https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/tag/memorial-cup/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:08:02 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/tigers-release-2026-27-preseason-schedule Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:08:02 +0000 Medicine Hat Tigers https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/tigers-release-2026-27-preseason-schedule Medicine Hat, AB - The Western Hockey League announced today the complete schedule for the 2026 WHL Preseason.   The 2026 WHL Preseason features 56 games stretching from Sunday, August 30, through Sunday, September 13, including stops in communities outside of WHL Club markets, providing an opportunity for hockey fans in other areas of Western Canada to enjoy the thrill of WHL hockey.   The 2026-27 WHL Regular Season schedule will be released Tuesday, June 30.   2026 WHL Preseason Schedule

Visitor	Home	Date	Time	Location
Medicine Hat	Lethbridge	September 1	7:00pm MT	VisitLethbridge.com Arena
Lethbridge	Medicine Hat	September 5	7:00pm MT	Co-op Place
Swift Current	Medicine Hat	September 11	7:00pm MT	Co-op Place
Medicine Hat	Swift Current	September 12	5:00pm ST	LSB Legacy Wickenheiser Centre – Shaunavon, Sask.

]]> https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/2026-draft-profile-kade-stengrim Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:27 +0000 Medicine Hat Tigers https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/2026-draft-profile-kade-stengrim Medicine Hat, AB - As we get closer to the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th, the Tigers are highlighting some draft eligible players that are hoping to hear their name called on draft day.   2007-born forward Kade Stengrim was signed by the Tigers in June of 2025 and was quickly a force to reckon with.   "He’s a power forward with a combination of size, speed, and a wicked shot that make him hard to defend. He’s dangerous off the rush and has strength below the goal line protecting the puck and delivering reverse hits, bringing a unique edge to our lineup." said Assistant General Manager Bobby Fox when Kade joined the Tigers.   "Kade is poised to make an immediate impact." And he did.   The 6-foot-4 left winger tallied 25 goals and 19 assists for 44 points in 66 games during his rookie campaign. Stengrim's season really picked up towards the end and into the playoffs where his seven post-season goals were the third most on the team.   His rocket of a wrist shot is something that Tiger fans and Stengrim's opponents have become very familiar with. The Brainerd, Minnesota native's success in his first season in the orange and black ended with him ranked 93rd on the NHL Central Scouting's Final Draft Rankings.   WHL Statistics

Regular Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM
2025-26	Medicine Hat Tigers	66	25	19	44	22	37
Playoffs
2026	Medicine Hat Tigers	15	7	4	11	7	6

  Rankings: #93 - NHL Central Scouting (North American Skaters) #253 - McKeen's Hockey   The Tigers organization is very proud of the hard work that Kade has put into his development and wish him all of the best at the upcoming NHL Draft!   The 2026 NHL Entry Draft will be held at the KeyBank Centre in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th. Days one and two of the draft will be streamed on Sportsnet in Canada, and ESPN+ in America. Be sure to stay tuned to our website and social media for additional coverage of the draft.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/2026-nhl-draft-profile-carter-casey Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:57 +0000 Medicine Hat Tigers https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/2026-nhl-draft-profile-carter-casey Medicine Hat, AB - As we get closer to the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th, the Tigers are highlighting some draft eligible players that are hoping to hear their name called on draft day.   A free agent signing for the Tigers in June 2025, Carter Casey had a strong start to his Western Hockey League career this season. The 6-foot-2 goaltender posted a 3.02 GAA, .882 save percentage, and two shutouts in 28 regular season games. He finished the regular season with a record of 19-3-3-1 and had a post-season record of 3-3-0.   Throughout the season and playoffs, Casey picked up six WHL Save of the Night honours and was named the WHL Rookie of the Week on October 14, 2025.   “Carter is a highly athletic and quick goalie. He shows excellent puck tracking and rebound control." said Assistant General Manager Bobby Fox after the Tigers signed Casey in June 2025.   The Grand Rapids, Minnesota native made so much noise in his rookie season, he participated in the 2026 WHL Prospects Game and finished the season ranked 26th among North American Goaltenders in the NHL Central Scouting's Final Rankings.   WHL Statistics

