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Vancouver, B.C. – Former Prince Albert Raiders captain Richard Seeley is the newest Assistant General Manager of the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks. Seeley, 47, was unveiled as Assistant GM of the Canucks and General Manager of the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks on June 11. “Rich is someone I have admired and respected for a long time, after watching him run the Kings AHL team in Ontario,” said Ryan Johnson, General Manager of the Canucks. “Besides knowing the game of hockey inside and out, he is a great communicator, goes to work every day with an open mind and sets his players up for success by creating an environment that tries to eliminate any excuse that would stop them from making progress. Rich understands our values and vision, and I believe his mindset and mentality will fit in nicely with what we are trying to establish with our organization in both Abbotsford and Vancouver.” From 2015-16 to 2017-18, Seeley served as Head Coach of the ECHL’s Manchester Monarchs. He

  Laventure, 23, joins the Stars following two seasons with the University of Alberta (USports), where he recorded 31 points in 40 games.  Originally selected 31st overall by the Prince Albert Raiders in the 2018 WHL Prospects Draft, Laventure went on to register 172 points in 271 WHL appearances split between the Raiders, Lethbridge Hurricanes, … Continued The post LAVENTURE TURNS PRO WITH STARS appeared first on Dundee Stars.

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Herman Elfring, former Governor, President, and member of the Board of Directors of the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Elfring passed earlier this week at the age of 76. For over 23 seasons, Elfring was vital to the success of the Lethbridge Hurricanes, serving in many roles. From 1995 to 1999, Elfring was President of the Club, overseeing the Hurricanes run to the 1997 WHL Championship. From 1994 through 2017, Elfring served as Governor of the Hurricanes. In his role on the WHL Board of Governors, he contributed for 10 years as a member of the finance committee. Elfring’s impact on the Hurricanes and the community of Lethbridge was so profound, the Club has named its annual Community Relations Award after him. The Herman Elfring Community Relations Award is presented annually to a member of the Lethbridge Hurricanes who best exemplifies a high commitment and contribution to

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 06/09/2026 Player: Logan Stuart (F) From: U.S. National U18 Team To: Lethbridge Hurricanes Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Lethbridge, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club have announced the signing of 2008-born forward Logan Stuart to a Western Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement. “It means a lot to sign with the Hurricanes, and I couldn’t be more excited,” said Stuart. “I believe coming to Lethbridge is going to be what will prepare me the best for college hockey and beyond. I can’t wait to get things started.” Stuart, 18, was originally selected by the Hurricanes in the second-round (36th overall) in the 2023 WHL US Priority Draft. The Manhatten Beach, California, product spent the 2025-2026 season with the US National Team Development Program skating in a combined 80 regular season games amassing 45 points (13g-32a) along with 16 penalty minutes. Stuart amassed 15 points (3g-12a) along with a plus-11 rating with the USNTDP U18 team in United States Hockey League competition. He represented the USA at the 2025 CHL-USA Prospects Challenge where he appea

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Lethbridge, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club has announced the signing of 2008-born forward Dayne Beuker to a Western Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement. “Dayne is a talented player who has competed successfully on the international level, and we are pleased that he has chosen to continue his development with our organization,” said Hurricanes Interim General Manager Barclay Parneta. “We are also grateful that Dayne and his family have trusted us with the next steps in his development. He brings a strong skill set and character to our group, and we believe he will be an important part of our future.” Beuker, 18, was originally drafted by the Hurricanes in the first-round (14th overall) in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. The product of Humboldt, Saskatchewan, holds a dual citizenship and has spent the last two seasons with US National Development Program. In 2025-2026, he recorded 61 points (20g-41a) along with 18 penalty minutes in

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes added a former first round pick of theirs to the roster on Wednesday.  The WHL club was able to sign their 14th overall pick from the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft, forward Dayne Beuker, to a standard WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.  The 18-year-old Humboldt, Sask., product played The post Hurricanes sign former first-round pick appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.

