2026-07-15
VP Sports & Entertainment presents: Wheat Kings netminder Ruzicka signs with Minnesota Wild -
Brandon Wheat Kings netminder Filip Ruzicka is the first goaltender selected in the 2026 NHL Draft to sign an entry-level contract with their NHL club. The 6-foot-8, 230-pound puckstopper has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the Minnesota Wild, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin announced Tuesday. https://twitter.com/TheWHL/status/2070942569887137893 Ruzicka is coming off a standout rookie campaign with the Wheat Kings. The 18-year-old went 26-14-1-0 with a 3.19 goals-against average, a .906 save percentage and two shutouts. He ranked seventh among all qualified WHL netminders in save percentage and wins, while being named a finalist for WHL Goaltender of the Year. Ruzicka also went viral for a spirited goalie fight against Regina Pats puckstopper Taylor Tabashniuk on February 27. https://twitter.com/WHLPats/status/2027593835581235327 His penchant for the dramatic bled into the 2026 WHL Playoffs, where Ruzicka turned in an electric perform
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Meyer Invited To Team Canada U17 Development Camp -
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2026-07-14
Meyer Invited to Team Canada U17 Development Camp -
Medicine Hat, AB - Hockey Canada has invited 80 players to participate in Canada's under-17 development camp. Tigers prospect, Ben Meyer, was one of e... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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29 WHL-drafted players to attend Canada’s National Under-17 Development Camp -
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
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2026-07-12
FN AHL Report Cards: Andrew Basha’s split AHL and WHL season was the right call -
Andrew Basha was a 2024 second round draft pick for the Calgary Flames who faced some injury setback last season but felt ready to try pro with the Wranglers in 2025-26. The left winger is a Calgary kid who played the last four seasons with the Medicine Hat Tigers and served as an alternate captain…
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2026-07-09
Blades bench boss DaSilva to make international coaching debut, four WHLers to join Canadian U17 coaching staffs -
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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2026-07-07
Tigers Sign Saddleback To WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
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2026-07-06
Tigers Sign Saddleback to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2010-born defenceman Hunter Saddleback (St. Albert, AB) to a WHL Schol... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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2026-07-04
VP Sports & Entertainment presents: 2025 WHL Player of the Year Gavin McKenna inks entry-level contract with Toronto Maple Leafs -
2025 WHL Player of the Year and 2026 NHL first-overall pick Gavin McKenna has put pen to paper on a three-year, entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the club announced Friday. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound winger is the first player with WHL experience to be selected first overall in the NHL Draft since Regina Pats star Connor Bedard in 2023. "I think pressure is a privilege," McKenna said in a press conference after the pick was announced by pop star Justin Bieber on June 26. "When you go to a fan base like that, and you do well, it's the best spot to be. I mean, you said it's the biggest market out there, so I'm confident in myself, and I want to do good, so hopefully the fan base falls in love with me." McKenna, 18, broke into the WHL after being selected by Medicine Hat first overall in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft and put the league on notice with four assists in his debut in a call-up appearance. His first full season s
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Så rankas toppsvenskarna inför NHL-draften 2027 -
Talang5 minuter sen De 15 största talangerna födda 2010 NHL-draftenSå rankas toppsvenskarna inför NHL-draften 2027 Publicerad 04 juli 2026 09:40Steven EllisFölj HockeySverige påGoogle newsNHL-draften 2026 är avklarad. Nu riktar Steven Ellis blickarna mot nästa kull av talanger. Här rankar han de 32 främsta spelarna som är aktuella för draften 2027 – däribland svenskarna Milan Sundström, Bosse Meijer och Douglas Johnsson. Bosse Meijer, Douglas Johnsson och Milan Sundström är svenskarna som rankas högst inför NHL-draften nästa år. Foto: Bildbyrån (montage) Den här texten är publicerad på DailyFaceoff.com och har översatts till svenska. 2026 års NHL-draft är redan historia. Nu riktar alla som vill ligga steget före blicken mot 2027 års NHL-draft. De flesta NHL-klubbarnas utvecklingsläger pågår fortfarande och spelarna som valdes i draften har knappt hunnit lämna Buffalo. Men för talangerna inför 2027 års draft har förberedelserna redan börjat in
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Tigers Sign Meyer To WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
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2026-07-03
Tigers Sign Meyer to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2010-born goaltender Ben Meyer (Regina, SK) to a WHL Scholarship and D... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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Tigers Sign Springer To WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