Regular Season	Team	GP	GAA	SV%	SO	W-L-T
2025-26	Medicine Hat Tigers	28	3.02	.882	2	19-3-4
Playoffs
2026	Medicine Hat Tigers	7	3.73	.889	0	3-3-0

  Rankings: #26 - NHL Central Scouting (North American Goalies) #68 - Elite Prospects #93 - Daily Faceoff   The Tigers organization is very proud of the hard work that Carter has put into his development and wish him all of the best at the upcoming NHL Draft!   The 2026 NHL Entry Draft will be held at the KeyBank Centre in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th. Days one and two of the draft will be streamed on Sportsnet in Canada, and ESPN+ in America. Be sure to stay tuned to our website and social media for additional coverage of the draft.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/2026-nhl-draft-profile-yaroslav-bryzgalov Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:00:54 +0000 Medicine Hat Tigers https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/2026-nhl-draft-profile-yaroslav-bryzgalov Medicine Hat, AB - As we get closer to the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th, the Tigers are highlighting some draft eligible players that are hoping to hear their name called on draft day.   Hailing from Minsk, Belarus, Yaroslav Bryzgalov made a statement during his first year in the orange and black.   Originally selected with the 60th overall pick of the 2025 CHL Import Draft, Bryzgalov signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Tigers in September of 2025. Through 64 games in the 2025-26 season, he tallied 13 goals and 42 assists for 55 points, finishing sixth on the team in points and fourth in assists.   The 6-foot-4 left winger's ability to use his size to battle for the puck and maintain possession made him a dangerous offensive threat. Bryzgalov went on the finish third on the team in playoff scoring with two goals and 12 assists for 14 points in 15 playoffs games.   The 2007-born forward was ranked 90th overall among North American Skaters in the NHL Central Scouting's Final Rankings. He went on to make an appearance in the 2026 WHL Prospects Game where he tallied two assists for Team East.   Before the Tigers, Bryzgalov was with the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL where he put up 17 points in 51 games. In 2023-24 he tallied 21 goals and 48 assists for 69 points in 52 games for Team Belarus U18.   WHL Statistics

Regular Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM
2025-26	Medicine Hat Tigers	64	13	42	55	37	59
Playoffs
2026	Medicine Hat Tigers	15	2	12	14	9	12

  Rankings: #59 - HPR/Malloy #85 - Elite Prospects #90 - NHL Central Scouting (North American Skaters)   The Tigers organization is very proud of the hard work that Yaroslav has put into his development and wish him all of the best at the upcoming NHL Draft!   The 2026 NHL Entry Draft will be held at the KeyBank Centre in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th. Days one and two of the draft will be streamed on Sportsnet in Canada, and ESPN+ in America. Be sure to stay tuned to our website and social media for additional coverage of the draft.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/2026-nhl-draft-profile-markus-ruck Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:49 +0000 Medicine Hat Tigers https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/2026-nhl-draft-profile-markus-ruck Medicine Hat, AB - As we get closer to the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th, the Tigers are highlighting some draft eligible players that are hoping to hear their name called on draft day.   The older of the Ruck twins, Markus Ruck turned heads this year as he finished his sophomore campaign with 108 points in 68 games. Ruck more than tripled his point from his rookie campaign, finishing the season with 21 goals, 87 assists, and 108 points in 68 games.   The 6-foot Left Wing/Center played the passer role on his line with his twin brother Liam Ruck and Calgary Flames prospect Andrew Basha during the 2025-26 season. His 87 assists not only led the WHL, but was the sixth most assists from a Tigers player in a single season in franchise history. Ruck's 38 power play assists led the league with Landon DuPont being the next closest at 28. It goes without saying that Markus's playmaking and vision something special, but his defensive game put him on the top penalty killing unit for the Tigers this season.   Originally drafted by the Tigers 21st overall in the first round of the 2023 WHL Draft, the Osoyoos, B.C. native has already began stacking his resume in his young career. The 18-year-old forward helped the Tigers to a WHL Championship and an appearance in the Memorial Cup Final in 2025. He also won a Gold Medal with Team Canada at the U17 World Challenge, and Bronze Medal at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Ruck thrived in his adjusted role in the 2025-26 season where he moved to the top line, helping his team to the Eastern Conference Finals. Markus was also awarded with the CHL's Top Scorer Award for leading the league in points and named to the WHL's First All-Star Team.   WHL Statistics

