2026-09-12
Elite Prospects names 39 CHL players in 2027 NHL Draft Preseason Top 64 -A total of 39 CHL players have been named in Elite Prospect's 2027 NHL Draft ranking and players to watch list. The list is led by Everett's Landon DuPont who earlier this summer captained Canada to gold at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and helped the Silvertips to its first WHL title last season. "At this point, Landon DuPont needs no introduction," wrote Mitchell Brown, Elite Prospect's Head of Scouting and Pro content. "He’s an elite skater with the pace to match, making high-skill plays at a speed very few match. Coupled with his non-stop activation, shifts where he’s not making an impact are a rarity. Defensively, his game arguably shines even more, emphatically winning battles and dislodging pucks before breaking ankles on the exit." Guelph's Jaakko Wycisk is the next highest ranked CHL player at no. 5 after he impressed as a rookie with the Storm a year ago. "A top playmaker in the class and one of its best stickhandlers, Wycisk also boasts the physical skills and the frame ne
chl.caFrom Banner Nights to Guelph: 12 Events and Storylines to Circle on the 2026–27 Calendar -
Three reigning champions will open the season in celebration. A new generation will take the spotlight. And after more than 2,000 regular-season games across the WHL, OHL and QMJHL, three playoff roads will converge in Guelph for the 107th Memorial Cup presented by Kubota. The countdown is nearly over. One week from today, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) will open the 2026–27 season on Thursday, Sept. 17, before the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) and Western Hockey League (WHL) get underway Friday, Sept. 18. Opening weekend will quickly turn attention to the rafters as the Kitchener Rangers, Chicoutimi Saguenéens and Everett Silvertips raise championship banners. Eight months later, the season will culminate in Guelph, where one team from the WHL, OHL or QMJHL will capture the 107th Memorial Cup presented by Kubota and stand atop major junior hockey.
chl.caTigers Lead WHL With 8 Players Attending NHL Training Camps -
Calgary, Alta. — Ninety-one Western Hockey League players have been invited to attend 2026-27 NHL rookie camps and showcases across North America. All 23 WHL clubs will be represented. The 2025 WHL Champion Medicine Hat Tigers lead the way with eight players earning invites, including last season's top two scorers and 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins picks Liam and Markus Ruck and incoming Calgary Flames defensive prospect Mace'o Phillips. The 2026 Memorial Cup host Kelowna Rockets, 2026 WHL Championship Series finalist Prince Albert Raiders, Portland Winterhawks and Seattle Thunderbirds are all sending six players to the big league, while the Spokane Chiefs and Calgary Hitmen have five each. Twenty-nine NHL teams have invited current WHL skaters to various events, led by the Penguins, Flames and Philadelphia Flyers, who have eight WHL players on their rosters. The Flyers also feature a pair of 2026 WHL Champions in recently drafted
tigershockey.comHurricanes Announce 2026-2027 Promotional Schedule -
LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club have announced their Promotional Schedule for the 2026-2027 regular season which will open with the Dairy Queen Home Opener on Friday, September 18th against the Medicine Hat Tigers at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena. The Hurricanes will play a total of 34 regular season home games during the 2026-2027 season. The full promotional schedule includes: Friday, September 18th – vs. Medicine Hat Tigers (7:00pm) – Dairy Queen Home Opener - The Hurricanes will open their historic 40th Anniversary Season against their Highway-3 rivals. The game will include a pre-game tailgate party on the VisitLethbridge.com Arena plaza Friday, September 25th – vs. Red Deer Rebels (7:00pm) – Truth & Reconciliation Night Friday, October 2nd & Saturday, October 3rd – 40th Anniversary Celebration We