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Ten players with WHL experience, incoming skaters to represent United States at 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase -
The march to the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship is on. USA Hockey has invited 10 WHL-developed players and incoming skaters to take part in the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase, which runs from July 26-August 1 at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ont. The group includes six NHL prospects, highlighted by reigning WHL Rookie of the Year JP Hurlbert (Kamloops Blazers), who was selected by the Detroit Red Wings with the 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Hurlbert is joined by Jacob Kvasnicka (Penticton Vees / New York Islanders), Carter Sanderson (Calgary Hitmen / Pittsburgh Penguins), Logan Stuart (Lethbridge Hurricanes / Washington Capitals), Blake Fiddler (Edmonton Oil Kings / Seattle Kraken) and Timofei Runtso (Victoria Royals / Montreal Canadiens). Sanderson and Stuart have recently signed WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements and are preparing to embark upon their rookie seasons in the WHL. 2025 WHL Champion and 2027 NHL Draft-eligible forward Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll
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2026-07-02
Tigers Sign Springer to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2011-born defenceman Nash Springer (McKinney, TX) to a WHL Scholarship... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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Tigers sign Osgood to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
Medicine Hat, Alta - The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2011-born forward Max Osgood (Plymouth, MI) to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. "Osgood is a smart, agile forward with quickness and slippery skill. He’s hard on pucks, possesses strong vision, and reads the ice well. A detail-oriented player who competes at both ends of the rink." said Assistant General Manager Bobby Fox. "We are really excited with this signing and see Max as a key piece to our team moving forward." The 5-foot-9 center was drafted 21st overall in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft. In his 2025-26 campaign with the Little Caesars 14U AAA of the MAHA 14U league he totalled 43 points in 20 games and capped off his season with the league championship. "Max is an elite two-way player that we expect to be a big part of our future." said General Manager and Head Coach Willie Desjardins. "The Osgood name
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2026-07-01
WHL clubs select 44 players from nine nations in 2026 CHL Import Draft -
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today that 44 players have been selected from nine different nations by WHL Clubs through the 2026 CHL Import Draft, which was completed online on Tuesday. The contingent includes nine players who have been drafted by NHL teams, including Josh Floris (Vancouver Giants / Nashville Predators), Zeb Lindgren (Red Deer Rebels / New York Rangers), Vladimir Proskurin (Victoria Royals / St. Louis Blues), Mikhail Cherepanov (Kamloops Blazers / Dallas Stars), Jakob Leander (Calgary Hitmen / Calgary Flames), Arvid Drott (Medicine Hat Tigers / Florida Panthers), Samuel Hrenak (Moose Jaw Warriors / Winnipeg Jets), Noel Pakarinen (Penticton Vees / Vegas Golden Knights) and Reko Alanko (Seattle Thunderbirds / Utah Mammoth). The 2026 CHL Import Draft featured new rules which allow
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2026 WHL Player Tracker: NHL Development Camps -
As any pro will tell you, it's not about where- or if- you're drafted; it's about what you do with the opportunity. With the book closed on the 2026 NHL Draft, prospects, minor professionals and free agents have received invitations to NHL development camps. This includes five current WHLers and two alumni selected in the first round in Buffalo. The player tracker will be updated as more teams release camp rosters and denotes the most recent WHL club the player has suited up for. Anaheim Ducks F- Noah Kosick, Seattle Thunderbirds (2026- 6th round, 192nd overall) F- Roger McQueen, Brandon Wheat Kings (2025- 1st round, 10th overall) F- Mathis Preston, Vancouver Giants (2026- 2nd round, 60th overall) F- Brady Turko, Brandon Wheat Kings (2025- 7th round, 200th overall) D- Tarin Smith, Everett Silvertips (2024- 3rd round, 79th overall) Boston Bruins F- Jaxsin Vaughan, Everett Silvertips (camp invite) Buffa
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Medicine Hat, Portland complete trade involving Flames prospect Mace’o Phillips -
Medicine Hat, Alta - The Medicine Hat Tigers have acquired 2007-born defenceman Mace'o Phillips from the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for a third-round pick in 2027 and a fifth-round pick in 2029. Phillips, a 6-foot-6, 234-pound defenceman was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the third round (80th overall) of the 2025 NHL Draft. The Wayzata, Minnesota native tallied 11 points in 44 games with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL during the 2025-26 season.
