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Regina Pats sign Montreal Canadiens Prospect Parker Trottier to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:57:42 +0000

Regina, Sask. – The Regina Pats Hockey Club is proud to announce the signing of forward Parker Trottier to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Trottier, 18, was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the sixth round (189th overall) of the 2026 NHL Draft this past weekend. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound left-shot forward joins the Pats after spending the 2025-26 season with the U.S. National Under-18 Team, recording 27 points (11 goals, 16 assists) in 61 games.

A native of Edina, Minnesota, Trottier is committed to the University of Notre Dame and was originally selected by the Pats with the 12th overall pick in the 2023 WHL U.S. Priority Draft. Prior to joining USA Hockey's National Team Development Program, he developed at Shattuck-St. Mary's, one of the premier hockey programs in the United States, from 2022-24.

Trottier also has deep Saskatchewan roots. He is the grandson of Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier, the Val Marie, Sask. product who captured six Stanley Cups during his legendary NHL career. Bryan also played junior hockey in the WHL with the Swift Current Broncos and Lethbridge Broncos.

"We're thrilled to welcome Parker and his family to the Regina Pats organization," said Pats General Manager Dale Derkatch. "Parker plays a fast, direct game and is an exceptionally intelligent player. He's the type of player who can contribute in every situation. He competes hard, is responsible in all three zones, and does a lot of the little things that help teams win. We're excited to see him continue his development in Regina."

The Regina Pats welcome Parker and the entire Trottier family to the organization.

Americans sign forward Brock Cheslock to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:49:16 +0000

Calgary Hitmen sign Penguins prospect Carter Sanderson to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:10:13 +0000

Calgary, AB – The Calgary Hitmen have signed 2007-born forward Carter Sanderson to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Sanderson, 18, joins the Hitmen after spending the past two seasons with the USHL's Muskegon Lumberjacks, where he served as captain during the 2025-26 season. The Pierre, South Dakota native recorded 34 points (17G, 17A) in 54 regular-season games while leading the Lumberjacks to the Clark Cup Final. The 6-foot-2, 196-pound power forward is committed to the University of North Dakota for the 2027-28 season and was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the sixth round (169th overall) of the 2025 NHL Draft.

“We are excited that Carter has chosen the Hitmen as the next step in his development,” said Calgary Hitmen General Manager Cass Bruni. “He is a talented power forward who contributes in all situations.

“Carter is also a high-character individual who has shown strong leadership qualities. We believe he will be an impactful addition to our organization both on and off the ice.”

“I've loved my time in Muskegon – the community, the ownership, coaches, teammates, fans, and my billet family. I couldn't have asked for better,” said Sanderson. “As I look to my future in hockey, I need to get out of my comfort zone and experience new aspects of the game. I'm looking forward to that opportunity in Calgary.”

CARTER SANDERSON – FORWARD

HOMETOWN: Pierre, South Dakota

DOB: September 12, 2007 HEIGHT: 6’2”

WEIGHT: 196 lbs

SHOOTS: Left

Regular Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
2025-26	Muskegon Lumberjacks	USHL	54	17	17	34	88
2024-25	Muskegon Lumberjacks	USHL	48	5	8	11	62
2023-24	Sioux Falls Power 16UAAA	16U AAA	65	36	37	73	-

Ten players with WHL experience, incoming skaters to represent United States at 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:23:58 +0000

The march to the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship is on. USA Hockey has invited 10 WHL-developed players and incoming skaters to take part in the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase, which runs from July 26-August 1 at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ont. The group includes six NHL prospects, highlighted by reigning WHL Rookie of the Year JP Hurlbert (Kamloops Blazers), who was selected by the Detroit Red Wings with the 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Hurlbert is joined by Jacob Kvasnicka (Penticton Vees / New York Islanders), Carter Sanderson (Calgary Hitmen / Pittsburgh Penguins), Logan Stuart (Lethbridge Hurricanes / Washington Capitals), Blake Fiddler (Edmonton Oil Kings / Seattle Kraken) and Timofei Runtso (Victoria Royals / Montreal Canadiens). Sanderson and Stuart have recently signed WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements and are preparing to embark upon their rookie seasons in the WHL. 2025 WHL Champion and 2027 NHL Draft-eligible forward Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll (Medicine Hat Tigers) is the lone Utahn to earn the invitation. USA Hockey plans to split its 47 invitees into two teams (Team Blue and Team White) for the beginning of the World Junior Summer Showcase before trimming the group to a consolidated roster for the final three games. The Summer Showcase will feature teams from Canada, Finland and Sweden. The 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship will be held in Edmonton and Red Deer and kicks off on December 26, 2026.