Lethbridge, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club has announced the signing of 2008-born forward Dayne Beuker to a Western Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement. “Dayne is a talented player who has competed successfully on the international level, and we are pleased that he has chosen to continue his development with our organization,” said Hurricanes Interim General Manager Barclay Parneta. “We are also grateful that Dayne and his family have trusted us with the next steps in his development. He brings a strong skill set and character to our group, and we believe he will be an important part of our future.” Beuker, 18, was originally drafted by the Hurricanes in the first-round (14th overall) in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. The product of Humboldt, Saskatchewan, holds a dual citizenship and has spent the last two seasons with US National Development Program. In 2025-2026, he recorded 61 points (20g-41a) along with 18 pen

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 06/03/2026 Player: Dayne Beuker (F) From: U.S. National U18 Team To: Lethbridge Hurricanes Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

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Kelowna, B.C. – Western Hockey League Commissioner Dan Near announced today, on behalf of the WHL Board of Governors, that Carrie Brown – Executive Assistant for the Kelowna Rockets – has been named the latest recipient of the WHL Distinguished Service Award for the 2025-26 WHL season. The WHL Distinguished Service Award, which was introduced by the WHL in 2004, is presented annually to the individuals who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes on behalf of WHL franchises and in doing so have made an extraordinary contribution at the Club and League levels over an extended period. The WHL will present Distinguished Service Awards annually to an individual from both the WHL Western and Eastern Conferences. Brown was honoured by Commissioner Near and Bruce Hamilton, WHL Chairman of the Board and President / General Manager of the Kelowna Rockets, during Game 6 of the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota. “Since 1995, the Rockets inaugural seaso

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/29/2026 Player: Ronan Gow (F) From: Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep To: Lethbridge Hurricanes Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

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Kelowna, B.C.- When 16-year-old Shane Smith was getting his first reps in the WHL with the Medicine Hat Tigers, he didn't just have championship aspirations. He also wanted to make a difference. "Coming into a bigger community, kind of looking up to Western Hockey League players when I was growing up, knowing the impact that they had on me and that I could have on the same kids... It's really huge for me, and kind of something that's always been with me since day one," Smith said. Indeed, some of Smith's most impressive stats have come off the ice. In 2023-24, his sophomore season, the Cessford, Alta. product led the Tigers with more than 200 volunteer hours. Smith was known for his regular school visits in the Medicine Hat area to speak to students about leadership, goal-setting and mental health- and to grab a stick for some floor hockey games. He also helped coach Medicine Hat Minor Hockey players in U19 to U15 age groups while taking part in events like Skate

Kelowna, B.C.- The 2025-26 season is, undoubtedly, the greatest in Everett Silvertips history. And that's no small feat coming from one of the league's most consistent franchises. While the 'Tips bask in the glow of WHL Championship glory and gear up for their Memorial Cup debut, we're looking back on five key moments that helped make it all possible. A 'Tip' of the hat The Silvertips entered 2025-26 as the reigning regular-season champions, but had designs on winning it all from the get-go. Everett was hot out of the gates with three hat tricks in the first two weeks. After falling behind 3-0 in the second period to the Wenatchee Wild in the season opener, Zackary Shantz bagged his first career hat trick to force a shootout where Shantz, NHL Draft-eligible Matias Vanhanen and Nolan Chastko all lit the lamp to earn a 4-3 comeback win. On October 3, 2025, Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen picked up a hat trick of his own in a 7-1 drubbing

Kelowna, B.C.- The 2026 Memorial Cup features one of the most impressive classes of import players the CHL has seen in years, and Kelowna Rockets forward Vojtech Cihar is certainly one to watch. In the past year, Cihar has gone from hearing his name called at the 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles, where he was selected by the Kings themselves, to a lackluster start in the Czech Extraliga, a breakout performance at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, a fresh start in the Okanagan, and now, a chance to play for one of the most coveted trophies in the sporting world. "It's kind of crazy, I know," Cihar said. "I'm just trying to live my life and try to try to, like, be the best in every team I will be in." Cihar had just eight points (4G-4A) in 27 games with HC Energie Karlovy Vary before World Juniors, and the Rockets had acquired his rights in a blockbuster trade with the Lethbridge Hurricanes (a move that also saw veteran Shane Smith make tracks for B.C.). The Chom

When it comes to the playoffs, fans in Montreal really let loose. And with social media, it’s even easier to take aim at opposing teams. Unless, of course, the opposing team in question isn’t the right one. That’s exactly what happened to the Lethbridge Hurricanes, a junior team in the WHL. They were the target […] The post When CH fans take it out on the Hurricanes appeared first on Dose.ca.

