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Calgary, Alta.- Three Western Hockey League coaches will join Canada's quest for gold at the upcoming Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Fresh off leading the Prince Albert Raiders to the WHL Championship Series, 2026 WHL Coach of the Year finalist Ryan McDonald (Prince Albert, Sask.) will join the bench as an assistant coach, alongside Edmonton Oil Kings assistant coach Kyle Chipchura (Westlock, Alta.) and goaltending coach Jeff Harvey (St. Albert, Alta. / Saskatoon Blades). The OHL's Ryan Oulahen (Newmarket, Ont. / North Bay Battalion) has been named the Head Coach for Canada, while Brad MacKenzie (Charlottetown, PEI / Halifax Mooseheads) will come on as an assistant coach and Matthew Smith (Tatamagouche, N.S. / Newfoundland Regiment) has locked in as video coach. “We are thrilled to welcome Ryan, Ryan, Brad and Kyle to the staff for the Hlinka Gretzky Cup,” Hockey Canada Program of Excellence General Manager and former WHL executive Alan Millar said. "Each brings a pedigree of

Kamloops, BC - The Kamloops Blazers have signed 2010-born forward Evan Zachgo to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Zachgo was listed by the... - WHL Kamloops Blazers

Date: 07/07/2026 Player: Evan Zachgo (F) From: Sioux Falls Power 15U AAA To: Kamloops Blazers Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Moncton Wildcats & Québec Remparts named finalists to host the 2028 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is proud to announce that the Moncton Wildcats and Québec Remparts of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) have been selected as the two finalist clubs in the bid to host the 2028 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota. Moncton and Québec were selected by the 2028 Memorial Cup Site Selection Committee, an independent panel of five individuals with extensive experience across the sports landscape. As the first step in the process, the committee reviewed submissions from QMJHL clubs that declared their intent to bid before identifying the two finalist clubs that would advance. Both organizations will now be invited to submit formal written bids, before delivering bid presentations and hosting site visits. The committee will evaluate each bid across four categories: Business Operations; Local Atmosphere, Events & Community Engagem

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

Logan Stankoven brings the Stanley Cup back to Kamloops; his father reflects on the journey and its impact in exclusive interview.

    Strange, 26, joins the Stars following a successful collegiate career with the University of Calgary (USports). Originally selected 202ⁿᵈ overall by the Kamloops Blazers in the 2015 WHL Prospects Draft, the Saanich, British Columbia native went on to make 206 appearances for the club, playing alongside fellow new signing Brodi Stuart before committing … Continued The post STRANGE BOLSTERS STARS BLUELINE appeared first on Dundee Stars.

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

Kamloops, BC - The Kamloops Blazers have announced their 68-game schedule for the 2026-27 WHL Regular Season. It will start on Saturday, September 19t... - WHL Kamloops Blazers

Kamloops, BC - The Kamloops Blazers have selected 2008-born defenseman Mikhail Cherepanov in the first round, 39 th overall and 2008-born forward Yego... - WHL Kamloops Blazers

With the 23rd pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Detroit Red Wings have selected J.P. Hurlbert from the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League (WHL). About J.P.…

Breaking down Augustana's incoming freshman class. 2026 Freshman Focus: Augustana University Matthew AuchinclossTue, June 23, 2026 at 11:01 p.m. UTC·4 min readAs the summer continues along, incoming recruiting classes are rested and ready for their first taste of collegiate action. We shift our focus to the freshmen entering their respective institutions this fall. All entry years are from College Hockey Inc and are subject to change. Players are listed alphabetically by last name. After so nearly making the NCAA Tournament last year, Augustana is reloading for another push. The loss of star goaltender Josh Kotai to the NHL’s New York Islanders is significant, but the Vikings return plenty of veterans and add some budding stars in a strong freshman class. Erick Comstock — Defenseman, Watertown Shamrocks (NAHL) Comstock will be one of the smallest defenders in the NCAA next season at only five-foot-six. That is likely why he’s going to college beginning at age 21 and has

The CHL today announced its First, Second, and Third All-Star Teams for the 2025-26 season, along with its All-Rookie Team.

After a strong year with Kamloops, Hurlbert was NHL Central Scouting's 12th-ranked North American skater.