Last Name	First Name	Team	Hometown	Ht	Wt	Pos
Gordon-Carroll	Shaeffer	Medicine Hat Tigers	Salt Lake City, Utah	6'0	189	F
Hurlbert	JP	Kamloops Blazers	Allen, Texas	6'0	182	F
Kvasnicka	Jacob	Penticton Vees	Burnsville, Minn.	5'11	170	F
Sanderson	Carter	Calgary Hitmen	Pierre, S.D.	6'2	196	F
Stuart	Logan	Lethbridge Hurricanes	Manhattan Beach, Calif.	5'11	173	F
Fiddler	Blake	Edmonton Oil Kings	Frisco, Texas	6'5	210	D
Runtso	Timofei	Victoria Royals	Marina Del Ray, Calif.	6'2	185	D
Vauhkonen	Odin	Victoria Royals	Costa Mesa, Calif.	6'1	189	D
Boettiger	Harrison	Kelowna Rockets	Wheat Ridge, Col.	6'2	181	G
Wendt	Xavier	Tri-City	Plymouth, Minn.	6'1	179	G

VP Sports & Entertainment presents: 2024 WHL Champion Calvert signs on with Pittsburgh Penguins

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0000

Atley Calvert could barely get the words out as cheers rained down from the stands in the Temple Gardens Centre. Sure, the Moose Jaw Warriors had been a solid team, but few had expected them to knock off the regular-season champion Saskatoon Blades in the Eastern Conference Championship, let alone sweep the powerhouse Portland Winterhawks in the Championship Series. But they did. And Calvert, the hometown boy in his final season of WHL eligibility, had played a key role in bringing the Warriors their first WHL Championship in franchise history. "I can't even describe it," Calvert said. "So much work has gone into this. We've been together for the past four years and to see it all come to an end like this is something truly special." https://twitter.com/TheWHL/status/1789481241168720009 In the two seasons since, Calvert has continued to put in the work- and it's paying off. The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed the 22-year-old to a two-year, entry-level contract, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas announced Wednesday. It's a big step forward for the 6-foot-1, 194-pound forward who broke into professional hockey as an undrafted free agent. Calvert is coming off his first full season with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, where he posted 16 goals (including one game-winner and a shorthanded strike) and 22 assists for 38 points and a +19 rating in 70 games. He finished sixth on the team in points and goals while ranking fourth in assists and plus/minus. In the Calder Cup Playoffs, Calvert chipped in another six points (3G-3A) in 15 outings. https://twitter.com/TheAHL/status/2061854975039258692 His rookie pro season saw him split time between the AHL and the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers. Calvert's dogged mentality stretched back to his junior hockey days, where he made the Warriors as an undrafted skater. He went on to carve out an important role for the team, logging 105 goals and 115 assists for 220 points over 237 games in parts of five seasons. Calvert's final season saw him crack the 2024 WHL East Division Second All-Star Team after a 95-point (47G-48) campaign. The 2024 WHL Playoffs saw him step up again with 20 points (8G-12A) in 20 games, where Moose Jaw developed a reputation for wild multi-goal comebacks. Calvert had a goal and two assists as the Warriors stormed back from a 4-2 deficit to defeat Brandon 5-4 in overtime in Game 2, and assisted the overtime goal in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Championship to send his team to the big dance. He signed an AHL deal with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton just weeks after the end of the WHL Playoffs and Memorial Cup.

Tigers sign Osgood to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:56:41 +0000