lethbridgehurricanes.comBlades announce promotional schedule for 2026-27 season -
Single-game tickets available NOW at chl.ca/whl-blades/single-game-tickets-4/ NEW guaranteed 50/50 jackpots against our biggest rivals Fan-favourite themes return, including PokeCheck's Birthday, Senior's Night, Winning Wednesday, Kids Takeover, and Legend's Night New themes including Oktoberfest, Hockey Day in Saskatchewan, Medieval Night, and more! Saskatoon, SK – The Saskatoon Blades unve
saskatoonblades.comBlades’ Klimpke, Psohlavec, Williams attending NHL rookie camps -
Saskatoon, SK – Saskatoon Blades defenceman Brayden Klimpke, goaltender Martin Psohlavec, and forward Cooper Williams head to their respective NHL rookie camps this week. This fall marks the first rookie camp for all three individuals. Klimpke will participate at Montreal Canadiens Rookie Camp after the organization drafted him in the fourth round (117th overall) at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The veteran blueliner had a breakout 2025-26 Western Hockey League (WHL) campaign. Klimpke played all 68 regular season games and led all Blades defencemen in scoring with 47 points (4G, 43A). The 2007-born blueliner was a workhorse in 11 postseason games, regularly averaging 30 minutes of ice time a night against opponents' top lines. Klimpke's play helped the sixth-seeded Blades upset the third-seeded Edmonton Oil Kings in Round 1 of the WHL Playoffs. Saskatoon defeated the Oil Kings 3-2 in Game 7 overtime on the road, marking the first Game 7 road victory in franchise history.
saskatoonblades.comRebels beat Oil Kings to wrap up preseason -
RED DEER, AB - It was a successful end to the preseason Friday night for the Red Deer Rebels as they doubled up the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings 4-2 at the Marchant Crane Centrium. The Rebels earned their second win in as many night following Thursday's 4-1 win in Lethbridge to finish preseason play with a 2-1-1-0 record. Rookie Paxson Madill opened the scoring for Red Deer late in the first period when he tucked a backhand deke past Edmonton goalie Ethan Simcoe. Luc Trevors made it 2-0 with a fantastic individual effort that finished with a toe drag and snipe past Simcoe for his second goal of the preseason. Edmonton finally solved Rebels goalie Matthew Kondro in the opening minute of period three on a shot from defenceman Josh Lee. Graeme Pickering restored Red Deer's two-goal lead just over three minutes later as he walked into the slot and slid home a backhand for his first preseason tally. Just 1:15 later Jensen Marsh fired home a shot from the right faceoff
reddeerrebels.comRebels earn 4-1 preseason win in Lethbridge -
LETHBRIDGE, AB – Thursday Night Hockey in the Windy City saw the Red Deer Rebels continue their preseason with a road tilt versus the Lethbridge Hurricanes. It was a solid effort from start to finish for the Rebels as they skated to a 4-1 win for their first victory of the exhibition season. Nolan Schmidt opened the scoring for the Rebels when he crashed the crease and jammed the puck home for his first tally of the preseason. Lethbridge tied it a couple minutes later when a shot from defenceman Owen Berge banked off a Rebels defender and past netminder Nathan Salisbury. It was a 1-1 game through 20 minutes. Poul Andersen scored his second of the preseason in the first minute of period two as he tucked a deke past Hurricanes starting goalie Leif Oaten. Just 19 seconds later Patrick Sopiarz sniped his first for a quick 3-1 Rebels lead. That score would carry all the way into period three where the Hurricanes started with a flurry of scoring chances only to be denied by Rebels secon
reddeerrebels.comSalisbury brings confidence to Rebels camp -