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Winterhawks Acquire two conditional WHL Prospect Draft Picks -
The Winterhawks acquired two conditional draft picks from the Medicine Hat Tigers in exchange for the WHL Playing Rights of Mace'o Phillips.
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Western Hockey League Announces 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule -
All 23 WHL Clubs will compete in a 68-game regular season, beginning Friday, September 18, 2026, and concluding Sunday, March 28, 2027.
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Tigers Acquire Phillips From Portland -
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2026 CHL Import Draft Recap -
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Tigers Acquire Phillips from Portland -
Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers have acquired 2007-born defenceman Mace'o Phillips from the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for a third-ro... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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Flames prospect Mace’o Phillips joining the Western League’s Medicine Hat Tigers for 2026-27 season -
We have a trade to announce… in the Western Hockey League. On Tuesday, the Western League’s Medicine Hat Tigers announced that they’ve acquired the rights to Calgary Flames prospect Mace’o Phillips from the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for a pair of draft picks. He’s expected to be joining the Tigers for the upcoming 2026-27 season,…
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2026-06-30
2026 CHL Import Draft Recap -
Medicine Hat, AB - The 2026 CHL Import Draft took place on Tuesday morning and the Tigers selected a forward and a defenceman to help round out their ... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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Kade Stengrim | 2025-26 Highlights | 2026 NHL Draft Prospect -
Kade Stengrim 2025-26 season highlights ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. If you enjoy NHL Draft prospect highlights, make sure to like and subscribe for more future prospect videos. #nhlprospects #nhldraft #whl #hockey #hockeyhighlights Profile : Name : Kade Stengrim Age : 18 Birthplace : Brainerd, Minnesota (USA) Height : 6'04 Weight : 207 lbs Position : Forward Shoot : Left Teams : Medicine Hat Tigers Jersey Number : 21 Stats : 25G-19A-44PTS/66GP I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE HIGHLIGHTS. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE WHL
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Tigers Sign Osgood To WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
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2026-06-29
Tigers Sign Osgood to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2011-born forward Max Osgood (Plymouth, MI) to a WHL Scholarship and D... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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2026-06-28
2026 NHL Draft – Tigers Recap -
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2026 NHL Draft - Tigers Recap -
Medicine Hat, AB - The 2026 NHL Draft took place on June 26th and 27th at the Keybank Centre in Buffalo, New York. It was a busy day for Tigers player... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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2026-06-27
Penguins put family first, draft both Ruck twins -
Marcus and Liam Ruck, twins from Osoyoos, British Columbia who spent the past two-plus seasons as one of the Western Hockey League's most productive tandems in Medicine Hat, were selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins at the NHL draft in Buffalo, New York.
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Canucks select Yaroslav Bryzgalov at 97th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft -
With the 97th overall pick, the Vancouver Canucks have selected Yaroslav Bryzgalov at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Bryzgalov is a 6’4″, 216-lb left winger out of the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League. He was passed over in last year’s draft after scoring just 10 goals and 17 points in 51…
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Penguins Draft Markus Ruck 39th Overall -
With the 39th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins have selected Markus Ruck from the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL). About Markus…
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Penguins select Markus Ruck No. 39 overall in 2026 NHL Draft -
Ruck led the WHL in scoring with 21 goals and 87 assists for 108 points in 68 games with the Medicine Hat Tigers.
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Medicine Hat Tigers alumnus Gavin McKenna selected first overall by Toronto Maple Leafs at 2026 NHL Draft -
At the 2026 NHL Draft, WHL alumnus Gavin McKenna becomes the first player developed by the Medicine Hat Tigers to go No. 1 overall.
