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Edmonton, Alta.- Everett Silvertips defenceman and 2026 WHL Champion Landon DuPont will captain Canada as the country eyes a return to the top of the podium at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The projected top 2027 NHL Draft pick had been invited to participate in the World Junior Summer Showcase, but opted to return to the prestigious U18 tournament in hopes of improving on the bronze medal he won in 2025. "It's exciting," DuPont said during Canada's training camp. "We want to be the team

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Hurricanes goaltender Leif Oaten will don the red and white next week at the U-18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton. Oaten was named to  Team Canada’s Under-18 team roster for the summer tournament, which will have nine WHL players on it. Oaten will be joined in the crease by  The post Oaten to play in Hlinka Gretzky Cup appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.

LETHBRIDGE, AB- The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club have announced that 2009-born goaltender Leif Oaten has been named to the Canada's National Me... - WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes

The Lethbridge Hurricanes are no strangers to a long road trip. But while the Central Division squad has an exciting game or a warm bed waiting at each end of a drive, they know many people throughout the province have to make similar journeys to access important healthcare. That's why the Hurricanes have teamed up with the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign to expand cardiac care in the area. The campaign, which is headed up by the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF), the Cardiac Sciences Advisory Cabinet, and AHS South Zone leadership, aims to raise $30 million by 2027 to create a Cardiac Centre of Excellence while improving other cardiac facilities and programs. This includes expanding intensive care unit and cardiac care capacity at nearby hospitals, as well as a new cardiac catheterization lab and advanced imaging technology. People living in the south end of the province currently have regional hospitals in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat and 14 acute care and community healt

Calgary, Alta. – Four players signed to WHL Standard Player Agreements have been named to the roster for the U.S. Under-18 Men’s Select Team, USA Hockey announced Monday afternoon. The WHL will be represented by three forwards and one goaltender on the U.S. roster at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, which is scheduled for Monday, August 3, through Saturday, August 8, in Edmonton, Alta. U.S. Under-18 Men’s Select Team – WHL Players Last Name First Name WHL Club Hometown Ht Wt Pos Burcar Gavin Spokane Chiefs Cota de Caza, Calif. 6’2”

Calgary, Alta.- Ten European Western Hockey League players and prospects are getting ready to represent their countries at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The group is headlined by six players, including three who have signed WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements, who will suit up for Czechia. Edmonton Oil Kings fans will have extra reason to cheer as forward Jonas Vanicek, who was selected by Edmonton with the 56th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 CHL Import Draft, prepares for his first games in his new junior hockey home, along with Oil Kings prospect Lukas Kachlir, who went 51st overall. Vanicek, a 6-foot, 168-pound centreman, signed with the Central Division club last week. CHL top-10 picks Dominick Byrtus (third overall / Lethbridge Hurricanes) and Dario Blengino (sixth overall / Everett Silvertips) have also confirmed they'll make the jump to the WHL in 2026-27. In addition to six Czechs, the group features one German defenceman, two Slovaks an

Date: 07/28/2026 Player: Dominick Byrtus (D) From: HC Oceláři Třinec To: Lethbridge Hurricanes Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Wenatchee Wild have announced a trade with the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League (WHL), acquiring 2006-born forward Kayden Longley from the Hurricanes in exchange for a pair of WHL Prospects Draft selections. The Hurricanes will receive Wenatchee’s third-round selection in the 2027 WHL Prospects Draft originally assigned to the Brandon Wheat Kings, and the club’s fifth-round pick in the 2029 Prospects Draft. Longley is entering his fourth full season of junior competition, and brings a wealth of WHL experience and leadership to the Wild organization. The Wainwright, Alberta native has appeared in 184 WHL contests with Lethbridge and the Kelowna Rockets, appearing in 48 with the Hurricanes after a trade this past November and tallying 37 points. His final point of the 2025-26 campaign was his 100th in WHL play. He earned a leadership role right away with his new team, serving as one of Lethbri

Swift Current, SK - The Swift Current Broncos have acquired 2008-born forward Ty Meunier and a 2030 seventh- round WHL Prospects Draft Pick from the C... - WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes

WENATCHEE, Wash. - The Wenatchee Wild have announced a trade with the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League (WHL), acquiring 2006-born fo... - WHL Wenatchee Wild

Date: 07/27/2026 Player: Kayden Longley (F) From: Lethbridge Hurricanes To: Wenatchee Wild Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes have added a 15-year-old to the mix, as they signed rearguard Evan Cuthbertson to a WHL Scholarship and Development agreement earlier this week.  The Kamloops product was a third-round pick of the Canes in this past spring’s WHL Prospects Draft. “I am extremely excited to sign with The post Hurricanes sign Evan Cuthbertson appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.

