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Medicine Hat, AB \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Originally selected in the second round (23rd overall) of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, Kadon McCann<\/strong> has shown promise from the start. The 6-foot-3 center has made a name for himself in front of the net, using his size to screen goaltenders and dig for loose rebounds. His elite hand-eye coordination allows him to deflect pucks no matter what angle they’re coming from to deceive the goaltender.<\/p>\n

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A 2025 WHL Champion, McCann has shown to be reliable in the regular season and the playoffs. He played every game in 2023-24 and 2025-26, while only missing four games in 2024-25. The Cochrane, Alberta native’s leadership and involvement in the community of Medicine Hat earned him the Tigers Community Service Award.<\/p>\n

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WHL Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Regular Season<\/strong><\/td>\nTeam<\/strong><\/td>\nGP<\/strong><\/td>\nG<\/strong><\/td>\nA<\/strong><\/td>\nPTS<\/strong><\/td>\n+\/-<\/strong><\/td>\nPIM<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025-26<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024-25<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n64<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023-24<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022-23<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Playoffs<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2026<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n-1<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Rankings:<\/strong><\/p>\n

#185 – NHL Central Scouting (North American Skaters)<\/p>\n

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The Tigers organization is very proud of the hard work that Kadon has put into his development and wish him all of the best at the upcoming NHL Draft!<\/p>\n

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The\u00a02026 NHL Entry Draft<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Medicine Hat, AB –\u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

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Following one of the best season the Tigers have seen from a blueliner in Franchise history, Jonas Woo<\/strong> is looking to hear his name called in Buffalo.<\/p>\n

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Originally drafted in the first round (18th overall) of the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft by the Winnipeg Ice, Woo was later acquired by the Tigers via trade in May of 2024. The Winnipeg, Manitoba native made an impact his first season with the Tigers, scoring 11 goals and 32 assists for a career high 43 points in 57 games during the 2024-25 season. Eventually helping the team to their 2025 WHL Championship and an appearance in the Memorial Cup Final.<\/p>\n

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Immediately following the Tigers’ 2025 Championship, Woo elevated his game to a new level. He took over the top pairing on the Tigers blueline with his D-partner Bryce Pickford<\/strong> and made history. The 19 year-old defenceman exploded for career highs in every category during the 2025-26 season. Amassing 29 goals, 57 assists, and 86 points in 56 games, Woo set a franchise record for points by a defenceman in a season. He had more points than any other defenceman in the WHL and tied for the league lead in short-handed goals. He finished third on the team for points in the regular season and continued to perform in the playoffs, finishing second on the team in scoring behind Andrew Basha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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While his offensive game is nothing short of amazing, his defensive awareness and physical presence landed him a spot on the first penalty kill unit all year. The 5-foot-10 defender was not afraid to get into the corners, clear the crease, or use his size to lay some devastating checks on his opponents. His plus-63 rating was the second best among all players in the WHL this season.<\/p>\n

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With over 250 WHL Games played, a WHL Championship, and franchise records to boot, it’s safe to say Jonas Woo is ready for the NHL Draft.<\/p>\n

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WHL Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Regular Season<\/strong><\/td>\nTeam<\/strong><\/td>\nGP<\/strong><\/td>\nG<\/strong><\/td>\nA<\/strong><\/td>\nPTS<\/strong><\/td>\n+\/-<\/strong><\/td>\nPIM<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025-26<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n56<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n57<\/td>\n86<\/td>\n63<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024-25<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n57<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023-24<\/td>\nWenatchee Wild<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n-27<\/td>\n59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022-23<\/td>\nWinnipeg Ice<\/td>\n63<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021-22<\/td>\nWinnipeg Ice<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Playoffs<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2026<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024<\/td>\nWenatchee Wild<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n-1<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023<\/td>\nWinnipeg Ice<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022<\/td>\nWinnipeg Ice<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Rankings:<\/strong><\/p>\n

#153 – Elite Prospects<\/p>\n

#177 – McKeen’s Hockey<\/p>\n

#179 – NHL Central Scouting (North American Skaters)<\/p>\n

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The Tigers organization is very proud of the hard work that Jonas has put into his development and wish him all of the best at the upcoming NHL Draft!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today announced its First, Second, and Third All-Star Teams for the 2025-26 season, along with its All-Rookie Team.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Media members who regularly cover the CHL and the Member Leagues \u2014 the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) \u2014 participated in the voting process to determine this year\u2019s CHL All-Star and All-Rookie teams. Ballots were cast based on regular-season performances, with voters selecting the top players from across the CHL\u2019s three leagues to recognize outstanding individual achievements.<\/span><\/p>\n