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Medicine Hat Tigers alumnus Gavin McKenna selected first overall by Toronto Maple Leafs in 2026 NHL Draft -
McKenna, who helped the Tigers win the Ed Chynoweth Cup in 2025, became the first player developed by the Club to be selected first overall in the NHL Draft.
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NHL Draft: Penguins select Liam Ruck with the 22nd overall pick -
With their first overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected forward Liam Ruck out of Medicine Hat of the WHL. Scott Wheeler wrote of Ruck: He’s a right-shot winger who has good touch, a quick release, likes to go short side and can pick his spots in the net — with […]
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Penguins Draft Liam Ruck 22nd Overall -
With the 22nd pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins have selected Liam Ruck from the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL). About Liam…
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Penguins select Liam Ruck No. 22 overall in 2026 NHL Draft -
Ruck was second in WHL scoring in 2025-26 with 45 goals and 59 assists for 104 points in 68 games with the Medicine Hat Tigers.
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Gavin McKenna NHL Draft Interview | Top NHL Draft Prospect -
Gavin McKenna speaks to the media following being drafted first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, discussing the next step in his hockey career. The top NHL Draft prospect reflects on his draft experience after starring in the WHL with the Medicine Hat Tigers. Watch more 2026 NHL Draft interviews, prospect coverage, and hockey content from FloHockey. 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/
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2026-06-26
Looking back at McKenna’s journey from Whitehorse to 2026 NHL Draft -
Kevin Michie takes a closer look at top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna’s journey from his hometown of Whitehorse to the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, with stops along the way in Medicine Hat and at Penn State.
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2026-06-25
Gavin McKenna would be 'pumped' if drafted 1st overall by Maple Leafs -
Gavin McKenna, the potential first pick on Friday in Buffalo, has been in the eye of the NHL draft storm since bursting onto the Western Hockey League scene at age 14 with a four-assist debut for the Medicine Hat Tigers in 2022.
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2026 NHL Draft Profile | Beckett Hamilton, Red Deer Rebels -
Beckett Hamilton's stock is rising. Just weeks after being named the captain of the Red Deer Rebels for 2026-27, the upstart forward is gearing up to, potentially, hear his name called at the 2026 NHL Draft. "(That) would mean the world," Hamilton grinned. "That's the goal since I was a young kid, so it would be unbelievable to hear my name get called. It's been a lot, like, when you think back on it, even what my parents had to do to help me get here, it's been a long, long road. Obviously, it's not over, and it's kind of just starting." The Canadian-American dual citizen paced the Rebels with 24 goals and 38 assists for 62 points in 67 games in his draft year. But to get a full picture of his impact, you need to look not just at how many points he scored, but when he got them. The season marked a new position for Hamilton and saw significant roster turnover for the Central Division club. "He’s a puck possession player, wants it o
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Pickford & Rucks Named To 2025-26 CHL All-Star Teams -
The CHL today announced its First, Second, and Third All-Star Teams for the 2025-26 season, along with its All-Rookie Team.
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2026 NHL Draft Profile: Kadon McCann -
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2026 NHL Draft Profile: Jonas Woo -
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2026 NHL Draft Profile: Kadon McCann -
Medicine Hat, AB - As we get closer to the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th, the Tigers are highlighting some draft eligible ... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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2026-06-24
2026 NHL Draft Profile: Jonas Woo -
Medicine Hat, AB - As we get closer to the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th, the Tigers are highlighting some draft eligible ... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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Pickford & Rucks Named to 2025-26 CHL All-Star Teams -
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today announced its First, Second, and Third All-Star Teams for the 2025-26 season, along with its All-Rookie Team.... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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Tigers To Select 59th, 120th, & 181st In 2026 CHL Import Draft -
New for the 2026 CHL Import Draft: 20-year-old imports may be selected in any round; 16-year-olds only in Round 1.
