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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

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 begin with the graduating players from the Brandon Wheat Kings. Grayson Burzynski (D) Hometown: Winnipeg, Man. WHL Career Stats: 292 GP – 32G-104A – 136 points WHL Draft: 2020 – Second Round, 44th Overall (Swift Current Broncos) Originally selected 44th overall by the Swift Current Broncos in the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft, Grayson Burzynski made his Western Hockey League debut on October 2, 2021, against the Medicine Hat Tigers. The Winnipeg product spent the first four seasons of his WHL career with Swift Current, developing into a steady presence on the Broncos’ blue line. In 233 career games with the Broncos, Burzynski boasted 21 points, 57 assists, and 78 points. He also suited up in 13 career post-sea

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

For the first time in a while, the Flyers are coming off a playoff run.That, of course, makes life a little different for the club’s amateur scouting staff leading up to the 2026 NHL draft. Barring a trade, the Flyers will pick at 21st overall. It’s their lowest first-round spot since 2020.But that was when the Flyers drafted a foundation piece,

Here's a video package of Bryce Pickfordfrom the 2025-2026 season. #montrealcanadiens #gohabsgo #habs #nhlprospects #whl #hockey #sports #sportshighlights #nhl Profile : Name : Bryce Pickford Age : 20 Birthplace : Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) Height : 6'01 Weight : 185 lbs Position : Defenceman Shoot : Right Team : Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) Jersey Number : 27 Stats : 45G-38A-83PTS/55GP I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE HIGHLIGHTS. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE WHL. Don't forget to like and subscribe to this channel!

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 on the poor souls who get to rep the infamous 'Preds in the Community' t-shirts. Hiroki Gojsic Six-foot-3, 203-pound winger Hiroki Gojsic was just shy of his third straight 20-goal season with the Kelowna Rockets, but his production was actually up in a season slightly hampered by injury. The Langley, B.C. product notched 41 points (19G-22A) in 55 games with the Rockets, averaging .75 points per game. Gojsic chipped in another goal and two assists as Kelowna reached the second round of the 2026 WHL Playoffs and suited up for three games at the Memorial Cup, where he had one helper. He was selected by the Predators with the 94th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 NHL Draft and

Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2007-born defenceman Reily Pickford to a WHL Scholarship and Developme... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers

Date: 08/07/2026 Player: Reily Pickford (D) From: Grande Prairie Storm To: Medicine Hat Tigers Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

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

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 Powerhouse Minnesota Wild's contingent includes a pair of WHL Goaltender of the Year finalists who have already inked their first pro deals. Caedan Bankier  Twenty-three-year-old Caedan Bankier showed he was about more than just points in 2025-26. The 6-foot-2, 192-pound centreman notched 20 points (10G-10A) on an Iowa Wild team that struggled to score, but he did tie for sixth in goals among Wild skaters, while nabbing two game winners and converting three of five shootout attempts. While Iowa just missed out on the AHL playoffs, Bankier did earn a one-year, two-way contract that will take effect in 2026-27. The White Rock, B.C. product logged 188 points (76G-112A) in 202 regular-season tilts over

Gavin McKenna was the top pick of the 2026 NHL Draft. After playing three seasons with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the WHL, he moved on to play college hockey in the United States. McKenna chose to play for Penn State of the Big Ten. The move to play college hockey panned out great for […] The post Potential No. 1 overall pick in 2027 NHL Draft reacts to joining Michigan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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 Florida Panthers' prospect pool features three recent WHL Champions. Marek Alscher The 6-foot-3, 205-pound defenceman made his NHL debut in April of 2026 and stayed with the Panthers for their last four games of the regular season. The team went 3-1-0 over that stretch, with Alscher averaging more than 20 minutes on the ice while picking up three assists and a +4 rating. The 22-year-old stayed steady in his second season in the professional ranks, notching 11 points (3G-8A) in 52 games with the AHL's Charlotte Checkers before getting called up to the show. Alscher, from Kladno, Czechia, spent three seasons with the Portland Winterhawks, bagging 66 points (22G-44A) over 178 regular-season games, whil

Medicine Hat, AB - The Tigers are excited to announce the return of two timeless designs that celebrate the heritage and tradition of Tigers Hockey.... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers

Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2008-born defenceman Denis Pasler to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.   "Denis is a big defender with good four-way skating ability." said Assistant General Manager Bobby Fox. "He closes gaps aggressively using his reach and physicality, defends the net front well, and makes quick, efficient plays on retrievals. He also has the confidence to join the rush and contribute offensively."   The 6-foot-5 defender was drafted in the second round (73rd overall) of the 2026 CHL Import Draft. Pasler totalled 11 points in 59 games in the MHL during the 2025-26 season.     The Tigers are excited to welcome Denis to the organization and look forward to his continued development as part of Medicine Hat’s growing core of young talent.