Regular Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM
2025-26	Medicine Hat Tigers	68	21	87	108	45	28
2024-25	Medicine Hat Tigers	62	8	21	29	12	6
2023-24	Medicine Hat Tigers	2	0	0	0	0	0
Playoffs
2026 Playoffs	Medicine Hat Tigers	15	4	9	13	0	2
2025 Playoffs	Medicine Hat Tigers	14	1	3	4	1	6

    Rankings: #16 - TSN/Craig Button #23 - NHL Central Scouting (North American Skaters) #24 - Daily Faceoff #30 - Sportsnet/Bukala #43 - Elite Prospects   The Tigers organization is very proud of the hard work that Markus has put into his development and wish him all of the best at the upcoming NHL Draft!   The 2026 NHL Entry Draft will be held at the KeyBank Centre in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th. Days one and two of the draft will be streamed on Sportsnet in Canada, and ESPN+ in America. Be sure to stay tuned to our website and social media for additional coverage of the draft.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/tigers-announce-2026-27-home-opener Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:08:37 +0000 Medicine Hat Tigers https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/tigers-announce-2026-27-home-opener Medicine Hat, AB - The Western Hockey League announced it's home opener schedule for the 2026-27 season Wednesday morning. The Medicine Hat Tigers will welcome their Highway 3 rivals, the Lethbridge Hurricanes, to Co-op Place on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 for their Home Opener.   This marks the first time since the 2022-23 season that the Tigers will face the Hurricanes for their Home Opener. The Tigers will open their 2026-27 season in the VisitLethbridge.com Arena on Friday, September 18th, 2026.   Season tickets for 2026-27 are available NOW! The deadline for season ticket renewals is June 19th, and fans looking to purchase season tickets or voucher packs can contact the Tigers office at 403-526-2666.   Stay tuned to our website and social media as the rest of the 2026-27 schedule is released.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/2026-nhl-draft-profile-liam-ruck Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:44 +0000 Medicine Hat Tigers https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/2026-nhl-draft-profile-liam-ruck Medicine Hat, AB - As we get closer to the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th, the Tigers are highlighting some draft eligible players that are hoping to hear their name called on draft day.   One half of the dynamic Ruck twin duo, Liam Ruck raised eyebrows across the hockey world with his incredible performance in his sophomore WHL season. Ruck more than doubled his points from his rookie campaign, finishing with 45 goals and 104 points in the 2025-26 season, good enough for the second most points in the CHL and tied for the most goals on the team with captain Bryce Pickford.   The one-two-punch of Liam on a line with his brother Markus Ruck proved difficult for Tigers opponents as the mirror twins complimented each other's play styles perfectly. Markus the passer, and Liam with the NHL-ready shot that allowed him to tie for third in the WHL for power play goals and game winning goals. Whether it was a tap in from in tight, a redirection while screening the goalie, a one-timer on the power play, or a snipe from the outside, Liam was able to find the back of the net as long as the puck found him.   While his offensive game is what pops out when looking at Liam's statistics, his ability to defend in his own end and to find space in the neutral zone make him a multi-tooled player that's hard for teams to overlook. Both Ruck twins played on the Tigers top penalty kill unit and the team finished with a penalty kill percentage of 78.6%.   Originally drafted by the Tigers ninth overall in the first round of the 2023 WHL Draft, the Osoyoos, B.C. native has since built up a strong winning resume. The 6-foot right winger helped the Tigers to a WHL Championship and an appearance in the Memorial Cup Finals in 2025. He also won a Gold Medal with Team Canada at the U17 World Challenge, and Bronze Medal at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. After taking on a bigger role on the top line for the Tigers in 2025-26, Ruck helped the team secure a second consecutive Central Division Championship and an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals. Liam was also named to the WHL's First All-Star team for 2025-2026, and participated in the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Game.   Liam's hard work and great performance led to him being ranked 20th among North American Skaters in the NHL Central Scouting's Final Rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft.   WHL Statistics

