South Alberta Hockey Academy – 黑料不打烊 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:13:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 /wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/cropped-黑料不打烊-Logo_Primary-TM_Horizontal_4c-scaled-1-32x32.png South Alberta Hockey Academy – 黑料不打烊 32 32 黑料不打烊 announces South Alberta Hockey Academy (SAHA) as host for the inaugural 2027 U18 Men鈥檚 National Championship /csshl-announces-south-alberta-hockey-academy-saha-as-host-for-the-inaugural-2027-u18-mens-national-championship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=csshl-announces-south-alberta-hockey-academy-saha-as-host-for-the-inaugural-2027-u18-mens-national-championship Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:23 +0000 /?p=9273 黑料不打烊 announces South Alberta Hockey Academy (SAHA) as host for the inaugural 2027 U18听Men鈥檚听National Championship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July听15, 2026

The first ever 黑料不打烊 National Championship will take place from March 31 to April 4,听2027,听in Southeast Alberta, with U18 teams from the Eastern Division taking on U18 Prep teams from the Western Division.

The host member program, SAHA, has been a member of the 黑料不打烊 since the 2020/21 season.听听SAHA听won the听inaugural 黑料不打烊 East West Challenge听in 2025/26 along with two Circle K Classic titles and producing the likes of Gavin McKenna (Toronto Maple听Leafs), Andrew Basha (Calgary Flames)听and Ryan Miller (Pittsburgh Penguins).

Choosing the host for this inaugural event was a听difficult听decision for the 黑料不打烊 based on the quality of the applications received from our member programs鈥澨齭tated听Mel Davidson, 黑料不打烊 Commissioner.听听鈥淭hrough our selection evaluation process, SAHA, and the host community,听exceeded our criteria听and will be an excellent partner.听听They will deliver a memorable experience for all our participating student-athletes, coaches,听staff听and the visiting family members & friends.鈥

Darren MacMillan, General Manager, South Alberta Hockey Academy and Director of Enhanced Programming at Prairie Rose Public schools says, “Being selected to host the inaugural 黑料不打烊 U18听Men鈥檚听National Championship is an incredible honour for the South Alberta Hockey Academy, Prairie Rose Public Schools, and our entire Southeast Alberta community. Far beyond championship hockey, this event celebrates the power of education-based athletics and the opportunities that exist when schools, sport, and community work together. At SAHA, we are committed to developing exceptional student-athletes. At Prairie Rose Public Schools, we are dedicated to creating innovative learning experiences that prepare students for success beyond graduation. Hosting the nation’s top U18 teams听provides听an opportunity to听showcase听not only our outstanding facilities and听hospitality, but also the educational model that allows young athletes to excel both in the classroom and on the ice. We are excited to welcome teams and families from across Canada to Southeast Alberta and look forward to creating an unforgettable national championship experience.”

Working alongside SAHA and the 黑料不打烊 will be a local event host committee.听听The host chair for the committee will be Brent Sauer.听听“Hosting the 黑料不打烊 National U18 Men’s Hockey Tournament is a tremendous honour and a testament to our community’s reputation for delivering exceptional sporting events.鈥 says Sauer.听听鈥淲e look forward to welcoming the country’s top young hockey talent and their families while听showcasing听everything our region has to offer. This tournament is about more than championship hockey;听it’s听about creating lasting memories, building community, and celebrating the next generation of athletes. We are excited to work alongside our volunteers, partners, and sponsors to deliver an outstanding national championship experience.”

And听of course,听the City of Medicine Hat will also be involved as the host city. “The City of Medicine Hat is proud to welcome the 黑料不打烊 U18 National Championship in 2027. Hosting this event听provides听an incredible opportunity to听showcase听our outstanding recreation facilities and community hospitality,鈥 said听Scott Richter, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Medicine Hat.

Currently, 黑料不打烊 Champions are crowned independently in the Eastern and Western divisional playoffs.听听Teams from the East can appear as guest teams at Western Showcases, and vice-versa, but the National Championship will be a large step forward in unifying the league and allowing the two divisions to compete for a national title.听听Details on the event format will be released at the start of the 2026/27 黑料不打烊 season.

