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Buffalo Sabres forward Beck Malenstyn mentored 20 young hockey participants in North Delta, British Columbia, as part of HEROS Hockey’s mission to empower kids facing barriers.
The Wichita Thunder announced the addition of veteran forward Wade Murphy, a British Columbia native who brings a decade of North American and European experience, including a Kelly Cup Final run and 400 career games.
Oregon State's men's basketball team posted a 92-88 win over the University of Victoria, capping a flawless three-game stretch in Canada.
Oregon State’s men’s basketball team rolled past the University of Victoria 104-70 in Victoria, British Columbia, highlighted by an 80% fourth-quarter shooting clip and standout performances from Chris Johnson and Daniel Freitag.
In 1922 the Vancouver Amazons captured the Alpine Cup at the Banff Winter Carnival, becoming the first British Columbia team to win the prestigious trophy. Their story, marked by endurance, defiance of amateurism rules, and pioneering spirit, was later recognized with a place in the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
Left‑handed defenseman Raeya Mackie announced her verbal commitment to the University of Maryland women's hockey team, bringing a proven offensive record and international experience to the Terrapins roster.
The 2026 West Coast League All-Star Game featured a dramatic ninth‑inning rally, with Ethan Porter’s clutch double sealing a 5‑4 win for the South despite a strong effort from the North’s Carter Enoch and Ethan Wood.
The UCLA Bruins, fresh off a 37‑1 season that culminated in the 2026 NCAA championship, are gearing up for a high‑profile exhibition against Canada’s Senior Women’s National Team in Victoria, British Columbia. Coach Cori Close’s philosophy, roster changes, and staff shifts highlight the team’s preparation.
UCLA’s championship roster is set to face Canada’s senior women’s team in Victoria, blending veteran talent with fresh transfers as the Bruins prepare for a pivotal exhibition.
The Alaska Nanooks have added defenseman Seth Fryer, a 6‑7, 209‑pound right‑handed shot who spent the last three seasons with the Victoria Royals. His blend of size, offensive production and penalty‑minute accumulation should give the team a new dimension as it prepares for the upcoming season.
Villanova junior guard Jasmine Bascoe has been named to Canada's Senior Women's National Team Training Camp in Victoria, BC, marking her second national team stint this summer as the squad prepares for the 2026 Pre‑Qualifying Tournament in Guadalajara.
Coach Shauna Green's squad is finally running full 5‑on‑5 drills, with key players back from injury and several athletes competing on the world stage.
Ethan Porter, a rising sophomore at Oregon State, has been added to the 2026 WCL All-Star Game roster, bringing his impressive batting stats and on‑base skills to the showcase event in Victoria, British Columbia.
Sophomore Ethan Porter earns a late-season invitation to the 2026 West Coast League All-Star Game after a standout season with the Corvallis Knights and a strong freshman year at Oregon State.
A rising sophomore from Oregon State, Ethan Porter, has been tapped as a late replacement for the 2026 West Coast League All-Star Game, bringing a hot streak and impressive statistics to the midsummer showcase in Victoria, British Columbia.
Two Montreal Canadiens draft picks, LJ Mooney and Timofei Runtso, have been selected for the World Junior Summer Showcase, a pivotal event that will shape Canada's roster for next year's tournament in Alberta.
The 2026 NHL Draft saw an unprecedented 37 current WHL players and two alumni drafted, highlighting the league's growing influence on the sport.
The NHL draft will open in Buffalo, New York, with the Toronto Maple Leafs holding the No. 1 overall pick. Among the six top prospects, Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, Chase Reid, Caleb Malhotra, Alberts Smits and Keaton Verhoeff are projected to be selected within the top five.
Rising guard Agot Makeer, a dual citizen of the United States and Canada, has been selected for Canada's senior women's national basketball team training camp in Montreal, setting the stage for upcoming exhibition games and the Olympic pre‑qualifying tournament in Mexico.
The Bruins will meet Canada's Senior Women's National Team in Victoria on July 22, using the game to build chemistry and test new roster dynamics ahead of the FIBA World Cup.
UCLA will meet Canada's senior women's national team on July 22, 2026, at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, B.C., with tickets going on sale June 19, 2026.
At 17, Keaton Verhoeff left the Western Hockey League and stepped onto the ice for the University of North Dakota, helping the Fighting Hawks reach the Frozen Four and earning a spot on Canada’s 2026 World Junior roster.
Decades after scoring a goal in just five seconds, Ron Vincent was finally honored with a place in the University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame, while his family ties and lifelong passion for the sport continue to shape the game.
16‑year‑old defenceman Brock Cripps shines with two points in the opening games of the WHL Championship, earning Rookie of the Week honors and boosting his 2027 NHL Draft prospects