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The Seattle Thunderbirds have sent a package of draft picks to the Kelowna Rockets in exchange for defenseman Owen Hayden, a 6‑foot‑7 left‑shot prospect from Calgary.
After a silver‑medal performance at the U‑20 World Juniors and a MVP award in the WHL, the European import faces three distinct pathways for the upcoming campaign.
A 19‑year‑old from Yukon, Gavin McKenna, is projected as the No. 1 overall selection in the NHL Draft, having impressed with 41 WHL goals and 15 NCAA points, while emphasizing that money played no role in his collegiate choice.
Montreal Canadiens prospect Andrew MacNiel helped the Kitchener Rangers win the Memorial Cup, scored key goals, fought Jaxsin Vaughan, and launched a $50,000 cancer research fundraiser.
The Kitchener Rangers clinched their third consecutive Memorial Cup, with Sam O’Reilly making history as the fourth player to win the tournament's MVP award.
A preview of the May 29 semi‑final between the Everett Silvertips and the Chicoutimi Sagueneens, the teams’ recent performances, key players and broadcast details.
A journalist recounts his early days in Texas, the abrupt shift to covering hockey in British Columbia, and the deep communal ties that bind fans to their teams.
The final round‑robin game of the 2026 Memorial Cup pits the Kelowna Rockets against the Everett Silvertips in a high‑stakes battle. Both squads must win to stay alive, with the Rockets facing elimination and the Silvertips' fate tied to a narrow margin. Insights from key players reveal the emotional and strategic pressures ahead of the match.
The Everett Silvertips and the Kitchener Rangers meet in a high‑stakes game that could shape the later rounds of the 2026 Memorial Cup.
The Everett Silvertips host the Kitchener Rangers in a high‑stakes game that could determine the finalists of the 2026 Memorial Cup.