By DANNY RODE - A year ago Nathan Salisbury was an invite to Red Deer Rebels training camp. All he did was grab the attention of the coaching staff to the point they kept their eye on the talented six-foot-three, 185-pound netminder out of Edmonton. He played last season with the Bonnyville Pontiacs of the AJHL where he was solid in 34 games finishing with a 3.21 goals-against-average, a .902 save percentage and a 17-14-1 record. He was named to the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s North All-Rookie Team. He impressed enough that the Rebels signed the 18-year-old on June 3. Salisbury returned to the Rebels camp this year and proved last year was no fluke, doing everything in his power, so far, to grab a spot on the club’s regular season roster. But Nathan isn’t one to assume anything in his battle with veterans Matthew Kondro and Peyton Shore. “I guess it’s on the back of my mind, but I’m not really focused on that,” he said. “They are my teammates and we do the bes
reddeerrebels.comRebels announce roster moves -
RED DEER - The Red Deer Rebels announced today the reassignment of six players from the club's 2026-27 Preseason Roster. Owen Archer (D, 2010, Stony Plain, AB) - Drumheller Dragons (AJHL) Keyn Lindberg (D, 2011, Calgary, AB) - Edge School U18 Prep (CSSHL) Chase Nielson (G, 2010, Fort MacLeod, AB) - SAHA U18 Prep (CSSHL) Miller Robson (F, 2009, Saskatoon, SK) - Nipawin Hawks (SJHL) Dylan Russell (F, 2010, Winnipeg, MB) - Rink Hockey Academy Winnipeg U18 Prep (CSSHL) Boris Sigachev (F, 2010, Calgary, AB) - Drayton Valley Thunder (AJHL) These moves leave the Rebels with 26 players remaining on their 2026-27 Preseason Roster, including three players head to camps with NHL teams... Beckett Hamilton (F, 2008, Saskatoon, SK) - Colorado Avalanche Zed Lindgren (D, 2007, Umea, Sweden) - New York Rangers Kalder Varga (F, 2008, Geneva, Illinois) - Colorado Avalanche The Rebels return to preseason action Thursday night when they visit the Lethbridge Hurricanes (7 p.m.) and will wrap exhibition
reddeerrebels.comRebels battle to the end in preseason overtime loss to Hitmen -
RED DEER, AB – Saturday saw the location change but the matchup stay the same as the Red Deer Rebels and Calgary Hitmen wrapped up their preseason home-and-home series at the Marchant Crane Centrium. After the Hitmen took a 3-2 win over the Rebels Friday night this one saw Calgary win 3-2 again, this time in overtime. The Rebels racked up the game’s first seven shots on goal but were unable to solve Calgary netminder Aidan Hesse. Rebels starting netminder Matthew Kondro didn’t see a shot from Calgary until past the eight-minute mark, but it was a doozy as he was called upon to stop a breakaway from Ottawa Senators draft pick Blake Vanek. Neither side scored in a first period that saw the Rebels outshoot the Hitmen 12-9. There was also a distinct lack of scoring in period two as it also ended without a goal from either team. Kondro finished with 15 saves before giving way to Nathan Salisbury between the piles, while Hesse turned aside 18 before handing things over to Donagh Esler-T
reddeerrebels.comSimcoe Shuts Door for Oil Kings in First FedGas Preseason Game -
Tumbler Ridge, B.C. - Deep in the Rocky Mountains of northern British Columbia, Tumbler Ridge welcomed the Edmonton Oil Kings and Prince George Cougars for the first of two games on Friday night as part of the 2026 FedGas pre-season. On this night, it was the Oil Kings earning a dominant 6-0 victory to kick off the pre-season. "We were quite pleased just to see the things that we worked on," said Oil Kings Assistant Coach Devan Praught. "We challenged the guys that when we do something and we teach something that we don't want to have to be going back a few weeks later, back to square one, then we won't be able to layer things on and we saw that translate to the game here today. So very pleased with that." In the first period, Kayson Anderson set the tone with a big hit at his own blue line just under a minute in as teams got their feet under them. It took just over seven minutes though to see a goal and it came from another Oil Kings defenceman as Math
oilkings.caOil Kings Sweep Cougars in Tumbler Ridge in FedGas Pre-Season -