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CHL First All-Star Team<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Goaltender \u2013 Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67\u2019s \/ OHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>29-9-2-1 record, 2.07 GAA, .923 SV% & 6 SO in 41 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; signed by Ottawa as an undrafted free agent last summer, Fetterolf quickly emerged as one of the CHL\u2019s top goaltenders during a historic rookie campaign with the 67\u2019s. The 18-year-old from Sewickley, Pa., led the CHL in both goals-against average and save percentage, while his six shutouts set a new OHL record for the most by a rookie goaltender in a single season. An eligible prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft, Fetterolf is ranked No. 11 among North American goaltenders in NHL Central Scouting\u2019s Final Rankings. Named the CHL Goaltender of the Year, Fetterolf became the first Ottawa 67\u2019s player to receive the honour and just the second rookie or first-year CHL goaltender to capture the award, joining Martin Biron of the Beauport Harfangs in 1994-95.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Defenceman \u2013 Bryce Pickford (Medicine Hat Tigers \/ WHL)<\/a>: 45G-38A, 83 PTS, +55 in 55 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/i>; the Montreal Canadiens prospect authored one of the greatest goal-scoring seasons by a defenceman in modern CHL history, scoring 45 goals \u2014 the highest single-season total by a CHL blueliner in the 21st century and the most since Greg Hawgood\u2019s 48-goal campaign in 1987-88. The 20-year-old captain from Chauvin, Alta., was the only defenceman to finish among the CHL\u2019s top 10 goal scorers, while his 19 power-play goals and 11 game-winning goals both ranked among the league leaders. Named CHL Defenceman of the Year, Pickford became the second Medicine Hat Tigers player to win the award, joining Kris Russell in 2006-07.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Defenceman \u2013 Kashawn Aitcheson (Barrie Colts \/ OHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>28G-42A, 70 PTS, +46 in 56 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; Aitcheson put together a record-setting season in Barrie, leading all OHL defencemen with 70 points while establishing a new Colts franchise record for goals by a defenceman with 28. The New York Islanders prospect and Toronto, Ont., native also finished among the OHL leaders with a +46 rating and six game-winning goals, while his 15 power-play goals led all OHL blueliners. Named the OHL\u2019s Defenceman of the Year, Aitcheson closed out his Colts career as the franchise\u2019s all-time leader in both goals (63) and points (171) by a defenceman.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Forward \u2013 Sam O\u2019Reilly (Kitchener Rangers \/ OHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>29G-42A, 71 PTS, +20 in 56 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; the Tampa Bay Lightning prospect was named the OHL\u2019s Most Outstanding Player after making an immediate impact with the Kitchener Rangers following a mid-season move from the London Knights. The 20-year-old from Toronto recorded 43 points and a +31 rating in 28 games with Kitchener, helping the Rangers finish atop the Western Conference standings for the first time since 2008. O\u2019Reilly also won 58 per cent of his faceoffs and was recognized in the OHL Coaches Poll as the Western Conference\u2019s smartest player, best faceoff man, and best defensive forward. He carried that form into the spring, earning both OHL Playoff MVP and Memorial Cup MVP honours while leading Kitchener to a Memorial Cup title. 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. The championship also marked his second straight Memorial Cup title after winning with London a year earlier, placing him among a rare group of players to win back-to-back Memorial Cups with different teams.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Forward \u2013 Maxim Mass\u00e9 (Chicoutimi Saguen\u00e9ens \/ QMJHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>51G-51A, 102 PTS, +62 in 63 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; the Anaheim Ducks prospect captured the CHL\u2019s David Branch Player of the Year Award after being named the QMJHL\u2019s Most Valuable Player and winning the first scoring title of his QMJHL career. The 20-year-old from Rimouski, Que., finished with 102 points, including 51 goals and 51 assists, to become one of only two CHL players to surpass both the 50-goal and 100-point marks in 2025-26. Mass\u00e9 also tied for the CHL lead in goals, ranked second in the QMJHL with a +62 rating and eight game-winning goals, and helped lead Chicoutimi to its first QMJHL Championship title in 32 years. With his CHL MVP honour, Mass\u00e9 became just the sixth player in CHL history to win both CHL Rookie of the Year and the CHL David Branch Player of the Year Award over his career, joining Sidney Crosby, John Tavares, Alex DeBrincat, Alexis Lafreni\u00e8re, and Gavin McKenna.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Forward \u2013 Liam Ruck (Medicine Hat Tigers \/ WHL)<\/a>: 45G-59A, 104 PTS, +47 in 68 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/i>; the 18-year-old from Osoyoos, B.C., finished second in scoring among all WHL and CHL skaters with 104 points in 68 games. Eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft, Liam is ranked 20th among North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting\u2019s Final Rankings. His 45 goals were tied for second in the WHL, while his 59 assists ranked fifth across the league. One of only four CHL players to reach the 100-point mark in 2025-26, Ruck also tied for third in the CHL with 10 game-winning goals and helped Medicine Hat finish atop the Central Division. Originally selected ninth overall by the Tigers in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft, Ruck was also a member of Medicine Hat\u2019s 2025 WHL Championship team a year ago.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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CHL Second All-Star Team<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Goaltender \u2013 Rudy Guimond (Moncton Wildcats \/ QMJHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>40-7-1-2 record, 2.27 GAA, .922 SV% & 3 SO in 50 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; the Detroit Red Wings prospect captured the QMJHL\u2019s Patrick-Roy Trophy after a dominant season with the Moncton Wildcats. Guimond led all QMJHL goaltenders in wins, goals-against average, save percentage, and minutes played, while his 40 victories also led the CHL. The 20-year-old became the first CHL goaltender to reach the 40-win mark since Dustin Wolf in 2018-19 and just the sixth QMJHL netminder since 2000 to do so. Guimond helped guide Moncton to a second consecutive QMJHL regular-season championship and concluded his QMJHL career with a league-record 2.14 career goals-against average.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Defenceman \u2013 Chase Reid (Soo Greyhounds \/ OHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>18G-30A, 48 PTS, +27 in 45 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; ranked No. 2 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Reid established himself as the highest-ranked current CHL skater in this year\u2019s draft class. The 18-year-old from Chesterfield, Mich., averaged better than a point per game with the Soo Greyhounds and was one of just six first-year draft-eligible defencemen across the CHL to do so. A finalist for the OHL\u2019s Defenceman of the Year Award, Reid was recognized in four categories in the OHL Coaches Poll, including as the Western Conference\u2019s Best Offensive Defenceman. He was also named the CHL\u2019s Top Draft Prospect for 2025-26, becoming the eighth defenceman to claim the award since it was first presented in 1991. Reid also marked the second straight OHL blueliner to receive the honour, following Erie Otters defenceman Matthew Schaefer, who won the award a year ago before capturing this year\u2019s Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL\u2019s Rookie of the Year.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Defenceman \u2013 Tommy Bleyl (Moncton Wildcats \/ QMJHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>13G-68A, 81 PTS, +58 in 63 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; Bleyl delivered a historic rookie campaign from the blue line, setting a new QMJHL record for points by a rookie defenceman with 81 in 63 games. Ranked No. 17 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, he also led the entire QMJHL with 68 assists \u2014 the highest single-season total by a CHL rookie defenceman in the 21st century. Bleyl became only the second player in QMJHL history to win both the \u00c9mile-Bouchard Trophy as Defenceman of the Year and the Sidney-Crosby Trophy as Rookie of the Year in the same season, joining Dmitry Kulikov. After helping Moncton capture a second consecutive QMJHL regular-season title, he was also named the CHL Rookie of the Year, becoming just the fourth defenceman to win the award after Philippe Boucher, Bryan Berard, and Landon DuPont, as well as the first Wildcats player to receive the honour.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Forward \u2013 Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit \/ OHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>37G-60A, 97 PTS, +9 in 67 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; ranked No. 8 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting in its Final Rankings ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Klepov captured the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the OHL\u2019s leading scorer and the Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy as the league\u2019s top-scoring right winger after finishing with 97 points in 67 games. The 17-year-old from Deerfield Beach, Fla., became the first rookie in his first two years of OHL eligibility to lead the league in scoring since Jack Valiquette in 1973-74 and the first rookie to lead any CHL Member League in scoring since Patrick Kane in 2006-07. Klepov\u2019s 37 goals tied Cole Perfetti\u2019s Saginaw Spirit rookie record, while his 60 assists and 97 points established new franchise rookie benchmarks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Forward \u2013 Markus Ruck (Medicine Hat Tigers \/ WHL)<\/a>: 21G-87A, 108 PTS, +45 in 68 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/i>; Ruck captured the Bob Clarke Trophy and the CHL Top Scorer Award after leading the WHL and the entire CHL with 108 points. Ranked No. 23 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting in its Final Rankings ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, the 18-year-old from Osoyoos, B.C., recorded a CHL-best 87 assists in 68 games, serving as one of the driving forces behind a Medicine Hat team that led the WHL in goals, owned the league\u2019s top power play, and finished atop the Central Division. Ruck\u2019s twin brother, Liam, 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Forward \u2013 Tij Iginla (Kelowna Rockets \/ WHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>41G-49A, 90 PTS, +47 in 48 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; the Utah Mammoth prospect returned from an injury-shortened 2024-25 campaign to produce at one of the highest rates in the CHL. The 19-year-old from Lake Country, B.C., led all WHL skaters and ranked second across the CHL with 1.88 points per game, finishing with 90 points in just 48 contests. Iginla established new career highs in both assists and points, while his 41 goals ranked tied for sixth among WHL skaters. He was also one of just five players across the CHL to top 40 goals and 40 assists in 2025-26. Selected sixth overall by Utah in the 2024 NHL Draft, Iginla has recorded 225 points in 184 career WHL regular-season games.<\/span><\/p>\n

