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Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 06/11/2026 Player: Alisher Sarkenov (F) From: Prince Albert Raiders To: Western Michigan Univ. Information: College Commitment Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

  Laventure, 23, joins the Stars following two seasons with the University of Alberta (USports), where he recorded 31 points in 40 games.  Originally selected 31st overall by the Prince Albert Raiders in the 2018 WHL Prospects Draft, Laventure went on to register 172 points in 271 WHL appearances split between the Raiders, Lethbridge Hurricanes, … Continued The post LAVENTURE TURNS PRO WITH STARS appeared first on Dundee Stars.

Daxon Rudolph is more than familiar with carrying the weight of being a top draft pick. The Lacombe, Alta. product was called first overall in the WHL Prospects Draft by the Prince Albert Raiders back in 2023, joining the ranks of players like Connor Bedard, Matthew Savoie, Dylan Guenther, and, more recently, projected top NHL Draft picks Gavin McKenna and Landon DuPont. Needless to say, expectations have been high for the young man in Hockeytown North. "Being a first overall pick, it comes with a little bit of pressure," Rudolph admits. "But I mean, at the end of the day, hockey is fun, and we're all playing the game we love, so you try not to think about it. Once that puck drops, you're just playing the game you love and trying to do it to the best of your ability." The 6-foot-2, 205-pound, right-shot defenceman hasn't just brought his best- he's consistently been one of the best across the WHL. Rudolph's sophomore season saw him e

Meet Daxon Rudolph, top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft who currently plays for the Prince Albert Raiders in the Western Hockey League. FloHockey takes you on a meet-and-greet with ten of the top prospects for the 2026 NHL draft in the CHL: https://youtu.be/vi3UcwHjb3U #nhldraft #whl #chl #hockey Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to access all of the latest hockey videos! Website: https://www.flohockey.tv/ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2qfd7im Get the FloSports iOS app: http://bit.ly/FloHockeyiOSApp_9 Follow FloHockey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloHockey.tv Twitter: https://twitter.com/FloHockey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flohockey/

Calgary, Alta. – The 2026 NHL Scouting Combine concluded this past weekend, with 90 draft-eligible players from North America and Europe participating. Vancouver Giants forward Mathis Preston found his way into the top 10 across a number of different categories, including isokinetic squat (second), anaerobic fitness – peak power output (T-2nd), 10m sprint (T-3rd), pro agility right (T-3rd), bench press (fourth), pull-ups (T-6th), and pro agility left (T-8th). Edmonton Oil Kings defenceman Ethan MacKenzie also enjoyed a quality showing at the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine, including impressive efforts in anaerobic fitness – peak power output (T-2nd), bench press (third), pro agility right (T-3rd), pro agility left (T-4th), right-hand grip (T-6th), pull-ups (T-6th), and force plate – vertical jump (eighth). Results below reflect the top 25 finishers in each respective combine test. The 2026 NHL Scouting Combine allowed NHL teams an opportunity to cond

Regina, Sask. — The Regina Pats have signed 2026 first-round pick Fletcher MacDonald to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. MacDonald made franchise history earlier this month when he was selected ninth overall by the Pats in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft on May 6, becoming the highest-drafted goaltender in club history. He also became the first goaltender selected by Regina in the first round since Jordan Hollett was chosen 13th overall in 2014. “The Regina Pats organization is very excited to have signed our first-round pick from the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft,” said Regina Pats General Manager Dale Derkatch. “We believe Fletcher has a very bright future ahead of him, and we’re confident he will bring stability to our goaltending position when he becomes a full-time player with the Pats.” The 14-year-old netminder was also the highest-drafted goaltender selected in the WHL Prospects Draft since Taylor Gauthier was taken 10th overall by the Prince George Coug

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 06/03/2026 Player: Daxon Rudolph (D) From: Prince Albert Raiders To: Univ. of Denver Information: College Commitment Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Jonah Sivertson 2025-26 Team: Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)Date of Birth: Aug. 27, 2008Place of Birth: Regina, Saskatchewan, CanadaHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 191 poundsShoots: RightPosition: ForwardNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings…

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 06/03/2026 Player: Max Heise (F) From: Prince Albert Raiders To: Univ. of Denver Information: College Commitment Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Royals announced today the acquisition of 2008-born defenceman Nate Yellowaga from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2030 fourth-round pick. The 5-foot-11, 179-pound defenceman finished this past season, his first in the WHL, with 27 points (7G-20A) in 67 games. Yellowaga also registered four points in five playoff games against the Prince Albert Raiders. Hailing from Calgary, Alta., Yellowaga started his junior career with the Brooks Bandits in the BCHL before joining the Rebels prior to last season. “Nate is a dynamic defenseman that will add an important element to our team” said Jake Heisinger, General Manager of the Victoria Royals. “He is an excellent skater that will be an impact player at both ends of the ice”. Yellowaga, a former CSSHL U18 Second Team All-Star, was drafted in the ninth round of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft by Red Deer. He won a BCHL Championship wit