Kamloops, BC - The Kamloops Blazers will play six WHL preseason games in September before their home opener on Saturday, September 19th versus the Vic... - WHL Kamloops Blazers

NEW YORK, NY – New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the team has agreed to terms with goaltender Dylan Garand on a two-year contract extension. Garand, 24, made three NHL appearances with the Rangers in 2025-26, posting a 2-0-1 record, along with a 1.62 goals against average and a .948 save percentage. He made 35 saves in his NHL debut on Mar. 22 against Winnipeg, and he stopped 27 of 28 shots he faced to earn his first career NHL win on Mar. 27 against Chicago. Garand became the first Rangers rookie goaltender to earn at least one point in each of his first three NHL appearances since Henrik Lundqvist in 2005-06. He also appeared in 36 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL) this past season, posting a 16-15-2 record, along with a 2.83 goals against average and a .896

The Boston Bruins had a chance to make a top 10 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft if they had gotten the Maple Leafs’ first-round pick, but Toronto won the draft lottery and will pick first overall.As a result, Boston will get the Leafs’ first-rounder in 2027 or 2028 to complete the Brandon Carlo trade from March of 2025. This also means the Bruins’ only 2026 first-round pick is their own selection at No. 23 overall. The Bruins really need a top-six center, particularly a No. 1 center. They don’t have one at the NHL level, although it’s possible that recent first-round picks James Hagens and/or Dean Letourneau could develop into that

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

    Stuart, 26, began last season with the Tulsa Oilers (ECHL), where he played under Stars Head Coach Scott Dutertre alongside fellow signing Josh Nelson, before moving to DVTK Jegesmedvék (Erste Liga) in January.  The Langley, British Columbia native was originally selected 84th overall by the Kamloops Blazers in the 2015 WHL Prospects Draft, … Continued The post SCRAPPY STUART SIGNS WITH STARS appeared first on Dundee Stars.

The Western Hockey League is mourning the passing of former Regina Pats and Kamloops Blazers star Kyle Calder. Calder passed Monday at the age of 47. Hailing from Mannville, Alta., Calder enjoyed an outstanding four seasons in the WHL, racking up 232 points (95G-137A) in 212 career WHL regular season games. The 5-foot-11, 176-pound left winger broke into the WHL as a member of the Pats during the 1995-96 season. In 1996-97, he emerged as a legitimate offensive weapon in the Queen City, tallying 59 points (25G-34A) in 62 games. That campaign put Calder on the radar of NHL scouts, and he was selected in the fifth round (130th overall) by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1997 NHL Draft. On the heels of the 1997 NHL Draft, Calder returned to the WHL where he registered a career best 77 points (27G-50A) in 62 games during the 1997-98 season. Calder split the 1998-99 campaign between the Pats and Kamloops Blazers. In 61 contests, he exceeded his previous mark by collecti

  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

Meet J.P. Hurlbert, top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft who played for the Kamloops Blazers in the Western Hockey League for the 2025-26 season. FloHockey takes you on a meet-and-greet with ten of the top prospects for the 2026 NHL draft in the CHL: https://youtu.be/vi3UcwHjb3U #nhldraft #whl #chl #hockey 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/

In a season filled with highlight reel goals, sensational comebacks, draft hype and showcase events, JP Hurlbert's first WHL game is still the moment he holds closest to his heart. A season-opening hat trick set the tone for the Allen, Texas product's monster campaign- and even saw him earn a new nickname. "On the third goal, he (the announcer) just goes over the broadcast and calls it the Texas Tornado in front of the whole building, and it just kind of stuck," Hurlbert smiled. As he prepares to take the next step at the NHL Draft, the Texas Tornado looks back on his WHL whirlwind fondly. The 6-foot, 190-pound forward piled up 42 goals (including four game-winners, three hat tricks and nine multi-goal games) and 55 assists for 97 points in 68 games, ranking fourth among all WHL skaters in points and goals. The Blazers alternate captain was crowned the winner of the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy as the WHL Rookie of the Year and was also named a finalist for Player of the Year, whil

Kamloops, BC - The Kamloops Blazers have signed 2006-born forward Gavin Nemis to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Nemis was listed by the ... - WHL Kamloops Blazers

In the Lin household in Richmond, B.C., there's a special hockey stick hanging on the wall that's adorned with a mounting number of medals and awards. Its owner, Ryan Lin, has to admit, the load is getting pretty heavy. His accolades don't tell the whole story of the 18-year-old's hockey journey, but it certainly paints a picture of how much he's already achieved- and how hard he's willing to work for more. "Two highlights so far in my career have been winning a gold medal with Team Canada at the U17s and U18s last year," Lin said. "They're both just such good groups and like, for those two weeks, that was a lot of fun. It's probably the most fun I've had playing hockey, and then to cap it off with the gold medal for our country." In addition to those 2024-25 gold medals, Lin also owns a bronze from the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and paced all defencemen at the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship with six points (1G-5A) in five games. But as the stages get bigger, he's never forgotten w