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CHL Third All-Star Team<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Goaltender \u2013 Joshua Ravensbergen (Prince George Cougars \/ WHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>32-13-0-0 record, 2.51 GAA, .919 SV% & 4 SO in 46 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; the San Jose Sharks prospect became the first Prince George Cougars goaltender to capture the Del Wilson Memorial Trophy and just the third netminder in franchise history to earn the honour. The 6-foot-6 netminder from North Vancouver, B.C., led the WHL in both wins (32) and save percentage (.919), tied for second in shutouts (4), and ranked fourth in goals-against average (2.51). Ravensbergen helped Prince George record a third consecutive 40-win season, while allowing two goals or fewer in 25 of his 46 appearances. Undrafted into the WHL, he owns 91 career regular-season wins across three seasons with the Cougars.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Defenceman \u2013 Landon DuPont (Everett Silvertips \/ WHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>18G-55A, 73 PTS, +59 in 63 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; one year after being named CHL Rookie of the Year, DuPont continued to build on his exceptional start in Everett. The 17-year-old from Calgary, Alta., established career highs across the board with 18 goals, 55 assists, 73 points, and a +59 rating in 63 games. Eligible for the 2027 NHL Draft, DuPont finished tied for fourth among all WHL defencemen in points, while his 55 assists were tied for second among league blueliners. The right-shot defenceman also added 28 power-play assists, the second-highest total among all WHL skaters.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Defenceman \u2013 Daxon Rudolph (Prince Albert Raiders \/ WHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>28G-50A, 78 PTS, +32 in 68 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; Rudolph posted one of the top offensive seasons by a WHL defenceman in his NHL Draft year, leading the Prince Albert Raiders in scoring while helping the club capture the East Division title. Ranked No. 5 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting in its Final Rankings ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, the 18-year-old from Lacombe, Alta., finished third among WHL defencemen in both goals and points, while his 28 goals tied a Raiders franchise record for goals by a defenceman, matching the mark set by Josh Morrissey in 2013-14. Originally selected first overall by Prince Albert in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft, Rudolph also represented Team CHL at the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge and captained Team East at the 2026 WHL Prospects Game.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Forward \u2013 Cole Beaudoin (Barrie Colts \/ OHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>33G-56A, 89 PTS, +40 in 54 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; the Barrie Colts co-captain was named the CHL Sportsman Player of the Year after delivering one of the OHL\u2019s most complete seasons. The Utah Mammoth prospect led Barrie with 89 points in just 54 games while taking only 29 penalty minutes, and his 1.65 points-per-game average ranked second in the OHL. Beaudoin also finished tied for the OHL lead with 10 game-winning goals and won 55 per cent of his faceoffs. In the OHL Coaches Poll, the 20-year-old from Kanata, Ont., led all Eastern Conference players with four first-place finishes \u2014 hardest worker, best defensive forward, best on faceoffs, and best penalty killer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Forward \u2013 Nathan Aspinall (Flint Firebirds \/ OHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>33G-61A, 94 PTS, +21 in 65 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; the Flint Firebirds captain helped lead his club to the best season in its 10-year history while setting a new franchise record with 61 assists. The 6-foot-7 winger from Markham, Ont., finished with 94 points, a 47-point improvement from the previous season, and placed fifth in the OHL with 250 shots on goal. A fifth-round pick of the New York Rangers in the 2024 NHL Draft, Aspinall also tied for the OHL lead with eight first goals and converted on four of six shootout attempts. His breakout campaign earned him OHL Player of the Month honours in November and recognition in both the hardest shot and best playmaker categories in the Western Conference portion of the OHL Coaches Poll.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Forward \u2013 JP Hurlbert (Kamloops Blazers \/ WHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>42G-55A, 97 PTS, +13 in 68 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; Hurlbert enjoyed one of the most productive rookie seasons in Kamloops Blazers history, recording 97 points to surpass Scottie Upshall\u2019s previous franchise rookie benchmark of 87. Ranked No. 12 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting heading into the 2026 NHL Draft, the Allen, Texas product led all WHL rookies in scoring and tied Nikita Klepov for the most points by any CHL rookie in 2025-26. Hurlbert became just the third player in Blazers history to win the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy as WHL Rookie of the Year, joining Upshall and Ron Shudra. He also ranked among WHL leaders in points, goals, first goals, and assists while serving as an alternate captain in his first WHL season.<\/span><\/p>\n