Tumbler Ridge, B.C. - The Edmonton Oil Kings head back to Alberta with two wins after an 8-1 drubbing on Sunday to cap off the two-game FedGas pre-season set in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. against the Prince George Cougars. "Obviously, still being early, there is some stuff you want to clean up," said Oil Kings Assistant Coach Kyle Chipchura. "But from a work standpoint and a competes standpoint we're really happy." After a big 6-0 win on Friday night, the Oil Kings kicked off Sunday's afternoon affair by scoring first, just over two minutes into the game. Matthew Hausers blue line wrist shot found it's way through to give the Oil Kings the early 1-0 lead. Prince George responded though about four minutes later as Jonathon Bitonti tied things for the Cougars. A Oil Kings powerplay only needed 14 seconds to restore the lead for Edmonton as Kayden Stroeder found Jonas Vanicek on the back door with just over 11 minutes to play in the first to make it 2-1. The score
oilkings.caOil Kings Re-Assign Vodden and Lee -
Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that they have re-assigned 2011-born forward Brock Vodden and 2011-born defenceman Brayden Lee to their respective clubs. Vodden, from Manitou, Man., was the 51st overall selection in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft by the Oil Kings and will head to play for Pilot Mound Academy's U18 Prep team in the CSSHL. Vodden played in one pre-season game. Lee, out of Waxahachie, TX, U.S.A., was the 64th overall selection in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft by the Oil Kings and will head to play for Dallas Stars Elite 16U AAA squad this season. Lee also played in one pre-season game. The Oil Kings pre-season roster now sits at 34 players. The Oil Kings are back in pre-season action on Friday when they visit the Red Deer Rebels. - The Oil Kings are Edmonton’s first choice for family fun with great seats for as low as $20. Single-game tickets are ON SALE NOW! Secure your seat today at
oilkings.caFour Oil Kings Headed to NHL Camps -
Edmonton, Alta. - Four Edmonton Oil Kings are headed to NHL Camps ahead of the 2026/2027 season. Forward KJ Sauer is headed to Philadelphia Flyers camp, goalie Parker Snell is off to Columbus for Blue Jackets camp, defenceman Noa Ta'amu is off to Winnipeg Jets camp, and forward Olli Wahlroos has been invited to Edmonton Oilers camp. Sauer is headed into his first WHL season after he was acquired by the Oil Kings via trade with the Penticton Vees. Sauer was selected in this past summers draft by the Flyers in the fifth round, 136th overall. He joins the Oil Kings after a U.S. High School career at Andover High that saw him tally 89 points in 101 games over four seasons. Sauer also saw some time with Lincoln in the USHL last season, notching five points in five games and one goal in eight playoff games. Snell was selected in fifth round as well, 142nd overall by the Blue Jackets as he heads into his second WHL season. Last season, Snell was 21-9-1 with a 2.74 goals-ag
oilkings.caOil Kings Welcoming Fans Back to Hockey with Free Popcorn -
Edmonton, Alta. – The Edmonton Oil Kings are thrilled to announce today that Edmonton’s best value for family entertainment has just got tastier. For all home games in September and October, fans can get FREE POPCORN at concessions around Rogers Place. NO CATCH, NO PURCHASE NECESSARY, just ask for a bag of popcorn, and a bag of popcorn you will receive. “The Edmonton Oil Kings continue to make sure that fans coming to Rogers Place to watch thrilling WHL hockey get the best value in the city for family fun,” said Oil Kings Director of Business Operations Kevin Radomski. “We’re extremely excited to add FREE POPCORN to that value as we welcome our fans back to Rogers Place. The unrivaled entertainment value our fans have come to expect, just got bigger! More popcorn equals more fun! The Oil Kings remain committed to adding value to Edmonton’s first choice for Family Fun with great tickets starting at just $20 and now FREE POPCORN at every home game in September and Oct
oilkings.caElite Prospects names 39 CHL players in 2027 NHL Draft Preseason Top 64 by the Canadian Hockey League -
