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Edmonton, Alta.- Everett Silvertips defenceman and 2026 WHL Champion Landon DuPont will captain Canada as the country eyes a return to the top of the podium at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The projected top 2027 NHL Draft pick had been invited to participate in the World Junior Summer Showcase, but opted to return to the prestigious U18 tournament in hopes of improving on the bronze medal he won in 2025. "It's exciting," DuPont said during Canada's training camp. "We want to be the team

Saint John Sea Dogs forward Alexis Joseph has been named assistant captain of the Canadian team set to compete in the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup, which will take place from Monday, 3 Aug. to Saturday, 8 Aug. in Edmonton. The Lachenaie, QC native will assist captain Landon DuPont (Everett Silvertips, WHL). The other assistant captain will be Maddox Schultz (Regina Pats, WHL). Joseph, along with DuPont, is one of only two players in the Canadian squad to have represented Canada at the 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship. Regarded by many as one of the top prospects for the 2027 NHL Draft, he recorded 60 points, including 24 goals, in 54 games during his debut season in the QMJHL. Notably, he notched his first career hat-trick on December 31th last year. The Canadian team will feature a total of five QMJHL players. Joseph will be joined by players from the Newfoundland Regiment – defender Quinn Norman and forward Benjamin Veitch – Cape Breton Eagles goaltender Sam Berthiaume, and defender M

For $10 million here, $40 million there, Brandt will soon control virtually everything affecting its WHL franchise inside Real District, with those revenue streams offsetting the reduced income from ticket sales.

Regina, Sask. – The Regina Pats announced today that the hockey club has signed defenceman Ossi Tukio to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Tukio, 18, was selected by the Pats in the first round (18th overall) of the 2026 CHL Import Draft. The 6-foot-2, 187-pound left-shot defenceman from Tampere, Finland, spent the 2025-26 season captaining Ilves' U20 team in Finland's U20 SM-sarja. Tukio recorded 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists) in 34 regular-season games, helping lead Ilves to a second-place finish while ranking second among all draft-eligible defencemen in league scoring. Hockey has been a part of Tukio's life from the very beginning. He grew up around professional dressing rooms as the son of former Finnish defenceman Arto Tukio, who enjoyed a lengthy professional career spanning nearly two decades. Arto appeared in approximately 500 games across Finland's Liiga while also spending time with Jokerit and Ilves be

Ilveksen 18-vuotiaat lupaukset, puolustaja Ossi Tukio sekä hyökkääjät Jakub Frolo ja Jiko Laitinen suuntaavat en

Ilveksen 18-vuotiaat lupaukset, puolustaja Ossi Tukio sekä hyökkääjät Jakub Frolo ja Jiko Laitinen siirtyvät ensi kaudeksi Pohjois-Amerikkaan CHL:n alaisiin juniorisarjoihin. Tukion uusi seura on WHL:ssä pelaava Regina Pats, Frolo siirtyy WHL-seu

Ilveksen puolustajalupaus Ossi Tukio jatkaa uraansa Pohjois-Amerikassa. Nuorten Leijonien paidasta tuttu Tukio on tehnyt sopimuksen WHL:ssä pelaavan Regina Patsin kanssa. Siirto vie suomalaispuolustajan Kanadan kovatasoiseen juniorisarjaan, jota pidetään yhtenä tärkeimmistä väylistä kohti NHL:ää. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ATLEETTI Kiekko (@atleettikiekko) Regina Pats on tunnettu seurana, jonka kautta useat huippupelaajat ovat […]

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'

Regina, Sask. - The Regina Pats announced today they have traded 2007-born defenceman Jonas Kohn to the Victoria Royals in exchange for a fifth-round ... - WHL Regina Pats

Victoria, B.C. - The Victoria Royals announced today that they have acquired 2007-born defenseman Jonas Kohn from the Regina Pats in exchange for a 20... - WHL Victoria Royals

Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Royals announced today that they have acquired 2007-born defenceman Jonas Kohn from the Regina Pats in exchange for a 2030 fifth round selection. Kohn, who hails from Stillwater, Minnesota, played 39 games for the Pats in the 2025-26 season, scoring four points in that time. Prior to joining the WHL, Kohn, who stands at 6-foot-4, 212 pounds, played for Stillwater High in Minnesota High School hockey, scoring 39 points (9G-30A) in 47 games over the course of two seasons. “Jonas brings an important element to our defensive group with his size and strength“ said Royals General Manager Jake Heisinger. “He is difficult to play against and is real steady in his own zone. We are excited to add him to our group”. The draft pick sent to Regina for Kohn was previously acquired by the Royals in a trade with Kelowna.