Kelowna, B.C. – Western Hockey League Commissioner Dan Near announced today, on behalf of the WHL Board of Governors, that Carrie Brown – Executive Assistant for the Kelowna Rockets – has been named the latest recipient of the WHL Distinguished Service Award for the 2025-26 WHL season. The WHL Distinguished Service Award, which was introduced by the WHL in 2004, is presented annually to the individuals who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes on behalf of WHL franchises and in doing so have made an extraordinary contribution at the Club and League levels over an extended period. The WHL will present Distinguished Service Awards annually to an individual from both the WHL Western and Eastern Conferences. Brown was honoured by Commissioner Near and Bruce Hamilton, WHL Chairman of the Board and President / General Manager of the Kelowna Rockets, during Game 6 of the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota. “Since 1995, the Rockets inaugural seaso

The Western Hockey League is mourning the passing of Mark Odnokon, longtime member of the Prince Albert Raiders. The Raiders announced the passing of Odnokon on Sunday. He died at the age of 63. Most recently, Odnokon served as a Skills Coach for the Raiders during the 2025-26 WHL season. Hailing from Moose Jaw, Sask., Odnokon’s ties to the Raiders began in the late 1970s, when he played left wing for the Club during its final years in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) from 1978-79 through 1981-82. He helped the Raiders claim three consecutive SJHL titles (1980, 1981, 1982) before the Club joined the Western Hockey League for the 1982-83 season. Odnokon returned to the Raiders as an assistant coach for two seasons – 1990-91 and 1991-92. He then served a second stint as an assistant coach from 2003-04 through 2006-07. From 2015-16 through 2019-20, Odnokon was a Skills Coach for the Raiders, and helped the Club claim the WHL Championship i

Kelowna, B.C.- The 2025-26 season is, undoubtedly, the greatest in Everett Silvertips history. And that's no small feat coming from one of the league's most consistent franchises. While the 'Tips bask in the glow of WHL Championship glory and gear up for their Memorial Cup debut, we're looking back on five key moments that helped make it all possible. A 'Tip' of the hat The Silvertips entered 2025-26 as the reigning regular-season champions, but had designs on winning it all from the get-go. Everett was hot out of the gates with three hat tricks in the first two weeks. After falling behind 3-0 in the second period to the Wenatchee Wild in the season opener, Zackary Shantz bagged his first career hat trick to force a shootout where Shantz, NHL Draft-eligible Matias Vanhanen and Nolan Chastko all lit the lamp to earn a 4-3 comeback win. On October 3, 2025, Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen picked up a hat trick of his own in a 7-1 drubbing

Following the end of his WHL Career, Justice Christensen's mother Vanessa sat down and penned this letter to the fans of the Raiders and the City of Prince Albert:  As Justice’s time in Prince Albert comes to an end, I’ve been trying to find the right words—and honestly, I’m not sure there are enough to truly explain what this place has meant to our family over the last four years.

Southern Alberta Newspapers  After years of being the WHL’s bridesmaid, the Everett Silvertips have finally earned their big day. The Scotty Munro Champions captured the franchise’s first Ed Chynoweth Cup on Friday, winning Game 5 in Prince Albert 7-2 to beat the Raiders 4-1 in the Western Hockey League Championship Series. It took a third The post Silvertips win first Ed Chynoweth Cup in franchise history appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.

After taking Game 1 of the WHL Final, Braeden Cootes and the Prince Albert Raiders were handed four consecutive losses, falling short of a league championship and a spot at this year’s Memorial Cup. On Friday night, the Raiders hosted the Everett Silvertips in Game 5, looking to stave off elimination and send the series…

Everett Silvertips beat a Prince Albert Raiders team featuring Cootes 7-2 Friday to claim the league title in five games and advance to the Memorial Cup in Kelowna

The Everett Silvertips defeated the Prince Albert Raiders 7-2 on Friday night.

Prince Albert, Sask. - For the first time in franchise history, the Everett Silvertips are WHL Champions.The Silvertips clinched the Ed Chynoweth ... - WHL

The Silvertips secured the Ed Chynoweth Cup for the first time in history, defeating the Prince Albert Raiders by a 7-2 score in Game 5 of the 2026 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien.

