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Wenatchee Wild Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule

Austin Draude — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:56:54 +0000

WENATCHEE, Wash. – Over the last week, the Wenatchee Wild have been able to share pieces of their 2026-27 schedule, revealing their home opener last week and announcing their preseason schedule Monday morning. The regular-season schedule has now come into focus, with the announcement of the full 68-game slate Wednesday afternoon. The WHL unveiled its full regular-season schedule leaguewide Wednesday, totaling 782 games among the 23 member clubs. As previously announced, the team will open a 34-game schedule at Town Toyota Center with its home opener on Saturday, September 19 against the Seattle Thunderbirds. The Wild will face Seattle and each of the other U.S. Division teams four times at home and four times on the road in 2026-27, with 40 of the 68 games on this year’s schedule to be played against divisional opponents. They will take care of two of their eight battles against the defending Ed Chynoweth Cup champion Everett Silvertips in a home-and-home weekend set to end the month. The Wild begin October with three divisional road games before enjoying their longest homestand since the club joined the Western Hockey League in 2023. Wenatchee will play nine consecutive games on home ice, the first time Town Toyota Center has hosted nine straight Wild home games since a nine-game homestand in the spring of 2014 when the team was in the North American Hockey League. Seven of the nine games on that homestand will be played against Canadian opponents, with five opponents not scheduled to visit Wenatchee this season outside of that stretch. The Wild embark on a seven-game road swing immediately afterward, facing the Penticton Vees on Sunday, November 8 before visiting all six East Division clubs over a two-week span. Wenatchee’s much-anticipated Thanksgiving weekend contests mark the club’s return from the road, with a Black Friday tilt in the Wolves’ Den against the Kelowna Rockets and a Saturday game against the Penticton Vees. Seven home games are scheduled between Thanksgiving and Christmas, including this year’s only visit from the Calgary Hitmen on December 15. Spokane’s December 18 visit ends the holiday home slate, while the Wild go into the holiday break off a road game the following night in Kelowna. Everett stops by on New Year’s Eve to resume the home schedule, while games against the Central Division’s Edmonton Oil Kings and Red Deer Rebels and a back-to-back home weekend against Seattle highlight January’s home schedule. February and March each feature four home games, with 15 of this season’s final 23 regular-season games set to be played on the road. Once again this year, 30 of the 34 home games are scheduled for weekends. Saturdays will be an especially home-heavy night this season, with 14 home games slated for Saturday nights. Wenatchee kicks off nine weekends with Friday night home games, and closes out the weekend with a Sunday home game on seven occasions. One of the four weeknight games is the New Year’s Eve matchup against Everett, which will begin at a special time of 5 p.m. All Friday home games are slated for 7 p.m. starts, while Sunday games will get underway at 4 p.m. All remaining home games except for New Year’s Eve are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. The promotional schedule for the Wild is also rapidly coming together, with many popular promotions set to return this season. The popular “More Cowbell” giveaway presented by Ag Supply returns for the second home game September 26 against Everett, as does the team’s FANtastic FANale for the last home game of the season against the Silvertips on March 27. Traditional jersey auction nights for Military Appreciation Night, Guns & Hoses, and Hockey Fights Cancer all return this season, as do holiday favorites like Ugly Sweater Night and the annual Teddy Bear Toss. Further details on the team’s promotional schedule and single-game ticket availability will be announced throughout the summer. Wenatchee’s preseason schedule announced Monday features five exhibition games to lead the team into 2025-26, including a rookie game in the “Wolves’ Den” to kick off the preseason on Monday, August 31. Wenatchee’s annual Kids Day game returns Saturday, September 5 against Tri-City – all five preseason games will be played within the state of Washington against Western Conference foes. Season tickets and three-game packs are currently on sale for the 2026-27 season. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 509-888-7825 or stop into the team’s office at Town Toyota Center. Updated news and information on Wild hockey are always available through the team’s website and on the team’s social media platforms on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.