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CHL All-Rookie Team<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Goaltender \u2013 Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67\u2019s \/ OHL)<\/b><\/a>:<\/span> 29-9-2-1 record, 2.07 GAA, .923 SV% & 6 SO in 41 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; Fetterolf\u2019s first CHL season produced one of the top rookie goaltending campaigns in recent CHL and OHL history. The 18-year-old from Sewickley, Pa., set an Ottawa 67\u2019s franchise record with a 2.07 goals-against average, while his six shutouts established a new OHL rookie record. Fetterolf also shared the Dave Pinkney Trophy with Jaeden Nelson as the OHL\u2019s lowest goals-against tandem and received the F.W. \u201cDinty\u201d Moore Trophy as the rookie goaltender with the league\u2019s lowest goals-against average. An eligible prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft, Fetterolf is ranked No. 11 among North American goaltenders in NHL Central Scouting\u2019s Final Rankings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Defenceman \u2013 Tommy Bleyl (Moncton Wildcats \/ QMJHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>13G-68A, 81 PTS, +58 in 63 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; Bleyl finished second among all QMJHL rookies with 81 points, setting a league record for points by a rookie defenceman. His 68 assists led the QMJHL regardless of position and represented the highest single-season total by a CHL rookie defenceman in the 21st century. Ranked 17th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Bleyl ended the season with three QMJHL trophies \u2014 the Sidney-Crosby Trophy, \u00c9mile-Bouchard Trophy, and Raymond-Lagac\u00e9 Trophy \u2014 before being named CHL Rookie of the Year.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Defenceman \u2013 Levi Harper (Saginaw Spirit \/ OHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>12G-45A, 57 PTS, -3 in 68 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; Harper made an immediate impact with Saginaw, setting a new Spirit record for points by a rookie defenceman. The 17-year-old from Tampa, Fla., recorded 57 points in 68 games while seeing significant minutes on the Spirit blue line. A 2027 NHL Draft prospect, Harper joined Saginaw after winning gold with the United States at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and later represented his country at the 2026 IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship. He also earned the OHL\u2019s Bobby Smith Trophy as Scholastic Player of the Year after posting a 93.2 per cent academic average and graduating a full year early.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Forward \u2013 Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs \/ OHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>29G-55A, 84 PTS, +33 in 67 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; Malhotra emerged as one of the OHL\u2019s most productive rookies in his first season with the Brantford Bulldogs. The 6-foot-2 centre recorded 84 points in 67 games, setting a new franchise record for points by a Bulldogs rookie. Ranked sixth among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Malhotra also scored eight game-winning goals, produced 30 power-play points, and was a finalist among the Eastern Conference\u2019s top stickhandlers in the OHL Coaches Poll. His strong start included points in 11 of his first 12 games, highlighted by a five-point performance against Sudbury on September 27.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Forward \u2013 JP Hurlbert (Kamloops Blazers \/ WHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>42G-55A, 97 PTS, +13 in 68 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; Hurlbert\u2019s outstanding rookie season saw him become the highest-scoring first-year player in Kamloops Blazers history. The 6-foot forward led all WHL rookies and tied for the CHL rookie scoring lead with 97 points, while his 42 goals ranked tied for fourth among WHL skaters. The Allen, Texas, native became just the third rookie in Blazers history to score 40 goals in a season, joining Scottie Upshall and Rudolfs Balcers. He was also named to the WHL Western Conference First All-Star Team and finished as the No. 12-ranked North American skater in NHL Central Scouting\u2019s Final Rankings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Forward \u2013 Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit \/ OHL)<\/b><\/a>: <\/span>37G-60A, 97 PTS, +9 in 67 GP during the 2025-26 season<\/span><\/i>; Klepov became just the third player in OHL history to win both the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy and the Emms Family Award as Rookie of the Year in the same season, joining Jack Valiquette and Patrick Kane. The 17-year-old Saginaw Spirit forward led the OHL with 97 points and became the first rookie to lead any CHL Member League in scoring since Kane did so with London in 2006-07. Ranked No. 8 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting in its Final Rankings ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Klepov recorded at least three points in a game 13 times and earned OHL Rookie of the Month honours in October, January, and February.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Medicine Hat, AB –\u00a0<\/strong>The Medicine Hat Tigers hold three picks in the 2026 CHL Import Draft. They will select 59th, 120th, and 181st overall.<\/p>\n

