2026-06-02
Winnipeg Jets: Prospects Report – Part 4 -
Well, here we are….almost at an end of Arctic Ice Hockey’s look at the Winnipeg Jets’ prospect pool. In case you joined up late, you can check out Part 1, Part 2, & Part 3 by clicking the links. In our final installment of this series, we get to players who have a current NHL Certainty rating under 6.0. Yet when it comes to that & the Dobber Prospects’
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2026-06-01
Rockets executive assistant Brown recognized with WHL Distinguished Service Award -
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
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2026-05-29
Jett Evans (F) from Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep to Seattle Thunderbirds -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/29/2026 Player: Jett Evans (F) From: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep To: Seattle Thunderbirds Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Thunderbirds Sign Forward -
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2026-05-28
Thunderbirds Sign Forward -
KENT, Wash. - The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed Jett Evans to a WHL Scholarship and Development agreement. Evans was drafted by the T-Birds in the ... - WHL Seattle Thunderbirds
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Ashton Cumby (D) from Seattle Thunderbirds to Rockford IceHogs -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/28/2026 Player: Ashton Cumby (D) From: Seattle Thunderbirds To: Rockford IceHogs Information: 2 years Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Thunderbirds Sign Eleventh Overall Pick -
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2026-05-27
Thunderbirds Sign Eleventh Overall Pick -
KENT, Wash. - The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed Jax Bubnick to a WHL Scholarship and Development agreement. Bubnick was recently selected by the Th... - WHL Seattle Thunderbirds
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Jax Bubnick (D) from Saskatoon Generals U15 AA to Seattle Thunderbirds -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/27/2026 Player: Jax Bubnick (D) From: Saskatoon Generals U15 AA To: Seattle Thunderbirds Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Weekend Preview – The 6ix -
After beating the Hershey Bears in four games and the Springfield Thunderbirds in five games, the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2014 where they will face off against the Toronto Marlies, who were last here in 2019. The Setup The Penguins put the Bears […]
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2026-05-26
Dionne Demke vs Xavier Abdella February 13, 2026 -
Dionne Demke vs Xavier Abdella from the Twin City Thunderbirds and Pee Dee IceCats game on February 13, 2026 I do not own the music and footage used in the video. For entertainment purposes only.
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James Farmer-Valente vs Domenic Della Civita February 13, 2026 -
James Farmer-Valente vs Domenic Della Civita from the Twin City Thunderbirds and Pee Dee Icecats game on February 13, 2026 I do not own the music and footage used in the video. For entertainment purposes only.
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2026-05-23
T-BIRDS SIGN WYATT JOLLEYS -
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2026-05-22
Wyatt Jolleys (F) from Calgary Bisons U15 AAA to Seattle Thunderbirds -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/22/2026 Player: Wyatt Jolleys (F) From: Calgary Bisons U15 AAA To: Seattle Thunderbirds Information: Junior Contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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T-Birds Sign Wyatt Jolleys -
KENT, Wash. - The Seattle Thunderbirds have inked Wyatt Jolleys to a WHL Scholarship and Development agreement. Jolleys was the T-Birds first pick, se... - WHL Seattle Thunderbirds
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T-BIRDS SIGN GOLD MEDAL WINNER -
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Impervious Birds — Pens LOSE 2-0 -
@ 0 2 – What are you doing Saturday? You’re going to be sweating, like me, in a winner take all Game 5 after the Springfield Thunderbirds shutout the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins team 2-0 […]
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2026-05-21
T-Birds Sign Gold Medal Winner -
KENT, Wash. - The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed Luke Puchner to a WHL Scholarship and Development agreement. The Thunderbirds had acquired Puchner'... - WHL Seattle Thunderbirds
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Luke Puchner (F) from Shattuck St. Mary's 18U Prep to Seattle Thunderbirds -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/21/2026 Player: Luke Puchner (F) From: Shattuck St. Mary's 18U Prep To: Seattle Thunderbirds Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026 Memorial Cup | Meet the Saguenéens’ NHL Prospects -
Today marks the official kickoff of activities surrounding the 2026 Memorial Cup tournament presented by Kubota Canada! This year, the QMJHL will be proudly represented by the 2026 Gilles-Courteau Trophy champions, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens. This will be the Sags’ fourth appearance at the national championship, having previously competed in the 1991, 1994 and 1997 tournaments. Led by head coach Yanick Jean, the QMJHL champions rely on an impressive core of seven players who have already been drafted by National Hockey League (NHL) teams. Let’s take a look at the NHL prospects currently playing for the Saguenéens: Lucas Beckman – Ottawa Senators (4th round, 97th overall | 2025) Alexis Bernier – Seattle Kraken (3rd round, 73rd overall | 2024) Émile Guité – Anaheim Ducks (5th round, 159th overall | 2025) Alex Huang – Nashville Predators (4th round, 122nd overall | 2025) Tomas Lavoie – Utah Mammoth (3rd round, 89th overall |
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2026-05-19
Seattle Thunderbirds sign blueliner Jonas Kemps to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement -
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2026-05-16
Everett Silvertips forward Julius Miettinen named 2026 WHL Playoffs MVP -
Prince Albert, Sask. – Everett Silvertips forward Julius Miettinen has been named the 2026 WHL Playoff MVP. The WHL Playoff MVP award is presented to a player deemed to have made the strongest contribution to his Club throughout the WHL Playoffs, as voted by members of the media. The prospect of the Seattle Kraken is the first Finnish-born player to earn WHL Playoff MVP honours, and only the second import player to accomplish the feat, following former Kelowna Rockets star Leon Draisaitl, who made history in 2014. The 6-foot-3, 207-pound centre helped Everett claim the franchise’s first Ed Chynoweth Cup. The Silvertips had previously appeared in two WHL Championships, including during the team’s expansion season (2003-04) and most recently in 2017-18. Selected by the Kraken in the second round (40th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft, Miettinen tallied 27 points to finish tied for the scoring lead in the 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien, Original
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2026 WHL Championship Series – Game 5 Player to Watch: Braeden Cootes, Prince Albert Raiders -
Prince Albert, Sask. – If the Prince Albert Raiders are going to fight to see another day, you better believe Vancouver Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes will be at the centre of it. The 6-foot, 183-pound product of Sherwood Park, Alta., has put up four points (1G-3A) in four games of the WHL Championship and sits tied for fourth in WHL Playoff scoring with 22 points (7G-15A) in 19 games. The Raiders are up against the wall, down 3-1 in the best-of-seven WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien. Now, their goal is to do something only one other team has ever done over the course of WHL history – erase the 3-1 deficit to claim the WHL crown. “We’re just taking it a game at a time, a shift at a time,” Cootes said. “It is what it is. If you would have told us at the start of playoffs that we would be in this position, we would take it. Enjoy the moment and play our game. “We need to stick to our process and what we’ve been talking about the whole time. The
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2026-05-15
Give Me An Inch, I’ll Take a Mile — Pens LOSE 4-3 (OT) (Series Tied 1-1) -
vs. 4 3 – I still like my chances in this series. Despite a 3-0 lead after two periods, the Springfield Thunderbirds mount a furious third period comeback with a shorthanded goal […]
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2026-05-14
Henry Chmiel (D) from Des Moines Buccaneers to Seattle Thunderbirds -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/14/2026 Player: Henry Chmiel (D) From: Des Moines Buccaneers To: Seattle Thunderbirds Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Thunderbirds Add Defenseman -
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2026-05-13
Thunderbirds Add Defenseman -
KENT, Wash. - The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed Henry Chmiel to a WHL Scholarship and Development agreement. Chmiel was originally listed by the Th... - WHL Seattle Thunderbirds
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ALL ACCESS | Tkachuk Flies F-16 Thunderbird 😱✈️ -
Matthew Tkachuk will served as a civilian passenger in the backseat of a Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon in support of the Fort Lauderdale Air Show on Friday, May 8, 2026 as part of the Air Force’s ‘Hometown Heroes’ program. Stay connected with the #FloridaPanthers: Subscribe 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@flapanthers?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/flapanthers/ TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@flapanthers Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/flapanthers Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/flapanthers Website 👉 https://www.floridapanthers.com
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Jonas Kemps (D) from Chicago Steel to Seattle Thunderbirds -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/13/2026 Player: Jonas Kemps (D) From: Chicago Steel To: Seattle Thunderbirds Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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T-BIRDS INK BLUE CHIP BLUELINER -
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2026-05-12
T-Birds Ink Blue Chip Blueliner -
KENT, Wash. - The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed defenseman Jonas Kemps to a WHL Scholarship and Development agreement. The Thunderbirds acquired Ke... - WHL Seattle Thunderbirds
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2026-05-09
WHL Morning Skate: May 9 -
NEED TO KNOW - The Prince Albert Raiders scored three times in the second period to earn a 4-2 comeback win in Game 1 of the WHL Championship Series - The win marks Everett's first home loss of the 2026 WHL Playoffs - Vancouver Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes led all skaters with a goal and an assist - The Silvertips will try to level the series in Game 2 on Saturday night TOP PERFORMER Fans will remember Braeden Cootes terrorizing the Silvertips as the former captain of the Seattle Thunderbirds, and while the 19-year-old didn't play Everett in the 2025-26 regular season, he didn't miss a beat in Game 1. Cootes helped get Prince Albert on the board with a backhand dish from behind the net to tee up Jonah Sivertson (NHL CSS: 53) for a one-timer in the slot early in the second period. The 6-foot, 183-pound centreman did it all h
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Thunderbirds Complete 2026 WHL Draft -
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Panthers’ Tkachuk flies with Thunderbirds in F-16 -
The star forward for the Florida Panthers was a civilian passenger with the Air Force’s air demonstration squadron Friday, getting to ride in the back seat of a Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon ahead of this weekend’s Fort Lauderdale Air Show.