Regular Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM
2025-26	Medicine Hat Tigers	68	45	59	104	47	36
2024-25	Medicine Hat Tigers	61	25	16	41	17	6
2023-24	Medicine Hat Tigers	3	1	1	2	2	0
Playoffs
2026 Playoffs	Medicine Hat Tigers	14	8	4	12	3	6
2025 Playoffs	Medicine Hat Tigers	18	6	4	10	1	8
2024 Playoffs	Medicine Hat Tigers	1	0	0	0	0	0

  Rankings: #10 - TSN/Craig Button #16 - Daily Faceoff #20 - NHL Central Scouting (North American Skaters) #20 - Sportsnet/Bukala #24 - Elite Prospects #25 - Sportsnet/Cosentino   The Tigers organization is very proud of the hard work that Liam has put into his development and wish him all of the best at the upcoming NHL Draft!   The 2026 NHL Entry Draft will be held at the KeyBank Centre in Buffalo, New York on June 26th and 27th. Days one and two of the draft will be streamed on Sportsnet in Canada, and ESPN+ in America. Be sure to stay tuned to our website and social media for additional coverage of the draft.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/pickford-named-chl-defenceman-of-the-year Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:21:46 +0000 Medicine Hat Tigers https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/pickford-named-chl-defenceman-of-the-year Medicine Hat, AB - Tigers Captain Bryce Pickford was named the CHL's Defenceman of the Year on Monday morning at the CHL Awards   The CHL Defenceman of the Year Award is given out annually to the top defenceman in the Canadian Hockey League. Bryce Pickford of the Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) earned the honour after authoring one of the greatest goal-scoring seasons by a defenceman in modern CHL history.     The Montreal Canadiens prospect finished the 2025-26 season with 83 points, including 45 goals and 38 assists, along with a plus-55 rating in 55 games. His 45 goals were the most by a CHL defenceman in nearly 40 years, dating back to Greg Hawgood’s 48-goal campaign in 1987-88, and the highest single-season total by a CHL blueliner in the 21st century.   Pickford was the only defenceman to finish among the CHL’s top 10 goal scorers in 2025-26. His 45 goals were tied for second among WHL skaters, while his 19 power-play goals and 11 game-winning goals ranked tied for first in the CHL. The 20-year-old captain from Chauvin, Alta., also helped Medicine Hat claim a second consecutive Central Division title and was named to the WHL Eastern Conference First All-Star Team.   With the honour, Pickford becomes the second Medicine Hat Tigers player to win CHL Defenceman of the Year, joining Kris Russell, who earned the award in 2006-07.   The Tigers would like to congratulate Bryce on this incredible achievement.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/markus-ruck-named-chl-top-scorer Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:16:52 +0000 Medicine Hat Tigers https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/markus-ruck-named-chl-top-scorer Medicine Hat, AB - Tigers forward Markus Ruck was named the CHL's Top Scorer on Monday morning at the CHL Awards.   The CHL Top Scorer Award is given out annually to the highest-scoring player in the Canadian Hockey League. It was first awarded in 1994. Markus Ruck of the Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) captured the honour after leading the WHL and the entire CHL with 108 points during the 2025-26 season.   The 18-year-old from Osoyoos, B.C., recorded 21 goals and a CHL-best 87 assists while posting a plus-45 rating in 68 games. His exceptional vision and playmaking ability helped drive a Medicine Hat team that led the WHL in goals, owned the league’s top power play, and finished atop the Central Division.   Markus' twin brother, Liam Ruck, finished second in both the WHL and CHL scoring races with 104 points, making Markus and Liam the first siblings in CHL history to finish first and second in league scoring in the same season. They also became the first brothers ever to place 1-2 in scoring within a CHL Member League.   The 2026 NHL Draft prospect became the first Medicine Hat skater since Linden Vey in 2010-11 to lead the CHL in scoring and just the second Tigers player to win the CHL Top Scorer Award. Ruck was held off the scoresheet just 12 times all season and recorded at least three points in a game on 11 occasions.   The Tigers would like to congratulate Markus on this incredible achievement.]]