For further information:

黑料不打烊
Sara Cassie
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
s.caissie@csshl.ca

SAHA
Darren MacMillan
General Manager, SAHA, & Director of Enhanced Programming, Prairie Rose Public Schools
darrenmacmillan@prrd8.ca

About the 黑料不打烊
The 黑料不打烊 was established in 2009 and has grown to feature 38 accredited schools and 133 teams across Canada and the US. The 黑料不打烊 is a leader in education-based hockey in North America. With 983 alumni in the CHL, 58 in the NHL, and 20 in the PWHL, notable alumni include Connor Bedard and Emily Clark. All programs are sanctioned Hockey Canada Accredited Schools, Schools with Residence, or Sanctioned by USA Hockey.

About Southern Alberta Hockey Academy (SAHA)
The South Alberta Hockey Academy provides a world-class education-based hockey experience that cultivates integrity, leadership, and excellence. Students, teachers, coaches, and performance professionals collaborate to provide academic and athletic experiences that leverage every student鈥檚 strength.

Located in Southeast Alberta, Canada, the academy offers a comprehensive, multidimensional program focused on elite skill development, academic success, personal growth, and character building.

Student athletes benefit from an expert coaching staff that brings professional experience, instructional excellence, and a genuine investment in each player鈥檚 progress. Through individual meetings, video review, specialized position training, and year-round development plans, athletes receive the guidance needed to reach their highest potential.

The academy works closely with local schools within the division to ensure that players thrive both on the ice and in the classroom. Through flexible academic support, structured routines, and a strong focus on responsibility and accountability, student-athletes can maintain balance while training and competing.

With state-of-the-art facilities, athletes train in an environment designed for high performance. Daily shuttling, structured training blocks, off-ice conditioning, nutrition education, and mental performance support all contribute to a holistic development model.

The South Alberta Hockey Academy offers an unparalleled experience for aspiring hockey players, one that builds skills, confidence, discipline, and leadership, preparing them for success in sport and in life.

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2026/27 Player Advancements: South Alberta Hockey Academy /2026-27-player-advancements-south-alberta-hockey-academy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2026-27-player-advancements-south-alberta-hockey-academy Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:27:09 +0000 /?p=9264 The 黑料不打烊 would like to congratulate the following current and former South Alberta Hockey Academy student-athletes on their advancement to the next step on their hockey journey:

Name Commitment League
Aiden Oiring University of Nebraska-Omaha NCAA
Brett Calhoon University of Regina U SPORTS
Cole Unger University of Manitoba U SPORTS
Damen Vanderberg Bonnyville Pontiacs AJHL
Elias Eisenbarth Portage College ACAC
Emhram McNutt Bentley University NCAA
Emily Gerdevich McKendree University ACHA
Ethan McCallum RPI NCAA
Grady McLeod Estevan Bruins SJHL
Hallie Parada York University U SPORTS
Jaylee Skog Nipissing University U SPORTS
Josh Evaschesen RPI NCAA
Josh Van Mulligen Niagara University NCAA
Kamryn Reiber Trinity Western University U SPORTS
Karter Kurpjuweit Princeton Posse BCHC
Kingston Chisholm Estevan Bruins SJHL
Kutcher Aquila Drumheller Dragons AJHL
Noah Dziver Lindenwood University NCAA
Paxton Cabana Drumheller Dragons AJHL
Phoenix Buckler Augsburg University NCAA III
Ryan Miller University of Denver NCAA
Ryker Klassen Weyburn Red Wings SJHL
Shane Smith RPI NCAA
Sophie Erlam Mercyhurst Univeristy NCAA
Steve Wawryk Canmore Eagles AJHL
Sully Kufflick Canmore Eagles AJHL
Teague Patton Bowling Green State University NCAA
Theron Bensler Grande Prairie Storm AJHL
Tien Woo York University U SPORTS
Ty Hynes Estevan Bruins SJHL
Ty Wasyluk Flin Flon Bombers SJHL
Zach Zahara Mount Royal University U SPORTS
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One Current, Two Former Student-Athletes Sign WHL Deals /one-current-two-former-student-athletes-sign-whl-deals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=one-current-two-former-student-athletes-sign-whl-deals Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:11:19 +0000 /?p=9237 Current 黑料不打烊 student-athlete Hunter Saddleback and former student-athletes Easton Mattersdorfer and Ben Meyer have signed WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements with their respective teams.

