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Portland, Ore. - The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club is proud to announce that Alessandro Domenichelli and Max Melicherik have been selected to repre... - WHL Portland Winterhawks

Calgary, Alta.- Ten European Western Hockey League players and prospects are getting ready to represent their countries at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The group is headlined by six players, including three who have signed WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements, who will suit up for Czechia. Edmonton Oil Kings fans will have extra reason to cheer as forward Jonas Vanicek, who was selected by Edmonton with the 56th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 CHL Import Draft, prepares for his first games in his new junior hockey home, along with Oil Kings prospect Lukas Kachlir, who went 51st overall. Vanicek, a 6-foot, 168-pound centreman, signed with the Central Division club last week. CHL top-10 picks Dominick Byrtus (third overall / Lethbridge Hurricanes) and Dario Blengino (sixth overall / Everett Silvertips) have also confirmed they'll make the jump to the WHL in 2026-27. In addition to six Czechs, the group features one German defenceman, two Slovaks an

Calgary, Alta. – Four players signed to WHL Standard Player Agreements have been named to the roster for the U.S. Under-18 Men’s Select Team, USA Hockey announced Monday afternoon. The WHL will be represented by three forwards and one goaltender on the U.S. roster at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, which is scheduled for Monday, August 3, through Saturday, August 8, in Edmonton, Alta. U.S. Under-18 Men’s Select Team – WHL Players Last Name First Name WHL Club Hometown Ht Wt Pos Burcar Gavin Spokane Chiefs Cota de Caza, Calif. 6’2”

Portland, Ore.- Talk about a 'mammoth' pickup. Portland Winterhawks defenceman Max Psenicka has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Utah Mammoth, the club announced Thursday. “As an organization, we are excited for Max and the opportunity with the Utah Mammoth," Winterhawks President and General Manager Mike Johnston said. "Max has worked extremely hard and taken advantage of the last year in Portland to showcase his pro potential." Psenicka, a 6-foot-4, 178-pound rearguard, is coming off a career season that saw him net eight goals (including a game-winner) and 22 assists for 30 points in 53 games. The Prague, Cze. product has amassed 37 points (9G-28A) over two seasons with the Winterhawks, in addition to eight points (1G-7A) in 22 playoff outings. At the international level, Psenicka picked up three points (1G-2A) to help Czechia ear

Max Pšenička signed his three-year NHL Entry-Level Contract with the Utah Mammoth.

The Utah Mammoth have signed Max Psenicka to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced this morning. The 19-year-old defenseman was selected 46th overall by Utah in the second round of the 2025 NHL draft. In Portland, he scored 30 points in 53 WHL games with the Winterhawks and added three points in 13 total […]

Portland, Ore. - The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club is proud to announce that defenseman Max Pšenička has signed his NHL Entry-Level Contr... - WHL Portland Winterhawks

Date: 07/23/2026 Player: Max Psenicka (D) From: Portland Winterhawks To: Utah Mammoth Information: Entry Level 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. 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

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

Green, who grew up in Castlegar, British Columbia, was a dominant player in the Western Hockey League before playing 970 games in the NHL. He later returned to the WHL to coach the Portland Winterhawks, leading them to a championship in 2013.

The Portland Winterhawks promoted Sven Bärtschi to associate coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. 

Portland, Ore. - The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club is excited to announce today the promotion of Sven Bärtschi to associate coach ahead of the... - WHL Portland Winterhawks

Portland Head Equipment Manager Ryan Scheer has been named to Hockey Canada's team staff for the upcoming U17 World Hockey Challenge development camp.

The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club announced the promotion of Brett Hopwo to Director of Player Personnel.