A total of 39 CHL players have been named in Elite Prospect's 2027 NHL Draft ranking and players to watch list. The list is led by Everett's Landon DuPont who earlier this summer captained Canada to gold at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and helped the Silvertips to its first WHL title last season. "At this point, Landon DuPont needs no introduction," wrote Mitchell Brown, Elite Prospect's Head of Scouting and Pro content. "He’s an elite skater with the pace to match, making high-skill plays at a speed very few match. Coupled with his non-stop activation, shifts where he’s not making an impact are a rarity. Defensively, his game arguably shines even more, emphatically winning battles and dislodging pucks before breaking ankles on the exit." Guelph's Jaakko Wycisk is the next highest ranked CHL player at no. 5 after he impressed as a rookie with the Storm a year ago. "A top playmaker in the class and one of its best stickhandlers, Wycisk also boasts the physical skills and the frame ne
guelphstorm.com2026 WHL Graduates: Vancouver Giants -
The Western Hockey League is celebrating the WHL Graduates from the 2025-26 season in a 23-part, team-by-team series. The Vancouver class of 2026 features a workhorse with a full-circle story, an unlikely netminder who fought his way into the league, and a champion centreman. Ethan Mittelsteadt (D) Hometown: Victoria, B.C.WHL Career Stats: 263 GP – 17 G-59 A – 76 pointsWHL Draft: 2020 – Fifth Round, 95th Overall (Seattle Thunderbirds) Ethan Mittelsteadt's WHL career is dotted with too many personal connections to call it all a coincidence. The 6-foot, 190-pound defenceman made his WHL debut with the team his uncle, Joe, broke into the league with 19 years ago — the Seattle Thunderbirds. Mittelsteadt first saw game action on October 2, 2021, and fittingly scored his first WHL goal in the building he would later call home as he lit the lamp against the Vancouver Giants at the Langley Events Cent
vancouvergiants.comFrom Banner Nights to Guelph: 12 Events and Storylines to Circle on the 2026–27 Calendar by the Canadian Hockey League -
Three reigning champions will open the season in celebration. A new generation will take the spotlight. And after more than 2,000 regular-season games across the WHL, OHL and QMJHL, three playoff roads will converge in Guelph for the 107th Memorial Cup presented by Kubota. The countdown is nearly over. One week from today, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) will open the 2026–27 season on Thursday, Sept. 17, before the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) and Western Hockey League (WHL) get underway Friday, Sept. 18. Opening weekend will quickly turn attention to the rafters as the Kitchener Rangers, Chicoutimi Saguenéens and Everett Silvertips raise championship banners. Eight months later, the season will culminate in Guelph, where one team from the WHL, OHL or QMJHL will capture the 107th Memorial Cup presented by Kubota and stand atop major junior hockey.
guelphstorm.com2026-09-11
Edmonton Oil Kings @ Red Deer Rebels — Friday, Sep 11th -
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youtube.com2026 WHL Graduates: Vancouver Giants -
The Western Hockey League is celebrating the WHL Graduates from the 2025-26 season in a 23-part, team-by-team series. The Vancouver class of 2026 features a workhorse with a full-circle story, an unlikely netminder who fought his way into the league, and a champion centreman. Ethan Mittelsteadt (D) Hometown: Victoria, B.C.WHL Career Stats: 263 GP – 17 G-59 A – 76 pointsWHL Draft: 2020 – Fifth Round, 95th Overall (Seattle Thunderbirds) Ethan Mittelsteadt's WHL career is dotted with too many personal connections to call it all a coincidence. The 6-foot, 190-pound defenceman made his WHL debut with the team his uncle, Joe, broke into the league with 19 years ago — the Seattle Thunderbirds. Mittelsteadt first saw game action on October 2, 2
whl.ca2026-09-09
