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At the end of any given match, Carter Esler emerges from the Spokane Chiefs' crease battered, weary, and covered in the familiar black streaks that come with facing a lot of rubber. But the 17-year-old knows that the on-ice struggle pales in comparison to many of the challenges faced by people from all walks of life around the community. For his sophomore season, Esler decided to put a new twist on a classic in hopes of helping out. The star goaltender teamed up with Bauer to create custom goalie pads, blockers and gloves honouring different causes and jersey theme nights on the Chiefs' calendar, and auctioned them off afterwards to benefit numerous organizations. While Esler wanted the main focus to be on each cause and the money raised, he also did his research on each cause and looked for meaningful details to include in each set. "I think a big thing for me, doing this project with all the special jerseys, is just to kind of make sure that everyone sees that the battles that p

Witness top picks and hungry invitees from Sweden to Ontario as they hit the ice in Seattle, showcasing the next generation of talent fighting for a roster spot. Photo Gallery: Dev Camp Roll Call Part Two Candace KludtThu, July 2, 2026 at 8:25 a.m. UTC·2 min readKraken prospects from across the world have made their way to Seattle for Development Camp 2026. Check out the gallery to see who is in attendance and where they are from. Jakub Fibigr, 19 years old, Unicov, Czechia. Drafted by the Kraken in 2024, Fibigr split the 2025-26 season between the Brampton Steelheads and Windsor Spitfires.  He has committed to Ohio State University for 2026. Jakub Fibigr, photo by Candace Kludt | The Hockey NewsFinn Kearns, 18 years old, Aurora, Ontario, Canada. Kearns played for St. Andrews College and the Sudbury Wolves over the past season.  He was picked up by the Kraken in the 5th round of the draft this year (2026). Finn Kearns, photo by Candace Kludt | The Hockey NewsOla Palme, 1

Berenika Ducháčková - Poslední červnový den patřil CHL Import Draftu. Vybráno bylo celkem 31 Čechů, z nichž hned 4 oblékají dres brněnské Komety. O Michala Hartla stojí v Chicoutimi, vybrán byl v úvodním kole z 23. pozice. V prvním kole došlo i na slovenského forvarda zářícího v mládeži Komety Tomáše Seliče, kterého vybral z 43. místa Flint. Hned z kraje druhého kola se Lethbridge přihlásil o Olivera Šichtaře, ve třetím přišla řada na Jana Brabenece, po kterém sáhl tým Spokane.

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

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

The Spokane Chiefs have announced their 2026-2027 game schedule with 34 home and 34 road games spanning late September through March.Spokane will ... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

The Spokane Chiefs made three selections in the 2026 CHL Import Draft, choosing forward Matìj Tománek from Czechia in the first round, Germa... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

The Spokane Chiefs hold the 36th, 97th, and 158th overall picks in the 2026 CHL Import Draft, which will be held on Tuesday, June 30th. The CHL Import... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

Spokane Chiefs forward Tyus Sparks was selected in the 4th round, 101st overall, by the Washington Capitals in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft on Saturd... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

The Calgary Flames have made their first – of many – selections of the second day of the 2026 NHL Draft. With their own second-round pick, 36th overall, the Flames have selected forward Chase Harrington of the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs. Harrington was ranked 26th among North American skaters by the NHL’s Central Scouting…

The Calgary Flames have made their first – of many – selections of the second day of the 2026 NHL Draft. With their own second-round pick, 36th overall, the Flames have selected forward Chase Harrington of the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs. Harrington was ranked 26th among North American skaters by the NHL’s Central Scouting…

Harrington had 28 goals, 29 assists and 57 points in 61 games with the Spokane Chiefs in the WHL.

Tyus Sparks could have succeeded in any sport. He certainly has the family pedigree. His dad, Nate, won a Grey Cup with the CFL's B.C. Lions, while his mom, Debbie, competed on Boise State's gymnastics team. Sparks' sister, Kiari, is also a decorated gymnast and his older brother, Makhai, plays hockey. Tyus himself dabbled in football as a running back and kicker while also playing soccer. But his hockey dreams were locked in from the moment he strapped on a pair of skates for the first time. "I was in Minnesota with my family," Sparks recalled. "The first time I skated was on a frozen-over basketball court and ever since then, I just loved it." That love has come with big sacrifices. Sparks hails from Meridian, Idaho- a state that has only produced two NHLers and a handful of minor professional players. He got his first shot with the Los Angeles Jr. Kings program, but rather than leave home, Sparks spent three years flying to gam

As the WHL looks ahead to the NHL draft, bidding for practice jerseys and game socks from the 2026 WHL Prospects Game presented by Showpass begins.... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

Watch Vancouver Giants forward Mathis Preston's highlights from the 2025-26 season, where he recorded 18 goals and 44 points in 46 games split between Vancouver and Spokane. He is ranked 32nd among N.A. skaters by NHL Central Scouting.

Buffalo, New York - Spokane Chiefs Chase Harrington, Tyus Sparks, and Brody Gillespie, were among 80 WHL players named to the NHL's Central Scouting S... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

The Spokane Chiefs are scheduled to play four preseason games over two weekends in advance of the 2026-27 WHL regular season.The Chiefs will trave... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

Manitoba native Owen Martin brings his high-scoring WHL production and elite two-way defensive play to the Tigers, bolstering Colorado College’s future following his development with Spokane.

Mathis Preston has been known to dazzle (or irritate) his opponents with his flash and speed. Not just on the ice, but also on the track. The Vancouver Giants forward was also a talented BMX racer as a kid, where he got to unleash his daredevil nature on dirt tracks dotted with jumps, rollers and steep turns. Racing is actually where he picked up his signature number, 96. "I started BMX when I was really young, just racing against my brother for fun," Preston recalled. "Then we started to get into competitions as we got a little bit older. I kind of wasn't scared of getting hurt or getting injured or anything. Kind of like a good and bad thing." While Preston eventually shifted most of his energy towards hockey, you can still see the elements of the player and person that would allow him to succeed at almost any sport. Despite an injury-shortened campaign and midseason trade, Preston logged 18 goals (including four game-winners) an

Spokane, WA - The Spokane Chiefs will open the 2025-26 season on the road at rival Tri-City on September 19, before opening the home portion of the se... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

Spokane, Wash. - The Spokane Chiefs will open the 2025-26 season on the road at rival Tri-City on September 19, before opening the home portion of the... - WHL Spokane Chiefs

Kennewick, WA - The Tri-City Americans, in conjunction with the Western Hockey League, announced today that we will open the 2026-27 season at home on... - WHL Tri-City Americans

Spokane Chiefs Chase Harrington comes by his hardworking game honestly. When the going gets tough, he thinks of the long hours his dad, Daryl, has put in on construction sites across B.C.'s Lower Mainland. "Obviously, I'm not working full time, but just watching him, like, he gets up every day at 5:00 a.m., gets home at 7:00 p.m.," Harrington said. "Just a big inspiration for me, the work that he puts in is just like, 'Yeah, why can't I do that in hockey?" Harrington spends summers with Daryl on the job site as well, but he's adding just as many new tools to his belt on the ice. The 6'0.75, 202-pound winger is coming off a career-best 57-point (28G-29A) campaign with the Spokane Chiefs and is trending up ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. "After Christmas, I really think he took off," Spokane Chiefs Head Coach Brad Lauer said. "I think the way he matured as an individual, I really thought his game matured along with him. We talk about gett

Spokane, WA - The Spokane Chiefs are proud to announce that 2008-born goaltender Bryce Francisco has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreemen... - WHL Spokane Chiefs