Medicine Hat, Alta - The Medicine Hat Tigers are proud to announce the signing of 2011-born forward Max Osgood (Plymouth, MI) to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. "Osgood is a smart, agile forward with quickness and slippery skill. He’s hard on pucks, possesses strong vision, and reads the ice well. A detail-oriented player who competes at both ends of the rink." said Assistant General Manager Bobby Fox. "We are really excited with this signing and see Max as a key piece to our team moving forward." The 5-foot-9 center was drafted 21st overall in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft. In his 2025-26 campaign with the Little Caesars 14U AAA of the MAHA 14U league he totalled 43 points in 20 games and capped off his season with the league championship. "Max is an elite two-way player that we expect to be a big part of our future." said General Manager and Head Coach Willie Desjardins. "The Osgood name is a special name in Tigers history and we are really excited to have Max sign with us." Max's father, Chris Osgood, was a goaltender for the Tigers from 1988 to 1992. He was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the third round (54th overall) of the 1991 NHL Draft, and went on to be one of the greats in Red Wings history. Across 744 NHL games Osgood totalled 401 wins and 50 shutouts, posting a .905 save percentage and 2.49 goals against average. Osgood is a three-time Stanley Cup Champion and a two-time winner of the William M Jennings Trophy. The Tigers are excited to welcome Max to the organization and look forward to his continued development as part of Medicine Hat’s growing core of young talent.

Rockets sign defenceman Dane Sorensen to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:40:48 +0000

Kelowna, B.C. — The Kelowna Rockets have signed 2007-born defenceman Dane Sorensen to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement. Earlier this offseason, the Rockets acquired Sorensen's rights from the Victoria Royals. Sorensen, 19, is a 6'1", 183-pound left-shot defenceman from Los Angeles, California. He spent the 2025-26 season split between the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL and the Brooks Bandits of the BCHL. In Sioux Falls, the blue-liner established himself as a physical presence, posting 91 penalty minutes in 41 games. After moving to Brooks, he recorded a goal and eight assists for nine points in 12 regular-season games before taking his play to another level in the postseason. Sorensen added a goal and four assists for five points and 32 penalty minutes in 13 playoff games, averaging close to 19 minutes a night during the Bandits' championship-clinching final series against the Nanaimo Clippers, helping Brooks claim the 2025-26 BCHL title. The season prior, Sorensen won the US 18U National Tier I Championship with Shattuck-St. Mary's 18U Prep, giving him back-to-back championship seasons entering his WHL career. Sorensen's path to this point runs through one of the most respected development programs in North American hockey. He spent five seasons at Shattuck-St. Mary's from the 14U AAA level through the 18U Prep program, accumulating 261 games of experience and consistent growth at each level before stepping into junior hockey. That foundation has produced a player who is reliable and detailed in his own end, strong on the puck, physical in front of the net, and difficult to play against. He is an effective penalty killer who uses his size, leverage, and active stick to disrupt opponents' plays. While his defensive game is his calling card, he has shown the ability to contribute offensively and move the puck efficiently out of his own zone. "Dane is the type of defenceman that makes your team harder to play against," said President & General Manager Bruce Hamilton. "He's physical, he competes every shift, and he has a high hockey IQ in his own end. The experience he has from winning championships in back-to-back seasons tells you about the competitor he is. We are excited to get him to Kelowna." Sorensen previously played alongside Rockets goaltender Harrison Boettiger on the Shattuck-St. Mary's 14U AAA program during the 2021-22 season, an existing connection that should help ease his transition into the organization.