A defenseman from St. Albert, AB, Saddleback was a strong presense along SAHA’s blueline. Saddleback tallied 10 points across 24 games with SAHA including an extra 2 points at the inaugural East West Challenge. Saddleback would provide the GWG in the semi-finals against OHA Penticton before defeating BWC Academy for the title later that afternoon. Saddleback was drafted 67th overall by Medicine Hat at the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft prior to signing his contract with the Tigers.

Meyer spent the 2024-25 season with the Notre Dame Hounds U15 Prep squad where he played in 25 contests. Meyer faced 1013 shots across that timeframe, the second most in the division behind Calgary Hitmen prospect, Donagh Esler-Twiss (1264). Meyer made five 50 save and two 60 save performances with the Hounds. Meyer’s hard work paid off on draft day, being selected 78th overall by the Medicine Hat Tigers at the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.

Reigning out of Lethbridge, AB, Mattersdorfer was a relied upon source of offense for NAX’s U15 squad in the 2024-25 season. Mattersdorfer would collect 45 points (21G, 24A) with the Xtreme ranking him third in team scoring behind Emmett Abel and Jett Evans. Mattersdorfer was selected 43rd overall by the Hitmen at this past WHL Prospects Draft.

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23 黑料不打烊 Alumni Selected at 2026 NHL Entry Draft /23-csshl-alumni-selected-at-2026-nhl-entry-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=23-csshl-alumni-selected-at-2026-nhl-entry-draft Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:06:05 +0000 /?p=9189 23 黑料不打烊 alumni have been selected at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft including a record 6 in the first round.

Gavin McKenna (2026 – Toronto Maple Leafs) joins Connor Bedard (2023 – Chicago Blackhawks) as the second 黑料不打烊 alumni selected first overall at an NHL Entry Draft. Daxon Rudolph (2026 – Buffalo Sabres) joins Bowen Byram (2019 – Colorado Avalanche) as the highest selected 黑料不打烊 defenseman at an NHL Entry Draft, with each going fourth overall.听

The six 黑料不打烊 alumni selected in the first round beat the previous 黑料不打烊 record of five set in 2021, 2023 and 2025. A record 25 黑料不打烊 alumni were selected at both the 2023 and 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Two alumni were selected inside the Top 5, and four inside the Top 10, both 黑料不打烊 records.听

A total of 223 players were selected at this year’s draft with 10.3% of players selected having played in the 黑料不打烊.

106 players developed in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) were selected at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, making up 47.5% of the players selected. The CHL鈥檚 106 selections were its highest total in 16 years, dating back to 2010, and marked the first time since 2013 that the CHL reached the 100-pick mark at the NHL Draft.

39 of those 106 players were developed in the WHL, with 22 of the 23 黑料不打烊 alumni making up 56.4% of WHLers. All 23 黑料不打烊 alumni selected were developed in the CHL, making up 21.7% of all CHLers.

In total, 193 黑料不打烊 alumni have now being selected at the NHL Draft since 2012. 157 of those 193 (81%) have been selected in the last seven years. 58 黑料不打烊 alumni have gone on to play NHL regular season or playoff games.听

Number of Players Selected Per Draft

  1. 2024 – 25
  2. 2023 – 25
  3. 2026 – 23
  4. 2021 – 23
  5. 2022 – 21
  6. 2020 – 20
  7. 2025 – 20
  8. 2019 – 7
  9. 2016 – 7
  10. 2018 – 6
  11. 2017 – 6
  12. 2015 – 3
  13. 2014 – 3
  14. 2012 – 3
  15. 2013 – 2

