Category : WHL
NHL first round picks and top 2026 NHL Draft prospects highlight WHL contributions to Canada’s National Junior Team
The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship takes place in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn., from Friday, December 26, 2025, through Monday, January 5, 2026....
Six Western Hockey League alumni to represent Canada at 2026 Spengler Cup
Calgary, Alta.- Six Western Hockey League alumni are among the 25 players named to team Canada for the 2026 Spengler Cup, Hockey Canada announced Tuesday. The...
WHL alumnus Draisaitl becomes first German-born player to reach 1,000 NHL points
Draisaitl registered a secondary assist on a goal by Zach Hyman in the Oilers 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on...
Chiefs’ goalie Esler teams up with local children’s hospital patients for one-of-a-kind goalie setup
Spokane, Wash.- Goalies are known for being *unique*. But that’s half the fun of the position, at least style-wise, according to Spokane Chiefs netminder Carter Esler....
2025 WHL Teddy Bear, Toque & Mitten Toss Goal Scorers
Calgary, Alta. – It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The 2025 WHL Teddy Bear Toss schedule continues Friday, December 12, with three games...
Inaugural WHL Prospects Game presented by Showpass to be hosted by Vancouver Giants on February 18, 2026
Scheduled for February 18, the 2026 WHL Prospects Game will pit the most highly touted, NHL Draft-eligible prospects from the WHL’s Eastern Conference against those...
Saskatoon, Spokane complete deal involving defenceman Kaden Allan and forwards Dominik Petr and Elias Pul
Spokane, Wash. — The Spokane Chiefs have acquired 2005-born forward Dominik Petr and a fifth-round pick in the 2029 WHL Prospects Draft from the Saskatoon Blades...
Chiefs acquire 20-year-old forward Logan Wormald from Lethbridge
Spokane, Wash. — The Spokane Chiefs have announced the acquisition of 20-year-old forward Logan Wormald from the Lethbridge Hurricanes in exchange for two third round picks...
Broncos, Vees complete trade involving 2008-born blueliner Easton LaPlante
Swift Current, Sask. – The Swift Current Broncos have acquired 2008-born defenceman Easton Laplante from the Penticton Vees in exchange for a 4th-round pick in the...
Blades, Vees complete trade involving 2006-netminder Ethan McCallum
Saskatoon, Sask. – The Saskatoon Blades have acquired a pair of fifth-round picks from the Penticton Vees in exchange for 19-year-old goalie Ethan McCallum. The...
Raiders, Wild complete trade involving forward Maddix McCagherty
The Prince Albert Raiders struck a deal with the Wenatchee Wild on Wednesday, acquiring 19-year-old forward Maddix McCagherty. In return, the Wild received a 2026...
Giants forward Schmidt ties WHL record for fastest goal from start of game
Dallas Stars prospect scores a mere five seconds into regulation Friday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre....
2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge Game 2 Player to Watch: Mathis Preston, Spokane Chiefs
Lethbridge, Alta.- Mathis Preston has a penchant for big-time moments. In Game 2 of the 2025 WHL Championship Series, he bagged a goal and an assist...
Preston nets two points, U.S. NTDP stave off CHL comeback attempt to win Game 1 of the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
Calgary, Alta.- A standout performance from netminder Brady Knowling and a perfect five-for-five penalty kill helped the U.S. National Team Development Program collect a 4-2 win...
2025 WHL Champion Ruck ready to make most of unexpected opportunity at 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
Medicine Hat, Alta.- Liam Rucks admits it was disappointing not to be chosen for the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge. “Not being there, it was a...
2025 WHL Teddy Bear, Toque & Mitten Toss season is upon us
All 23 WHL Clubs will host a Teddy Bear, Toque, and Mitten Toss Game, featuring a flurry of bears, toques, and mittens thrown to the...
Rockets’ netminder Boettiger ready to show second time’s the charm at 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
Kelowna, B.C.- Get ready for the Harrison Boettiger revenge tour. Well, that might not be the term the 17-year-old goaltender would use, but he’s relishing the...
Wheat Kings blueliner Pantelas emerging as defensive juggernaut ahead of 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
Brandon, Man.- In a draft class stacked with high-end defensive talent, Giorgos Pantelas counts himself lucky to be mentioned among the likes of ‘A’-rated prospects like...
WHL Stars & NHL Debuts: Davidson defies the draft odds to suit up for Montreal
Montreal, Que.- You can’t say it better than Jared Davidson himself. “Not getting the first opportunity doesn’t mean you’re done,” the young forward said back in...
Wenatchee Wild Head Coach Nachbaur sets WHL record for games coached
Nachbaur, 66, established the new WHL record when he stood behind the bench Friday, November 14, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Ore., as the...