
Brandon Wheat Kings Lead WHL’s 2025-26 Graduating Class
The WHL highlights three standout alumni from the Brandon Wheat Kings as they move into professional contracts.
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The WHL highlights three standout alumni from the Brandon Wheat Kings as they move into professional contracts.

The Los Angeles Kings are leveraging a wave of OHL talent, from back‑to‑back championship blueliners to international medalists, to build a robust pipeline for the upcoming season.

Curtis Douglas, standing 6‑foot‑9 and weighing 242 pounds, has agreed to a two‑year, $2.5 million contract with the Seattle Kraken, bringing both size and a commitment to mental‑health advocacy.

The American Hockey League will begin its 2026‑27 campaign on October 2, marking the earliest start to a season since 2009 and setting the stage for a year of milestones, including the debut of the Hamilton Hammers, a milestone banner‑raising for the Toronto Marlies, and a league‑wide 90th‑anniversary celebration.

The American Hockey League has released its 2026‑27 schedule, featuring 32 teams, 72 games each and a slate of milestone celebrations, including the league‑wide 90‑year tribute on November 7 and the Cleveland Monsters’ upcoming All‑Star Classic.

Gabriel Eliasson, a prospect for the Ottawa Senators, discusses his transition from the Ontario Hockey League to the AHL, his development goals, and the influence of teammate Tyler Kleven.

Author and journalist Aaron Bell launches his sixth book, spotlighting Belleville's hockey legends and promising more stories and a video series.

Author Aaron Bell will unveil Junior Hockey Giants: Local Legends Belleville on June 2, 2026, at Boston Pizza on Bell Boulevard, accompanied by a four‑part documentary and a limited edition art print.