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For the second straight year, the CHL Import Draft will consist of three rounds as the CHL enters its second season with three import player spots available on each club\u2019s roster. Under updated rules for the 2026 CHL Import Draft, 20-year-old import players will be eligible to be selected in any round, while 16-year-old import players may also be selected, but only in the first round. CHL clubs may carry a maximum of one 16-year-old import player per season, and that player cannot be traded or replaced by another import player during his 16-year-old season. If a 16-year-old import player is released to another level of hockey during the regular season or deleted from a club\u2019s roster, that club will be limited to two import players for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs. CHL clubs have been permitted to trade selections in the 2027 CHL Import Draft since May 5, 2026, while 2026 selections may continue to be traded until Monday, June 29.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Tigers’ most recent selections in the CHL Import Draft consist of Yaroslav Bryzgalov<\/strong> in 2025, and Niilopekka Muhonen<\/strong> and Veeti V\u00e4is\u00e4nen<\/strong> in 2024. For a full history on the Tigers’ CHL Import Draft picks, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Since the first CHL Import Draft was held in 1992, over 2,310 players from outside of Canada and the United States have been selected at this annual event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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On Tuesday, June 30, fans and media can follow along with the 2026 CHL Import Draft and view full results at <\/span>chl.ca\/draft<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Order of Selections for the 2026 CHL Import Draft<\/b> (<\/b>as of 11:00 a.m. ET on June 23<\/i><\/b>)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
First Round<\/b><\/em><\/td>\nSecond Round<\/b><\/em><\/td>\nThird Round<\/b><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No.<\/b><\/td>\nTeam<\/b><\/td>\nNo.<\/b><\/td>\nTeam<\/b><\/td>\nNo.<\/b><\/td>\nTeam<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/b><\/td>\nOshawa Generals<\/span><\/td>\n62<\/b><\/td>\nBrantford Bulldogs (from Oshawa)<\/span><\/td>\n123<\/b><\/td>\nOshawa Generals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/b><\/td>\nBaie-Comeau Drakkar<\/span><\/td>\n63<\/b><\/td>\nBaie-Comeau Drakkar<\/span><\/td>\n124<\/b><\/td>\nBaie-Comeau Drakkar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/b><\/td>\nLethbridge Hurricanes<\/span><\/td>\n64<\/b><\/td>\nLethbridge Hurricanes<\/span><\/td>\n125<\/b><\/td>\nLethbridge Hurricanes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/b><\/td>\nGuelph Storm (From Erie)<\/span><\/td>\n65<\/b><\/td>\nErie Otters<\/span><\/td>\n126<\/b><\/td>\nErie Otters<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/b><\/td>\nRimouski Oc\u00e9anic<\/span><\/td>\n66<\/b><\/td>\nChicoutimi Saguen\u00e9ens (from Rimouski)<\/span><\/td>\n127<\/b><\/td>\nRimouski Oc\u00e9anic<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/b><\/td>\nEverett Silvertips (from Swift Current)<\/span><\/td>\n67<\/b><\/td>\nSwift Current Broncos<\/span><\/td>\n128<\/b><\/td>\nSwift Current Broncos<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/b><\/td>\nBrampton Steelheads<\/span><\/td>\n68<\/b><\/td>\nBrampton Steelheads<\/span><\/td>\n129<\/b><\/td>\nBrampton Steelheads<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/b><\/td>\nGatineau Olympiques<\/span><\/td>\n69<\/b><\/td>\nGatineau Olympiques<\/span><\/td>\n130<\/b><\/td>\nGatineau Olympiques<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/b><\/td>\nVancouver Giants<\/span><\/td>\n70<\/b><\/td>\nVancouver Giants<\/span><\/td>\n131<\/b><\/td>\nVancouver Giants<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/b><\/td>\nSarnia Sting<\/span><\/td>\n71<\/b><\/td>\nSarnia Sting<\/span><\/td>\n132<\/b><\/td>\nSarnia Sting<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/b><\/td>\nVictoriaville Tigres<\/span><\/td>\n72<\/b><\/td>\nMoncton Wildcats (from Victoriaville)<\/span><\/td>\n133<\/b><\/td>\nVictoriaville Tigres<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/b><\/td>\nTri-City Americans (from Wenatchee)<\/span><\/td>\n73<\/b><\/td>\nEverett Silvertips (from Wenatchee)<\/span><\/td>\n134<\/b><\/td>\nWenatchee Wild<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/b><\/td>\nBrantford Bulldogs (from Sudbury)<\/span><\/td>\n74<\/b><\/td>\nKitchener Rangers (from Sudbury)<\/span><\/td>\n135<\/b><\/td>\nSudbury Wolves<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/b><\/td>\nSaint John Sea Dogs<\/span><\/td>\n75<\/b><\/td>\nBlainville-Boisbriand Armada (from Saint John)<\/span><\/td>\n136<\/b><\/td>\nSaint John Sea Dogs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/b><\/td>\nMoose Jaw Warriors<\/span><\/td>\n76<\/b><\/td>\nMoose Jaw Warriors<\/span><\/td>\n137<\/b><\/td>\nMoose Jaw Warriors<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/b><\/td>\nSaginaw Spirit<\/span><\/td>\n77<\/b><\/td>\nSaginaw Spirit<\/span><\/td>\n138<\/b><\/td>\nNorth Bay Battalion (from Saginaw)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/b><\/td>\nVal-d’Or Foreurs<\/span><\/td>\n78<\/b><\/td>\nSaint John Sea Dogs (from