Date: 07/27/2026 Player: Jonas Kohn (D) From: Regina Pats To: Victoria Royals 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. Let's meet some of the up-and-comers aiming to join Regina Pats legend and 2023 first-overall pick Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks. Nathan Behm Six-foot-2, 208-pound winger Nathan Behm erupted for 38 goals (highlighted by five game-winners, a hat trick and seven multi-goal outings) and 48 assists for 86 points in 67 regular-season games. The Calgarian finished second on Kamloops in points, second in assists and third in goals to help the Blazers return to the WHL postseason. This marks the second-straight campaign that has seen Behm surpass the 30-goal threshold and average more than a point per game. The 19-year-old was selected by Chicago with the 66th overall pick in the third round of the 2

Ilves-lupaus Ossi Tukio siirtyy Pohjois-Amerikkaan. 18-vuotias puolustaja on tehnyt sopimuksen Kanadan juniorisarja WHL:ää pelaavan Regina Patsin kanssa. Pats tiedotti siirrosta torstaina. Tukio pelasi viime kaudella yhden Liiga-ottelun runkosarjassa ja kirjasi yhden syöttöpisteen. Nuorukaisen tehot A-nuorten SM-sarjassa olivat 34 runkosarjaotteluun 9+16. Tukio pelasi myös A-nuorissa 10 pudotuspeliä tehoin 1+3. Pats sijoittui viime kaudella WHL:n itäisessä konferenssissa […]

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

Ilveksen puolustajalupaus Ossi Tukio jatkaa uraansa Pohjois-Amerikassa. WHL:ssä pelaava Regina Pats tiedotti teh

Ilveksen puolustajalupaus Ossi Tukio jatkaa uraansa Pohjois-Amerikassa. Regina Pats tiedotti tehneensä 18-vuotiaan suomalaisen kanssa WHL:n stipendi- ja kehityssopimuksen. Regina Patsin GM Dale Derkatch perusteli seuran ti

Puolustaja Ossi Tukio siirtyy pelaamaan WHL:een Regina Patsin joukkueeseen.

Regina, Sask. - The Regina Pats announced today that the hockey club has signed defenceman Ossi Tukio to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.... - WHL Regina Pats

Date: 07/23/2026 Player: Ossi Tukio (D) From: Ilves U20 To: Regina Pats Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Calgary, Alta.- Eleven WHL skaters will battle to represent Canada at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Seven forwards, three defencemen and one goaltender have been named to Hockey Canada's 27-man roster for its National Men's Summer Under-18 Training Camp, which runs from July 27- August 1 in Edmonton. Projected top 2027 NHL Draft pick Landon DuPont is set to appear at the tournament for a second straight year after claiming bronze with Canada in 2025. The WHL's first exceptional-status blueliner is coming off a stellar season that saw him help the Everett Silvertips capture the Ed Chynoweth Cup for the first time in franchise history, while being named a finalist for WHL Defenceman of the Year and logging 73 points (18G-55A) and a +59 rating. DuPont recently squared off against another elite rearguard, 2024 WHL second-overall pick Brock Cripps, and the Prince Albert Raiders in the 2026 WHL Championship Series. Cripps posted 37 points (6G-31A) in his rookie campaign

Regina, Sask. – The Regina Pats Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed forward Samuel Karsay to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Karsay, 18, was selected by the Pats in the third round (146th overall) of the 2026 CHL Import Draft. The 6-foot-1, 179-pound left winger from Ilava, Slovakia, split the 2025-26 season between HK Spartak Dubnica in Slovakia's second division and HK Dukla Trenčín U20. In 11 games with Trenčín's U20 club, the 2008-born forward registered seven points (four goals, three assists). Karsay was also ranked 63rd among European skaters by NHL Central Scouting ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. On the international stage, Karsay represented Slovakia at the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship, helping his country earn a silver medal.