Wenatchee Wild Goaltender Tvrznik Selected in NHL Draft Saturday

Austin Draude — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:09:51 +0000

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Wenatchee Wild, proud members of the Western Hockey League (WHL), are excited to announce the selection of 2007-born goaltender Tobias Tvrznik in this weekend’s National Hockey League Draft. Tvrznik was chosen with a late fourth-round pick, going to the Colorado Avalanche at 126^th overall. A native of Litomerice, Czechia, Tvrznik is coming off a standout season as a WHL rookie, earning a finalist nod for the Del Wilson Memorial Trophy, which is awarded annually to the WHL’s Goaltender of the Year. He was also selected as the Western Conference’s Second Team All-Star goaltender. He earned his 2025-26 accolades with 16 wins, while carrying some of the top marks on the circuit. He finished the regular season with a .913 save percentage, good for third on the league leaderboard while facing the ninth-most shots in the league, and picked up his first WHL shutout February 6 in a 2-0 defeat of the Victoria Royals. The 10^th overall selection in last year’s Canadian Hockey League Import Draft, Tvrznik began his WHL career with a 60-save showing against the Everett Silvertips on September 20, tying a 29-year-old franchise record dating back to the WHL team’s inaugural season as the Edmonton ICE in 1996, the first of his seven games this season with 40 points or more. He would also add an NCAA Division I commitment to Ohio State University late in the season, and was nominated to the inaugural WHL Prospects Game Presented by Showpass before being forced to bow out due to injury. Tvrznik was especially prominent on the NHL draft radar of late, earning an invitation to the league’s annual Scouting Combine at the start of this month. He came into the weekend ranked among the top eight draft-eligible North American goaltenders on NHL Central Scouting’s final ranking list. Both Wenatchee’s current Western Hockey League franchise and the Valley’s former Junior “A” club are well-acquainted with seeing players taken in the NHL Draft. Tvrznik becomes the 45^th player from the current WHL team to go in the NHL Draft since its inaugural season in 1996-97. Eight of the former Junior “A” team’s players heard their own names called in the draft during Wenatchee’s time in the North American Hockey League and British Columbia Hockey League from 2008 to 2023. The Wenatchee Wild congratulate Tobias Tvrznik on his selection in this weekend’s National Hockey League Draft, and wish him continued success as the 2026-27 season nears.