The Lethbridge Hurricanes are no strangers to a long road trip. But while the Central Division squad has an exciting game or a warm bed waiting at each end of a drive, they know many people throughout the province have to make similar journeys to access important healthcare. That's why the Hurricanes have teamed up with the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign to expand cardiac care in the area. The campaign, which is headed up by the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF), the Cardiac Sciences Advisory Cabinet, and AHS South Zone leadership, aims to raise $30 million by 2027 to create a Cardiac Centre of Excellence while improving other cardiac facilities and programs. This includes expanding intensive care unit and cardiac care capacity at nearby hospitals, as well as a new cardiac catheterization lab and advanced imaging technology. People living in the south end of the province currently have regional hospitals in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat and 14 acute care and community healt

Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2008-born defenceman Denis Pasler to a WHL Scholarship and Development... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers

Date: 07/30/2026 Player: Denis Pasler (D) From: AKM Tula To: Medicine Hat Tigers Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

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. To quote the late, great Prince: 'Baby, I'm a (Dallas) Star'. Jaxon Fuder Six-foot-1, 176-pound forward Jaxon Fuder flipped a mid-season switch to the WHL into an NHL deal. After earning an invitation to Stars Development Camp last summer, the 20-year-old inked a three-year, entry-level contract with Dallas as an undrafted free agent in September of 2025. Fuder responded with 37 points (8G-29A) in 52 regular-season games with the Red Deer Rebels and Edmonton Oil Kings. The Cold Lake, Alta. product has amassed 63 points (19G-44A) in 97 regular-season games over parts of two seasons in the Dub and is expected to make the jump to pro with the AHL's Texas Stars in 2026-27. Brandon Gorzynski

Date: 07/28/2026 Player: Jordan Switzer (G) From: Medicine Hat Tigers To: Moose Jaw Warriors Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

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. From centre ice to the blue paint, Columbus boasts a strong table of talent developed in the west. Charlie Elick Six-foot-4, 205-pound defender Charlie Elick's bread and butter is his shutdown defensive play. The 20-year-old had one of his best offensive campaigns in the WHL with a six-goal, 14-assist run in 63 games with the Tri-City Americans. Elick was also named an alternate captain in his first full season with the Ams after being dealt from the Brandon Wheat Kings in a blockbuster trade in 2024-25. Drafted with the 36th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft, Elick signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Columbus in March of 2025. He made his professional debut with the AHL'

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Moose Jaw Warriors have acquired 2007-born goaltender and 2025 WHL Champion Jordan Switzer from the Medicine Hat Tigers in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick, a 2029 second-round pick, and a conditional sixth-round pick in 2030.  “Adding a goalie with the experience Jordan has will help our team keep building from the backend out,” said General Manager Jason Ripplinger. In 44 games last season with the Tigers, Switzer (6’1, 185lbs) posted a record of 30-7-2-2 with a 2.85 goals-against average and .889 save percentage.  In 10 appearances in the 2026 WHL Playoffs, Switzer registered a 2.70 goals-against average and .898 save percentage along with a 7-2 record, including one shutout victory.  In 78 career regular-season appearances in the WHL, Switzer has earned a record of 54-14-4-2, a 2.78 goals-against average, and a .894 save percentage.  Switze

Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers have sent 2007-born goaltender Jordan Switzer to the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - The Moose Jaw Warriors have acquired 2007-born goaltender and 2025 WHL Champion Jordan Switzer from the Medicine Hat Tigers in exch... - WHL Moose Jaw Warriors

Date: 07/25/2026 Player: Mace'o Phillips (D) From: Green Bay Gamblers To: Medicine Hat Tigers Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Medicine Hat, AB – The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2007-born defenceman Mace'o Phillips to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. “Mace’o brings a physically dominant presence to our blue line. He uses his size, reach and mobility to control the walls and net front, shut down opponents and play with confidence," said Assistant General Manager Bobby Fox. "He’s also shown the ability to step up offensively with his first pass, lateral skating, and shot.” The 6-foot-6, 234-pound defenceman was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the third round (80th overall) of the 2025 NHL Draft. The Wayzata, Minnesota native tallied 11 points in 44 games with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL during the 2025-26 season. The Tigers are excited to welcome Mace'o to the organization and look forward to his continued development as part of Medicine Hat’s growing core of young talent.

Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2007-born defenceman Mace'o Phillips to a WHL Scholarship and Developm... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers

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're checking in on the reigning Stanley Cup Champions. Zachary Lansard Seventeen-year-old Zachary Lansard played a key role in helping the Regina Pats return to the WHL postseason in 2025-26. The 6-foot, 172-pound winger potted 24 goals (including three game-winners) and 32 assists for 56 points in 68 games. He finished third on the Pats in points and goals before lighting the lamp three times against the powerhouse Medicine Hat Tigers in the 2026 WHL Playoffs. The Ste. Anne, Man. product earned an invitation to the 2026 WHL Prospects Game and Canada's pre-tournament camp ahead of the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship. Carolina called his name with the 68th overall pick in the third round of the

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

We’re back for another edition of the CanucksArmy collective top 20 Vancouver Canucks summer prospect rankings. Today, we bring you a heavy-framed playmaker who was recently taken as a re-draft entry at the 2026 NHL Draft.   Yaroslav Bryzgalov Team: Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) | Age: 19 | Position: Forward | Height: 6’4″ | Weight: 220…