Most Players Selected from a 黑料不打烊 Program In League History

  1. Yale Hockey Academy 鈥 26
  2. Pursuit of Excellence/RHA Kelowna鈥 26
    • 14 POE, 12 RHA Kelowna
  3. Edge School 鈥 23
  4. Northern Alberta Xtreme 鈥 22
  5. Okanagan Hockey Academy 鈥 21
  6. BWC Academy 鈥 18
  7. Delta Hockey Academy 鈥 17
  8. RHA Winnipeg – 16
  9. OHA Edmonton 鈥 12
  10. West Van Warriors 鈥 8
    • 5 West Van, 3 NSW
  11. St. George鈥檚 School 鈥 7
  12. Pacific Coast Hockey Academy 鈥 5
  13. South Alberta Hockey Academy – 3
  14. Notre Dame Hounds 鈥 2
  15. Calgary International Hockey Academy – 1
  16. Champions Hockey Academy – 1
  17. CIH Academy 鈥 1
  18. Coeur d’Alene Hockey Academy – 1
  19. Mount Academy 鈥 1
  20. Ontario Hockey Academy 鈥 1
  21. Pilot Mound Hockey Academy – 1
  22. Prairie Hockey Academy 鈥 1

14 黑料不打烊 Programs saw student-athletes selected at this years draft:

  • Okanagan Hockey Academy 鈥 5
  • RHA Kelowna – 5
  • Northern Alberta Xtreme – 4
  • Edge School 鈥 3
  • Delta Hockey Academy 鈥 2
  • OHA Edmonton – 2
  • Calgary International Hockey Academy – 1
  • Champions Hockey Academy 鈥 1
  • Ontario Hockey Academy 鈥 1
  • Pacific Coast Hockey Academy 鈥 1
  • Pilot Mound Hockey Academy -1
  • RHA Winnipeg- 1
  • South Alberta Hockey Academy 鈥 1
  • Yale Hockey Academy – 1
Round Overall Name Position NHL Team 黑料不打烊 Team
1 1 Gavin McKenna F Toronto Maple Leafs RHA Kelowna/South Alberta Hockey Academy
1 4 Daxon Rudolph D Buffalo Sabres Northern Alberta Xtreme
1 6 Carson Carels D Calgary Flames Pilot Mound Hockey Academy
1 9 Keaton Verhoeff D San Jose Sharks RHA Kelowna
1 21 Ryan Lin D San Jose Sharks Delta Hockey Academy
1 22 Liam Ruck F Pittsburgh Penguins Okanagan Hockey Academy
2 36 Chase Harrington F Calgary Flames Delta Hockey Academy
2 39 Markus Ruck F Pittsburgh Penguins Okanagan Hockey Academy
2 50 Mathis Preston F Anaheim Ducks Okanagan Hockey Academy
2 53 Brek Liske D Philadelphia Flyers Northern Alberta Xtreme
2 64 Ben MacBeath D New York Rangers Edge School/Yale Hockey Academy
3 65 Joe Iginla F Calgary Flames RHA Kelowna
3 68 Zachary Lansard F Carolina Hurricanes RHA Winnipeg
3 69 Ethan MacKenzie D Toronto Maple Leafs RHA Kelowna
3 73 Zach Olsen F Toronto Maple Leafs Edge School
3 77 Charlie Morrison D New York Rangers Champions Hockey Academy/Ontario Hockey Academy
4 112 Kayden Lemire F Minnesota Wild OHA Edmonton
4 117 Brayden Klimpke D Montreal Canadiens Calgary International Hockey Academy/Northern Alberta Xtreme
5 142 Parker Snell G Columbus Blue Jackets Northern Alberta Xtreme/OHA Edmonton
5 153 Giorgos Pantelas D Los Angeles Kings Okanagan Hockey Academy/RHA Kelowna
6 192 Noah Kosick F Anaheim Ducks Pacific Coast Hockey Academy
7 199 Noa Ta’amu D Winnipeg Jets Okanagan Hockey Academy
7 224 Tyler Deakos F Montreal Canadiens Edge School
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22 Selected at 2026 SJHL Draft /22-selected-at-2026-sjhl-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=22-selected-at-2026-sjhl-draft Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:41:22 +0000 /?p=9081 The

An additional seven student-athletes were selected as ‘Auto-Protected Picks’ (auto-protected players from an SJHL centre chosen by the respective clubs) prior to the May 26th league deadline.