Val-d’Or)<\/span><\/td>\n139<\/b><\/td>\nVal-d’Or Foreurs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/b><\/td>\nRegina Pats (from Red Deer)<\/span><\/td>\n79<\/b><\/td>\nRed Deer Rebels<\/span><\/td>\n140<\/b><\/td>\nRed Deer Rebels<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/b><\/td>\nErie Otters (from Guelph)<\/span><\/td>\n80<\/b><\/td>\nGuelph Storm<\/span><\/td>\n141<\/b><\/td>\nGuelph Storm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/b><\/td>\nHalifax Mooseheads<\/span><\/td>\n81<\/b><\/td>\nHalifax Mooseheads<\/span><\/td>\n142<\/b><\/td>\nHalifax Mooseheads<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/b><\/td>\nSwift Current Broncos (from Tri-City)<\/span><\/td>\n82<\/b><\/td>\nCalgary Hitmen (from Tri-City)<\/span><\/td>\n143<\/b><\/td>\nTri-City Americans<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/b><\/td>\nOwen Sound Attack<\/span><\/td>\n83<\/b><\/td>\nOwen Sound Attack<\/span><\/td>\n144<\/b><\/td>\nOwen Sound Attack<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/b><\/td>\nChicoutimi Saguen\u00e9ens (from Cape Breton)<\/span><\/td>\n84<\/b><\/td>\nShawinigan Cataractes (from Cape Breton)<\/span><\/td>\n145<\/b><\/td>\nCape Breton Eagles<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/b><\/td>\nRed Deer Rebels (from Regina Pats)<\/span><\/td>\n85<\/b><\/td>\nRegina Pats<\/span><\/td>\n146<\/b><\/td>\nRegina Pats<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/b><\/td>\nNiagara IceDogs<\/span><\/td>\n86<\/b><\/td>\nNiagara IceDogs<\/span><\/td>\n147<\/b><\/td>\nNiagara IceDogs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/b><\/td>\nSherbrooke Phoenix<\/span><\/td>\n87<\/b><\/td>\nSherbrooke Phoenix<\/span><\/td>\n148<\/b><\/td>\nSherbrooke Phoenix<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/b><\/td>\nVictoria Royals<\/span><\/td>\n88<\/b><\/td>\nPenticton Vees (from Victoria)<\/span><\/td>\n149<\/b><\/td>\nVictoria Royals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/b><\/td>\nFlint Firebirds (from Kingston)<\/span><\/td>\n89<\/b><\/td>\nFlint Firebirds (from Kingston)<\/span><\/td>\n150<\/b><\/td>\nKingston Frontenacs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29<\/b><\/td>\nQu\u00e9bec Remparts<\/span><\/td>\n90<\/b><\/td>\nQu\u00e9bec Remparts<\/span><\/td>\n151<\/b><\/td>\nQu\u00e9bec Remparts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/b><\/td>\nPortland Winterhawks<\/span><\/td>\n91<\/b><\/td>\nSwift Current Broncos (from Portland)<\/span><\/td>\n152<\/b><\/td>\nPortland Winterhawks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31<\/b><\/td>\nSaginaw Spirit (from North Bay)<\/span><\/td>\n92<\/b><\/td>\nNorth Bay Battalion<\/span><\/td>\n153<\/b><\/td>\nNorth Bay Battalion<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32<\/b><\/td>\nCharlottetown Islanders<\/span><\/td>\n93<\/b><\/td>\nCharlottetown Islanders<\/span><\/td>\n154<\/b><\/td>\nCharlottetown Islanders<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33<\/b><\/td>\nSeattle Thunderbirds<\/span><\/td>\n94<\/b><\/td>\nSeattle Thunderbirds<\/span><\/td>\n155<\/b><\/td>\nSeattle Thunderbirds<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34<\/b><\/td>\nSoo Greyhounds<\/span><\/td>\n95<\/b><\/td>\nSoo Greyhounds<\/span><\/td>\n156<\/b><\/td>\nSoo Greyhounds<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35<\/b><\/td>\nShawinigan Cataractes<\/span><\/td>\n96<\/b><\/td>\nShawinigan Cataractes<\/span><\/td>\n157<\/b><\/td>\nCape Breton Eagles (from Shawinigan)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36<\/b><\/td>\nSpokane Chiefs<\/span><\/td>\n97<\/b><\/td>\nSpokane Chiefs<\/span><\/td>\n158<\/b><\/td>\nSpokane Chiefs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37<\/b><\/td>\nPeterborough Petes<\/span><\/td>\n98<\/b><\/td>\nPeterborough Petes<\/span><\/td>\n159<\/b><\/td>\nPeterborough Petes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38<\/b><\/td>\nNewfoundland Regiment<\/span><\/td>\n99<\/b><\/td>\nNewfoundland Regiment<\/span><\/td>\n160<\/b><\/td>\nNewfoundland Regiment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39<\/b><\/td>\nKamloops Blazers<\/span><\/td>\n100<\/b><\/td>\nKamloops Blazers<\/span><\/td>\n161<\/b><\/td>\nKamloops Blazers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/b><\/td>\nLondon Knights<\/span><\/td>\n101<\/b><\/td>\nLondon Knights<\/span><\/td>\n162<\/b><\/td>\nLondon Knights<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41<\/b><\/td>\nDrummondville Voltigeurs<\/span><\/td>\n102<\/b><\/td>\nDrummondville Voltigeurs<\/span><\/td>\n163<\/b><\/td>\nDrummondville Voltigeurs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42<\/b><\/td>\nSaskatoon Blades<\/span><\/td>\n103<\/b><\/td>\nSaskatoon Blades<\/span><\/td>\n164<\/b><\/td>\nSaskatoon Blades<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43<\/b><\/td>\nFlint Firebirds<\/span><\/td>\n104<\/b><\/td>\nKingston Frontenacs (from Flint)<\/span><\/td>\n165<\/b><\/td>\nKingston Frontenacs (from Flint)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44<\/b><\/td>\nSaint John Sea Dogs (from Blainville-Boisbriand)<\/span><\/td>\n105<\/b><\/td>\nBlainville-Boisbriand Armada<\/span><\/td>\n166<\/b><\/td>\nBlainville-Boisbriand Armada<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45<\/b><\/td>\nBrandon Wheat Kings<\/span><\/td>\n106<\/b><\/td>\nBrandon Wheat Kings<\/span><\/td>\n167<\/b><\/td>\nBrandon Wheat Kings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46<\/b><\/td>\nWindsor Spitfires<\/span><\/td>\n107<\/b><\/td>\nWindsor Spitfires<\/span><\/td>\n168<\/b><\/td>\nWindsor Spitfires<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47<\/b><\/td>\nRouyn-Noranda Huskies<\/span><\/td>\n108<\/b><\/td>\nRouyn-Noranda Huskies<\/span><\/td>\n169<\/b><\/td>\nRouyn-Noranda Huskies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48<\/b><\/td>\nCalgary Hitmen<\/span><\/td>\n109<\/b><\/td>\nEverett Silvertips (from Calgary)<\/span><\/td>\n170<\/b><\/td>\nCalgary Hitmen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49<\/b><\/td>\nBarrie Colts<\/span><\/td>\n110<\/b><\/td>\nBarrie Colts<\/span><\/td>\n171<\/b><\/td>\nBarrie Colts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