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2026-06-23
2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Liam Ruck, Canada -
Liam Ruck scored 45 goals and put up 104 points this season, second in the entire WHL. The only player ahead of him in assists and points was his twin brother. The Rucks spent this past year as the two most productive players in the league, skating on the same Medicine Hat Tigers line. There’s […]
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‘It’s a little deeper’: Ruck twins hoping to stay together after NHL draft -
Bryce Pickford finally figured out a hack. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman and Montreal Canadiens prospect was having a tough time telling Liam and Markus Ruck — twin linemates — apart off the ice. “It takes awhile,” Pickford said. “But the one thing I noticed is that their smiles are a little bit different. They’re always smiling.”
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‘It’s a little deeper’: Ruck twins hoping to stay together after NHL draft -
Bryce Pickford finally figured out a hack. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman and Montreal Canadiens prospect was having a tough time telling Liam and Markus Ruck — twin linemates — apart off the ice. “It takes awhile,” Pickford said. “But the one thing I noticed is that their smiles are a little bit different. They’re The post ‘It’s a little deeper’: Ruck twins hoping to stay together after NHL draft appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Tigers to Select 59th, 120th, & 181st in 2026 CHL Import Draft -
Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers hold three picks in the 2026 CHL Import Draft. They will select 59th, 120th, and 181st overall.For the ... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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2026 NHL Draft Profile: Riley Steen -
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Tigers Release 2026-27 Preseason Schedule -
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2026-06-22
2026 NHL Draft Profile: Riley Steen -
Medicine Hat, AB - As we get closer to the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th, the Tigers are highlighting some draft eligible ... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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Tigers Release 2026-27 Preseason Schedule -
Medicine Hat, AB - The Western Hockey League announced today the complete schedule for the 2026 WHL Preseason.The 2026 WHL Preseason features 56 g... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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2026 Draft Profile: Kade Stengrim -
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2026-06-21
2026 Draft Profile: Kade Stengrim -
Medicine Hat, AB - As we get closer to the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th, the Tigers are highlighting some draft eligible ... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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2026 NHL Draft Profile: Carter Casey -
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2026-06-20
2026 NHL Draft Profile: Carter Casey -
Medicine Hat, AB - As we get closer to the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th, the Tigers are highlighting some draft eligible ... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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Jets Recent Third-Round Pick Commits To Colorado College -
Manitoba native Owen Martin brings his high-scoring WHL production and elite two-way defensive play to the Tigers, bolstering Colorado College’s future following his development with Spokane.
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2026 NHL Draft Profile | Michal Orsulak, Prince Albert Raiders -
With 2025 WHL Goaltender of the Year Max Hildebrand graduating from the WHL at the end of the 2024-25 season, there were question marks about what the goaltending situation could look like for the Raiders. Much to the delight of fans in Hockeytown North, Michal Orsulak has continued the tradition of spectacular goaltending in Prince Albert- and could see his hard work pay off at next week's NHL Draft. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound puckstopper's enthusiasm was apparent from the jump when he arrived in Northern Saskatchewan from his hometown of Tremosna, Czechia, but his gear didn't. Rather than waiting for his setup to arrive, Orsulak and the Raiders' staff cobbled together a set for him to hit the ice right away and get into preseason games. "He is the happiest guy every single day," Raiders bench boss and 2026 WHL Coach of the Year finalist Ryan McDonald said. "He absolutely loves coming to the rink. He's the first guy who walks through the
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2026 NHL Draft Profile: Yaroslav Bryzgalov -
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2026-06-19
2026 NHL Draft Profile: Yaroslav Bryzgalov -
Medicine Hat, AB - As we get closer to the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th, the Tigers are highlighting some draft eligible ... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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2026 NHL Draft Profile: Markus Ruck -