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Prince Albert, Sask. – Everett Silvertips forward Julius Miettinen has been named the 2026 WHL Playoff MVP. The WHL Playoff MVP award is presented to a player deemed to have made the strongest contribution to his Club throughout the WHL Playoffs, as voted by members of the media. The prospect of the Seattle Kraken is the first Finnish-born player to earn WHL Playoff MVP honours, and only the second import player to accomplish the feat, following former Kelowna Rockets star Leon Draisaitl, who made history in 2014. The 6-foot-3, 207-pound centre helped Everett claim the franchise’s first Ed Chynoweth Cup. The Silvertips had previously appeared in two WHL Championships, including during the team’s expansion season (2003-04) and most recently in 2017-18. Selected by the Kraken in the second round (40th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft, Miettinen tallied 27 points to finish tied for the scoring lead in the 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien, Original

Prince Albert, Sask. – For the first time in franchise history, the Everett Silvertips are WHL Champions. The Silvertips clinched the Ed Chynoweth Cup with a 7-2 win over the Eastern Conference Champion Prince Albert Raiders in Game 5 of the 2026 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien. A three-goal performance from Florida Panthers prospect Shea Busch propelled the Silvertips to victory in Game 5. The Silvertips run to the WHL Championship was a dominant one, beginning with a four-game sweep of the Portland Winterhawks to open the 2026 WHL Playoffs. The second round featured another five-game triumph – this one over the 2026 Memorial Cup-host Kelowna Rockets – and led into a four-game sweep of the expansion Penticton Vees in the WHL’s Western Conference Championship. Through 18 games, the Silvertips went 16-2, including an even 8-1 at home and 8-1 on the road. The impressive postseason came on the heels of a second consecutive Scotty M

Prince Albert, Sask. – If the Prince Albert Raiders are going to fight to see another day, you better believe Vancouver Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes will be at the centre of it. The 6-foot, 183-pound product of Sherwood Park, Alta., has put up four points (1G-3A) in four games of the WHL Championship and sits tied for fourth in WHL Playoff scoring with 22 points (7G-15A) in 19 games. The Raiders are up against the wall, down 3-1 in the best-of-seven WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien. Now, their goal is to do something only one other team has ever done over the course of WHL history – erase the 3-1 deficit to claim the WHL crown. “We’re just taking it a game at a time, a shift at a time,” Cootes said. “It is what it is. If you would have told us at the start of playoffs that we would be in this position, we would take it. Enjoy the moment and play our game. “We need to stick to our process and what we’ve been talking about the whole time. The

Prince Albert, Sask. – With six points in four WHL Championship games, Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Bear has come alive when it matters most. The 19-year-old product of West St. Paul, Man., is enjoying a stellar run through the 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien, skating on a line with Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen and 2026 NHL Draft-eligible prospect Matias Vanhanen. In Game 4, Bear recorded the game-winning goal, giving the Silvertips a 3-1 series lead and putting the franchise on the brink of claiming its first ever Ed Chynoweth Cup. “Emotions are running through – a lot of excitement for sure,” Bear said. “We can do something today that is really special, but we can’t think about it that much. We have to wait until it comes and be ready when it comes to game time.” Over the entire WHL Playoffs, the 6-foot, 177-pound left winger has racked up 22 points (7G-15A) in 17 postseason contests. Selected by the Red Wings in the first

No team has won a WHL Final after being down 3-1.

NEED TO KNOW - Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Bear's powerplay goal stood as the game-winner as Everett took a 5-2 win over Prince Albert in Game 4 - Everett has opened the scoring in all four games in the WHL Championship Series - Dallas Stars pick Brandon Gorzynski scored in his return to the Raiders lineup after missing seven games with an injury - Prince Albert had back-to-back disallowed goals in the third period - The Silvertips can capture the Ed Chynoweth Cup for the first time in franchise history in Game 5 on Friday TOP PERFORMER Anders Miller *cleaned up* (IFKYK) with 31 saves on 33 shots, marking his third consecutive with a .900 save percentage or better. The Anchorage, Alaska product helped hold Prince Albert scoreless on six powerplay opportunities en route to a crucial Game 4 road victory. The 19

The WHL Finals are turning into a fascinating glimpse at the future for the Detroit Red Wings organization. Carter Bear scored the game winning goal as the Everett Silvertips pushed ahead to a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Prince Albert Raiders. Bear continues to show why so many people are excited about his future and why Detroit fans are paying close attention. Meanwhile, Matias VanHanen just keeps producing. Another goal and another assist as his stock continues to rise during this playoff run. If VanHanen is still available when Detroit makes their second round pick, should Steve Yzerman take the swing? His star continues to rise, so there’s no guarantee he’ll still be available at this point. But if he is…. And here’s where things get REALLY interesting… With the new AHL/CHL transfer agreement beginning next season, one 19-year-old player per NHL team can now move directly from the CHL to the AHL. VanHanen would qualify. That means in a wild twist, Carter Bear and Matias Va

The Everett Silvertips defeated the Prince Albert Raiders 5-2 on Wednesday night.