2026 NHL Draft Preview: Wild Players Poised to Be Selected in Buffalo

Austin Draude — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:21:29 +0000

WENATCHEE, Wash. – This weekend, 223 of the world’s top young hockey players will hear their names called as part of the National Hockey League’s annual Entry Draft. A few of those names are likely to come from the Wild family. This year’s draft is being held in Buffalo, New York, beginning at 4 p.m. Wenatchee time Friday. First-round selections will be made Friday evening, while the remainder of the selections in the seven-round draft will be made on Saturday, with the draft set to resume at 8 a.m. Three Wenatchee players were listed on this year’s final NHL Central Scouting rankings, which were released in April. TOBIAS TVRZNIK (G – Litomerice, Czechia – 8^th-ranked North American goaltender) Tvrznik headlines the list as one of North America’s top eight draft-eligible goaltenders after finishing this past year with a .913 save percentage, good for third in the WHL, to go with 16 wins and a 3.10 goals-against average. The 10^th overall pick in last year’s Canadian Hockey League Import Draft, the Czech product has earned kudos across the WHL landscape as well, earning a nod as a Second-Team Western Conference All-Star and a nomination for the league’s Del Wilson Memorial Trophy for Goaltender of the Year. He would also add an NCAA Division I commitment to Ohio State University late in the season, and was nominated to the inaugural WHL Prospects Game Presented by Showpass before being forced to bow out due to injury. He is especially high on the NHL draft radar of late, earning an invitation to the league’s annual Scouting Combine at the start of this month. CAELAN JOUDREY (RW – Airdrie, Alberta – 60^th-ranked North American skater) Joudrey is one of two Wenatchee skaters to be recognized, coming in with a top- 60 ranking after leaping up from the 101^st spot on the midterm rankings. The Quinnipiac University commit finished with 19 goals and 10 assists this season, and posted three multi-point games, including a pair of multi-goal games. The Airdrie, Alberta native easily eclipsed his 2024-25 total, after posting 16 points in 66 games last year as a WHL rookie. Joudrey was originally a third-round selection for the former Winnipeg ICE in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. DARIAN ROLSING (RD – Speyer, Germany – 138^th-ranked North American skater) Rolsing was the final player to be recognized, climbing 20 spots on the final rankings after landing at 158^th on the midterm list. Rolsing finished with nine points on the season, his first in Wenatchee after receiving the team’s second pick in this past summer’s Canadian Hockey League Import Draft, at 16^th overall. The product of Speyer, Germany led the Tappara club to a Finnish Under-18 title last season, and has represented his home country at the Under-18 World Championships in both 2024 and 2025. Both Wenatchee’s current Western Hockey League franchise and the Valley’s former Junior “A” club are well-acquainted with seeing players taken in the NHL Draft. 44 players from the current WHL team have gone in the NHL Draft since its inaugural season in 1996-97, including two last year. Eight of the former Junior “A” team’s players heard their own names called in the draft during Wenatchee’s time in the North American Hockey League and British Columbia Hockey League, from 2008 to 2023. ESPN will carry first-round coverage of this weekend’s NHL Draft, while Saturday coverage of the draft will air on NHL Network. The Wild will also announce the selection of any Wenatchee players on social media, with a full wrap-up of the weekend Saturday afternoon following the end of the draft.

Alumn-ICE Report: Championship Edition 2026

Austin Draude — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:47:51 +0000

A proud third-year member of the Western Hockey League, the Wenatchee Wild are continuing a celebrated WHL legacy that dates back to Edmonton, Alberta in 1996, continuing in Cranbrook, British Columbia and Winnipeg, Manitoba. These are the organization’s WHL alumni, including alumni from the Kootenay and Winnipeg ICE, who made news in the final rounds of the American pro hockey playoffs:

NHL

BRAYDEN McNABB, 2006-11 - Hammered out seven assists in the final two rounds over the Vegas Golden Knights' Western Conference Final against the Colorado Avalanche and the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes. He had an incredible start to his Stanley Cup Final series against Carolina, rattling off three assists in a 5-4 Game 1 win before taking a shot to the face in Game 2 - his comeback from the injury was legendary, stepping into action in Game 3 wearing a full face shield while posting two more assists and playing 49 shifts for almost 36 minutes. He had the primary assist on Shea Theodore's game-winner at the 85:38 mark of the game, as the Golden Knights struck for a 5-4 double-overtime victory. https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/2063484707535306795

AHL

NOAH PHILP, 2015-17 - Closed out all of the Chicago Wolves' last three Calder Cup playoff series with multi-point games, starting with a two-goal performance in Chicago's division final clincher against the Grand Rapids Griffins. He scored points in Chicago's last three games of the Western Conference Final against the Colorado Eagles, posting a power play goal with just 15 seconds left in the first period and tacking on an assist just 67 seconds into the second. After picking up four points in the conference final, he had four points in the five-game Calder Cup Final series against the Toronto Marlies, earning a couple of assists in the fifth and final game on Friday. His last point of the postseason came on a power play assist with six seconds remaining in the second period. https://twitter.com/TheAHL/status/2064163603465253201