WHL clubs select 44 players from nine nations in 2026 CHL Import Draft

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:31:26 +0000

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today that 44 players have been selected from nine different nations by WHL Clubs through the 2026 CHL Import Draft, which was completed online on Tuesday. The contingent includes nine players who have been drafted by NHL teams, including Josh Floris (Vancouver Giants / Nashville Predators), Zeb Lindgren (Red Deer Rebels / New York Rangers), Vladimir Proskurin (Victoria Royals / St. Louis Blues), Mikhail Cherepanov (Kamloops Blazers / Dallas Stars), Jakob Leander (Calgary Hitmen / Calgary Flames), Arvid Drott (Medicine Hat Tigers / Florida Panthers), Samuel Hrenak (Moose Jaw Warriors / Winnipeg Jets), Noel Pakarinen (Penticton Vees / Vegas Golden Knights) and Reko Alanko (Seattle Thunderbirds / Utah Mammoth). The 2026 CHL Import Draft featured new rules which allow 20-year-old import players to be selected in any round. Sixteen-year-old import players are only eligible to be chosen in the first round. WHL clubs may only roster one 16-year-old import player per season, and that player can’t be traded or replaced during their 16-year-old season. The 2026 CHL Import Draft saw 21 WHL teams select one 2006-born player, 12 2007-born players, 18 2008-born players, 11 2009-born players and two 2010-born players. Czechia led the way with 16 players selected, followed by Finland and Russia with eight apiece, five from Slovakia, three from Sweden, and one player from Latvia, Germany, Kazakhstan and Austria. The three-round draft takes place online with the order of selection rotating through each of the CHL’s three leagues – the WHL, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Import players developed through the Western Hockey League have seen tremendous success both in the WHL and at the NHL Draft. The 2026 NHL Draft saw 2026 WHL Champion and Memorial Cup All-Star Team member Matias Vanhanen (Everett Silvertips) selected 37^th overall in the second round by the New Jersey Devils after going undrafted in his first season of eligibility. Vanhanen is one of seven import WHLers drafted in 2026, joining Jakub Vanecek (Tri-City Americans / Dallas Stars), Michal Orsulak (Prince Albert Raiders / Detroit Red Wings), Yaroslav Bryzgalov (Medicine Hat Tigers / Vancouver Canucks), Marek Sklenicka (Seattle Thunderbirds / Philadelphia Flyers), Tobias Tvrznik (Wenatchee Wild / Colorado Avalanche) and Filip Ruzicka (Brandon Wheat Kings / Minnesota Wild). The CHL Import Draft saw WHL Clubs select 27 forwards, 14 defencemen and three goaltenders. For complete results from the 2026 CHL Import Draft, please visit: CHL.ca/draft. 2026 CHL Import Draft – WHL Selections First Round 3. Lethbridge Hurricanes: Dominick Radim Byrtus (D) – Czechia – 5’10” / 190 lbs. – April 20, 2009 6. Everett Silvertips (from Swift Current): Dario Blengino (LW) – Czechia – 6’0” / 168 lbs. – Feb. 20, 2009 9. Vancouver Giants: Jakub Floris (D) – Slovakia – 6’3” / 194 lbs. – Feb. 18, 2008 12. Tri-City Americans (from Wenatchee): David Huk (C) – Czechia – 6’2” / 206 lbs – Nov. 9, 2008 15. Moose Jaw Warriors: Rasmus Kamarainen (LW) – Finland – 5’11” / 176 lbs. – June 4, 2007 18. Regina Pats (from Red Deer): Ossi Tukio (D) – Finland – 6’2” / 186 lbs. – Nov. 2, 2007 21. Swift Current Broncos (from Tri-City): Yuri Vlasenko (D) – Austria – 6’2” / 170 lbs. – July 18, 2010 24. Red Deer Rebels (from Regina): Zeb Lindgren (D) – Sweden – 6’1” / 198 lbs. – April 13, 2007 