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2026-06-18
2026 NHL Draft Profile: Markus Ruck -
Medicine Hat, AB - As we get closer to the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th, the Tigers are highlighting some draft eligible ... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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Tigers Announce 2026-27 Home Opener -
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2026 NHL Draft Profile | Mathis Preston, Vancouver Giants -
Mathis Preston has been known to dazzle (or irritate) his opponents with his flash and speed. Not just on the ice, but also on the track. The Vancouver Giants forward was also a talented BMX racer as a kid, where he got to unleash his daredevil nature on dirt tracks dotted with jumps, rollers and steep turns. Racing is actually where he picked up his signature number, 96. "I started BMX when I was really young, just racing against my brother for fun," Preston recalled. "Then we started to get into competitions as we got a little bit older. I kind of wasn't scared of getting hurt or getting injured or anything. Kind of like a good and bad thing." While Preston eventually shifted most of his energy towards hockey, you can still see the elements of the player and person that would allow him to succeed at almost any sport. Despite an injury-shortened campaign and midseason trade, Preston logged 18 goals (including four game-winners) an
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2026-06-17
Tigers Announce 2026-27 Home Opener -
Medicine Hat, AB - The Western Hockey League announced it's home opener schedule for the 2026-27 season Wednesday morning. The Medicine Hat Tigers wil... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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2026 NHL Draft Profile: Liam Ruck -
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2026 NHL Draft Profile: Liam Ruck -
Medicine Hat, AB - As we get closer to the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th, the Tigers are highlighting some draft eligible ... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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2026-06-16
Pickford Named CHL Defenceman Of The Year -
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Markus Ruck Named CHL Top Scorer -
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Tigers captain Pickford named CHL Defenceman of the Year -
The CHL Defenceman of the Year Award is given out annually to the top defenceman in the Canadian Hockey League. Bryce Pickford of the Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) earned the honour after authoring one of the greatest goal-scoring seasons by a defenceman in modern CHL history. The Montreal Canadiens prospect finished the 2025-26 season with 83 points, including 45 goals and 38 assists, along with a plus-55 rating in 55 games. His 45 goals were the most by a CHL defenceman in nearly 40 years, dating back to Greg Hawgood’s 48-goal campaign in 1987-88, and the highest single-season total by a CHL blueliner in the 21st century. Pickford was the only defenceman to finish among the CHL’s top 10 goal scorers in 2025-26. His 45 goals were tied for second among WHL skaters, while his 19 power-play goals and 11 game-winning goals ranked tied for first in the CHL. The 20-year-old captain from Chauvin, Alta., also helped Medicine Hat claim a second consecutive Central Division title a
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2026 NHL Draft Profile | Markus Ruck, Medicine Hat Tigers -
It was one of the most hyped early events on the NHL Draft calendar. Decked out in the jerseys of their home clubs, dozens of top 2026 Draft-eligibles hit the ice at the Scotiabank Saddledome for Game 1 of the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge on November 25, 2025. The annual two-game series draws swarms of NHL scouts and fans alike as top players from the WHL, OHL, QMJHL and U.S. NTDP fight to raise their draft stock and play for league pride. But Markus Ruck found himself sitting in the stands that night. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward hadn't been invited to represent the CHL. His twin brother, Liam, was a last-minute invite to replace another injured player. Still, there was no way Markus would miss the opportunity to watch his brother and peers. "I think not making that team... It was good for me," Markus reflected. "I think up until this point, I didn't see a lot of adversity. Watching Liam too, it was lots of fun, me and my dad (WHL alumnus Derek Ruck), kind of sitting bac
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Surgery: Bryce Pickford may miss several months of action -
Bryce Pickford had a breakout season in the WHL. The defenseman tallied 45 goals and 83 points in 55 games with Medicine Hat, earning him the title of Defenseman of the Year in the CHL. He was also named WHL Player of the Year… and, unsurprisingly, Defenseman of the Year in his league. Except that, […] The post Surgery: Bryce Pickford may miss several months of action appeared first on Dose.ca.