ECHL

HUDSON ELYNUIK, 2013-14 - Played in just three games of the Florida Everblades' five-game Eastern Conference Final victory against the Wheeling Nailers, but made the most of the stretch, with four points in three outings. He posted a goal and an assist on back-to-back shifts in Game 3, helping the Everblades ice a 5-2 victory, while his two assists three nights later helped clinch the series with a 6-1 Game 5 win in West Virginia. He was at his best in the biggest moments, with seven points over Florida's six-game Kelly Cup Final win against the Kansas City Mavericks, including multi-point games in each of Florida's last three wins. His last goal of the postseason tied the series, a game-winner 10:36 into overtime in Game 4 to seal a 3-2 Florida victory in Estero. https://twitter.com/FL_Everblades/status/2065631097224888381 BRAYDEN EDWARDS, 2021-22 - Picked up points in all seven of the Wheeling Nailers' North Division Final games against the Maine Mariners, before adding a goal in Game 3 and an assist in Game 4 of Wheeling's Eastern Conference Final against the Florida Everblades. His goal in Game 3 was a tying marker, before Florida racked up three unanswered goals for a 5-2 victory. Wheeling survived five games against Florida, with Edwards notching the primary assist on Wheeling's overtime winner in Game 4. REECE HARSCH, 2019-20 - Played in all six games of the Fort Wayne Komets' Western Conference Final loss to the Kansas City Mavericks, posting assists in the second game and fourth game of the series. Fort Wayne won Games 2 and 5, taking their first victory of the series on a goal with 26 seconds to go in the game.

Also on Wenatchee's alumni list are the standouts from its Junior A era (2008-2023) - these players laid the foundation for the WHL's future success in the Wenatchee Valley. These are Wenatchee's Junior A alumni who are making news in American pro hockey this month: NIC DOWD, 2008-09 - Scored points in the first and last games of the Vegas Golden Knights' Western Conference Final set against the Colorado Avalanche, as Vegas dispatched the Presidents' Trophy winners in four straight games. He played in all six games of the Stanley Cup Final against Carolina, but did not register a point in the series. BRYAN YOON, 2015-16 - Played in all four games of the Colorado Eagles' Pacific Division Final series against the Coachella Valley Firebirds, touching off a comeback victory with a second-period goal in the clinching game. Colorado fell out of the playoffs with a seven-game loss to the Chicago Wolves, while Bryan followed his season by signing with Swedish club MoDo for 2026-27. https://twitter.com/MoDo_Hockey/status/2064992230775927244 LUCAS SOWDER, 2016-19 - Posted three points, including a third-period Game 1 marker, in the Kansas City Mavericks' Western Conference Final triumph against the Fort Wayne Komets. That series went six games, as did Kansas City's Kelly Cup Final series against the Florida Everblades - Sowder had three points in that series as well, with his last goal coming in a 5-2 Game 5 loss in Estero. The Mavericks won the first two games of the series at home before Florida rolled to the championship with wins in four straight.

