2026 Player Tracker: WHL to AHL

As WHL seasons wrap up, NHL prospects and WHL free agents can be invited to compete with professional hockey clubs in the American Hockey League via assignment from their NHL teams or by signing Amateur Tryout Agreements (ATOs). The WHL will keep track of these opportunities until the conclusion of the AHL season. 

BRANDON WHEAT KINGS

F- Luke Mistelbacher- Belleville Senators- ATO*

KAMLOOPS BLAZERS

D- Harrison Brunicke- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins- Reassigned

F- Tommy Lafreniere- Bakersfield Condors- ATO

MOOSE JAW WARRIORS

G- Chase Wutzke- Iowa Wild- Reassigned

PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS

F- Ryan Miller- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins- ATO

SEATTLE THUNDERBIRDS

D- Radim Mrtka- Rochester Americans- Reassigned

TRI-CITY AMERICANS

D- Charlie Elick- Cleveland Monsters- Reassigned

*Mistelbacher signed an AHL contract that will take effect at the start of the 2026-27 season