calgary Hitmen over Saskatoon Blades in 5Lethbridge Hurricanes over Brandon Wheat Kings in 7Everett Silvertips over Seattle Thunderbirds in 6Victoria Royals over Tri-City Americans in 6Spokane Chiefs over Vancouver Giants in 5Prince George Cougars over Portland Winterhawks in 5 Round 2: Medicine Hat Tigers over Edmonton Oil Kings in 6Calgary Hitmen over Lethbridge Hurricanes in 6Everett Silvertips over Victoria Royals in 5Spokane Chiefs over Pince George Cougars in 7 Conference Championships: Medicine Hat Tigers over Calgary Hitmen in 7Everett Silvertips over Spokane Chiefs in 6 There's no other way this could go. They are two of the most dominant teams in recent memory, both with incredibly deep lineups and an ability to score at any time. In goal, Jesse Sanche (Everett) and Harrison Meneghin (Medicine Hat) are very impressive netminders and mentally strong at that. With this being the Medicine Hat Tigers' first shot at a title since the 2006-07 season, the team will be hungry- and they've got the same coach from that season. The Everett Silvertips have more recent playoff experience, making the finals in 2018 and a second-round appearance in 2024, so they do have a minor edge. WHL Final: Medicine Hat Tigers over Everett Silvertips in 7 At the end of it all, the X-factor of this series will be the youngster: Gavin McKenna. McKenna has put up video game numbers in his second full season in the WHL, and while the playoffs present a different beast, the Whitehorse product has shown an ability to take any game over he wants. This series should go no less than seven games, and while it may seem like the obvious pick for a final two, it just makes sense. Round 1: Medicine Hat Tigers over Swift Current Broncos in 5Prince Albert Raiders over Edmonton Oil Kings in 5Calgary Hitmen over Saskatoon Blades in 5Lethbridge Hurricanes over Brandon Wheat Kings in 6Everett Silvertips over Seattle Thunderbirds in 5Victoria Royals over Tri-City Americans in 4Spokane Chiefs over Vancouver Giants in 5Portland Winterhawks over Prince George Cougars in 6 Round 2: Medicine Hat Tigers over Prince Albert Raiders in 6Calgary Hitmen over Lethbridge Hurricanes in 6Everett Silvertips over Portland Winterhawks in 5Spokane Chiefs over Victoria Royals in 7 Conference Finals: Medicine Hat Tigers over Calgary Hitmen in 7Spokane Chiefs over Everett Silvertips in 6 The Medicine Hat Tigers and Spokane Chiefs are built for runs to the Conference Finals. Spokane has assembled one of the most dominant lines in the CHL, while Medicine Hat has one of the most dynamic players ever to play in the WHL. While the Conference Finals will be close, it feels like dystany that the Tigers and Chiefs will battle for the Ed Chynoweth Cup. WHL Final: Spokane Chiefs over Medicine Hat Tigers in 7 As for who will be off to Rimouski to battle for the Memorial Cup, that would be Spokane. Outside of the Andrew Cristall, Berkly Catton, and Shea Van Olm line, the Chiefs have assembled a very deep team that features Brayden Crampton, Mathis Preston, Saige Weinstein, Rasmus Ekström and Chase Harrington, to name a few. While Medicine Hat has tons of talent, including Gavin McKenna, Oasiz Wiesblatt, and Tanner Molendyk, 2025 feels like the year Spokane returns to the Memorial Cup. Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. 2025 WHL Playoffs Preview: 4) Lethbridge Hurricanes Versus 5) Brandon Wheat Kings 2025 WHL Playoffs Preview: 4) Prince George Cougars Versus 5) Portland Winterhawks 2025 WHL Playoffs Preview: 3) Calgary Hitmen Versus 6) Saskatoon Blades 2025 WHL Playoffs Preview: 3) Spokane Chiefs Versus 6) Vancouver Giants
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Silvertips Goalie Made NHL Debut During Oilers Kraken Game In Edmonton.
Edmonton, AL - Former Silvertips goaltender Tyler Palmer made his NHL debut Monday night as the Oilers' emergency backup goalie against the Seattle Kraken. Palmer backed up starter Calvin Pickard while Stuart Skinner was on paternity leave, celebrating the birth of his son with his wife, Chloe. Palmer, who aged out of the WHL in 2024, played almost two seasons with the Everett Silvertips. During the 2023-24 campaign Palmer made 46 appearances, earned a 30-9-2 record and was named WHL goalie of the week in April 2024. The 6' Fernie, BC native was awarded Humanitarian of the Year in 2024 for personally donating $2 to the Faith food bank for every save he made during home games that ran during the 2023 holiday break season. Palmer currently plays for the University of Alberta Golden Bears in the Canadian USports League where he has put up an 11-4-0 record to go with a 2.21 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage. While Palmer's only time on the ice came during the Oilers' pregame warmups, Silvertips fans in the Pacific Northwest were excited to see a fan favorite get the opportunity. The Kraken ultimately fell to the Oilers 4-2. RelatedJoin the discussion with others in your hockey community! Just bookmark Seattle Kraken Forum or create an account to receive the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Silvertips Goalie Made NHL Debut During Oilers Kraken Game In Edmonton.
Edmonton, AL - Former Silvertips goaltender Tyler Palmer made his NHL debut Monday night as the Oilers' emergency backup goalie against the Seattle Kraken. Palmer backed up starter Calvin Pickard while Stuart Skinner was on paternity leave, celebrating the birth of his son with his wife, Chloe. Palmer, who aged out of the WHL in 2024, played almost two seasons with the Everett Silvertips. During the 2023-24 campaign Palmer made 46 appearances, earned a 30-9-2 record and was named WHL goalie of the week in April 2024. The 6' Fernie, BC native was awarded Humanitarian of the Year in 2024 for personally donating $2 to the Faith food bank for every save he made during home games that ran during the 2023 holiday break season. Palmer currently plays for the University of Alberta Golden Bears in the Canadian USports League where he has put up an 11-4-0 record to go with a 2.21 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage. While Palmer's only time on the ice came during the Oilers' pregame warmups, Silvertips fans in the Pacific Northwest were excited to see a fan favorite get the opportunity. The Kraken ultimately fell to the Oilers 4-2. RelatedJoin the discussion with others in your hockey community! Just bookmark Seattle Kraken Forum or create an account to receive the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more.
