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WENATCHEE, Wash. - The Wenatchee Wild will wrap up the preseason this weekend minus two of their top talents, as both players briefly step away to tak... - WHL Wenatchee Wild

The Florida Panthers selected 19-year-old Californian Brendan Dunphy in the seventh round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. After going undrafted in 2024, the Panthers took Dunphy with the 197th pick after the physical defenseman scored four goals and added 18 assists in 47 games with the Western Hockey League’s Wenatchee Wild. He joined the club after startng the season in the BCHL with the Langley Rivermen (19 games, six assists) after the Wild acquired his rights from the Regina Pats. He finished his first (and only) year of major junior with 66 penalty minutes and a minus-nine rating. As is customary, Dunphy attended Florida’s annual development camp after he was drafted. He made the move to college hockey by enrolling at the University of Connecticut. In his freshman season at UConn, Dunphy appeared in 37 games and finished the campaign with two goals, four assists, 29 shot blocks while posting a plus-six ratin

Date: 09/08/2026 Player: Sam Elliott (F) From: Wenatchee Wild To: Univ. of Alaska-Fairbanks Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

EVERETT, Wash. - The Wenatchee Wild have become regulars in the Everett Silvertips' preseason showcase at Angel of the Winds Arena. Most years, the Wi... - WHL Wenatchee Wild

WENATCHEE, Wash. - Monday's preseason bout between the Wenatchee Wild and Tri-City Americans was about the up-and-comers for both teams, but the veter... - WHL Wenatchee Wild

Victoria, B.C., – The Victoria Royals announced today that Miles Cooper has been named the eleventh captain in team history. Cooper, a 2006-born forward hailing from Calgary, A.B., is entering his second season with the Royals. Cooper was acquired by the Royals via a trade with the Wenatchee Wild just prior to the start of the 2025-26 season. “Miles has been an important part of our team since he joined us last year, leading both on and off the ice.” said Royals’ Head Coach James Patrick. “When you look for a captain, you look for a player that is respected by his teammates, competes every day and leads by example, Miles checks all those boxes.” Originally drafted in the third-round of the 2021 WHL Draft by the Winnipeg ICE, Cooper has scored 143 points in 189 games in the WHL. Cooper is coming off a 2025-26 season that saw him score 37 points (10 goals, 27 assists) in 50 games played. Assistant captains will be finalized at a later date.

WENATCHEE, Wash. - The Wenatchee Wild wrapped up their 2026 training camp at Town Toyota Center Monday afternoon with their first official matchup of ... - WHL Wenatchee Wild

Bauer Dumanski (D) Hometown: Lockwood, Sask.WHL Career Stats: 309 GP – 24 G-89 A – 113 pointsWHL Draft: 2020 – Second Round, 26th Overall (Prince George Cougars) Sturdy defender Bauer Dumanski bows out as a captain, a career Cougar, and one of the most prolific blueliners in club history. The Lockwood, Sask. product made his WHL debut on October 8, 2021, against the Vancouver Giants, and scored his first goal against the G-Men one month later. Over five seasons, Dumanski played a key role in establishing the Cougars as a B.C. Division powerhouse. He never missed the playoffs in his WHL career. In 2023-24, he potted seven goals (including four game-winners) and 26 assists for 33 points and a +36 rating as the Cats claimed the B.C. Division title.

WENATCHEE, Wash. - The Wenatchee Wild, proud members of the Western Hockey League (WHL), are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jaime Ringstad to... - WHL Wenatchee Wild

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 meet a pair of skaters aiming to go from the Calgary Hitmen to Canada's capital. Blake Vanek A change of scenery saw 6-foot-3, 210-pound forward Blake Vanek up his scoring. The Stillwater, Minn. product netted 36 points (19G-17A) in 69 games between the Wenatchee Wild and, after the 2026 WHL Trade Deadline, the Calgary Hitmen. The son of former NHLer Thomas Vanek scored a pair of game-winners for the Hitmen and added another goal in the 2026 WHL Playoffs, which saw Calgary bow out in the second round. Vanek, 18, was drafted by Ottawa with the 93rd overall pick in the third round of the 2025 NHL Draft. Vanek is primed to take a big step forward in his sophomore WHL season, especially after pott