> https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/pickford-oreilly-and-masse-named-finalists-for-the-chls-2025-26-david-branch-player-of-the-year Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0000 Medicine Hat Tigers https://chl.ca/whl-tigers/article/pickford-oreilly-and-masse-named-finalists-for-the-chls-2025-26-david-branch-player-of-the-year Bryce Pickford of the Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL), Sam O’Reilly of the Kitchener Rangers (OHL), and Maxim Massé of the Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) have been named finalists for the CHL David Branch Player of the Year Award.    Formerly known as the CHL Player of the Year Award, the trophy was renamed in 2019-20 in honour of David Branch, who served as OHL Commissioner from 1979-2024 and CHL President from 1996-2019. The award is presented annually to the CHL player judged to have had the most outstanding regular season across the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.   The three finalists earned their place after being named MVP in their respective leagues. Pickford captured the WHL’s Four Broncos Memorial Trophy, O’Reilly won the OHL’s Red Tilson Trophy, and Massé received the QMJHL’s Michel-Brière Trophy.   The 2026 recipient will be announced and presented with the trophy at the CHL Awards ceremony on Monday, June 15, in downtown Toronto.   Past winners of the David Branch Player of the Year Award include Dale Hawerchuk (Cornwall Royals / QMJHL), Mario Lemieux (Laval Voisins / QMJHL), Joe Sakic (Swift Current Broncos / WHL), Eric Lindros (Oshawa Generals / OHL), Sidney Crosby (Rimouski Océanic / QMJHL), Connor McDavid (Erie Otters / OHL), Mitch Marner (London Knights / OHL), Connor Bedard (Regina Pats / WHL), Jagger Firkus (Moose Jaw Warriors / WHL), and most recently Gavin McKenna (Medicine Hat Tigers / WHL).     WHL Nominee – Bryce Pickford  (Medicine Hat Tigers) 45G-38A, 83 PTS, +55 in 55 GP during the 2025-26 season     Bryce Pickford authored one of the most productive seasons by a defenceman in modern CHL history, becoming the WHL Player of the Year after a remarkable campaign with the Medicine Hat Tigers.   If selected as the CHL David Branch Player of the Year, Pickford would become the second Tigers player in as many seasons to win the award, following Gavin McKenna’s 2024-25 victory. It would also mark the first time in CHL history that two different players from the same franchise have captured the award in back-to-back seasons.   The 20-year-old captain from Chauvin, Alta., finished the regular season with 83 points, including 45 goals and 38 assists, in 55 games. His 45 goals were the most by a WHL defenceman in a single season since Greg Hawgood scored 48 in 1987-88 and the highest total by any CHL blueliner in the 21st century. He finished just five goals shy of the WHL and CHL single-season record for goals by a defenceman, set by Saskatoon’s Lawrence Sacharuk in 1971-72.   Pickford would also become just the fifth defenceman to win the CHL’s top individual honour, and the first since Ryan Ellis of the Windsor Spitfires in 2010-11. A Montreal Canadiens prospect, he was the only defenceman to rank among the CHL’s top 10 goal scorers in 2025-26. His 45 goals were tied for second among all WHL skaters, while his 19 power-play goals led the league and his 11 game-winning goals finished tied for first.   Pickford’s season featured three hat tricks, a 15-game point streak, and two separate eight-game goal-scoring streaks, further underlining the consistency of his offensive impact from the blue line. His production helped Medicine Hat claim a second consecutive Central Division title, while he also earned WHL Defenceman of the Year honours and was named to the WHL Eastern Conference First All-Star Team.   By winning both the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy and the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy in the same season, Pickford became just the fifth player in WHL history to be named both WHL Player of the Year and WHL Defenceman of the Year in the same campaign.   A two-time WHL Champion, Pickford previously helped Seattle win the Ed Chynoweth Cup in 2023 before playing a key role in Medicine Hat’s championship run in 2025.     OHL Nominee – Sam O'Reilly (Kitchener Rangers) 29G-42A, 71 PTS, +20 in 56 GP during the 2025-26 season     Sam O’Reilly was named the OHL’s Most Outstanding Player after making an immediate impact with the Kitchener Rangers following a mid-season move from the London Knights.   