Southern Alberta Newspapers Three teams are involved in a trade in the Western Hockey League on Thursday. The Lethbridge Hurricanes, Brandon Wheat Kings and Swift Current Broncos executed a three-team deal involving three players and two draft picks. Lethbridge traded 2007-born forward Hudson Kibblewhite to the Broncos and a 2028 seventh-round pick to Brandon, while The post Hurricanes, Wheat Kings, Broncos execute three-way trade appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.

The Lethbridge Hurricanes, Brandon Wheat Kings, Swift Current Broncos have completed a trade involving WHL playing rights to 2007-born forward Jake Stuart, 2007-born forward Hudson Kibblewhite, 2007-born defenceman Josh McGregor and two 2028 WHL Prospects Draft selections. Stuart, 19, was originally selected second overall by the Wheat Kings in the 2022 WHL US Priority Draft. The Manhatten Beach, California, product has split the 2025-2026 season with the Muskegon Lumberjacks and Sioux Falls Stampede in the United States Hockey League where he collected 16 points (6g-10a) along with 31 penalty minutes in 51 regular season games. He has also tallied one assist in eight post-season games having helped the Stampede to the USHL Championship Series. Stuart has a commitment to the University of Denver. The 5’9, 165-pound forward previously spent two seasons with the US National Development Program where he appeared in a combined 132 regular season games collecting 42 points (24g-18a) along

LETHBRIDGE, AB- The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club announced they have acquired the WHL playing rights to 2007-born forward Jake Stuart and a fif... - WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/21/2026 Player: Jake Stuart (F) From: Brandon Wheat Kings To: Lethbridge Hurricanes Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/21/2026 Player: Hudson Kibblewhite (F) From: Lethbridge Hurricanes To: Swift Current Broncos Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Looking at Montreal’s rapid rebuild and how the Calgary Flames might put themselves on the same path. [Calgary Herald] TheVancouver Canucuks can take away a few lessons too if they choose to stick with the tough stuff. [The Province] Unflappable rookie goaltender Jakub Dobeš has become the Canadiens’ unexpected playoff spark a

  Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club have announced the signing of 2011-born forward Artello Forestal to a Western Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement. “This is a special moment for me and my family,” said Forestal. “Signing with the Hurricanes means a lot to me. I’ve worked hard to reach this The post Hurricanes sign first-round pick appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.

Lethbridge, Alta. - The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club have announced the signing of 2011-born forward Artello Forestal to a Western Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement. “This is a special moment for me and my family,” said Forestal. “Signing with the Hurricanes means a lot to me. I’ve worked hard to reach this level, and I’m honoured to be part of this organization. It’s exciting to officially sign, and I can’t wait to get started.” Forestal, 14, was drafted by the Hurricanes in the first-round (14th overall) in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft. The Edmonton, Alberta, product was the ninth forward selected in the first round of the draft. He had a great 2025-2026 season with OHA Edmonton U15 Prep where he collected 47 points (22g-25a) along with 22 penalty minutes in 21 regular season games. Forestal finished fourth in team scoring while sitting second in team goals. He added four points (2g-2a) along with 16 penalty minutes in three post-s

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/20/2026 Player: Artello Forestal (F) From: OHA Edmonton U15 Prep To: Lethbridge Hurricanes Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

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In Part 1 of Arctic Ice Hockey’s look at the Winnipeg Jets’ current pool of prospects, we discovered that GM Kevin Cheveldayoff & the scouting department may have potentially found some gems in the later rounds of the drafts with Elias Salomonsson (2nd rd), Kevin He (4th rd), and Kieron Walton (6th rd) all developing well since they were selected by the True North franchise. Now we turn our attention to a handful of players that are living with the higher expectations that come along with being a 1st round draft pick in one of the National Hockey League’s Entry Drafts. Over the past 4 seasons (2022-2025), the True Northers managed to select four prospects in the drafts’ opening rounds: ***** 2022: 14th overall – Rutger McGroarty