
CHL Announces 2026 Import Draft Order and New Eligibility Rules
The 2026 CHL Import Draft will be held on June 30, featuring a revised tiered eligibility system that reshapes how 16‑ and 20‑year‑old prospects are selected.
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The 2026 CHL Import Draft will be held on June 30, featuring a revised tiered eligibility system that reshapes how 16‑ and 20‑year‑old prospects are selected.

The Los Angeles Kings selected eleven players in the 2026 NHL Draft, led by first‑round forward Elton Hermansson, while a diverse group of prospects from Canada, Slovakia, Russia, Finland, Germany and the United States begin their professional journeys.

The Avalanche tied a franchise draft record by selecting nine players, spanning defense, forward and goaltender positions, each bringing distinct achievements and pathways to the professional ranks.

Colorado Avalanche selected Egor Shilov with the 43rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, while the Penn State forward pledged to join the Nittany Lions this fall.

Michigan State University is set to welcome a wave of elite hockey talent, headlined by projected second‑overall pick Chase Reid, as the program eyes a transformative 2026‑27 season.

The Islanders announced the hiring of Pascal Dupuis, a Stanley Cup‑winning player turned executive, to lead their player development efforts.

Bryce Pickford’s historic 45‑goal season propels him to the CHL’s top defensive honour, marking a milestone for the Medicine Hat Tigers and their fans.

The 21‑year‑old Los Angeles native was honored at the 2026 CHL Awards in Toronto for his outstanding performance on the ice and his perfect 4.0 GPA.

At the 2026 CHL Awards in Toronto, Markus Ruck of the Medicine Hat Tigers captured the league’s Top Scorer Award with 108 points, while his brother Liam finished second with 104. Their achievement marks the first time siblings have claimed the top two spots in CHL scoring history.

Maxim Massé’s record‑breaking campaign, highlighted by 102 points in 63 games, earns him the CHL’s top individual honor and helps his team claim its first title in over three decades.

The Detroit Red Wings have added Swiss forward Théo Rochette to a one‑year, entry‑level contract after a standout season in Switzerland and a decorated junior career that includes QMJHL and Memorial Cup titles.

The Kitchener Rangers clinched the Memorial Cup in Kelowna with a 6-2 victory over the Everett Silvertips, highlighted by power‑play goals from Jack Pridham and San O’Reilly and a four‑point night from O’Reilly.

The Rangers completed a perfect tournament run, defeating the Western Hockey League champions 6‑2 in a game that featured a 37‑second goal spree and a standout performance by forward San O'Reilly.

The Kitchener Rangers defeated the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 3-2 in a Memorial Cup hockey game, advancing to the championship. Jack Pridham and Dylan Edwards each scored a goal and provided an assist for Kitchener, while Luca Romano also scored. Christian Kirsch made 26 saves for Kitchener. Emile Ricard and Mavrick Lachance scored for Chicoutimi, with Lucas Beckman making 15 saves. Kitchener finished round-robin play 3-0, while Chicoutimi dropped to 1-2.

A dramatic overtime goal by Liam Lefebvre lifts the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League champions past the Kelowna Rockets, while Tij Iginla’s contribution ties the game to his father’s legacy, setting up a pivotal western bracket showdown.

Liam Lefebvre's overtime winner caps a resilient performance by the Sagueneens, who rebound from an opening loss to set up a pivotal tournament schedule.

The Chicoutimi Sagueneens rallied from a loss to defeat Kelowna 3‑2, with Liam Lefebvre scoring the winning goal in overtime.

In a dramatic overtime finish, the Chicoutimi Sagueneens defeated the Kelowna Rockets 3‑2, with Liam Lefebvre delivering the winning goal after a resilient performance by Anton Linde and others.

The Kitchener Rangers opened the Memorial Cup with a commanding 5‑0 win over the Kelowna Rockets, highlighted by Jared Woolley’s goal and fight and Christian Kirsch’s 24 saves.

The 2026 Memorial Cup will bring together the Kitchener Rangers, Kelowna Rockets, Everett Silvertips and Chicoutimi Saguenéens in a showcase of future NHL stars, with all games televised by the NHL Network.

Seattle Kraken prospects Julius Miettinen and Alexis Bernier, fresh from championship triumphs, prepare to clash at the 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna, BC, as the tournament’s mental demands take center stage.

The Seattle Kraken have announced the signing of 19‑year‑old defenseman Alexis Bernier to a three‑year, entry‑level contract after his standout performance in the QMJHL, where he helped the Chicoutimi Saguenéens capture the league championship.

Kuzma Voronin, a Russian-born forward, will suit up for UMass Lowell next season after a dominant display in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League finals.