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KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets have acquired the playing rights to 2007-born defenceman Dane Sorensen from the Victoria Royals in exchange for a co... - WHL Kelowna Rockets

A deep dive into Victoria Royals defenceman Timofei Runtso.

Moose Jaw, Sask. - The Moose Jaw Warriors have acquired 17-year-old defenceman Griffin Darby (2008) from the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for a 2027 CHL Import Draft first-round pick, a 2027 fifth-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2028 sixth-round pick. “Adding Griffin gives us more depth on our blue line. Griffin makes a good first pass, plays a good two-way game, and can play against top players,” said General Manager Jason Ripplinger. “He will bring experience, character, and leadership to our dressing room.” Darby (6’0, 176lbs) was originally a first-round pick of the Winterhawks at the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. In 110 games with the Winterhawks over the last two seasons, Darby has recorded two goals, 20 points, and 62 penalty minutes. Originally from Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Darby notched his first WHL goal on February 12, 2026, when the Winterhawks hosted the Victoria Royals.  With the Swift Cu

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 06/09/2026 Player: Caleb Matthews (F) From: Victoria Royals To: Robert Morris Univ. Information: College Commitment Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Carson Carels is a man of two worlds. On Tuesday, June 9, the Prince George Cougars alternate captain will be one of six top 2026 NHL Draft prospects in attendance for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, one person amidst a roiling crowd of more than 17,500 ravenous fans enjoying the chilly reprieve of the Golden Knights' T-Mobile Arena in a swath of Nevada heat. The solid left-shot defender will be right at home among that contingent of projected first-round picks, but part of his heart will always be on the sprawling family farm near Cypress River, Man., where the cows outnumber the people and he's a short quad ride away from almost pure isolation. Carels says his goal is to make a name for himself in hockey before, one day long down the road, returning to the place that built him- the place he takes the most pride in. "We have 500 head of cattle that we calve out, so when it's all said and done, we have about 1000 (an

Calgary, Alta. – The 2026 NHL Scouting Combine concluded this past weekend, with 90 draft-eligible players from North America and Europe participating. Vancouver Giants forward Mathis Preston found his way into the top 10 across a number of different categories, including isokinetic squat (second), anaerobic fitness – peak power output (T-2nd), 10m sprint (T-3rd), pro agility right (T-3rd), bench press (fourth), pull-ups (T-6th), and pro agility left (T-8th). Edmonton Oil Kings defenceman Ethan MacKenzie also enjoyed a quality showing at the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine, including impressive efforts in anaerobic fitness – peak power output (T-2nd), bench press (third), pro agility right (T-3rd), pro agility left (T-4th), right-hand grip (T-6th), pull-ups (T-6th), and force plate – vertical jump (eighth). Results below reflect the top 25 finishers in each respective combine test. The 2026 NHL Scouting Combine allowed NHL teams an opportunity to cond

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 06/03/2026 Player: Nate Yellowaga (D) From: Red Deer Rebels To: Victoria Royals Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Royals announced today the acquisition of 2008-born defenceman Nate Yellowaga from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2030 fourth-round pick. The 5-foot-11, 179-pound defenceman finished this past season, his first in the WHL, with 27 points (7G-20A) in 67 games. Yellowaga also registered four points in five playoff games against the Prince Albert Raiders. Hailing from Calgary, Alta., Yellowaga started his junior career with the Brooks Bandits in the BCHL before joining the Rebels prior to last season. “Nate is a dynamic defenseman that will add an important element to our team” said Jake Heisinger, General Manager of the Victoria Royals. “He is an excellent skater that will be an impact player at both ends of the ice”. Yellowaga, a former CSSHL U18 Second Team All-Star, was drafted in the ninth round of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft by Red Deer. He won a BCHL Championship wit

Victoria, B.C. - The Victoria Royals announced today the acquisition of 2008-born defenceman Nate Yellowaga from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for a... - WHL Victoria Royals

RED DEER - The Red Deer Rebels have completed a trade today with the Victoria Royals.The Rebels have acquired three draft picks - a fourth-round p... - WHL Red Deer Rebels

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

We’re under a month away from the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, and it’s time to take a peek at some of the players that could fall to the Buffalo Sabres.Here’s a bumper seven-rounder from T McGee for your weekend reading. DBTB –  A Seven Round Mock Draft?  In this economy?  Actually, I can’t stand that line, so let’s just say it was originally a Five Rounder but with inflation, it’s now Seven.  Not that anyone noticed.  No, all people want to talk about is the Sabres breaking the playoff drought…the Sabres winning a playoff series…almost winning a second one?  Losing in OT in Game 7?  That sounds about right. Doesn’t anyone care about the children?  Seriously though, I appreciate that maybe, maybe, the days of worrying for weeks and months about who the Sabres will draft is past.  As fans, we have bigger fish to fry.  And honestly, I loved every second of the playoff run.  But I, even in the thick of

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/27/2026 Player: Graham Jones (F) From: Victoria Royals To: Penticton Vees Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

PENTICTON, BC - The Penticton Vees announced a trade today with the Victoria Royals. The Vees receive the playing rights to 2007-born, Canadian forwar... - WHL Penticton Vees