The SJHL Draft consisted of two rounds of selections of 2011-born players, followed by six rounds of 2010-born players.

10 黑料不打烊 member programs had at least one player selected or auto-protected:听

  • Notre Dame Hounds – 12
  • Prairie Hockey Academy – 7
  • OHA Edmonton – 5
  • South Alberta Hockey Academy – 3
  • Northern Alberta Xtreme – 2
  • Calgary International Hockey Academy – 1
  • Delta Hockey Academy – 1
  • Okanagan Hockey Academy – 1
  • RHA Kelowna – 1
  • RHA Winnipeg – 1

 

2010 Born Draft:

Round Overall Player 黑料不打烊 Team SJHL Team Status
1 11 Bronson Lamontagne RHA Kelowna Yorkton Terriers Current
2 19 Oliver Homstol OHA Edmonton Melfort Mustangs Former
2 20 Cohen Goluboff-Munro South Alberta Hockey Academy Melville Millionaires Current
3 26 Hudson Wasylenka Prairie Hockey Academy Flin Flon Bombers Current
3 29 Dane Irwin South Alberta Hockey Academy Estevan Bruins Current
3 32 Levi Lillejord Notre Dame Hounds Weyburn Red Wings Current
4 38 Benjamin Meyer Notre Dame Hounds Warman Wolverines Former
4 39 Liam Bird Notre Dame Hounds Kindersley Klippers Current
4 42 Gavin Steeves OHA Edmonton La Ronge Ice Wolves Former
4 44 Ryker Doka Notre Dame Hounds/Delta Hockey Academy Weyburn Red Wings Former
4 45 Paul Abrametz Notre Dame Hounds Battlefords North Stars Current
4 47 Duke Lesnar Notre Dame Hounds/Calgary International Hockey Academy Yorkton Terriers Current
5 53 Jacob Glen Prairie Hockey Academy Estevan Bruins Current
5 58 Noah Delaurier Prairie Hockey Academy Battlefords North Stars Current
5 59 Lincoln Romaniuk Notre Dame Hounds Yorkton Terriers Current
6 62 Riley Brown Notre Dame Hounds/Northern Alberta Xtreme Warman Wolverines Former
6 63 Anderson Reschny OHA Edmonton Kindersley Klippers Former
6 65 Reid Florent Prairie Hockey Academy Estevan Bruins Current
6 67 Dillon Flanagan Prairie Hockey Academy Melfort Mustangs Current
6 70 Ryder Fiddler Notre Dame Hounds/Indigenous Sports Academy Battlefords North Stars Current

2011 Born Draft:听

Round Overall Player 黑料不打烊 Team SJHL Team Status
2

15

Landon Reschny Northern Alberta Xtreme Kindersley Klippers Current
2 18 Jax Baumuller Notre Dame Hounds Weyburn Red Wings Current

Auto Protected Picks:听

Player 黑料不打烊 Team SJHL Team Status

Addison Wanner

Prairie Hockey Academy Estevan Bruins Current
Seth Bennett Notre Dame Hounds Humboldt Broncos Current
Levi Thiessen Okanagan Hockey Academy Kindersley Klippers Current
Kobe Pellack OHA Edmonton Warman Wolverines Current
Reg Huebner Prairie Hockey Academy/Notre Dame Hounds Weyburn Red Wings Current
Kelson Hawreluik OHA Edmonton/RHA Winnipeg Yorkton Terriers Current
Mason Bryksa South Alberta Hockey Academy Yorkton Terriers Current
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黑料不打烊 Student-Athletes of the Month: May 2026 /csshl-student-athletes-of-the-month-may-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=csshl-student-athletes-of-the-month-may-2026 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:28:29 +0000 /?p=9055 The 黑料不打烊 is excited to announce the four winners of the Student-Athlete of the Month Award for May: Joey Downey, Brooke Dolynchuk, Liam Pratt, & Aidan Poulin.听

During the 2024/25 season the 黑料不打烊 introduced the Student-Athlete of the Month Award for the four different 黑料不打烊 divisions/age brackets: Eastern, West Female, West U18 Male (U18 Prep, U17 Prep, U17) and West U15 Male (U15 Prep and U15) .