2026 WHL Graduates: Spokane Chiefs -The Western Hockey League is celebrating the WHL Graduates from the 2025-26 season in a 23-part, team-by-team series. Today, we say goodbye to a trio of Spokane Chiefs forwards. Logan Wormald (F) Hometown: Langley, B.C.WHL Career Stats: 305 GP – 107 G-167 A – 274 pointsWHL Draft: 2020 – Third Round, 45th Overall (Lethbridge Hurricanes) Logan Wormald's five-season WHL career saw the 5-foot-10, 163-pound winger establish himself as a consistent offensive force and a leader. After being drafted by the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the third round of the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft, Wormald made his debut on October 1, 2021, against the Calgary Hitmen, before popping off for his first goal and two assists six games later in a first-star performance
whl.ca2026-09-03
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
whl.ca2026 WHL Graduates: Saskatoon Blades -
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 highlight some Blade City rollers. Rowan Calvert (F) Hometown: Moose Jaw, Sask.WHL Career Stats: 269 GP – 70 G-72 A – 142 pointsWHL Draft: 2020 – Ninth Round, 187th Overall (Saskatoon Blades) Rowan Calvert's winding WHL journey featured one of the most dramatic playoff series in modern WHL history, family showdowns, comebacks, and plenty of highlight-reel goals. And it all started with a ninth-round draft pick. The Saskatchewan-born-and-bred forward made his WHL debut on December 4, 2021, and scored his first goal on December 27- the game-winning strike against the Blades' greates
whl.caWHL Regular Season Games to Stream Free on YouTube - oilkings.ca
Oil Kings Announce Roster for 2026 FedGas Pre-Season - oilkings.ca
2026-09-02
Oil Kings Announce Roster for 2026 FedGas Pre-Season -Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today their 36-man pre-season roster.The roster features 21 forwards, 11 defencemen, and four g... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
oursportscentral.com2026-09-01
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
whl.ca2026-08-31
Camp Correspondence: Lee Taking on More Leadership in Third Season With Oil Kings - oilkings.caTeam White Holds off Team Red in 2026 Bob McGill Cup - oilkings.ca
Team White Holds off Team Red in 2026 Bob McGill Cup -
Edmonton, Alta. - It was a nearly packed house at Downtown Community Arena on Sunday afternoon for the Oil Kings annual Bob McGill Cup.Fans starte... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
oursportscentral.comCamp Correspondence: Lee Taking on More Leadership in Third Season with Oil Kings -
Edmonton, Alta. - He may only be entering his third WHL season, but Oil Kings defenceman Josh Lee is definitely a veteran on this year's club.The ... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
oursportscentral.com2026-08-30
Camp Correspondence: Obobaifo Looking for Health to Take Next Steps in WHL Career - oilkings.ca2026-08-29
Camp Correspondence: Obobaifo Looking for Health to Take Next Steps in WHL Career -Edmonton, Alta. - Plenty of new faces are at Edmonton Oil Kings training camp this season, but one returnee from last season is looking to take anothe... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
oursportscentral.comCamp Correspondence: Chipchura’s Busy Summer Helps Continue Coaching Growth - oilkings.ca
2026 WHL Graduates: Prince George Cougars -
Bauer Dumanski (D) Hometown: Lockwood, Sask.WHL Career Stats: 309 GP – 24 G-89 A – 113 pointsWHL Draft: 2020 – Second Round, 26th Overall (Prince George Cougars) Sturdy defender Bauer Dumanski bows out as a captain, a career Cougar, and one of the most prolific blueliners in club history. The Lockwood, Sask. product made his WHL debut on October 8, 2021, against the Vancouver Giants, and scored his first goal against the G-Men one month later. Over five seasons, Dumanski played a key role in establishing the Cougars as a B.C. Division powerhouse. He never missed the playoffs in his WHL career. In 2023-24, he potted seven goals (including four game-winners) and 26 assists for 33 points and a +36 rating as the Cats claimed the B.C. Division title.