27. Victoria Royals: Vladimir Proskurin (G) – Russia – 6’1” / 170 lbs. – May 27, 2008 30. Portland Winterhawks: Max Melicherik (RW) – Slovakia – 6’2” / 183 lbs. – Nov. 27, 2010 33. Kelowna Rockets (from Seattle): Jakub Frolo (C) – Czechia – 6’1” / 194 lbs. – Dec. 4, 2007 36. Spokane Chiefs: Matej Tomanek (LW) – Czechia – 5’8” / 171 lbs. – Sept. 20, 2008 39. Kamloops Blazers: Mikhail Cherepanov (D) – Russia – 6’2” / 188 lbs. – Feb. 14, 2008 42. Saskatoon Blades: Martin Psohlavec (G) – Czechia – 6’5” / 183 lbs. – May 5, 2008 45. Brandon Wheat Kings: Kristof Muissu (RW) – Russia – 6’3” / 214 lbs. – Aug. 21, 2006 48. Calgary Hitmen: Jakob Leander (D) – Sweden – 6’4” / 196 lbs. – Feb. 2, 2007 51. Edmonton Oil Kings (from Kelowna): Lukas Kachlir (D) – Czechia – 5’8” / 150 lbs. – Sept. 4, 2009 54. Saskatoon Blades (from Prince George): Yegor Gusev (LW) – Russia – 6’0” / 165 lbs. – April 23, 2007 56. Edmonton Oil Kings: Jonas Vanicek (C) – Czechia – 6’0” / 168 lbs. – April 5, 2009 58. Victoria Royals (from Penticton): Marek Peroutka (C) – Czechia – 6’4” / 192 lbs. – Nov. 27, 2007 59. Medicine Hat Tigers: Arvid Drott (RW) – Sweden – 6’0” / 187 lbs. – Aug. 10, 2007 60. Prince Albert Raiders: Oskars Luks (D) – Latvia – 6’5” / 215 lbs. – Oct. 11, 2008 61. Everett Silvertips: Atte Vuori (C) – Finland – 5’11” / 167 lbs. – Jan. 22, 2008 Second Round 64. Lethbridge Hurricanes: Oliver Sichtar (RW) – Czechia – 6’4” / 195 lbs. – March 1, 2008 67. Swift Current Broncos: Oliver Torkki (RW) – Finland – 6’1” / 193 lbs. – March 2, 2008 70. Vancouver Giants: Oliver Botka (D) – Slovakia – 6’2” / 171 lbs. – April 1, 2009 73. Medicine Hat Tigers (from Wenatchee): Dennis Pasler (D) – Russia – 6’5” / 204 lbs. – April 21, 2008 76. Moose Jaw Warriors: Samuel Hrenak (G) – Slovakia – 6’3” / 190 lbs. – March 18, 2008 82. Calgary Hitmen (from Tri-City): Artyom Katsuro (LW) – Russia – 6’0”. 167 lbs. – Jan. 1, 2009 85. Regina Pats: Tomas Cermak (D) – Czechia – 6’3” / 190 lbs. – June 28, 2008 88. Penticton Vees (from Victoria): Noel Pakarinen (LW) – Finland – 6’2” / 200 lbs. – July 8, 2008 91. Swift Current Broncos (from Portland): Stepan Farushev (LW) – Russia – 6’5” / 161 lbs. – Nov. 30, 2009 94. Seattle Thunderbirds: Reko Alanko (D) – Finland – 6’6” / 203 lbs. – July 14, 2007 97. Spokane Chiefs: Jonas Schwarz (C) – Germany – 5’11” / 166 lbs. – April 9, 2009 100. Kamloops Blazers: Yegor Kravchenko (LW) – Kazakhstan – 5’11” / 157 lbs. – Dec. 4, 2008 103. Saskatoon Blades: Alexander Sapozhnikov (D) – Russia – 6’6” / 209 lbs – Jan. 16, 2007 106. Brandon Wheat Kings: Ilari Kapanen (LW) – Finland – 5’11” / 161 lbs. – June 11, 2007 112. Seattle Thunderbirds (from Kelowna): Dominik Ripa (C) – Czechia – 5’9” / 164 lbs. – Sept. 6, 2008 117. Edmonton Oil Kings: Olli Wahlroos (LW) – Finland – 6’1” / 188 lbs – Feb. 14, 2008 119. Penticton Vees: Dominik Drabek (RW) – Czechia – 5’11” / 183 lbs. – March 20, 2009 Third Round 125. Lethbridge Hurricanes: Oliver Vanha (C) – Czechia – 6’3” / 187 lbs – April 21, 2009 146. Regina Pats: Samuel Karsay (LW) – Slovakia – 6’1” / 172 lbs. – March 11, 2008 158. Spokane Chiefs: Jan Brabenec (C) – Czechia – 6’4” / 181 lbs. – Oct. 1, 2007 173. Kelowna Rockets: Petr Hornig (RW) – Czechia – 5’10” / 165 lbs. Oct. 14, 2009 About the Western Hockey League Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL consists of 23 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and six in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for over 50 years. The WHL is also the leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.

