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Saskatoon, Sask <\/strong>\u2013 The Saskatoon Blades are pleased to announce the signing of 2011-born forward Teagan Dernisky to a Western Hockey League (WHL) Scholarship and Development Agreement. The 5-foot-7 winger was Saskatoon’s first selection in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft at 15th overall in the first round.<\/p>\n

“Teagan attacks the game every time he’s on the ice and inserts himself fully and willingly into the guts of the game in all areas,” said Blades director of scouting, Dan Tencer, “His speed and tenacity heighten the impact of his high skill level and offensive creativity, and through the season he demonstrated his ability to play in tandem with other elite players but also be the driver when tasked with carrying a line. We think he’s an ideal fit for how we like to play the game and fits with our already strong group of 2009 and 2010 prospects.”<\/p>\n

The Delta, BC native led the U15 Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) in scoring with 43 goals and 55 assists for 98 points in 30 games. Dernisky continued his scoring ways in three postseason games with a trio of goals and assists for six points. The 5-foot-7 speedster was an animal in tournament play during the 2025-26 season. In six games at the 2026 John Reid Memorial Tournament, the left-handed sniper scored five goals and six assists for 11 points. Dernisky dropped three goals and three assists in four games with Team Red at the 2026 BC U16 Cup.<\/p>\n

The Blades would like to welcome the Dernisky family into the organization and community, and look forward to working with Teagan to help achieve his goals under the guidance of Dan DaSilva’s coaching staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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In the Lin household in Richmond, B.C., there’s a special hockey stick hanging on the wall that’s adorned with a mounting number of medals and awards.<\/p>\n

Its owner, Ryan Lin, has to admit, the load is getting pretty heavy.<\/p>\n

His accolades don’t tell the whole story of the 18-year-old’s hockey journey, but it certainly paints a picture of how much he’s already achieved- and how hard he’s willing to work for more.<\/p>\n

“Two highlights so far in my career have been winning a gold medal with Team Canada at the U17s and U18s last year,” Lin said. “They’re both just such good groups and like, for those two weeks, that was a lot of fun. It’s probably the most fun I’ve had playing hockey, and then to cap it off with the gold medal for our country.”<\/p>\n

In addition to those 2024-25 gold medals, Lin also owns a bronze from the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and paced all defencemen at the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship with six points (1G-5A) in five games.<\/p>\n

But as the stages get bigger, he’s never forgotten where he started.<\/p>\n

Lin grew up attending Vancouver Giants games and idolized his older brother, Teo.<\/p>\n

He even started his career as a forward, just like Teo.<\/p>\n

While the position didn’t stick, Lin has gotten to live out his childhood dream after being drafted by his hometown Giants with the sixth overall pick in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft.<\/p>\n

The right-shot defender broke into the league with a 53-point (5G-48A) campaign in 2024-25, joining exceptional status defender Landon DuPont as the first rookie WHL defencemen aged 16 or younger to surpass 50 points since Hockey Hall-of-Famer and Kamloops Blazers legend Scott Niedermayer pulled it off in 1989-90.<\/p>\n

Despite seeing his sophomore season shortened by injury, Lin followed it up with a tremendous 57 points (14G-43A) in 53 games in 2025-26, nearly tripling his goal output, averaging more than a point per game and establishing himself as one of the top prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft.<\/p>\n

Lin was named an alternate captain for Team CHL at the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge, which saw top draft-eligibles from around the CHL take on the U.S. National Team Development Program in November.<\/p>\n

He most certainly would have been a headlining player at the 2026 WHL Prospects Game in February, had he not been sidelined by a wrist injury.<\/p>\n

Despite not getting to showcase his game at that event, Vancouver Giants coaching staff say the adversity showcased Lin’s mental strength and determination.<\/p>\n

“He would come in from the workouts with Pav (Pavel Dhah), our strength and conditioning coach, and he would be drenched,” Giants assistant coach Wacey Rabbit recalled. “He’d always be on the bike, or he’d be doing something, and if not, he was watching practice, and he wasn’t just watching to hang out, he was actually watching what we were doing, and so when he was ready, it was almost seamless to step into our lineup. That’s the reason why he was our captain.”<\/p>\n

What the 5-foot-11, 180-pound rearguard lacks in size, he makes up for in snarl.<\/p>\n

“I just make up for it in other areas,” Lin shrugged. “I think my skating helps me, like, if I have a big forechecker come down on me, I think I can evade and make a move or do whatever I need to do to get around them. I don’t think it’s a disadvantage. I just think my other areas of my game are enhanced because of it.<\/p>\n

I’d say relentless would be a good one. I think everywhere on the ice, I work hard and do the right things for our team, and then individually, I think I can create a lot of offense for our team.”<\/p>\n

For his part, Rabbit believes Lin has what it takes to thrive in a new-wave class of NHL defencemen under 6-feet tall that features players like two-time WHL Defenceman of the Year Olen Zellweger, Lane Hutson and Quinn Hughes, among others.<\/p>\n

After all, Rabbit has seen Lin take on more than his fair share of hulking opponents in the WHL- and even sees shades of 2026 Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski in Lin’s game.<\/p>\n

“He’s a breakout machine,” Rabbit said. “They had some guys with some size, and he’s so good with his angles that they run out of real estate, and going back, (he’s) separating the man from the puck. He doesn’t have a problem boxing out. He’s very strong for his size… I’ve seen him put some guys on their back that are a little bit bigger than him.<\/p>\n

“He picks his spots, and if it doesn’t work out, he’s always the first guy back ready to defend and taking on those line rushes, so I think he’s the perfect defenceman for today’s NHL.”<\/p>\n