If selected as the CHL David Branch Player of the Year, O’Reilly would become the second Kitchener Rangers player to win the award, joining Justin Azevedo, who earned the honour in 2007-08.   The 20-year-old from Toronto recorded 71 points, including 29 goals and 42 assists, in 56 regular season games. After producing 28 points in 28 games with London, O’Reilly elevated his game in Kitchener, posting 43 points and a plus-31 rating over 28 contests to help the Rangers finish atop the Western Conference standings for the first time since 2008.   One of the biggest acquisitions of the OHL trade deadline, O’Reilly brought veteran experience, leadership, and championship pedigree to Kitchener’s lineup, quickly becoming a driving force for the Rangers in the second half.   A Tampa Bay Lightning prospect, O’Reilly also won 58 percent of his faceoffs and was recognized in the OHL Coaches Poll as the Western Conference’s smartest player, best faceoff man, and best defensive forward. His ability to drive offence while handling difficult defensive assignments made him one of the OHL’s most complete players in 2025-26.   O’Reilly became the first Rangers player to win the Red Tilson Trophy since Justin Azevedo in 2008, joining a franchise list that also includes John Tucker and Walt Tkaczuk. Over his OHL career, he has built a résumé that includes three OHL championships, two Memorial Cup titles, and 198 points in 191 regular-season games.   His standout season continued deep into the spring, as O’Reilly went on to earn OHL Playoff MVP and Memorial Cup MVP honours. With that sweep, he became just the fourth player in CHL history to win regular-season, playoff, and Memorial Cup MVP honours in the same season, joining Brad Richards, Corey Perry, and Mitch Marner. He also helped Kitchener capture the Memorial Cup after winning the tournament with London one year earlier, making him part of a rare group of players to win back-to-back Memorial Cup titles with different teams.     QMJHL Nominee – Maxim Massé (Chicoutimi Saguenéens) 51G-51A, 102 PTS, +62 in 63 GP during the 2025-26 season    Maxim Massé was named the QMJHL’s Most Valuable Player after leading the league in scoring and helping the Chicoutimi Saguenéens finish second overall in the standings.   If selected as the CHL David Branch Player of the Year, Massé would become the second Chicoutimi Saguenéens player to win the award, joining Pierre-Marc Bouchard, who earned the honour in 2001-02. He would also become the first QMJHL player to capture the award since Alexis Lafrenière of the Rimouski Océanic won it in back-to-back seasons in 2018-19 and 2019-20.   Massé, the CHL Rookie of the Year in 2022-23, would also become just the sixth player to win both CHL Rookie of the Year and CHL David Branch Player of the Year, joining Sidney Crosby (Rimouski Océanic / QMJHL), John Tavares (Oshawa Generals / OHL), Alex DeBrincat (Erie Otters / OHL), Lafrenière, and Gavin McKenna (Medicine Hat Tigers / WHL).   The Anaheim Ducks prospect recorded 102 points, including 51 goals and 51 assists, in 63 games to capture the first scoring title of his QMJHL career, finishing six points ahead of Val-d’Or Foreurs forward Philippe Veilleux. His 51 goals also tied for the CHL lead and made him one of only two players across the CHL to surpass both the 50-goal and 100-point marks in 2025-26.   Massé surpassed the 100-point plateau for the first time in his junior career and recorded 30 multi-point performances, providing steady offence for one of the QMJHL’s top teams.   Massé’s all-around impact was reflected across several major categories. His plus-62 rating ranked second in the QMJHL, as did his 16 power-play goals and eight game-winning goals. Among players who appeared in more than 60 games, Massé also posted the CHL’s highest points-per-game rate, averaging 1.62 points per contest.   In his fourth QMJHL season, Massé delivered the most productive campaign of his career while serving as the offensive catalyst for one of the league’s top teams. The third-round pick of the Anaheim Ducks in the 2024 NHL Draft became the first Chicoutimi player to win the Michel-Brière Trophy since Francis Paré in 2007-08, adding another milestone to one of the top individual seasons in the CHL.]]>