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2026 WHL Player Tracker: NHL Development Camps

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:10:23 +0000

As any pro will tell you, it's not about where- or if- you're drafted; it's about what you do with the opportunity. With the book closed on the 2026 NHL Draft, prospects, minor professionals and free agents have received invitations to NHL development camps. This includes five current WHLers and two alumni selected in the first round in Buffalo. The player tracker will be updated as more teams release camp rosters and denotes the most recent WHL club the player has suited up for.

Anaheim Ducks F- Noah Kosick, Seattle Thunderbirds (2026- 6th round, 192nd overall) F- Roger McQueen, Brandon Wheat Kings (2025- 1st round, 10th overall) F- Mathis Preston, Vancouver Giants (2026- 2nd round, 60th overall) F- Brady Turko, Brandon Wheat Kings (2025- 7th round, 200th overall) D- Tarin Smith, Everett Silvertips (2024- 3rd round, 79th overall) Boston Bruins F- Jaxsin Vaughan, Everett Silvertips (camp invite) Buffalo Sabres D- Radim Mrtka, Seattle Thunderbirds (2025, 1st round, 9th overall)* D- Daxon Rudolph, Prince Albert Raiders (2026, 1st round, 4th overall) Calgary Flames F- Max Curran, Edmonton Oil Kings (2024, 5th round, 161st overall (COL)) F- Chase Harrington, Spokane Chiefs (2026, 2nd round, 36th overall) F- Joe Iginla, Vancouver Giants (2026, 3rd round, 65th overall) F- Brett Olson, Vancouver Giants (camp invite) F- Cole Reschny, Victoria Royals (2025, 1st round, 18th overall) D- Carson Carels, Prince George Cougars (2026, 1st round, 6th overall) D- Bode Laylin, Everett Silvertips (2026, 6th round, 164th)** Carolina Hurricanes F- Zach Lansard, Regina Pats (2026- 3rd round, 68th overall) Chicago Blackhawks F- Nathan Behm, Kamloops Blazers (2025- 3rd round, 66th overall) D- Ashton Cumby, Seattle Thunderbirds (2025- 6th round, 162nd overall) Colorado Avalanche F- Rilen Kovacevic, Prince Albert Raiders (camp invite) F- Beckett Hamilton, Red Deer Rebels (2026, 3rd round, 74th overall) D- Saige Weinstein, Spokane Chiefs (camp invite) D- Ethan Weber, Penticton Vees (camp invite) G- Tobias Tvrznik, Wenatchee Wild (2026, 4th round, 126th overall) Columbus Blue Jackets F- Cayden Lindstrom, Medicine Hat Tigers (2024, 1st round, fourth overall) D- Charlie Elick, Tri-City Americans (2024, 2nd round, 36th overall)* D- Jackson Smith, Tri-City Americans (2025, 1st round, 14th overall) D- Jonas Woo, Medicine Hat Tigers (2026, 6th round, 185th overall) G- Evan Gardner, Saskatoon Blades (2024, 2nd round, 60th overall)* G- Aiden Hesse, Calgary Hitmen (camp invite) G- Parker Snell, Edmonton Oil Kings (2026, 5th round, 142nd overall) Dallas Stars F- Kyle Chyzowski, Portland Winterhawks (camp invite) F- Josh Evaschesen, Kamloops Blazers (camp invite) F- Jaxon Fuder, Edmonton Oil Kings (free agent signing)* F- Brandon Gorzynski, Prince Albert Raiders (2025, 4th round, 126th overall) F- Carson Latimer, Red Deer Rebels (2021, 4th round, 123rd overall (OTT)) F- Cameron Schmidt, Victoria Royals (2025, 3rd round, 94th overall) D- Reese Hamilton, Regina Pats (camp invite) D- Keith McInnis, Kelowna Rockets (camp invite) D- Niilopekka Muhonen, Medicine Hat Tigers (2024- 5th round, 158th overall)* D- Jakub Vanecek, Tri-City Americans (2026, 2nd round, 59th overall) Detroit Red Wings F- Carter Bear, Everett Silvertips (2025, 1st round, 13th overall)* F- J.P. Hurlbert, Kamloops Blazers (2026, 1st round, 23rd overall) D- Justice Christensen, Prince Albert Raiders (signed by AHL Grand Rapids)* G- Michal Orsulak, Prince Albert (2026, 3rd round, 79th overall) Edmonton Oilers F- Tommy Lafreniere, Kamloops Blazers (2025, 3rd round, 83rd overall) F- David Lewandowski, Saskatoon Blades (2025, 4th round, 117th overall) F- Aidan Park, Calgary Hitmen (2025, 7th round, 223rd overall) G- Johnny Hicks, Victoria Royals (camp invite) G- Connor Ungar, Moose Jaw Warriors (free agent signing)* *Vancouver Giants draft pick Chloe Primerano is part of a trio of female skaters to earn camp invitations Florida Panthers F- Shea Busch, Everett Silvertips (2025- 4th round, 128th overall) D- Brendan Dunphy, Wenatchee Wild (2025- 7th round, 197th overall) D- Jonas Kemps, Seattle Thunderbirds (4th round, 98th overall)** Los Angeles Kings F- Louis Wehmann, Penticton Vees (camp invite) F- Vojtech Cihar, Kelowna Rockets (2025, 2nd round, 59th overall) D- Will Sharpe, Kelowna Rockets (2025, 7th round, 216th overall) D- Nate Corbet, Kelowna Rockets (camp invite) D- Giorgos Pantelas, Brandon Wheat Kings (2026, 5th round, 153rd overall) Minnesota Wild TBA Montreal Canadiens F- Tyler Deakos, Penticton Vees (2026, 7th round, 224th overall)** F- Hayden Paupanekis, Kelowna Rockets (2025, 3rd round, 69th overall) D- Brayden Klimpke, Saskatoon Blades (2026, 4th round, 117th overall) D- Bryce Pickford, Medicine Hat Tigers (2025, 3rd round, 81st overall)* D- Timofei Runtso, Victoria Royals (2026, 2nd round, 57th overall) D- Nolan Stevenson, Penticton Vees (camp invite) Nashville Predators F- Miguel Marques, Lethbridge Hurricanes (2024- 3rd round, 87th overall) F- Hiroki Gojsic, Kelowna Rockets (2024- 3rd round, 94th overall)* New Jersey Devils F- Matias Vanhanen, Everett Silvertips (2026, 2nd round, 37th overall) F- Luke Wilfley, Portland Winterhawks (2026, 6th round, 172nd overall) New York Islanders F- Jacob Kvasnicka, Penticton Vees (2025, 7th round, 202nd overall) F- Tomas Poletin, Kelowna Rockets (2025, 4th round, 106th overall) G- Daniel Hauser, Calgary Hitmen (camp invite) G- Burke Hood, Vancouver Giants (2025, 6th round, 170th overall) New York Rangers F- Dayne Beuker, Lethbridge Hurricanes (camp invite)** F- Kalder Varga, Red Deer Rebels (camp invite) D- Ben MacBeath, Calgary Hitmen (2026, 2nd round, 64th overall) Ottawa Senators F- Luke Mistelbacher, Brandon Wheat Kings (signed by AHL Belleville)* F- Blake Vanek, Calgary Hitmen (2025, 3rd round, 93rd overall) F- Shea Van Olm, Spokane Chiefs (camp invite) D- Carter Yakemchuk, Calgary Hitmen (2024, 1st round, seventh overall)* Philadelphia Flyers F- Sawyer Dingman, Swift Current Broncos (camp invite) F- Matthew Gard, Red Deer Rebels (2025, 2nd round, 57th overall) F- Kent (KJ) Sauer, Edmonton Oil Kings (2026, 5th round, 136th overall)** D- Brek Liske, Everett Silvertips (2026, 2nd round, 53rd overall) D- Riley Steen, Medicine Hat Tigers (camp invite) D- Luke Vlooswyk, Red Deer Rebels (2025, 5th round, 157th overall) G- Carson Bjarnason, Brandon Wheat Kings (2023, 2nd round, 51st overall)* G- Marek Sklenicka, Seattle Thunderbirds (2026, 4th round, 120th overall) Pittsburgh Penguins F- Kale Dach, Calgary Hitmen (2025, 7th round, 201st overall) F- Ryan Miller, Portland Winterhawks (2025, 5th round, 130th overall) F- Liam Ruck, Medicine Hat Tigers (2026, 1st round, 22nd overall) F- Markus Ruck, Medicine Hat Tigers (2026, 2nd round, 39th overall) F- Carter Sanderson, Calgary Hitmen (2026, 6th round, 169th overall)** D- Bennett Kelly, Prince Albert Raiders (camp invite) D- Peyton Kettles, Kelowna Rockets (2025, 2nd round, 39th overall)* G- Carter Casey, Medicine Hat Tigers (camp invite) G- Xavier Wendt, Tri-City Americans (camp invite) San Jose Sharks F- Jake Gustafson, Portland Winterhawks (2026, 6th round, 174th overall) F- Max Heise, Prince Albert Raiders (2025, 5th round, 150th overall) F- Carson Wetsch, Kelowna Rockets (2024, 3rd round, 82nd overall)* D- Ryan Lin, Vancouver Giants (2026, 1st round, 21st overall) D- Nate Misskey, Victoria Royals (2024, 5th round, 143rd overall) D- Colton Roberts, Vancouver Giants (2024, 5th round, 131st overall) D- Keaton Verhoeff, Victoria Royals (2026, 1st round, 9th overall) G- Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars (2024, 1st round, 30th overall) Seattle Kraken