whl.ca2026-08-28
Camp Correspondence: Chipchura's Busy Summer Helps Continue Coaching Growth -Edmonton, Alta. - Oil Kings Assistant Coach and Manager of Player Development Kyle Chipchura enters his fourth season with the Edmonton Oil Kings, and... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
oursportscentral.comOil Kings Open 2026 Training Camp - oilkings.ca
Camp Correspondence: Stroeder Looking to Build off Strong Playoff and Hlinka Gretzky Gold - oilkings.ca
Camp Correspondence: Stroeder Looking to Build off Strong Playoff and Hlinka Gretzky Gold -
Edmonton, Alta. - It was a golden summer for Oil Kings forward Kayden Stroeder and the former fifth-overall WHL Prospects Draft pick is looking to bui... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
oursportscentral.comNHL Prospect Watch: Vancouver Canucks -
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. After becoming one of the youngest players to ever debut for the Canucks, will 2025-2026 WHL Most Sportsmanlike Player award-winner Braeden Cootes stick with the NHL squad full-time this season? Parker Alcos Six-foot-4, 186-pound defenceman Parker Alcos is coming off a career-best season and unforgettable experience at the 2026 Memorial Cup. Alcos was scooped up by the Kelowna Rockets in a blockbuster trade at the 2026 WHL Trade Deadline in anticipation of hosting the CHL's top tournament. The 20-year-old totalled 30 points (5G-25A) in 63 games with the Rockets and Edmonton Oil Kings, with whom he spent three previous seasons. The Port Moody, B.C. product tacked on four assists in nine playoff matches a
whl.ca2026-08-27
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.
broadstreethockey.comOil Kings Open 2026 Training Camp -
Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings open their 2026 Training Camp today as they build towards the start of the 2026/20227 WHL season.After a ... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
oursportscentral.comOil Kings Announce Development Plan for Holden Wouters - oilkings.ca
Oil Kings Announce Kikuchi as Head Athletic Therapist - oilkings.ca
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
whl.ca2026 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
whl.ca2026-08-26
Oil Kings Announce Kikuchi as Head Athletic Therapist -Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that they have hired Tracie Kikuchi as the team's Head Athletic Therapist.Kikuchi, an Edm... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
oursportscentral.comOil Kings Announce Development Plan for Holden Wouters -
Edmonton, Alta. - Edmonton Oil Kings prospect, 2010-born defenceman Holden Wouters will be playing at Shattuck-St. Mary's School for the 2026-27 seaso... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
oursportscentral.comPresnilla Departing Oil Kings for New Opportunity in AHL - oilkings.ca
2026-08-25
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
whl.caPresnilla Departing Oil Kings for New Opportunity in AHL -
Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that Head Athletic Therapist Adrian Presnilla will be departing the club for a new opportunit... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
oursportscentral.comOil Kings Welcome MacDougall and Jackson to Staff - oilkings.ca
Oil Kings Welcome MacDougall and Jackson to Staff -
Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings are excited to announce the hiring of Aidan Jackson and Matt MacDougall to the roles of Video Coach and Hocke... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
oursportscentral.com2026-08-21
NHL Prospect Watch: St. Louis Blues -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. These prospects are cruisin' for a Blues-in. Adam Jecho A hand injury marred a significant chunk of Adam Jecho's season and forced him to withdraw from the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, but the 6-foot-5, 201-pound forward still put up strong minutes on a significantly improved Edmonton Oil Kings squad. The Zlin, Czechia product posted 36 points (10G-26A) in 47 games before adding another four points (1G-3A) in seven playoff matches. Jecho, 20, was named an alternate captain for Edmonton in his third season in the provincial capital. St. Louis selected him with the 95th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 NHL Draft and signed him to a three-year, entry-level contract in March of 2025. Jech
whl.caOil Kings Announce Unprecedented Promotional Schedule to Drive Fun to All New Levels - oilkings.ca