Wenatchee Wild Announce 2026 Preseason Schedule

Austin Draude — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:01:13 +0000

WHL SCHEDULE RELEASE

WENATCHEE, Wash. – The 2026-27 Wenatchee Wild hockey season is just a few months away, and the preseason is even closer than that. In fact, Wild fans will get a sneak preview of their team earlier than almost any of their counterparts in the Western Hockey League. The Wild are excited to announce the release of their 2026 preseason schedule, with 56 preseason games scheduled leaguewide, including five rookie games. One of those games will feature the newest top players and young up-and-comers for the Wild and Tri-City Americans, scheduled for Monday, August 31. That game will feature the top 2009-, 2010- and 2011-born players from each team and is set for a 2 p.m. puck drop, with free admission for fans. Tri-City returns for Wenatchee’s annual Kids’ Day game that Saturday evening, September 5, with a 6 p.m. puck drop at Town Toyota Center. Full details and ticket info for Kids’ Day will be announced later in the summer. After that, the Wild hop on the road for a trio of games to close out the preseason slate, with two of the three set to be played on neutral ice – Wenatchee will follow its Kids’ Day game with a battle against the Vancouver Giants the following day, with a noon puck drop at Angel of the Winds Arena as part of the Everett Silvertips’ annual preseason showcase. This game will be the first-ever preseason game for the Wild against a Canadian opponent. The final two preseason games will be played at Toyota Arena in Kennewick, the practice facility for the Tri-City Americans – both are matinee affairs, starting with a 3 p.m. matchup against the Seattle Thunderbirds on Friday, September 11. That game will kick off Tri-City’s annual preseason showcase, while a 2:05 p.m. start on Sunday, September 13 against Tri-City will wrap up the event. Though they don’t count in any official standings, preseason matchups between the Wild and Ams have consistently been entertaining contests, with all three contests last year going to overtime. The WHL’s regular-season schedule is being finalized, with an official announcement just around the corner. Last week, Wenatchee announced its 2026-27 home opener, scheduled for Saturday, September 19 against the Seattle Thunderbirds. Season tickets and three-game packs are currently on sale for the 2026-27 season, and single-game group and individual tickets will go on sale later this summer. To purchase 2026-27 season tickets, call 509-888-7825, or visit the team office at Town Toyota Center. Updated news and information on Wild hockey are always available through the team’s website and on the team’s social media platforms on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.

Wenatchee Wild Announce 2026-27 Home Opener

Austin Draude — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:55:22 +0000

WENATCHEE, Wash. – The fourth year of Western Hockey League action in the Wenatchee Valley is just a few months away, and the Wenatchee Wild will have their eyes on packing the house on September 19 to open their 2026-27 campaign. The Wild are excited to announce their home opener for the upcoming season, as the Seattle Thunderbirds cross the Cascades to begin Wenatchee’s 34-game home slate. The full game schedule and list of promotional nights are still being finalized, with the full 2026-27 WHL schedule set to be announced in the coming weeks. “Our home opener isn't just the beginning of a hockey season, it's the reunion of the Wild family,” said Wenatchee Wild director of sales and marketing Gretchen Littler. “The energy our fans bring to Town Toyota Center is unmatched, and we can't wait to drop the puck on another unforgettable season together." This year’s home opener marks a return to the top of the home slate for the Thunderbirds, after serving as Wenatchee’s home-opening opponent during the 2024-25 season. Seattle also visited the Wild during the first weekend of Wenatchee’s inaugural WHL season in 2023-24. More than 300,000 fans have clicked the turnstiles at Town Toyota Center during the first three years of WHL hockey in the Wenatchee Valley. Season tickets and three-game packs are currently on sale for the 2026-27 season, and single-game group and individual tickets will go on sale later this summer. To purchase 2026-27 season tickets, call 509-888-7825, or visit the team office at Town Toyota Center. Updated news and information on Wild hockey are always available through the team’s website and on the team’s social media platforms on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.

Wild Sign Fifth Overall Pick Jevin Morrison to Scholarship & Development Agreement

