2026-09-04
Thunderbirds Sign Knox Burton -
KENT, Wash. - The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed Knox Burton to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The T-Birds acquired the rights to the ... - WHL Seattle Thunderbirds
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2026-09-03
Knox Burton (F) from Pilot Mound Academy U18 Prep to Seattle Thunderbirds -
Date: 09/03/2026 Player: Knox Burton (F) From: Pilot Mound Academy U18 Prep To: Seattle Thunderbirds Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Zayde Wisdom vs Quinton Burns January 30, 2026 -
Zayde Wisdom vs Quinton Burns from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and Springfield Thunderbirds game on January 30, 2026 I do not own the music and footage used in the video. For entertainment purposes only.
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NHL Prospect Watch: Winnipeg Jets -
In the lead-up to the 2026-27 hockey season, we’re diving into the WHL prospect pool for every NHL team. To be included in this list, a player must be recently drafted, signed to an NHL contract, or meet the NHL’s criteria for rookie status. We're closing out the 2026 NHL Prospect Watch with the fully-loaded Winnipeg Jets. Tyrel Bauer What heavyweight defenceman Tyrel Bauer lacks in teeth, he more than makes up for in heart. The 24-year-old has continued to make an impact on and off the ice in Manitoba in his fourth season of AHL hockey. The 6-foot-3, 207-pound blueliner netted five points (1G-4A), a +11 rating and 110 penalty minutes in 52 matches with the Manitoba Moose in 2025-26. Bauer, from Cochrane, Alta., led the Moose in penalty minutes and earned a two-year contract extension with the Jets organization in the process. The big man was also honoured as the AHL Man of the Year in recognition of his numerous volunteer efforts. At the
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2026 WHL Graduates: Seattle Thunderbirds -
Over the month of August, the Western Hockey League will be celebrating the WHL Graduates from the 2025-26 season in a 23-part, team-by-team series. These T-Birds have been cleared for takeoff after long WHL careers. Coster Dunn (F) Hometown: Stony Plain, Alta.WHL Career Stats: 235 GP – 65 G-79 A – 144 pointsWHL Draft: 2020 – Seventh Round, 139th Overall (Seattle Thunderbirds) His time in the WHL may be 'Dunn', but 20-year-old Coster Dunn skates away from major junior hockey a champion. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound forward notched his first WHL point, an assist on Jared Davidson's game-winning goal, in his league debut on December 30, 2021, and never looked back. Dunn scraped together two goals and an assist in 11 call-up appearances in 2021-2
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2026-09-02
Flyers overhaul Hockey Operations staff with several hirings -
It wasn’t a huge signing or trade, but the Philadelphia Flyers have altered their staff significantly when it comes to trainers, therapists, conditioning coaches, and equipment managers. And some changes in coaching and development. OFFICIAL: We have made the following changes to our hockey operations staff for the 2026-27 season. https://t.co/3In5SRW9Ho— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) September 2, 2026
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Flyers overhaul hockey operations staff, bring back another former player -
It wasn’t a huge signing or trade, but the Philadelphia Flyers have altered their staff significantly when it comes to trainers, therapists, conditioning coaches, and equipment managers. They’ve also brought a former Flyer back into the Flyers fold. OFFICIAL: We have made the following changes to our hockey operations staff for the 2026-27 season. https://t.co/3In5SRW9Ho— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) September 2, 2026
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Leland Gill (G) from Grande Prairie Storm to Twin City Thunderbirds -
Date: 09/02/2026 Player: Leland Gill (G) From: Grande Prairie Storm To: Twin City Thunderbirds Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Tyler Gudjonson (F) from Utah Outliers to Twin City Thunderbirds -
Date: 09/02/2026 Player: Tyler Gudjonson (F) From: Utah Outliers To: Twin City Thunderbirds Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026-09-01
NHL Prospect Watch: Vegas Golden Knights -
In the lead-up to the 2026-27 hockey season, we’re diving into the WHL prospect pool for every NHL team. To be included in this list, a player must be recently drafted, signed to an NHL contract, or meet the NHL’s criteria for rookie status. The Vegas Golden Knights are rolling the dice on a promising young group stacked with WHL experience. Sean Burick Big Burr made a splash in his first spin in the WHL. The 6-foot-8, 214-pound defender logged four assists in 50 games with the Penticton Vees, but was also among the tops on the team with a +25 rating and 56 penalty minutes. His punishing style of play helped Penticton rank among the stingiest teams in the WHL while winning the B.C. Division and setting a CHL record for most wins by an expansion team in its inaugural season with 44. Burick, from San Clemente, Calif., picked up another pair of assists in 12 playoff games as the Vees reached the Western Conference Championship. The 18-year-old
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2026-08-31
Seth Coulter (D) from Twin City Thunderbirds to Danbury Hat Tricks -
Date: 08/31/2026 Player: Seth Coulter (D) From: Twin City Thunderbirds To: Danbury Hat Tricks Information: Player rights Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Jesse Swanson (F) from Danbury Hat Tricks to Twin City Thunderbirds -
Date: 08/31/2026 Player: Jesse Swanson (F) From: Danbury Hat Tricks To: Twin City Thunderbirds Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Marshall Rifai vs Simon Robertsson January 23, 2026 -
Marshall Rifai vs Simon Robertsson from the Toronto Marlies and Springfield Thunderbirds game on January 23, 2026 I do not own the music and footage used in the video. For entertainment purposes only.
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Quinton Burns vs Nate Smith January 13, 2026 -
Quinton Burns vs Nate Smith from the Springfield Thunderbirds and Charlotte Checkers game on January 13, 2026 I do not own the music and footage used in the video. For entertainment purposes only.
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2026-08-30
Blackhawks, Korchinski agree to terms on contract extension -
One of the lingering items from the Blackhawks offseason agenda was completed on Saturday afternoon, with the team announcing a contract extension for defenseman Kevin Korchinski. Per the team, it’s a two-year deal worth $1.325 million annually for the former restricted free agent. KEVIN‼️‼️📰 ➡︎ https://t.co/6yBfmSnAov pic.twitter.com/TZpo1hHklu— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) August 29, 2026 Korchinski, who’s still just 22 years old, played the third and final year of his entry-level contract last season, although he spent most of that again in the AHL with the IceHogs. The No. 7 overall pick from the 2022 NHL Draft skated one more season with the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds and then skated in 76 games with t
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Blue vs White Roster -
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James Legler (F) from Soo Thunderbirds to Buffalo State Univ. -
Date: 08/29/2026 Player: James Legler (F) From: Soo Thunderbirds To: Buffalo State Univ. Information: College Commitment Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Blackhawks Sign Kevin Korchinski To Two-Year Deal -
The Chicago Blackhawks only have one more restricted free agent to sign. According to a team announcement, the Blackhawks have signed defenseman Kevin Korchinski to a two-year, $2.65MM ($1.325MM AAV) contract. Chicago selected Korchinski with the seventh overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. He came off an impressive year with the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds, […]
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Blackhawks Sign Kevin Korchinski To Two-Year Deal -
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed their last restricted free agent of the offseason. According to a team announcement, the Blackhawks have signed defenseman Kevin Korchinski to a two-year, $2.65MM ($1.325MM AAV) contract. Chicago selected Korchinski with the seventh overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. He came off an impressive year with the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds, scoring four goals and 65 points in 67 games with a +36 rating. Additionally, the Saskatoon, SK native scored six goals and 19 points in 25 postseason contests, helping the Thunderbirds to the WHL Final. He remained with the Thunderbirds for his post-draft season,…
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2026-08-29
New York Islanders Mathew Barzal Point Projections for the 2026-27 NHL Season -
The 2026-27 season will be a special one for New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal, marking 10 years since his NHL debut. While he only got two games in his first taste of NHL hockey before returning to the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds, he has since been a mainstay and top offensive option. After missing extensive …
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2026-08-28
Jackson Mead (F) from Sudbury Wolves U16 AAA to Soo Thunderbirds -
Date: 08/28/2026 Player: Jackson Mead (F) From: Sudbury Wolves U16 AAA To: Soo Thunderbirds Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026 Panthers Prospect Profile: Shea Busch -
The Florida Panthers selected burgeoning power forward Shea Busch in the fourth round (128th overall) of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft at Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. During his draft season, Busch split his time between the Vernon Vipers of the BJHL, where he played the year prior, and the WHL’s Everett Silvertips. In 22 games with the Vipers, Busch totaled 12 goals and five assists. His numbers in Everett were a respectable 11 goals and eight assists in 39 games. It was his performance in the postseason that really caught the interest of the scouting community as Busch produced six goals and 11 points in 13 games as the Silvertips dispatched the Seattle Thunderbirds in six, he scored five times in that series, before falling to the Portland Winterhawks in seven. As is customary, Busch attended Florida’s annual development camp after being drafted and returned to South Florida to be part of the club’s 2025 NHL Prospect Tournament roste
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2026 WHL Graduates: Prince Albert Raiders -
Over the month of August, the Western Hockey League will be celebrating the WHL Graduates from the 2025-26 season in a 23-part, team-by-team series. Today, we continue with a trio who gave it their all with the Prince Albert Raiders. Aiden Oiring (F) Hometown: Calgary, Alta.WHL Career Stats: 267 GP – 90 G-145 A – 235 pointsWHL Draft: 2020 – Third Round, 58th Overall (Winnipeg ICE) He is Iron Man. Aiden Oiring's introduction to the WHL saw him play 32 games over parts of two seasons with the then-Winnipeg ICE. But after being traded to the Prince Albert Raiders in the 2022-23 season, he didn't miss a single opportunity to don the green and gold. Oiring suited up for every possible game for the Raiders, marking 271 consecutive reg
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2026-08-27
Where every Flyers prospect is expected to play next season -
The Philadelphia Flyers are no doubt going to have an interesting 2026-27 season. They could make the playoffs and build off of their overperformance last season, or take a slight step back as more and more young players take larger roles and we look towards the future. Part of looking to that future is getting a good look on some key prospects, but where are these prospects going to be playing next season? In some act of organization, we’ve decided to compile a list of every single prospect in the organization and where they are projected to spend their 2026-27 season. Whether it’s in the AHL one step away from the big leagues, or in a European junior league thousands of miles away, we got you covered.
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Springfield Thunderbirds 2026-27 American Hockey League Season Preview -
A deep playoff run and a full season of Steve Ott give the Springfield Thunderbirds and their fans high expectations for 2026-27.
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NHL Prospect Watch: Utah Mammoth -
In the lead-up to the 2026-27 hockey season, we’re diving into the WHL prospect pool for every NHL team. To be included in this list, a player must be recently drafted, signed to an NHL contract, or meet the NHL’s criteria for rookie status. Tij Iginla is next up in a long line of prospects looking to break ice with the Mammoth in 2026-27. Sebastian Cossa The 23-year-old puck stopper from Fort McMurray, Alta., is set for a fresh start in Salt Lake City after being dealt to the Mammoth from the Detroit Red Wings during the 2026 NHL Draft. A first-round selection (15th overall) of the Red Wings in the 2021 NHL Draft, Cossa backstopped the Edmonton Oil Kings to the 2022 WHL Championship – capping an excellent WHL career that saw him go 71-16-4-3 with a 2.12 goals-against average, .921 save percentage, and 14 shutouts in 98 career regular season appearances. Originally selected by the Oil Kings in the second round (36th overall) of the 2017 WHL
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2026 WHL Graduates: Portland Winterhawks -
Over the month of August, the Western Hockey League will be celebrating the WHL Graduates from the 2025-26 season in a 23-part, team-by-team series. Today, we continue with the graduating duo from the Portland Winterhawks. Alex Weiermair (F) Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.WHL Career Stats: 107 GP – 58 G-81 A – 139 pointsWHL U.S. Priority Draft: 2020 – First Round, 16th Overall (Portland Winterhawks)NHL Draft: 2025 – Sixth Round, 186th Overall (Vegas Golden
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2026-08-25
2026 WHL Graduates: Penticton Vees -
Over the month of August, the Western Hockey League will be celebrating the WHL Graduates from the 2025-26 season in a 23-part, team-by-team series. Today, we continue with the graduating quartet from the Penticton Vees. Brady Birnie (F) Hometown: Regina, Sask.WHL Career Stats: 334 GP – 94 G-145 A – 239 pointsWHL Draft: 2020 – First Round, 21st Overall (Swift Current Broncos) For Brady Birnie, a six-season WHL career came full circle in Penticton. Originally selected 21st overall by th
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NHL Prospect Watch: Toronto Maple Leafs -
In the lead-up to the 2026-27 hockey season, we’re diving into the WHL prospect pool for every NHL team. To be included in this list, a player must be recently drafted, signed to an NHL contract, or meet the NHL’s criteria for rookie status. 2025 WHL Player of the Year Gavin McKenna is the latest player with WHL experience to be selected first overall in the NHL Draft- and he's got plenty of dub talent around him in the Buds' prospect pool. Noah Chadwick The 2023-24 CHL and WHL Scholastic Player of the Year enjoyed a stellar first season of pro hockey, helping the Toronto Marlies claim the Calder Cup as AHL Champions. The 21-year-old defenceman appeared in 68 regular season contests, recording 23 points (5G-18A) before adding another five points (1G-4A) in 16 post-season outings with the Marlies. The 6-foot-4, 207-pound product of Saskatoon, Sask., was selected by the Maple Leafs in the sixth round (185th overall) of t
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HARTFORD WOLF PACK ANNOUNCE 2026-27 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE -
HARTFORD, CT – The Hartford Wolf Pack today unveiled the promotional schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season, the club’s 30th in the Connecticut capital. The home schedule kicks off with the club’s annual Home Opener on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The night will feature a ‘white out’ where all fans in attendance are encouraged to wear white. Additionally, white t-shirts will cover the lower bowl seats for fans thanks to Pepsi. Home Opener weekend concludes on Sunday, Oct. 11, when the Laval Rocket come to town for a 3:00 p.m. faceoff. The weekend concludes with a 2026-27 season magnetic schedule giveaway courtesy of Pepsi. The first 2,500 fans will receive the magnetic schedule. In addition to the Home Opener weekend giveaways, the Wolf Pack will host numerous give
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2026-08-22
2026 Panthers Prospect Profile: Marek Alscher -
The Florida Panthers first selection of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft at Bell Centre in Montreal was defenseman Marek Alscher of the WHL’s Portland Winterhawks, who was taken in third round with the 93rd overall pick. During his draft season, Alscher appeared in 61 regular season games with the Winterhawks, producing seven goals and 16 points, while racking up 48 PIM and posting a plus-20 rating. Well regarded for his defensive play, Alscher helped the Winterhawks, who placed third in the Western Conference, finish with the fourth-best penalty kill percentage in the circuit. Alscher suited up in all 11 of Portland’s postseason games (0 points, -5, 17 PIM) as the club was eliminated in seven games by the Seattle Thunderbirds, the eventual league champions, after they swept the Prince George Cougars in the opening round. He also skated in eight international contests with Czechia’s U18 team, including four games at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Prior
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Boris Babik (G) from Twin City Thunderbirds to Twin City Thunderbirds -
Date: 08/22/2026 Player: Boris Babik (G) From: Twin City Thunderbirds To: Twin City Thunderbirds Information: 1 year Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026-08-21
Zach Berzolla (D) from Springfield Thunderbirds to Reading Royals -
Date: 08/20/2026 Player: Zach Berzolla (D) From: Springfield Thunderbirds To: Reading Royals Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026-08-20
Flyers’ drafting looks even better after latest rankings -
Earlier this week, we looked at the four Flyers that Corey Pronman ranked among the best players under the age of 23 in the NHL. Now, after those rankings largely included players drafted in the first round, The Athletic’s prospects writer put out his list of the top 100 players under 23 drafted outside the first round of the NHL draft. While the Flyers have had a few questionable decisions in the first round, such as trading back to draft Jett Luchanko and trading up to grab Jack Nesbitt, their overall body of work has been solid, as further shown by these rankin
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2026-08-19
2026 Training Camp Schedule -
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2026-08-18
2026 Training Camp Schedule Set -
KENT, Wash. - Ahead of their fiftieth season in the WHL, the Seattle Thunderbirds training camp is set to get under way at the accesso ShoWare Center ... - WHL Seattle Thunderbirds
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2026-08-17
2026 Panthers Prospect Profile: Gracyn Sawchyn -
After taking the opening round off at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft in Nashville, Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito selected center Gracyn Sawchyn from the Western Hockey League’s Seattle Thunderbirds late in the second with the 63rd overall pick. Sawchyn is a hard-working, high-energy prospect who was somewhat polarizing among scouting services and hockey publications, who had him ranked anywhere from 13th to 90th, at the time. EliteProspects had this to say: Sawchyn’s game is not a complex one. He sprints hard after the puck, and if he can’t outright win the race, he tries to win the ensuing battle, then, he looks for a teammate. If the pass isn’t available, he drives inside without much concern for his safety. While Sawchyn is a meat-and-potatoes type, putting up 58 points in 58 games is an impressive feat for a slight 18-year-old. Among his strong points are his relentless forec
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Sabres prospect Radim Mrtka handled trade rumors well, kept developing -
BUFFALO – When word leaked in early March the Sabres would deal defense prospect Radim Mrtka to the St. Louis Blues if veteran defenseman Colton Parayko waived his no-trade clause, Seattle Thunderbirds coach Matt O’Dette said he and his assistants checked in on the youngster. Their message to Mrtka, 19, was simple: control what you can control. “He handled it really well,” O’Dette told the Times Herald. “He’s pretty, in a lot of ways, ... Read the full article The post Sabres prospect Radim Mrtka handled tr
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2026-08-12
Brad Reitter (F) from Twin City Thunderbirds to Minnesota Northern Lights -
Date: 08/12/2026 Player: Brad Reitter (F) From: Twin City Thunderbirds To: Minnesota Northern Lights Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Chris Corgan (F) from Twin City Thunderbirds to Minnesota Northern Lights -
Date: 08/12/2026 Player: Chris Corgan (F) From: Twin City Thunderbirds To: Minnesota Northern Lights Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Jordan Rosenbaum (D) from Minnesota Northern Lights to Twin City Thunderbirds -
Date: 08/12/2026 Player: Jordan Rosenbaum (D) From: Minnesota Northern Lights To: Twin City Thunderbirds Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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T.J. Prexler (F) from Twin City Thunderbirds to Minnesota Northern Lights -
Date: 08/12/2026 Player: T.J. Prexler (F) From: Twin City Thunderbirds To: Minnesota Northern Lights Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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NHL Prospect Watch: Philadelphia Flyers -
In the lead-up to the 2026-27 hockey season, we’re diving into the WHL prospect pool for every NHL team. To be included in this list, a player must be recently drafted, signed to an NHL contract, or meet the NHL’s criteria for rookie status. Philadelphia's WHL contingent is flying high with a pair of 2026 Ed Chynoweth Cup champions. Carson Bjarnason One of the winningest Wheat Kings netminders of all time has traded major junior for the pro ranks. Six-foot-4, 207-pound Carson Bjarnason took on a 1B role with the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms in 2025-26, going 14-11-4 with a 3.43 goals-against average and a .877 save percentage. One of his finest efforts came in a 35-save 6-2 win over the Bridgeport Islanders on November 5. The 21-year-old also made two late-season appearances with the ECHL's Reading Royals before returning to Lehigh Valley. The Flyers snapped up the Carberry, Man. product with the 51st overall pick in the second round of the
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2026-08-11
Tigers sign Reily Pickford to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -
Medicine Hat, Alta., - The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2007-born defenceman Reily Pickford to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. “Reily is a driven defenceman who competes hard and is always willing to battle. He moves the puck well, activates intelligently and has a deceptive release that makes him a shooting threat." said Assistant General Manager Bobby Fox. "After earning AJHL North Division All-Rookie Team honours last season, he continues to show that his game is on an upward trajectory.” The 5-foot-11 defender's rights were acquired in 2023 trade with the Seattle Thunderbirds. Pickford split the 2025-26 season between the Camrose Kodiaks and Grande Prairie Storm of the AJHL. He had 6 goals and 19 assists for 25 points over 46 games. The Tigers are excited to welcome Reily to the organization and look forward to
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Flyers go with a second goalie on Day 2 of NHL draft 2026 -
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Flyers took another goalie Saturday on Day 2 of the 2026 NHL draft.They selected Marek Sklenicka in the fourth round at No. 120 overall. The 17-year-old played for the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds this season.In the second round at 62nd overall, the Flyers drafted Martin Psohlavec. Both goaltenders are from Czechia.The Flyers acquired both of these picks by trading back in the first round Friday night and
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Justin Jamer (F) from Oceanside Shock to Twin City Thunderbirds -
Date: 08/10/2026 Player: Justin Jamer (F) From: Oceanside Shock To: Twin City Thunderbirds Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Nick Magill-Diaz (D) from Twin City Thunderbirds to Oceanside Shock -
Date: 08/10/2026 Player: Nick Magill-Diaz (D) From: Twin City Thunderbirds To: Oceanside Shock Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026-08-10
NHL Prospect Watch: New Jersey Devils -
In the lead-up to the 2026-27 hockey season, we’re diving into the WHL prospect pool for every NHL team. To be included in this list, a player must be recently drafted, signed to an NHL contract, or meet the NHL’s criteria for rookie status. Today, we'll check in on a devilishly talented group aiming to make the jump in New Jersey. Josh Filmon Six-foot-3, 170-pound winger Josh Filmon continued to climb in his second season in the pro ranks. After spending the bulk of his first professional season in the ECHL, Filmon earned a much more consistent role with the AHL's Utica Comets, netting six points (4G-2A) and 14 penalty minutes in 31 games, with one brief sojourn in the ECHL with the Adirondack Thunder in late November and early December. New Jersey selected the Winnipeg, Man. product with the 166th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2022 NHL Draft. Filmon spent four seasons with the Swift Current Broncos, tallying 189 points (99G-90A)
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2026-08-09
Chris Corgan (F) from Watertown Wolves to Twin City Thunderbirds -
Date: 08/09/2026 Player: Chris Corgan (F) From: Watertown Wolves To: Twin City Thunderbirds Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Brad Reitter (F) from Watertown Wolves to Twin City Thunderbirds -
Date: 08/09/2026 Player: Brad Reitter (F) From: Watertown Wolves To: Twin City Thunderbirds Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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James Farmer-Valente (D) from Twin City Thunderbirds to Watertown Wolves -
Date: 08/09/2026 Player: James Farmer-Valente (D) From: Twin City Thunderbirds To: Watertown Wolves Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Nick Magill-Diaz (D) from Watertown Wolves to Twin City Thunderbirds -
Date: 08/09/2026 Player: Nick Magill-Diaz (D) From: Watertown Wolves To: Twin City Thunderbirds Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Zach Papapetros (D) from Watertown Wolves to Twin City Thunderbirds -
Date: 08/09/2026 Player: Zach Papapetros (D) From: Watertown Wolves To: Twin City Thunderbirds Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026 WHL Champion DuPont nets four points, Nine WHLers capture gold for Canada at 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup -
Edmonton, Alta.- "Canada is golden!" After a 2025-26 season that saw Canada fail to capture a gold medal in a major international men's tournament, a dynamite group returned the country to the top of the podium with an 8-1 victory over the United States at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Captain and 2026 WHL Champion Landon DuPont, who is a projected top pick for the 2027 NHL Draft, logged four assists in the win, marking Canada's 14th gold medal in the last 18 editions of the tournament. The WHL's first exceptional-status defenceman changed the colour of his medal as the lone returning player from the 2025 bronze medal-winning squad. 2025 WHL first-overall pick Maddox Schultz (Regina, Sask.) was named Canada's Player of the Game with a two-goal, one-assist effort. Nine Canadian WHLers picked up a gold medal, while another four Americans, Kaeden Tate (Kamloops Blazers), Gavin Burcar (Spokane Chiefs), Brooks DeMars (Penticton Vees) and Colin Grubb (Brandon Wheat Kings
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2026-08-07
NHL Prospect Watch: Montreal Canadiens -
In the lead-up to the 2026-27 hockey season, we’re diving into the WHL prospect pool for every NHL team. To be included in this list, a player must be recently drafted, signed to an NHL contract, or meet the NHL’s criteria for rookie status. Today, we focus on Montreal's up-and-comers, highlighted by the WHL Player of the Year. Jared Davidson The WHL Champion who was initially passed over in the NHL Draft defied the odds to make his NHL debut in 2025-26. The 24-year-old from Edmonton, Alta. put up four shots and a hit in his debut on November 15, 2025, and finished his NHL stint with an assist in 10 appearances. Davidson logged another 25 points (16G-9A), including a team-best five game-winning goals, in 53 games with the AHL's Laval Rocket and earned a one-year, two-way contract with the Habs. The 5-foot-11, 183-pound forward was drafted by Montreal with the 130th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. Davidson spent his entire WHL career wit
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2026-08-05
Oil Kings’ Stroeder scores twice on home ice, Canada flattens Slovakia 6-1 at Hlinka Gretzky Cup -
Edmonton, Alta.- Five Western Hockey League skaters, including Edmonton Oil Kings forward Kayden Stroeder, enjoyed a multi-point night as Canada rolled Slovakia 6-1 to improve to 2-0-0-0 at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. 2026 WHL Champion and Defenceman of the Year finalist Landon DuPont (Everett Silvertips / Calgary, Alta.) was named Canada's Player of the Game with a one-goal, one-assist effort. The opening frame proved to be a much closer affair than Canada's tournament-opener, which saw the Canucks and Switzerland combine for six goals in the first nine minutes. Still, Canada struck first blood as projected top 2027 NHL Draft pick DuPont received a clean pass from Saint John Sea Dogs star Alexis Joseph and beat the Slovakian netminder on a powerplay wraparound. 2025 WHL first-overall pick Maddox Schultz (Regina Pats / Regina, Sask.) picked up a secondary assist on the play. Slovakia briefly tied the game with a point-blank goal from Patrik Rychlik, but Canada re
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