This award is aimed at recognizing the student-athletes within the 黑料不打烊 and acknowledges their hard work, dedication, commitment, leadership, academics and community impact.

We would like to congratulate these four student-athletes, who were all nominated by their programs, for their hard work in the month of May.

East Division – Joey Downey, Selwyn House School

“Joey Downey is an outstanding example of a student-athlete whose impact extends far beyond athletic performance. As an honours student and one of only two 黑料不打烊 student-athletes enrolled in Selwyn House School’s rigorous Grade 11 Science Program, Joey has demonstrated exceptional academic and community commitment while balancing the demands of being a three-sport varsity athlete in football, hockey and baseball.

This year, he was inducted into the prestigious Sportsman鈥檚 Guild, recognizing his leadership, sportsmanship, coachability, enthusiasm, and positive influence within Selwyn鈥檚 athletic community. As the veteran catcher for the varsity baseball team, Joey played a key leadership role in guiding Selwyn to its first-ever RSEQ Baseball Championship. His steady presence and strong defensive performance behind the plate in both the semifinal and championship games were instrumental in securing the title. Over his three seasons with the program, he helped strengthen the team鈥檚 culture, consistency, and competitiveness, leaving a lasting impact on its success.

Beyond the classroom and playing fields, Joey embraced experiential learning through two hands-on courses. In the fall, he took part in Woodshop, where he designed and built his own NHL-style hockey locker, demonstrating creativity and craftsmanship. Since January, he’s been part of the demanding ALONE Outdoor Education course, earning his Wilderness First Aid Certification and completing a five-day wilderness survival expedition in the Laurentians. Throughout the experience, Joey displayed resilience and a strong sense of community by supporting and encouraging his fellow students.

He further strengthened his academic profile by achieving his DELF B2 French certification and has consistently embraced leadership opportunities, including attending the Canadian Student Leadership Conference, serving as a student ambassador at post-secondary events, and volunteering with Selwyn鈥檚 Learn to Skate Program, which he will co-lead next year.

Through his dedication, character, and commitment to the Selwyn Veritas values, Joey Downey exemplifies the qualities of a 黑料不打烊 Student-Athlete of the Month.”

West Female Division – Brooke Dolynchuk, RHA Kelowna

“Brooke is a grade 12 student, graduating this month. She currently has a 94% average. She is well liked by teammates, coaches, and trainers. She is described as a hardworking, mature, and responsible student who approaches learning with determination. Brooke communicates clearly and works well with others and brings positive energy to all of her classes.

Her Chemistry teacher mentions Brooke’s deep understanding of concepts and principles and how she was even able to compare how her training at RINK uses Le Chatelier’s principle by demonstrating how factors like breath rate, temperature, and hydration impact blood chemistry.

Brooke has a very bright future, and we are so excited to see what successes she has after her time with RINK and at GESS.”

West Male U15 Division – Liam Pratt, Okanagan Hockey Academy

“Liam has demonstrated strong character, work ethic, and consistency throughout the month, standing out as a student-athlete who continues to engage fully even during a period when it can be easy to shift into 鈥渟ummer mode.鈥

In the classroom, Liam is a high-achieving and disciplined student who takes pride in his academic performance. He currently holds an impressive 93% in Math 10 while completing the course as a Grade 9 student, reflecting both his ability and his commitment to academic excellence. Liam consistently applies himself across all subject areas and shows a strong willingness to learn and improve. His academic habits demonstrate responsibility, focus, and a clear understanding of the importance of maintaining high standards in his education.

Beyond the classroom, Liam has continued to challenge himself through involvement in extracurricular activity, including participation on the high school Mountain Biking team. This commitment highlights his drive to stay active, push himself in new environments, and balance multiple demands while maintaining strong performance both academically and athletically.

Within the OHA program, Liam has also demonstrated maturity and character through his actions in everyday situations. On the way to a field workout, he took the initiative to stop and help an elementary school student fix their bike, showing genuine care, leadership, and respect for others in the community. This moment reflects his awareness of others and his willingness to step in and make a positive impact without hesitation.