Austin Draude — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:20:06 +0000

WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Wenatchee Wild, proud members of the Western Hockey League (WHL), are excited to announce that 2011-born defenseman Jevin Morrison has signed a Scholarship & Development Agreement with the organization. A native of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Morrison comes to the Wenatchee Valley from the Red Deer Rebels U15 AAA team in the Alberta Elite Hockey League. “It’s a super exciting opportunity ahead,” said Morrison. “Playing for the Wild and in the WHL is a dream come true, ever since I was little – the organization is great, and I’m excited to get started with them. It’s a nice city, and the facility is super nice, and above that are all the people in the organization. I’m excited to get started.” Morrison showcased his skills at both ends of the ice, rolling up 17 goals and 47 assists in 24 games with the Rebels U15 squad, followed by 12 points in nine AEHL playoff games. After leading his Red Deer group to an AEHL U15 title in 2025, his team nearly repeated the feat this year, dropping an overtime decision to the Lethbridge Golden Hawks in the provincial final. His 64 points this season led all AEHL U15 blueliners, and earned him a spot on the division’s First All-Star Team. He says he is especially proud of his skating ability, as well as his ability to deceive opponents while in transition. He says the opportunity to train and skate every day with the Wenatchee coaching staff and improve his overall game is especially exciting. “Jevin is a tremendously talented young man,” said Wenatchee Wild director of scouting Leigh Mendelson. “His mobility and instincts make him a very dangerous player while attacking, and he took big steps in the past season working on his reliability defensively. He has made a lot of progress in that facet of his game. Jevin will be a big part of the Wild’s success in the future, and it is exciting to have him and his family part of our organization.” The fifth overall selection in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft, Morrison is the second player from the 2026 draft class to sign with the Wild. Upon his selection by the Wild on May 6, Morrison became the WHL franchise’s highest defenseman taken in the draft since current Iowa Wild blueliner Carson Lambos was taken second overall in the 2018 WHL Prospects Draft by the former Kootenay ICE. The Wenatchee Wild congratulate Jevin Morrison on signing his Scholarship & Development Agreement with the club, and are proud to officially welcome him to the Wild family.

Wenatchee Wild Welcome Rosenberg, Yamaura to Sales Team

Austin Draude — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:34:14 +0000

WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Wenatchee Wild, proud members of the Western Hockey League (WHL), are excited to welcome Ryann Yamaura and Eric Rosenberg to the front office as the club’s new Account Executives. Both Yamaura and Rosenberg also bring with them previous front-office experience in the sport, and Rosenberg will also serve as an assistant coach for the Wenatchee Wild Hockey Academy’s 14-and-Under team. A graduate of Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Yamaura interned with the Northern State athletic department while working toward her degree in Sport Administration and Marketing. After her time at Northern State, from 2023 to 2026, she worked as the Marketing, Social Media, and Game Day Operations Coordinator for the Aberdeen Wings of the North American Hockey League. Rosenberg graduated with a degree in Sports Management from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, where he also played four years of college hockey. While completing his degree, he interned with the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League, and joined the Bruins’ ticket sales and front office team following his internship. He began playing hockey at a young age, playing for the Anaheim Jr. Ducks youth program. He played prep school hockey at Northwood Prep in Lake Placid, New York, then went on to play Junior A for the Bozeman Ice Dogs and Boston Jr. Bruins. Before joining the Wild organization, Eric spent 16 years working in auto insurance. 2026-27 season tickets are on sale now by phone at 509-888-7825, or by visiting the team office at Town Toyota Center. Updated news and information on Wild hockey are always available through the team’s website and on the team’s social media platforms on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.

Wild Gain Pair of Prospects Draft Selections in Trade with Swift Current

Austin Draude — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:57:46 +0000

WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Wenatchee Wild have announced a trade with the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League (WHL), with the teams exchanging draft picks ahead of the upcoming 2026 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft. The Broncos will receive Wenatchee’s first-round selection in this year’s Import Draft, a pick recently acquired from the Tri-City Americans. The Wild will receive a pair of picks in the WHL Prospects Draft, acquiring Swift Current’s second-round pick in the 2027 Draft and the Broncos’ sixth-round pick in 2030. The Wild organization anticipates that all three of its import players from the 2025-26 season will return for 2026-27, and does not expect to use its allotted selections in the Import Draft.

Wild, Ams Each Acquire Pair of Draft Picks in Thursday Transaction

Austin Draude — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:57:12 +0000

WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Wenatchee Wild have announced a trade with the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League (WHL), with each team exchanging a pair of draft picks ahead of the upcoming 2026 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft. The Americans and Wild will swap first-round picks in this year’s Import Draft – in the 2027 Import Draft, the Wild will receive Tri-City’s first-round selection while the Ams will receive Wenatchee’s second-round pick. The Wild organization anticipates that all three of its import players from the 2025-26 season will return for 2026-27, and does not expect to use its allotted selections in the Import Draft.