Tri-City Americans

Miroslav Holinka (F) Hometown: Zlín, CzechiaWHL Career Stats: 106 GP – 56 G-69 A – 125 pointsNHL Draft: 2024 – Fifth Round, 151st Overall (Toronto Maple Leafs)CHL Import Draft: 2024 – First Round, 14th Overall (Edmonton Oil Kings) Originally selected 14th overall by the Edmonton Oil Kings in the 2024 CHL Import Draft, Czechia-born forward Miroslav Holinka wasted little time making his mark in North America. His selection by the Oil Kings marked the second time the sharpshooter found

Date: 08/14/2026 Player: Xavier Wendt (G) From: Tri-City Americans To: Univ. of St. Thomas Information: College Commitment Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Kennewick, WA - The Tri-City Americans announced today that Mark Romas has joined the organization's hockey operations staff as a scout, bringing more... - WHL Tri-City Americans

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

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'

Calgary, Alta.- Twelve players developed in the Western Hockey League have been invited to represent Canada at the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase. The weeklong exhibition is the first step on the road to the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship. A total of 32 skaters will participate in practices, scrimmages and exhibition games against Finland, Sweden and the United States. The WHL contingent features six defencemen and six forwards, including seven first-round NHL Draft picks and two WHL champions. 2026 NHL sixth-overall pick and Calgary Flames prospect Carson Carels (Prince George Cougars / Cypress River, Man.), Vancouver Canucks first-rounder Braeden Cootes (Prince Albert Raiders / Sherwood Park, Alta.), and Victoria Royals alumnus Keaton Verhoeff (Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.) and Cole Reschny (Macklin, Sask.) are all eligible to return from the 2026 World Junior quad, which won bronze in Minnesota. "We're excited to announce the 32 players who will attend th

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

Tri-City Americans general manager Bob Tory announced Monday that the team has signed forward Owen Kraft to a WHL Standard Player Agreement and Development Plan. The Americans acquired Kraft from the Wenatchee Wild in a trade completed on July 14, 2026. “Owen is a highly skilled, dynamic forward with an elite hockey IQ and a high compete level,” stated Tory. "We look forward to having Owen attend training camp this fall and compete for a roster spot this season. We are pleased to welcome Owen and his family to the Tri-City Americans." Kraft is a 5-foot-9, 174-pound forward from Moorhead, Minn. He was originally selected by the Wild with the 38th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 WHL U.S. Priority Draft.  

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

Kennewick, WA - Tri-City Americans general manager Bob Tory announced Monday that the team has signed forward Owen Kraft to a WHL Standard Player Agre... - WHL Tri-City Americans

Date: 07/21/2026 Player: Owen Kraft (F) From: Moorhead Bantam AA To: Tri-City Americans Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Here's a video package of Charlie Elick from the 2025-2026 season. #nhlprospects #nhl #whl #hockey #columbusbluejackets #cbj Profile : Name : Charlie Elick Age : 20 Birthplace : Calgary, Alberta (Canada) Height : 6'04 Weight : 205 lbs Position : Defenceman Shoot : Right Team : Tri-City Americans Jersey Number : 77 Stats : 6G-14A-20PTS/63GP I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE HIGHLIGHTS. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE WHL. Don't forget to like and subscribe to this channel!

Chomutov - Hokejový obránce Jakub Vaněček má za sebou první sezonu v zámoří. Strávil ji v týmu Tri-City Americans. V rozhovoru s novináři si rozhodnutí odejít do juniorské WHL pochvaloval. V průběhu...