F- Clarke Caswell, Swift Current Broncos (2024, 5th round, 141st overall) F- Ryden Evers, Penticton Vees (signed agent signing)* F- Brody Gillespie, Spokane Chiefs (camp invite) F- Ollie Josephson, Red Deer Rebels (2024, 4th round, 105th overall) D- Blake Fiddler, Edmonton Oil Kings (2025, 2nd round, 36th overall) St. Louis Blues F- Adam Jecho, Edmonton Oil Kings (2024, 3rd round, 95th overall)* Tampa Bay Lightning F- Carlin DeZainde, Prince George Cougars (camp invite) F- Aiden Foster, Prince George Cougars (2025, 4th round, 127th overall) G- Harrison Meneghin, Medicine Hat Tigers (2024, 7th round, 206th overall)* Toronto Maple Leafs F- Miroslav Holinka, Edmonton Oil Kings (2024, 5th round, 151st overall)* F- Gavin McKenna, Medicine Hat Tigers (2026, 1st round, 1st overall) F- Zach Olsen, Saskatoon Blades (2026, 3rd round, 73rd overall) F- Cooper Williams, Saskatoon Blades (2026, 5th round, 158th overall) D- Ethan MacKenzie, Edmonton Oil Kings (2026, 3rd round, 69th overall) D- Matyas Man, Prince Albert Raiders (camp invite) D- Quinn Mantei, Brandon Wheat Kings (camp invite) G- Ethan McCallum, Penticton Vees (camp invite) Utah Mammoth F- Tij Iginla, Kelowna Rockets (2024, 1st round, 6th overall)* D- Terrell Goldsmith, Tri-City Americans (2023, 4th round, 102nd overall)* D- Max Psenicka, Portland Winterhawks (2025, 2nd round, 46th overall) D- Veeti Vaisanen, Medicine Hat Tigers (2024, 3rd round, 96th overall) Vancouver Canucks F- Braeden Cootes, Seattle Thunderbirds (2025, 1st round, 15th overall)* F- Connor Dale, Tri-City Americans (camp invite) D- Parker Alcos, Edmonton Oil Kings (2024, 6th round, 189th overall) G- Anders Miller, Everett Silvertips (camp invite) Vegas Golden Knights F- Alex Weiermair, Portland Winterhawks (2025, 6th round, 186th overall)* F- Jordan Gustafson, Lethbridge Hurricanes (2022, 3rd round, 79th overall)* F- Nathan Pilling, Seattle Thunderbirds (camp invite) F- Jonah Sivertson, Prince Albert Raiders (2026, 4th round, 113th overall) D- Sean Burick, Penticton Vees (2026, 3rd round, 95th overall) D- Viliam Kmec, Prince George Cougars (signed)* D- Will McLaughlin, Portland Winterhawks (2026, 5th round, 159th overall) G- Alex Levshyn, Prince George Cougars (camp invite) Washington Capitals F- Brett Hyland, Brandon Wheat Kings (2023, 7th round, 200th overall) F- Lynden Lakovic, Moose Jaw Warriors (2025, 1st round, 27th overall)* F- Gavin Lesiuk, Lethbridge Hurricanes (camp invite) F- Terik Parascak, Prince George Cougars (2024, 1st round, 17th overall)* F- Tyus Sparks, Spokane Chiefs (2026, 4th round, 101st overall) F- Logan Stuart, Lethbridge Hurricanes (2026, 7th round, 208th overall)** G- AJ Reyelts, Penticton Vees (camp invite) Winnipeg Jets F- Brayden Yager, Lethbridge Hurricanes (2023, 1st round, 14th overall (PIT))* F- Jett Lajoie, Prince George Cougars (camp invite) F- Owen Martin, Spokane Chiefs (2025, 3rd round, 92nd overall) D- Brayden Crampton, Spokane Chiefs (camp invite) D- Noa Ta'amu, Edmonton Oil Kings (2026, 7th round, 199th overall) G- Max Hildebrand, Prince Albert Raiders (camp invite) G- Alex Worthington, Edmonton Oil Kings (camp invite) *- Player has signed an NHL contract **- Incoming WHL player Italics indicate Western Hockey League alumni

Medicine Hat, Portland complete trade involving Flames prospect Mace’o Phillips

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:43:54 +0000

Medicine Hat, Alta - The Medicine Hat Tigers have acquired 2007-born defenceman Mace'o Phillips from the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for a third-round pick in 2027 and a fifth-round pick in 2029. Phillips, a 6-foot-6, 234-pound defenceman was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the third round (80th overall) of the 2025 NHL Draft. The Wayzata, Minnesota native tallied 11 points in 44 games with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL during the 2025-26 season.