Calgary, Alta.- A strong contingent of hockey greats with ties to the WHL will help Canada chase gold at the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship. Three current and former WHL players and coaches will be on the bench for Canada, in addition to two members of the squad's support staff. 2020 WHL Coach of the Year Brad Lauer (Spokane Chiefs / Humboldt, Sask.) will reprise his role as an assistant coach after being part of the bronze medal-winning effort in January. Calgary Hitmen great Ryan Getzlaf (Regina, Sask.) is set to make his international coaching debut as an assistant under Head Coach Misha Donskov (Montreal, Que.), while Dan De Palma (Kamloops Blazers / Kamloops, B.C.) will return for a third stint as goaltending coach. Fellow CHLers Drew Bannister (Sault Ste. Marie, OHL / Belleville, Ont.) and Jim Hulton (Saint John, QMJHL / Wolfe Island, Ont.) will also serve as assistant coaches. They're joined by video coach Adam Filmon (Edmonton Oil Kings / Winnipeg, Ma

Regina, Sask. - The Regina Pats are proud to announce that forwards Maddox Schultz and Liam Pue have been named to Hockey Canada's National Men's Summ... - WHL Regina Pats

Date: 07/20/2026 Player: Samuel Karsay (F) From: Team Slovakia U18 To: Regina Pats Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Regina, Sask. - The Regina Pats Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed forward Samuel Karsay to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreem... - WHL Regina Pats

Regina, Sask. – The Regina Pats Hockey Club is pleased to announce the signing of defenceman Tomas Cermak to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Cermak, 18, was selected by the Pats in the second round (85th overall) of the 2026 CHL Import Draft. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound left-shot defenceman from Plzeň, Czechia, spent the 2025-26 season with BK Mladá Boleslav U20 in the Czech U20 league, tallying five goals and 10 assists for 15 points in 48 games. Cermak was also ranked 82nd among European skaters by NHL Central Scouting ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. "We're very excited to get Tomas signed to a WHL Standard Player Education and Development Agreement," said Regina Pats General Manager Dale Derkatch. "I'm really looking forward to seeing Tomas in a Pats sweater as we feel he has the tools to be a dependab

Brandon Wheat Kings netminder Filip Ruzicka is the first goaltender selected in the 2026 NHL Draft to sign an entry-level contract with their NHL club. The 6-foot-8, 230-pound puckstopper has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the Minnesota Wild, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin announced Tuesday. https://twitter.com/TheWHL/status/2070942569887137893 Ruzicka is coming off a standout rookie campaign with the Wheat Kings. The 18-year-old went 26-14-1-0  with a 3.19 goals-against average, a .906 save percentage and two shutouts. He ranked seventh among all qualified WHL netminders in save percentage and wins, while being named a finalist for WHL Goaltender of the Year. Ruzicka also went viral for a spirited goalie fight against Regina Pats puckstopper Taylor Tabashniuk on February 27. https://twitter.com/WHLPats/status/2027593835581235327 His penchant for the dramatic bled into the 2026 WHL Playoffs, where Ruzicka turned in an electric perform

Regina, Sask. - The Regina Pats are proud to announce that prospects Logan Henry and Cruz Nicolay have been invited to Hockey Canada's National Under-... - WHL Regina Pats

Calgary, Alta.- Twenty-nine players drafted to the Western Hockey League have been invited to participate in Hockey Canada's National Under-17 Development Camp. It's the first step towards earning a spot on Team Red or Team White at the 2026 U17 World Challenge. The WHL contingent features 26 skaters who have signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement and comprises three goaltenders, 12 defencemen and 14 forwards. Eighteen of the invitees were selected in the first round of the WHL Prospects Draft, including eight top-10 selections, highlighted by 2025 second overall pick Holden Wouters (Edmonton Oil Kings). Fellow Oil Kings prospect Christopher Kokkoris also clocks in as the second-tallest player attending the camp at a staggering 6-foot-6. Seventeen WHL clubs are represented, with the Red Deer Rebels leading the way with four participating players. Red Deer is followed by the Kamloops Blazers with three draft picks