2026-08-20
Oil Kings Announce Unprecedented Promotional Schedule to Drive Fun to All New Levels -Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings are thrilled to announce their most action-packed, family fun promotional schedule for the 2026/2027 season.... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
oursportscentral.comNHL Prospect Watch: Seattle Kraken -
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 Seattle Kraken are among the NHL's most Dub-heavy clubs and feature two of the WHL's most recent champions. Clarke Caswell Buzzy playmaker Clarke Caswell's first season in the NCAA saw him propel Denver to a national championship, netting 34 points (8G-26A) in the regular season before coming up big with the game-tying goal in the Frozen Four semifinal. He was recognized as the national Rookie of the Month for March/April. The 6-foot, 185-pound forward from Brandon, Man., previously spent parts of four seasons with the Swift Current Broncos, including a run as captain in 2024-25. His final season saw him break out for 84 points (22G-62A) in 65 games. Over his WHL career, the 20-year-old logged 191 p
whl.ca2026-08-19
2026 WHL Graduates: Kelowna Rockets -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 trio from the Kelowna Rockets. Ty Halaburda (F) Hometown: Victoria, B.C. WHL Career Stats: 315 GP – 105 G-140 A – 245 points WHL Draft: 2020 – Second Round, 32nd Overall (Vancouver Giants) Ty Halaburda is graduating from the Western Hockey League as British Columbia's best and brightest. The Victoria, B.C., local got the opportunity to stay in his home province following his second-round selection by the Vancouver Giants in the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft. Halaburda made his WHL debut on October 2, 2021, against his hometown Victoria Royals and went on to spend more than four seasons with Giants. Since his introduction to the organization in October 2021, Halaburd
whl.ca2026-08-18
NHL Prospect Watch: Pittsburgh Penguins -
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 Pittsburgh Penguins created one of the most memorable moments of the 2026 NHL Draft when they selected the superstar Ruck twins from the Medicine Hat Tigers. Harrison Brunicke Six-foot-3, 196-pound defenceman Harrison Brunicke skated into history in 2025-26 when he became the first South African-born skater to make his NHL debut. Brunicke, 20, ended up netting his first NHL goal in nine games with the Pens before getting more ice time with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. He had another eight points (1G-7A) in 11 spins at the AHL level. The jersey-swapping continued as Brunicke represented Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship and returned to the Kamloops Blazers for a final run
whl.ca2026-08-17
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
litterboxcats.comOil Kings Sign Bloedow to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement - oilkings.ca
Jonny Bloedow (F) from Cretin-Derham Hall to Edmonton Oil Kings -
Date: 08/17/2026 Player: Jonny Bloedow (F) From: Cretin-Derham Hall To: Edmonton Oil Kings Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
eliteprospects.com2026-08-16
Oil Kings Sign Bloedow to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement -Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings announced today that they have signed 2009-born forward Jonny Bloedow to a WHL Scholarship and Development Ag... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
oursportscentral.com2026-08-15
2026 WHL Graduates: Edmonton Oil Kings -Miroslav Holinka (F) Hometown: Zlín, CzechiaWHL Career Stats: 106 GP – 56 G-69 A – 125 pointsNHL Draft: 2024 – Fifth Round, 151st Overall (Toronto Maple Leafs)CHL Import Draft: 2024 – First Round, 14th Overall (Edmonton Oil Kings) Originally selected 14th overall by the Edmonton Oil Kings in the 2024 CHL Import Draft, Czechia-born forward Miroslav Holinka wasted little time making his mark in North America. His selection by the Oil Kings marked the second time the sharpshooter found
whl.ca2026-08-13
2026 WHL Graduates: Calgary Hitmen -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 players from the Calgary Hitmen. Axel Hurtig (D) Hometown: Högås, SwedenWHL Career Stats: 119 GP – 11 G-24 A – 35 pointsNHL Draft: 2023 – Seventh Round, 208th Overall (Calgary Flames)CHL Import Draft: 2023 – First Round, 33rd Ov
whl.caOil Kings Announce 19th Annual Teddy Bear Toss Presented by The Brick - oilkings.ca