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2026 CHL Awards | Massé named Player of the Year, Bleyl & Kearsey also honoured -
Chicoutimi Saguenéens forward & Anaheim Ducks prospect Maxim Massé becomes just the sixth player in CHL history to win both CHL Rookie of the Year and the CHL David Branch Player of the Year Award over the course of his career The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is proud to unveil its 2025-26 award winners, headlined by Anaheim Ducks prospect Maxim Massé of the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, who was named the CHL David Branch Player of the Year at a ceremony held Monday in downtown Toronto. With the honour, Massé becomes just the sixth player in CHL history to win both CHL Rookie of the Year and the CHL David Branch Player of the Year Award over the course of his career, joining Sidney Crosby (Rimouski Océanic / QMJHL), John Tavares (Oshawa Generals / OHL), Alex DeBrincat (Erie Otters / OHL), Alexis Lafrenière (Rimouski Océanic / QMJHL), and Gavin McKenna (Medicine Hat T
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CHL Awards Availability | Markus Ruck, Medicine Hat Tigers – CHL Top Scorer -
2026 NHL Draft-eligible forward Markus Ruck of the Medicine Hat Tigers speaks with members of the media after being named CHL Top Scorer during the 2026 CHL Awards in Toronto, Ont. For the latest WHL action, please subscribe to our channel by clicking the SUBSCRIBE button. Watch WHL hockey FOR FREE no matter where you are: https://victoryplus.com/hub/WHL Breaking news, scores, stats & highlights: http://whl.ca Feeling social? Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWHL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWHL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westernhockeyleague/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westernhockeyleague
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CHL Awards Availability | Bryce Pickford, Medicine Hat Tigers – CHL Defenceman of the Year -
Montreal Canadiens prospect Bryce Pickford of the Medicine Hat Tigers speaks with media after being named CHL Defenceman of the Year in Toronto, Ont. For the latest WHL action, please subscribe to our channel by clicking the SUBSCRIBE button. Watch WHL hockey FOR FREE no matter where you are: https://victoryplus.com/hub/WHL Breaking news, scores, stats & highlights: http://whl.ca Feeling social? Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWHL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWHL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westernhockeyleague/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westernhockeyleague
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Tigers forward Markus Ruck named CHL Top Scorer -
The CHL Top Scorer Award is given out annually to the highest-scoring player in the Canadian Hockey League. It was first awarded in 1994. Markus Ruck of the Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) captured the honour after leading the WHL and the entire CHL with 108 points during the 2025-26 season. The 18-year-old from Osoyoos, B.C., recorded 21 goals and a CHL-best 87 assists while posting a plus-45 rating in 68 games. His exceptional vision and playmaking ability helped drive a Medicine Hat team that led the WHL in goals, owned the league’s top power play, and finished atop the Central Division. Ruck’s twin brother, Liam, finished second in both the WHL and CHL scoring races with 104 points, making Markus and Liam the first siblings in CHL history to finish first and second in league scoring in the same season. They also became the first brothers ever to place 1-2 in scoring within a CHL Member League. The 2026 NHL Draft prospect became the first Medicine Hat skater since
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Pickford Named CHL Defenceman of the Year -
Medicine Hat, AB - Tigers Captain Bryce Pickford was named the CHL's Defenceman of the Year on Monday morning at the CHL AwardsThe CHL Defenceman ... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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Markus Ruck Named CHL Top Scorer -
Medicine Hat, AB - Tigers forward Markus Ruck was named the CHL's Top Scorer on Monday morning at the CHL Awards.The CHL Top Scorer Award is given... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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Ranking: NHL-draftens 15 bästa centrar - Hockeysverige -
NHL1 timme sen "Jag lät aldrig någon säga åt mig att det inte skulle gå" 1. Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs, OHL) De bästa talangerna är de som är smartast, och det är där som Caleb Malhotra verkligen sticker ut. Han läser spelet exceptionellt bra – scouter säger att det känns som att han alltid ligger ett steg före motståndet. Han hittar öppna ytor utan problem och är mycket svår att stoppa i omställningar. Malhotra vet när han ska transportera pucken själv och när han ska söka en öppen yta och samla laget igen. Det kan verka enkelt vid första anblick, men det är ganska vanligt att unga spelare får panik under press. Det finns ingen antydan till panik i Malhotras spel. Det finns inte ett enda lag som inte skulle kunna dra nytta av att ha mer centerdjup, och enligt de flesta scouterna är Malhotra den bästa tillgängliga spelaren. Oavsett har det varit otroligt att se honom klättra på draftlistorna i år. Och vem vet? Kanske har han fortfarande ytterligare en nivå i sitt spel
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