50<\/b><\/td>\nRimouski Oc\u00e9anic (from Chicoutimi)<\/span><\/td>\n111<\/b><\/td>\nChicoutimi Saguen\u00e9ens<\/span><\/td>\n172<\/b><\/td>\nChicoutimi Saguen\u00e9ens<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
51<\/b><\/td>\nEdmonton Oil Kings (from Kelowna)<\/span><\/td>\n112<\/b><\/td>\nKelowna Rockets<\/span><\/td>\n173<\/b><\/td>\nKelowna Rockets<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
52<\/b><\/td>\nOttawa 67’s<\/span><\/td>\n113<\/b><\/td>\nOttawa 67’s<\/span><\/td>\n174<\/b><\/td>\nOttawa 67’s<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
53<\/b><\/td>\nMoncton Wildcats<\/span><\/td>\n114<\/b><\/td>\nMoncton Wildcats<\/span><\/td>\n175<\/b><\/td>\nMoncton Wildcats<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
54<\/b><\/td>\nSaskatoon Blades (from Prince George)<\/span><\/td>\n115<\/b><\/td>\nPrince George Cougars<\/span><\/td>\n176<\/b><\/td>\nPrince George Cougars<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
55<\/b><\/td>\nKitchener Rangers<\/span><\/td>\n116<\/b><\/td>\nKitchener Rangers<\/span><\/td>\n177<\/b><\/td>\nSudbury Wolves (from Kitchener)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
56<\/b><\/td>\nEdmonton Oil Kings<\/span><\/td>\n117<\/b><\/td>\nEdmonton Oil Kings<\/span><\/td>\n178<\/b><\/td>\nKelowna Rockets (from Edmonton)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
57<\/b><\/td>\nBrantford Bulldogs<\/span><\/td>\n118<\/b><\/td>\nSudbury Wolves (From Brantford)<\/span><\/td>\n179<\/b><\/td>\nOshawa Generals (from Brantford)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
58<\/b><\/td>\nVictoria Royals (from Penticton)<\/span><\/td>\n119<\/b><\/td>\nPenticton Vees<\/span><\/td>\n180<\/b><\/td>\nPenticton Vees<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
59<\/b><\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/span><\/td>\n120<\/b><\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/span><\/td>\n181<\/b><\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60<\/b><\/td>\nPrince Albert Raiders<\/span><\/td>\n121<\/b><\/td>\nPrince Albert Raiders<\/span><\/td>\n182<\/b><\/td>\nPrince Albert Raiders<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
61<\/b><\/td>\nEverett Silvertips<\/span><\/td>\n122<\/b><\/td>\nEverett Silvertips<\/span><\/td>\n183<\/b><\/td>\nEverett Silvertips<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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New for the 2026 CHL Import Draft: 20-year-old imports may be selected in any round; 16-year-olds only in Round 1.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":599,"featured_media":51587,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[844],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-51585","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-844","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2026\/06\/23093225\/CHL-Import-Draft.jpg",1920,1080,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51585","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/599"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51585"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51585\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51587"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51585"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51585"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51585"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":51572,"date":"2026-06-22T13:00:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T19:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/?p=51572"},"modified":"2026-06-22T09:22:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T15:22:58","slug":"2026-nhl-draft-profile-riley-steen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/article\/2026-nhl-draft-profile-riley-steen","title":{"rendered":"2026 NHL Draft Profile: Riley Steen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Medicine Hat, AB –\u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Selected in the sixth round (127th overall) of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft, Riley Steen<\/strong> came to the Tigers ready to make an impression.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The 6-foot-2 defender first dipped his toe into the Western Hockey League waters in the 2024-25 season where he played 17 games, finishing with a +1 rating. The 2008-born defender solidified his spot in the lineup in 2025-26 where he scored two goals and 10 assists for 12 points and a +22 rating in 57 games.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