Lethbridge, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club has announced the signing of 2011-born defenceman Evan Cuthbertson to a Western Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement. “I am extremely excited to sign with the Hurricanes. Playing in the WHL has always been a dream of mine and getting the opportunity to do that in Lethbridge makes it even better. It’s a great hockey city with passionate fans, and I can’t wait to be part of that environment,” said Cuthbertson. “Signing a WHL Player Agreement means a lot to me and my family. It represents years of hard work, sacrifice, and support finally paying off. My family has been with me through early‑morning practices, long road trips, injuries, and every high and low along the way, so this moment feels like something we achieved together. For me, it’s the first real step toward chasing my dream of playing in the NHL, and for my family, it’s a proud milestone knowing that all the time, effort, and belief they in

LETHBRIDGE, AB- The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club have announced the signing of 2011-born defenceman Evan Cuthbertson to a Western Hockey League... - WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes

Date: 07/23/2026 Player: Evan Cuthbertson (D) From: Yale Hockey Academy U15 Prep To: Lethbridge Hurricanes Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes removed the interim tag and officially announced Barclay Parneta as the full-time general manager of hockey operations on Wednesday morning during a media conference at VisitLethbridge.com Arena. Parneta came on board with the Canes as a senior advisor last September before becoming the interim GM in January The post Parneta named Canes new GM appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.

Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Royals announced the signing of 2008-born forward Filip Novak to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Novak, who stands at 6’1, 198 lbs, is a Columbus Blue Jackets prospect who was selected 206th overall in the 7th round of the 2026 NHL Draft. Novak was acquired by Victoria in a trade with the Lethbridge Hurricanes that saw the Royals send third-round draft selections in the 2028 and 2030 WHL Prospects Draft for the Chomutov, Czechia-based forward. This season saw Novak split time with HC Sparta Praha’s Men’s and U20 teams, scoring 35 points (11 goals, 24 assists) in 37 games. Part of the way through the season, Novak was loaned to HC Stadion Litomirice in the Czech second league, where he scored six points in ten playoff games. Novak is a Youth Olympic Games silver medalist and has represented Czechia in many international tournaments.

Calgary, Alta.- Eleven WHL skaters will battle to represent Canada at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Seven forwards, three defencemen and one goaltender have been named to Hockey Canada's 27-man roster for its National Men's Summer Under-18 Training Camp, which runs from July 27- August 1 in Edmonton. Projected top 2027 NHL Draft pick Landon DuPont is set to appear at the tournament for a second straight year after claiming bronze with Canada in 2025. The WHL's first exceptional-status blueliner is coming off a stellar season that saw him help the Everett Silvertips capture the Ed Chynoweth Cup for the first time in franchise history, while being named a finalist for WHL Defenceman of the Year and logging 73 points (18G-55A) and a +59 rating. DuPont recently squared off against another elite rearguard, 2024 WHL second-overall pick Brock Cripps, and the Prince Albert Raiders in the 2026 WHL Championship Series. Cripps posted 37 points (6G-31A) in his rookie campaign

LETHBRIDGE, AB- The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club have announced that 2009-born goaltender Leif Oaten has been named by Hockey Canada to the Can... - WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes

LETHBRIDGE, AB- The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club have announced that Barclay Parneta has been named the club's General Manager of Hockey Operat... - WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes

Date: 07/16/2026 Player: Filip Novák (F) From: Lethbridge Hurricanes To: Victoria Royals Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

LETHBRIDGE, AB- The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club have announced they have acquired a third-round draft pick in the 2028 and a third-round round... - WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes

Victoria, B.C. - The Victoria Royals announced today that they have acquired 2008-born forward Filip Novak from the Lethbridge Hurricanes in exchange ... - WHL Victoria Royals