Calgary, Alta.- Saskatoon Blades Head Coach Dan DaSilva is set to make his international coaching debut. The 41-year-old from Saskatoon, Sask. will helm Canada Red at the 2026 U17 World Challenge in November. DaSilva is one of four WHL coaches who will get to work with Canada's U17 teams this season. Lethbridge Hurricanes assistant coach Ryan Aasman (Medicine Hat, Alta.) will join DaSilva on Canada Red, while Edmonton Oil Kings and Hlinka Gretzky Cup assistant coach Kyle Chipchura (Westlock, Alta.) and Regina Pats goaltending coach Max Paddock (Brandon, Man.) are on staff for Canada White. Staff have been chosen by Program of Excellence General Manager and former WHL executive Alan Millar, along with assistant general manager and Portland Winterhawks President/General Manager Mike Johnson, and Director of Hockey Operations Benoit Roy. "We are excited to announce the coaching and support staffs that will lead our teams through the 2026 U17 World Challenge, as we be

Portland, Ore. - The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club is proud to recognize Head Equipment Manager Ryan Scheer for being named to Hockey Canada's team... - WHL Portland Winterhawks

Portland, Ore. - The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club is excited to announce today the promotion of Brett Hopwo to Director of Player Personnel."I... - WHL Portland Winterhawks

The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club announced the hiring of associate coach Ryan Donald ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Portland, Ore. - The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club is excited to announce today the hiring of associate coach Ryan Donald ahead of the 2026-27 seas... - WHL Portland Winterhawks

The biggest nights of the Portland Winterhawks' season are right around the corner! We're proud to announce our promotions and theme nights calendar f... - WHL Portland Winterhawks

San Jose Sharks prospect Jake Gustafson met with the media after playing in the Sharks prospect game. He discussed his time in the WHL playing with the Portland Winterhawks, being drafted by his hometown team, and his future. Join the Locked on Sharks All-Access Everyday Club for special content for the most die-hard San Jose Sharks fans: https://lockedonsharks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sharks/ Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #NHL #Sharks #SanJoseSharks

Atley Calvert could barely get the words out as cheers rained down from the stands in the Temple Gardens Centre. Sure, the Moose Jaw Warriors had been a solid team, but few had expected them to knock off the regular-season champion Saskatoon Blades in the Eastern Conference Championship, let alone sweep the powerhouse Portland Winterhawks in the Championship Series. But they did. And Calvert, the hometown boy in his final season of WHL eligibility, had played a key role in bringing the Warriors their first WHL Championship in franchise history. "I can't even describe it," Calvert said. "So much work has gone into this. We've been together for the past four years and to see it all come to an end like this is something truly special." https://twitter.com/TheWHL/status/1789481241168720009 In the two seasons since, Calvert has continued to put in the work- and it's paying off. The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed the 22-year-old to a tw

Medicine Hat, Alta - The Medicine Hat Tigers have acquired 2007-born defenceman Mace'o Phillips from the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for a third-round pick in 2027 and a fifth-round pick in 2029. Phillips, a 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.

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

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

The Portland Winterhawks 2026-27 season begins September 19 with the home opener on September 26 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

The Winterhawks acquired two conditional draft picks from the Medicine Hat Tigers in exchange for the WHL Playing Rights of Mace'o Phillips.

Portland, Ore. - The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club announced today the acquisition of a conditional 2027 third-round WHL Prospects Draft pick and a... - WHL Portland Winterhawks

Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers have acquired 2007-born defenceman Mace'o Phillips from the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for a third-ro... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers

We have a trade to announce… in the Western Hockey League. On Tuesday, the Western League’s Medicine Hat Tigers announced that they’ve acquired the rights to Calgary Flames prospect Mace’o Phillips from the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for a pair of draft picks. He’s expected to be joining the Tigers for the upcoming 2026-27 season,…

Portland, Ore. - The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club today announced its 2026-27 regular-season schedule in accordance with the Western Hockey League... - WHL Portland Winterhawks

Portland, Ore. - The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club added to its roster on Tuesday morning when it selected Max Melicherik with the 30th overall pic... - WHL Portland Winterhawks

Portland, Ore. - Six members of the 2025-26 Winterhawks roster and one recent alumnus, have earned invitations to NHL development camps, which are set... - WHL Portland Winterhawks

Will McLaughlin, Luke Wilfley, and Jake Gustafson were selected in the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, N.Y. - The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club is proud to congratulate Will McLaughlin, Luke Wilfley and Jake Gustafson on being drafted today ... - WHL Portland Winterhawks

Buffalo, New York - The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club is proud to congratulate Will McLaughlin, Luke Wilfley, and Jake Gustafson on being drafted t... - WHL Portland Winterhawks