Prince Albert, Sask. - The Everett Silvertips are on the verge of a franchise first Ed Chynoweth Cup following a 5-2 win over the Prince Albert Raider... - WHL

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Max Heise had jump from the first puck drop during Game 3 of the 2026 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien.

Prince Albert, Sask. – Brek Liske has quietly played an important role on the Everett Silvertips blueline during the 2026 WHL Playoffs. Eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft, the 6-foot-2, 188-pound, right-shot rearguard logged two assists in a big Game 3 win that put the Silvertips out front 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. “We’ve been consistently good, I think, we just have to keep at it,” Liske said before Game 4. “I think we grinded them down as the game went on. We’re consistently getting hits in and doing the things that we do well. “We had more of an attack mentality, played on our toes more. That’s what we did and it worked, so that’s our goal for tonight.” In 16 postseason appearances, the 18-year-old product of Beausejour, Man., has secured 14 points (3G-11A). A former first-round pick (10th overall) of the Silvertips in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft, Liske is ranked 44th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting for the 2026 NHL Dra

Also in the mix are Parker Alcos of tournament host Kelowna Rockets, and Braeden Cootes of the Prince Albert Raiders.

The Everett Silvertips are now just TWO wins away from a WHL Championship after a huge 3-2 win in game three of the WHL Finals against the Prince Albert Raiders. Watch the WHL finals for free on Victory: https://victoryplus.com Once again, Carter Bear and Matias Vanhanen were right in the middle of it. Vanhanen opened the scoring with a goal assisted by Bear, and Carter Bear finished the night with 2 assists as the chemistry between these two players continues to stand out in a massive way during the playoffs. Vanhanen now has an incredible 11 goals and 11 assists in the postseason, while Carter Bear has exploded for 6 goals and 15 assists during Everett’s playoff run. The question for Detroit Red Wings fans is becoming impossible to ignore… Could this chemistry work at the NHL level if Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings were able to draft Matias Vanhanen this summer? In today’s 7 Minute Wings, we’ll break down: 🏒 Everett’s game three win 🏒 Carter Bear’s continued playoff dominance 🏒 Mat

Prince Albert, Sask. - Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen scored the game-winning goal with 4:28 to play in regulation, giving the Everett Silve... - WHL

The Everett Silvertips defeated the Prince Albert Raiders 3-2 in Game 3 of the 2026 WHL Final.

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Prince Albert, Sask. – It isn’t very often a 16-year-old defenceman carries a heavy load during the WHL Playoffs, but that’s exactly what Brock Cripps is doing for the Prince Albert Raiders. And he’s about to take on more in Game 3 with teammate Daxon Rudolph serving a one-game suspension. Cripps, the rookie from Victoria, B.C., has played an integral role for the Raiders during their postseason run, recording 19 points (4G-15A) in 17 games. “It means a lot to get that trust from all the coaches and just playing that huge role is definitely a lot of responsibility, and I’ve tried to do a good job taking that on,” Cripps said following Game 2. “Hopefully I can keep it going.” The presence of a 16-year-old on the blueline during a WHL Championship isn’t all that unfamiliar in Hockey Town North. In 2019, it was rookie Kaiden Guhle logging important minutes, helping the Raiders to the franchise’s second WHL title. Cripps, a 5-foot-10, 160-pound, right-

Prince Albert, Sask. – Quietly, Matias Vanhanen continues to make things happen. Matched up alongside countryman Julius Miettinen, a prospect of the Seattle Kraken, and Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Bear, how could Vanhanen do anything other than produce? Through 15 WHL Playoff games, the 18-year-old product of Nokia, Finland, sits second in scoring on the Silvertips with 21 points (10G-11A), trailing only Miettinen. With an opportunity to take a series lead in Game 3, Vanhanen will once again be a focal point for the Everett offense. “It’s finals so you just want to win every game,” Vanhanen said prior to Game 3. “We have a good team, that helps a lot. I play with the best players in the league, that’s been awesome, so I just try to enjoy that.” In seven games this spring, Vanhanen has recorded multipoint efforts. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound left winger has enjoyed an outstanding first season in North America. NHL Central Scouting h