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2026-05-08
Thunderbirds Complete 2026 WHL Draft -
KENT, Wash. - The Seattle Thunderbirds have added nine new players to their prospect pool after the conclusion of the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft earlier... - WHL Seattle Thunderbirds
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2026 WHL Championship Series Preview -
The WHL will crown a new champion in 2026. Will the Everett Silvertips hoist the Ed Chynoweth Cup for the first time in franchise history? Or will the Prince Albert Raiders add to their trophy case with a second league title in under a decade? The regular-season champion Silvertips swept the expansion Penticton Vees in the Western Conference Championship. Draft-eligible Matias Vanhanen (NHL CSS: 54) clocked in with three goals and a pair of assists in four games- including the series-clinching strike. Out East, Prince Albert got its revenge against Medicine Hat, knocking out the reigning champions in six high-scoring, heated matches. Top 2026 NHL prospect Daxon Rudolph (NHL CSS: 5) hit a new level with four goals and seven helpers. With 23 points in 15 games, the Raiders alternate captain has surpassed Everett's standout Finns Vanhanen and Julius Miettinen for the playoff scoring lead. The series is primed for a defensive showdown between Rudolph and fellow Defenceman of the Ye
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Kaleb Melanson vs Robin Eriksson January 24, 2026 -
Kaleb Melanson vs Robin Eriksson from the Twin City Thunderbirds and Blue Ridge Bobcats game on January 24, 2026 I do not own the music and footage used in the video. For entertainment purposes only.
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Weekend Preview – Scrappy Springfield -
After a thrilling series with the Hershey Bears, the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins have advanced to the Atlantic Division Finals and will take on the Springfield Thunderbirds. The Setup Wilkes-Barre ousted the Hershey Bears in four games. They played their most complete game of the series in the put away Game 4 and had that […]
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Carson Andreoli vs Troy Harwell January 18, 2026 -
Carson Andreoli vs Troy Harwell from the Blue Ridge Bobcats and Twin City Thunderbirds game on January 18, 2026 I do not own the music and footage used in the video. For entertainment purposes only.
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Tkachuk to Fly High Over Fort Lauderdale Today with the Air Force Thunderbirds -
florida panthers star and team usa gold medal winner matthew tkachuk will fly with us air force thunderbirds on friday may 8 2026 before fort lauderdale air show This article: Tkachuk to Fly High Over Fort Lauderdale Today with the Air Force Thunderbirds originally appeared on Florida Hockey Now.
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After ‘Heated Rivalry,’ is NHL ready for an openly gay player? -
Former Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Luke Prokop could become the first openly gay player in the NHL, something that has happened in the NFL and NBA.
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Birds Flock Together – Wilkes-Barre / Springfield Atlantic Division Final Set -
After beating the Hershey Bears in Game 4 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals Thursday, and with Springfield ousting the Providence Bruins in four games, the two teams have set a schedule. It's Penguins vs. Thunderbirds, and the Atlantic Division Final schedule is set. The series starts at @MoheganArenaPA with games on Tuesday, May 12 and […]
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Thunderbirds Add Gold Medal Winner -
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2026-05-07
Thunderbirds Add Gold Medal Winner -
KENT, Wash. - The Seattle Thunderbirds have acquired the rights to forward Luke Puchner, along with two draft picks, from the Medicine Hat Tigers in e... - WHL Seattle Thunderbirds
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Luke Puchner (F) from Medicine Hat Tigers to Seattle Thunderbirds -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/07/2026 Player: Luke Puchner (F) From: Medicine Hat Tigers To: Seattle Thunderbirds Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Brayden Holberton (F) from Seattle Thunderbirds to Medicine Hat Tigers -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/07/2026 Player: Brayden Holberton (F) From: Seattle Thunderbirds To: Medicine Hat Tigers Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Thunderbirds Acquire 7th Overall Pick in 2026 WHL Draft -
KENT. Wash. - The Seattle Thunderbirds have acquired the seventh overall pick in tonight's WHL Prospects Draft from the Victoria Royals. The T-Birds n... - WHL Seattle Thunderbirds
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Royals Acquire Dallas Stars Prospect Cameron Schmidt -
Victoria, B.C. - The Victoria Royals announced today that they have acquired 2007-born forward Cameron Schmidt from the Seattle Thunderbirds in exchan... - WHL Victoria Royals
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Cameron Schmidt (F) from Seattle Thunderbirds to Victoria Royals -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/07/2026 Player: Cameron Schmidt (F) From: Seattle Thunderbirds To: Victoria Royals Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Thunderbirds Acquire 7th Overall Pick in 2026 WHL Draft -
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