Category : WHL
Oil Kings bolster blueline with acquisition of 20-year-old Zemlak from Tri-City
The product of Fort McMurray, Alta., enjoyed a career season with the Americans in 2024-25, tallying 25 points (5G-20A) in 56 games while serving as...
Canada outlasts Latvia in another nailbiting World Juniors extra-time classic
Minneapolis, Minn.- One year to the day that Latvia stunned Canada in an eight-round shootout to collect its first win against the Maple Leaf in IIHF...
Oil Kings defender MacKenzie earns three points in national team debut, Canada outlasts Czechia in thrilling World Juniors opener
Minneapolis, Minn.- Edmonton Oil Kings defenceman Ethan MacKenzie scored a goal and two assists in his Team Canada debut as the Canadians eked out a...
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...