Victoria, B.C., – The Victoria Royals announced today that they have acquired 2008-born forward Filip Novak from the Lethbridge Hurricanes in exchange for Victoria’s 2028 and a 2030 3rd round selections. Novak, who hails from Chomutov, Czechia, is a prospect for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL, having been drafted 206th overall in the 7th round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. A product of the HC Sparta Praha system, he spent time this past season with the Men’s and U20 side before being loaned to HC Stadion Litomerice in the Czech 2nd league. Across the leagues this year, he totalled 39 points (11 goals, 28 assists) in 48 games, and scored six points (four goals, two assists) in 10 playoff games. “Filip is a dynamic offensive player that we feel will be a key driver in our forward group“ said Royals General Manager Jake Heisinger. “We are very excited to add him to our team”. Novak has represented his native Czechia in a variety of international t

Calgary, Alta.- Twenty-nine players drafted to the Western Hockey League have been invited to participate in Hockey Canada's National Under-17 Development Camp. It's the first step towards earning a spot on Team Red or Team White at the 2026 U17 World Challenge. The WHL contingent features 26 skaters who have signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement and comprises three goaltenders, 12 defencemen and 14 forwards. Eighteen of the invitees were selected in the first round of the WHL Prospects Draft, including eight top-10 selections, highlighted by 2025 second overall pick Holden Wouters (Edmonton Oil Kings). Fellow Oil Kings prospect Christopher Kokkoris also clocks in as the second-tallest player attending the camp at a staggering 6-foot-6. Seventeen WHL clubs are represented, with the Red Deer Rebels leading the way with four participating players. Red Deer is followed by the Kamloops Blazers with three draft picks

Lethbridge Hurricanes H0ckey Club The Lethbridge Hurricanes are pleased to announce that assistant coach Ryan Aasman has been named an Assistant Coach by Hockey Canada for the 2027 IIHF Under-17 World Challenge. Aasman, 34, will represent Canada internationally in a coaching capacity for the third time. He previously served as a Video Coach for the The post Aasman named assistant coach for U17 World Challenge appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.

Southern Alberta Newspapers  The Lethbridge Hurricanes winningest coach will look for his next WHL win behind the bench of the Red Deer Rebels. The Rebels have hired former Hurricanes bench boss Brent Kisio, announced Thursday. The 43-year-old has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach with the Henderson Silver Knights of the American The post Rebels hire former Hurricanes head coach Brent Kisio appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.

Calgary, Alta.- Saskatoon Blades Head Coach Dan DaSilva is set to make his international coaching debut. The 41-year-old from Saskatoon, Sask. will helm Canada Red at the 2026 U17 World Challenge in November. DaSilva is one of four WHL coaches who will get to work with Canada's U17 teams this season. Lethbridge Hurricanes assistant coach Ryan Aasman (Medicine Hat, Alta.) will join DaSilva on Canada Red, while Edmonton Oil Kings and Hlinka Gretzky Cup assistant coach Kyle Chipchura (Westlock, Alta.) and Regina Pats goaltending coach Max Paddock (Brandon, Man.) are on staff for Canada White. Staff have been chosen by Program of Excellence General Manager and former WHL executive Alan Millar, along with assistant general manager and Portland Winterhawks President/General Manager Mike Johnson, and Director of Hockey Operations Benoit Roy. "We are excited to announce the coaching and support staffs that will lead our teams through the 2026 U17 World Challenge, as we be

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Lethbridge, Alta. - The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club have announced the signing of 2007-born forward Jake Stuart Western Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreements. “A couple of years ago I didn’t think it would have been possible to play in the WHL, but with the [NCAA] rule changes, I thought the opportunity was really good for me and I’m super excited for next year,” said Stuart. “Last year, honestly, I didn’t have the year I wanted to have and I think I need one more year of Junior. I’m super excited for training camp, and I just can’t wait to get started and I’m excited to join the Hurricanes; it’s going to be a very exciting season.” Stuart, 19, was acquired by the Hurricanes from the Brandon Wheat Kings in May in a three-team trade. He was  originally selected second overall by the Wheat Kings in the 2022 WHL US Priority Draft. The Manhatten Beach, California, product has split the 2025-2026 season with the Muskegon Lumberjacks and Sioux Falls St

LETHBRIDGE, AB- The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club have announced the signing of 2007-born forward Jake Stuart Western Hockey League Scholarship ... - WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes