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Calgary, Alta.- Twelve players developed in the Western Hockey League have been invited to represent Canada at the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase. The weeklong exhibition is the first step on the road to the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship. A total of 32 skaters will participate in practices, scrimmages and exhibition games against Finland, Sweden and the United States. The WHL contingent features six defencemen and six forwards, including seven first-round NHL Draft picks and two WHL champions. 2026 NHL sixth-overall pick and Calgary Flames prospect Carson Carels (Prince George Cougars / Cypress River, Man.), Vancouver Canucks first-rounder Braeden Cootes (Prince Albert Raiders / Sherwood Park, Alta.), and Victoria Royals alumnus Keaton Verhoeff (Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.) and Cole Reschny (Macklin, Sask.) are all eligible to return from the 2026 World Junior quad, which won bronze in Minnesota. "We're excited to announce the 32 players who will attend th

Spokane Chief forward Chase Harrington has been named to Hockey Canada's 2026 World Juniors Summer Showcase roster in preparation for the 2027 IIHF Wo... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

Spokane, WA - Each year, the Spokane Chiefs and Pizza Factory partner to support our local heroes through the annual Military Appreciation Night prese... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

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 Calgary Flames' prospect pool ranges from blue-chip and blue-collar pickups to some of the most exciting prospects slated to start their WHL careers in 2026-27. Andrew Basha After starting the season in the professional ranks, 2025 WHL Champion Andrew Basha returned for a final victory lap in Medicine Hat. The 20-year-old registered a goal and four assists in 27 games with the AHL's Calgary Wranglers before being reassigned to Medicine Hat, where he piled up 50 points (18G-32A) in 32 games while making a switch to centre to play alongside the Ruck twins. The 6-foot, 187-pound forward was drafted by the Flames with the 41st overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft. Basha will close out

Calgary, Alta.- A strong contingent of hockey greats with ties to the WHL will help Canada chase gold at the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship. Three current and former WHL players and coaches will be on the bench for Canada, in addition to two members of the squad's support staff. 2020 WHL Coach of the Year Brad Lauer (Spokane Chiefs / Humboldt, Sask.) will reprise his role as an assistant coach after being part of the bronze medal-winning effort in January. Calgary Hitmen great Ryan Getzlaf (Regina, Sask.) is set to make his international coaching debut as an assistant under Head Coach Misha Donskov (Montreal, Que.), while Dan De Palma (Kamloops Blazers / Kamloops, B.C.) will return for a third stint as goaltending coach. Fellow CHLers Drew Bannister (Sault Ste. Marie, OHL / Belleville, Ont.) and Jim Hulton (Saint John, QMJHL / Wolfe Island, Ont.) will also serve as assistant coaches. They're joined by video coach Adam Filmon (Edmonton Oil Kings / Winnipeg, Ma

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 Anaheim Ducks feature new acquisitions, a pair of 2026 Draftees, and a newly crowned WHL champion. Noah Kosick The 6-foot, 160-pound centreman saw his production take off in his sophomore WHL season. Kosick bagged 16 goals and 38 assists for 54 points in 69 games with the Seattle Thunderbirds and Swift Current Broncos. Kosick made his way to the Pacific Northwest in a midseason trade and ended up finishing third on the Thunderbirds in points and second in assists. The Victoria, B.C. product averaged a point per game in his first trip to the WHL Playoffs with a goal and four helpers in five matches as Seattle bowed out to the B.C. Division Champion Penticton Vees. Kosick, 17, represented Team West at

Berenika Ducháčková, foto: Caroline Elizabeth Zalud - V Kometě udělal své první hokejové krůčky, prošel všemi mládežnickými kategoriemi a v rámci Ligy mistrů nakoukl i do A-týmu. Svým talentem podpořeným dobrými výkony zaujal v zámořském týmu Spokane Chiefs a novou výzvu se rozhodl přijmout. Jan Brabenec se pro tuhle chvíli loučí se svým mateřským klubem.

Redakce, foto: foto: Caroline Elizabeth Zalud - Mladý útočník Komety Jan Brabenec podepsal s kanadským klubem Spokane Chiefs smlouvu WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Osmnáctiletý talent tak učinil krok směrem k působení v severoamerickém hokeji. Klub ze státu Washington si Jana Brabence vybral ve 3. kole CHL Import Draftu 2026 z celkového 158. místa. Nyní byl oznámen i podpis rozvojové smlouvy, která je standardní součástí vstupu hráče do soutěže Western Hockey League (WHL).

Date: 07/23/2026 Player: Jan Brabenec (F) From: HC Kometa Brno U20 To: Spokane Chiefs Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

The Spokane Chiefs have announced that 2007 born forward Jan Brabenec has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the team. The 6'4" f... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

Hounds' head coach joined by Spokane Chiefs' Brad Lauer, Saint John Sea Dogs' Jim Hulton, Canadian Hockey League announced Monday

TORONTO, ON - The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is pleased to congratulate Brad Lauer (Spokane Chiefs / WHL), Drew Bannister (Soo Greyhounds / OHL), an... - WHL

Spokane Chiefs Head Coach Brad Lauer will join Team Canada's coaching staff for the second straight year as an assistant coach at the IIHF World Junio... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

Each December, the Chiefs host one of the most popular games of the season, the Teddy Bear Toss! On Saturday, December 6, 2025, more than 10,100 fans ... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

Date: 07/17/2026 Player: Asanali Sarkenov (F) From: Spokane Chiefs To: Barys Astana Information: Two-way Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Three current WHLers and one incoming skater will battle for a roster spot on Team USA for next month's Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Gavin Burcar (Spokane Chiefs), Brooks DeMars (Penticton Vees), Kaeden Tate (Kamloops Blazers), future Brandon Wheat King Colin Grubb and soon-to-be Penticton Vee Whitaker Rewertz are among the 36 players invited to USA Hockey's Selection Camp in Saint Paul, Minn., starting on July 23. The 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup runs from August 3-8 in Edmonton, Alta. Burcar netted 17 points (7G-10A) in his rookie spin with the Spokane Chiefs and even netted his first WHL Playoff goal in the spring. Demars helped the Penticton Vees set a CHL record for wins by an expansion team in its inaugural season with 37 and tallied 13 points (6G-7A) of his own. Six-foot-4 goaltender Kaeden Tate got his feet wet in the league with a pair of appearances with the Blazers, going 2-0-0-0 with a 2.51 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage. Brandon selected Grubb with the 14th overa

Three current WHLers and one incoming skater will battle for a roster spot on Team USA for next month's Hlinka Gretzky Cup.Gavin Burcar (Spokane C... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

The Spokane Chiefs have named Parker Burgess as Associate Coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. Burgess has signed a multi-year contract."I'm extreme... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

The Spokane Chiefs have named Parker Burgess as Associate Coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. Burgess has signed a multi-year contract."I'm extreme... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

Les Augsburger Panther ont officialisé la signature de l’attaquant américain Luke Toporowski, qui découvrira la DEL après avoir évolué ces quatre dernières saisons en American Hockey League. À 25 ans, le gaucher a construit l’essentiel de sa carrière en Amérique du Nord. Très en vue en WHL avec les Spokane Chiefs et les Kamloops Blazers, ... L’article DEL – Augburg met sous contrat un attaquant de AHL est apparu en premier sur Planète Hockey.

Fünf starke Jahre in der nordamerikanischen Nachwuchsliga WHL mit 282 Einsätzen für die Spokane Chiefs und Kamloops Blazers (113 Tore und 123 Assists) bescherten Toporowski einen Vertrag in der Org ...

Augsburg. (PM Panther) Die Augsburger Panther vergeben ihre neunte Importlizenz an den 25-jährigen Luke Toporowski. Der vielseitig einsetzbare Angreifer wechselt von den Colorado Eagles aus der American Hockey League in die Deutsche Eishockey Liga. Fünf starke Jahre in der nordamerikanischen Nachwuchsliga WHL mit 282 Einsätzen für die Spokane Chiefs und Kamloops Blazers (113 Tore und […] Der Beitrag Junger US-Flügelstürmer wechselt nach Augsburg erschien zuerst auf Eishockey-Magazin.

At the end of any given match, Carter Esler emerges from the Spokane Chiefs' crease battered, weary, and covered in the familiar black streaks that come with facing a lot of rubber. But the 17-year-old knows that the on-ice struggle pales in comparison to many of the challenges faced by people from all walks of life around the community. For his sophomore season, Esler decided to put a new twist on a classic in hopes of helping out. The star goaltender teamed up with Bauer to create custom goalie pads, blockers and gloves honouring different causes and jersey theme nights on the Chiefs' calendar, and auctioned them off afterwards to benefit numerous organizations. While Esler wanted the main focus to be on each cause and the money raised, he also did his research on each cause and looked for meaningful details to include in each set. "I think a big thing for me, doing this project with all the special jerseys, is just to kind of make sure that everyone sees that the battles that p

Witness top picks and hungry invitees from Sweden to Ontario as they hit the ice in Seattle, showcasing the next generation of talent fighting for a roster spot. Photo Gallery: Dev Camp Roll Call Part Two Candace KludtThu, July 2, 2026 at 8:25 a.m. UTC·2 min readKraken prospects from across the world have made their way to Seattle for Development Camp 2026. Check out the gallery to see who is in attendance and where they are from. Jakub Fibigr, 19 years old, Unicov, Czechia. Drafted by the Kraken in 2024, Fibigr split the 2025-26 season between the Brampton Steelheads and Windsor Spitfires.  He has committed to Ohio State University for 2026. Jakub Fibigr, photo by Candace Kludt | The Hockey NewsFinn Kearns, 18 years old, Aurora, Ontario, Canada. Kearns played for St. Andrews College and the Sudbury Wolves over the past season.  He was picked up by the Kraken in the 5th round of the draft this year (2026). Finn Kearns, photo by Candace Kludt | The Hockey NewsOla Palme, 1

Berenika Ducháčková - Poslední červnový den patřil CHL Import Draftu. Vybráno bylo celkem 31 Čechů, z nichž hned 4 oblékají dres brněnské Komety. O Michala Hartla stojí v Chicoutimi, vybrán byl v úvodním kole z 23. pozice. V prvním kole došlo i na slovenského forvarda zářícího v mládeži Komety Tomáše Seliče, kterého vybral z 43. místa Flint. Hned z kraje druhého kola se Lethbridge přihlásil o Olivera Šichtaře, ve třetím přišla řada na Jana Brabenece, po kterém sáhl tým Spokane.

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

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

The Spokane Chiefs have announced their 2026-2027 game schedule with 34 home and 34 road games spanning late September through March.Spokane will ... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

The Spokane Chiefs made three selections in the 2026 CHL Import Draft, choosing forward Matìj Tománek from Czechia in the first round, Germa... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

The Spokane Chiefs hold the 36th, 97th, and 158th overall picks in the 2026 CHL Import Draft, which will be held on Tuesday, June 30th. The CHL Import... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

Spokane Chiefs forward Tyus Sparks was selected in the 4th round, 101st overall, by the Washington Capitals in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft on Saturd... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

The Calgary Flames have made their first – of many – selections of the second day of the 2026 NHL Draft. With their own second-round pick, 36th overall, the Flames have selected forward Chase Harrington of the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs. Harrington was ranked 26th among North American skaters by the NHL’s Central Scouting…

The Calgary Flames have made their first – of many – selections of the second day of the 2026 NHL Draft. With their own second-round pick, 36th overall, the Flames have selected forward Chase Harrington of the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs. Harrington was ranked 26th among North American skaters by the NHL’s Central Scouting…

Harrington had 28 goals, 29 assists and 57 points in 61 games with the Spokane Chiefs in the WHL.