NHL Central Scouting has ranked Lin 16th among all North American skaters heading into the 2026 NHL Draft.<\/p>\n

He’s projected to become one of the highest-drafted Giants defencemen in franchise history.<\/p>\n

Lin was also among the prospects invited to the annual NHL Combine in Buffalo, N.Y., where he posted top-10 finishes in four of the 15 events (10-metre sprint, no arm jump, vertical jump and bench press power) and met with various team brass.<\/p>\n

“I’m grateful that it’s all happening and that I’m in this situation to do all this stuff,” Lin added. “Not many 17, 18-year-olds get to go through stuff like this.<\/p>\n

My parents said it only happens once, so you’ve kind of got to enjoy it- don’t get too stuck up on it, though.”<\/p>\n

The 2026 NHL Draft begins with Round One on Friday, June 26, at 5:00 p.m. MT, with Round 2-7 following on Saturday, June 27.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Spokane, Wash. \u2014\u202f<\/span><\/b>The Spokane Chiefs are proud to announce that 2011-born\u00a0forward\u00a0Jack Arnold\u00a0has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The\u00a06\u20193\u201d,\u00a0170\u00a0lb\u00a0Arnold was the first American taken\u00a0in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft\u00a0when he\u00a0was\u00a0drafted\u00a0by the Spokane Chiefs\u00a016<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0overall in early May.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cJack is a big,\u00a0athletic\u00a0and skilled power forward with elite-level work ethic on and off the ice. He is skilled in his playmaking with a powerful and\u00a0accurate\u00a0shot. He is an enthusiastic and driven individual who we feel is just scratching the surface of what he can become as a hockey player and we cannot wait to help him with his development in Spokane,\u201d said\u00a0Spokane Chiefs Assistant General Manager George\u00a0Ross.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Playing for the Dallas Stars Elite 14 club\u00a0last season, Arnold had\u00a032\u00a0goals and\u00a060\u00a0points in\u00a051\u00a0games.\u202f\u00a0Arnold recorded three points in three games at the US 14U Nationals and eight points in five games at the U15 Toronto Exposure Cup.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGetting drafted by the Chiefs is a dream come true, and I\u2019m super thankful for the opportunity to join the Chiefs organization,\u201d Arnold said.\u00a0\u201cI want to thank my family, teammates, coaches, and everybody who has supported me throughout my journey.\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0super excited for\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0ahead and ready to get to work.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Arnold, from Dallas, Texas,\u00a0is first\u00a0able\u00a0to join the team as a full-time player during the 2027-28\u00a0season. \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Calgary, Alta. \u2013 The Western Hockey League is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Herman Elfring, former Governor, President, and member of the Board of Directors of the Lethbridge Hurricanes.<\/p>\n

Elfring passed earlier this week at the age of 76.<\/p>\n

For over 23 seasons, Elfring was vital to the success of the Lethbridge Hurricanes, serving in many roles. From 1995 to 1999, Elfring was President of the Club, overseeing the Hurricanes run to the 1997 WHL Championship.<\/p>\n

From 1994 through 2017, Elfring served as Governor of the Hurricanes. In his role on the WHL Board of Governors, he contributed for 10 years as a member of the finance committee.<\/p>\n

Elfring\u2019s impact on the Hurricanes and the community of Lethbridge was so profound, the Club has named its annual Community Relations Award after him. The Herman Elfring Community Relations Award is presented annually to a member of the Lethbridge Hurricanes who best exemplifies a high commitment and contribution to the Lethbridge community.<\/p>\n

Not only was Elfring celebrated for his contributions to Lethbridge, but he was also recognized for the efforts he made to support the betterment of the WHL. In 2017, Elfring was named recipient of the WHL Distinguished Service Award. Introduced in 2004, the WHL Distinguished Service Award is presented annually to the individuals who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes on behalf of WHL franchises, and in doing so, have made an extraordinary contribution to the Club and League levels over an extended period.<\/p>\n

In 2025, Elfring was inducted into the Lethbridge Hurricanes Wall of Honour, becoming the eighth member enshrined in the Builder\u2019s Category.<\/p>\n

On behalf of the WHL and its 23 member Clubs, we extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to Herman\u2019s wife Carla, his children, grandchildren, extended family, and all of his friends during this difficult time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Daxon Rudolph<\/a> is more than familiar with carrying the weight of being a top draft pick.<\/p>\n

The Lacombe, Alta. product was called first overall in the WHL Prospects Draft by the Prince Albert Raiders back in 2023, joining the ranks of players like Connor Bedard, Matthew Savoie, Dylan Guenther, and, more recently, projected top NHL Draft picks Gavin McKenna and Landon DuPont.<\/p>\n

Needless to say, expectations have been high for the young man in Hockeytown North.<\/p>\n

“Being a first overall pick, it comes with a little bit of pressure,” Rudolph admits. “But I mean, at the end of the day, hockey is fun, and we’re all playing the game we love, so you try not to think about it. Once that puck drops, you’re just playing the game you love and trying to do it to the best of your ability.”<\/p>\n

The 6-foot-2, 205-pound, right-shot defenceman hasn’t just brought his best- he’s consistently been one of the best across the WHL.<\/p>\n

Rudolph’s sophomore season saw him earn an ‘A’ before pumping out 28 goals and 78 points in 68 games to help the Raiders secure a 52-win season and a second consecutive East Division title while playing his way into the history books.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udfa5 HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT \ud83c\udfa5<\/p>\n

Daxon Rudolph. Just in time for Christmas!\ud83c\udf84\ud83c\udf85@PARaidersHockey<\/a> | #WHLHoN<\/a> | #NHLDraft<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FlBD8rTqJb<\/a><\/p>\n

— Western Hockey League (@TheWHL) December 18, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n