As a shutdown defender, Steen’s effectiveness was most prevalent in his own end as he closed passing lanes and forced turnovers with his elite defensive awareness. Steen was no stranger to using his size to force the opposition out of the crease or keeping them to the outside, constantly finishing his checks to establish a dominating presence. Steen’s incredible play landed him ranked 146th overall among North American Skaters in the NHL Central Scouting’s Final Draft Rankings.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

WHL Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Regular Season<\/strong><\/td>\nTeam<\/strong><\/td>\nGP<\/strong><\/td>\nG<\/strong><\/td>\nA<\/strong><\/td>\nPTS<\/strong><\/td>\n+\/-<\/strong><\/td>\nPIM<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025-26<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n57<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024-25<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Playoffs<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2026<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n-3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Rankings:<\/strong><\/p>\n

#146 – NHL Central Scouting (North American Skaters)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Tigers organization is very proud of the hard work that Riley has put into his development and wish him all of the best at the upcoming NHL Draft!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Medicine Hat, AB –\u00a0As 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.   Selected in the sixth round (127th overall) of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft, Riley…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":599,"featured_media":51573,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[844],"tags":[{"term_id":803,"name":"Riley Steen","slug":"riley-steen","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":807,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":8,"filter":"raw","term_order":"708"}],"class_list":["post-51572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","tag-riley-steen","category-844","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2026\/06\/16143138\/Draft-Profile-1920-Steen.jpg",1920,1080,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51572","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/599"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51572"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51572\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51572"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51572"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51572"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":51583,"date":"2026-06-22T11:08:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T17:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/?p=51583"},"modified":"2026-06-22T11:08:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T17:08:02","slug":"tigers-release-2026-27-preseason-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/article\/tigers-release-2026-27-preseason-schedule","title":{"rendered":"Tigers Release 2026-27 Preseason Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"

Medicine Hat, AB – <\/strong>The Western Hockey League announced today the complete schedule for the 2026 WHL Preseason.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The 2026-27 WHL Regular Season schedule will be released Tuesday, June 30.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

2026 WHL Preseason Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Visitor<\/strong><\/td>\nHome<\/strong><\/td>\nDate<\/strong><\/td>\nTime<\/strong><\/td>\nLocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medicine Hat<\/td>\nLethbridge<\/td>\nSeptember 1<\/td>\n7:00pm MT<\/td>\nVisitLethbridge.com Arena<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lethbridge<\/td>\nMedicine Hat<\/td>\nSeptember 5<\/td>\n7:00pm MT<\/td>\nCo-op Place<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Swift Current<\/td>\nMedicine Hat<\/td>\nSeptember 11<\/td>\n7:00pm MT<\/td>\nCo-op Place<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medicine Hat<\/td>\nSwift Current<\/td>\nSeptember 12<\/td>\n5:00pm ST<\/td>\nLSB Legacy Wickenheiser Centre \u2013 Shaunavon, Sask.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":599,"featured_media":51584,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[844],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-51583","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-844","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2026\/06\/22110752\/Preseason-schedule-website.jpg",1920,1080,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51583","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/599"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51583"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51583\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51584"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51583"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":51570,"date":"2026-06-21T11:00:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T17:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/?p=51570"},"modified":"2026-06-19T11:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T17:54:23","slug":"2026-draft-profile-kade-stengrim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/whl-tigers\/article\/2026-draft-profile-kade-stengrim","title":{"rendered":"2026 Draft Profile: Kade Stengrim"},"content":{"rendered":"

Medicine Hat, AB –\u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

2007-born forward Kade Stengrim was signed by the Tigers in June of 2025 and was quickly a force to reckon with.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

“He\u2019s a power forward with a combination of size, speed, and a wicked shot that make him hard to defend. He\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

“Kade is poised to make an immediate impact.” And he did.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

WHL Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Regular Season<\/strong><\/td>\nTeam<\/strong><\/td>\nGP<\/strong><\/td>\nG<\/strong><\/td>\nA<\/strong><\/td>\nPTS<\/strong><\/td>\n+\/-<\/strong><\/td>\nPIM<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025-26<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n66<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Playoffs<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2026<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Rankings:<\/strong><\/p>\n

#93 – NHL Central Scouting (North American Skaters)<\/p>\n

#253 – McKeen’s Hockey<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Medicine Hat, AB –\u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

A free agent signing for the Tigers in June 2025, Carter Casey<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u201cCarter 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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

WHL Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Regular Season<\/strong><\/td>\nTeam<\/strong><\/td>\nGP<\/strong><\/td>\nGAA<\/strong><\/td>\nSV%<\/strong><\/td>\nSO<\/strong><\/td>\nW-L-T<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025-26<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n3.02<\/td>\n.882<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n19-3-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Playoffs<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2026<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n3.73<\/td>\n.889<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n3-3-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Rankings:<\/strong><\/p>\n

#26 – NHL Central Scouting (North American Goalies)<\/p>\n

#68 – Elite Prospects<\/p>\n

#93 – Daily Faceoff<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Medicine Hat, AB –\u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Hailing from Minsk, Belarus, Yaroslav Bryzgalov<\/strong> made a statement during his first year in the orange and black.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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WHL Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Regular Season<\/strong><\/td>\nTeam<\/strong><\/td>\nGP<\/strong><\/td>\nG<\/strong><\/td>\nA<\/strong><\/td>\nPTS<\/strong><\/td>\n+\/-<\/strong><\/td>\nPIM<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025-26<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n64<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Playoffs<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2026<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Rankings:<\/strong><\/p>\n

#59 – HPR\/Malloy<\/p>\n

#85 – Elite Prospects<\/p>\n

#90 – NHL Central Scouting (North American Skaters)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Medicine Hat, AB –\u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The older of the Ruck twins, Markus Ruck<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The 6-foot Left Wing\/Center played the passer role on his line with his twin brother Liam Ruck<\/strong> and Calgary Flames prospect Andrew Basha<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

WHL Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Regular Season<\/strong><\/td>\nTeam<\/strong><\/td>\nGP<\/strong><\/td>\nG<\/strong><\/td>\nA<\/strong><\/td>\nPTS<\/strong><\/td>\n+\/-<\/strong><\/td>\nPIM<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025-26<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n87<\/td>\n108<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024-25<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n62<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023-24<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Playoffs<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2026 Playoffs<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025 Playoffs<\/td>\nMedicine Hat Tigers<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Rankings:<\/strong><\/p>\n

#16 – TSN\/Craig Button<\/p>\n

#23 – NHL Central Scouting (North American Skaters)<\/p>\n

#24 – Daily Faceoff<\/p>\n

#30 – Sportsnet\/Bukala<\/p>\n

#43 – Elite Prospects<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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