Regina, Sask. - The Regina Pats Hockey Club is pleased to announce the signing of defenceman Tomas Cermak to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreeme... - WHL Regina Pats

Date: 07/13/2026 Player: Tomas Cermak (D) From: BK Mlada Boleslav U20 To: Regina Pats Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

The Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League announced today that Cal Filson has been hired as Assistant General Manager. Filson will report directly to General Manager Bob Tory and will play a key role in player evaluation, scouting, roster planning and hockey operations strategy. Filson joins the Americans following three seasons as a Western Regional Scout with the National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks, where he continued to evaluate talent across Western Canada and the Western Hockey League. His recent work with Chicago kept him closely connected to the WHL landscape, its players, coaches and competitive trends, giving him current insight into the league as he steps into his new role with Tri-City. “I am extremely grateful to Bob Tory and the Tri-City Americans organization for this opportunity,” Filson said. “This is a proud franchise with a strong history in the Western Hockey League, and I am excited to contribute to the next chapter. I have always

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

Regina, Sask. - Hockey Canada announced Thursday that Regina Pats Manager of Hockey Operations and Goaltending Coach Max Paddock has been named the go... - WHL Regina Pats

A small contingent of Regina Pats players prepared for their challenge just like any night. The protective gear was on, a game plan visualized, and the competitive juices were flowing. But as Ephram McNutt, Reese Hamilton, Ellis Miyette and Keets Fawcett stepped into the Western Pizza kitchen, they found themselves slinging a different kind of sauce. The teammates found themselves at odds as they each created a unique 'Pizza for Purpose'. Hamilton's 'Reese's Pieces' concoction, a pie topped with alfredo sauce, spinach, chicken, bacon, mozzarella and BBQ sauce, was voted the fan favourite and made Western Pizza's menu for the month of February, with all proceeds supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. https://twitter.com/WHLPats/status/2015911542831857714 It's a new twist on the team's annual 'Have a Heart Night'. The 28th edition of the campaign saw all Pats players head out to Western Pizza locations across the Queen City to help out with everything from taking or

Lethbridge, Alta. - The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club have announced the signing of 2007-born forward Jake Stuart Western Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreements. “A couple of years ago I didn’t think it would have been possible to play in the WHL, but with the [NCAA] rule changes, I thought the opportunity was really good for me and I’m super excited for next year,” said Stuart. “Last year, honestly, I didn’t have the year I wanted to have and I think I need one more year of Junior. I’m super excited for training camp, and I just can’t wait to get started and I’m excited to join the Hurricanes; it’s going to be a very exciting season.” Stuart, 19, was acquired by the Hurricanes from the Brandon Wheat Kings in May in a three-team trade. He 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 St

2025 WHL Player of the Year and 2026 NHL first-overall pick Gavin McKenna has put pen to paper on a three-year, entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the club announced Friday. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound winger is the first player with WHL experience to be selected first overall in the NHL Draft since Regina Pats star Connor Bedard in 2023. "I think pressure is a privilege," McKenna said in a press conference after the pick was announced by pop star Justin Bieber on June 26. "When you go to a fan base like that, and you do well, it's the best spot to be. I mean, you said it's the biggest market out there, so I'm confident in myself, and I want to do good, so hopefully the fan base falls in love with me." McKenna, 18, broke into the WHL after being selected by Medicine Hat first overall in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft and put the league on notice with four assists in his debut in a call-up appearance. His first full season s

Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2010-born goaltender Ben Meyer (Regina, SK) to a WHL Scholarship and D... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Alexander Zharovsky wants to “arrive ready” when his KHL contract expires at the end of this upcoming season. [RDS] Kent Hughes’s core values have shaped the Canadiens’ remarkable salary structure. [Montreal Gazette] Hughes is managing a fine balancing act for the moment. [Radio-Canada] Jakub Dobeš addresses the media after his three-year contract extension. [Montreal Canadiens (Video)] Dobeš has bought himself peace of mind. [