On the ice and in training environments, Liam continues to show strong effort, focus, and a willingness to work. He approaches each session with purpose and a desire to improve, contributing to a positive training culture through his consistency and attitude.

Overall, Liam Pratt is a highly deserving candidate for this recognition. His academic achievement, commitment to personal development, and outstanding character both within the academy and in the wider community make him an excellent representative of Okanagan Hockey Academy and the values of the 黑料不打烊.”

West Male U18 Division – Aidan Poulin, South Alberta Hockey Academy

“Aidan Poulin consistently demonstrates what it means to be a student athlete. He demonstrates a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to doing things the right way. He approaches his studies with responsibility and focus, setting a quiet but powerful example for those around him. As a teammate, Aidan is dependable and supportive, always putting the group鈥檚 success ahead of his own and lifting others up in the process. In the classroom, he shows genuine respect for his peers and teachers, contributing to a positive and productive environment every day. Aidan represents the kind of character, leadership, and consistency that makes a lasting impact, and this recognition is well deserved.”

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28 黑料不打烊 Alumni to Compete at 2026 Memorial Cup /28-csshl-alumni-to-compete-at-2026-memorial-cup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=28-csshl-alumni-to-compete-at-2026-memorial-cup Thu, 21 May 2026 18:04:54 +0000 /?p=8982 28 黑料不打烊 alumni are set to compete at the 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna, BC.

The 2026 Memorial Cup starts tomorrow evening and will see three CHL Champions and one host compete for National supremacy. The Kelowna Rockets (Host) and Kitchener Rangers (OHL) will kick things off at 6:00pm PST at Prospera Place on May 22. The Everett Silvertips (WHL) and the Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL) will play their first game on May 23. The final is set to take place May 31, at 4:00pm PST.

16 黑料不打烊 alumni will compete with the Rockets, 11 with the WHL Champion Silvertips, and 1 with the OHL Champion Rangers. The 28 alumni represent 13 黑料不打烊 programs:

  • Edge School – 6
  • Northern Alberta Xtreme – 5
  • Yale Hockey Academy – 5
  • St. George’s School – 4
  • Pacific Coast Hockey Academy – 3
  • BWC Academy – 3
  • North Shore Warriors – 2
  • RHA Kelowna – 2
  • RHA Winnipeg – 2
  • South Alberta Hockey Academy – 2
  • Calgary International Hockey Academy – 1
  • Delta Hockey Academy – 1
  • OHA Edmonton – 1

Everett Silvertips (11):

  • Shea Busch – Yale Hockey Academy
  • Mirco Dufour – Edge School
  • Landon DuPont – Edge School
  • Jesse Heslop – Pacific Coast Hockey Academy/Yale Hockey Academy
  • Lukas Kaplan – Northern Alberta Xtreme
  • Logan Lepinski – BWC Academy
  • Brek Liske – Northern Alberta Xtreme
  • Clarke Schaefer – Northern Alberta Xtreme/OHA Edmonton
  • Zackary Shantz – Northern Alberta Xtreme
  • Jaxsin Vaughan – RHA Kelowna
  • Luke Vlooswyk – Edge School

Kelowna Rockets (16):

  • Parker Alcos – BWC Academy/Northern Alberta Xtreme
  • Eli Barrett – St. George’s School/Yale Hockey Academy
  • Nate Corbet – South Alberta Hockey Academy
  • Hiroki Gojsic – St. George’s School
  • Rowan Guest – Pacific Coast Hockey Academy
  • Ty Halaburda – Pacific Coast Hockey Academy/Delta Hockey Academy
  • Owen Hayden – Edge School
  • Jacob Henderson – St. George’s School/Yale Hockey Academy
  • Tij Iginla – RHA Kelowna
  • Peyton Kettles – RHA Winnipeg
  • William Matte – Calgary International Hockey Academy
  • Keith McInnis – Yale Hockey Academy
  • Connor Pankratz – North Shore Warriors/St. George’s School
  • Hayden Paupanekis – RHA Winnipeg
  • Shane Smith – Edge School/South Alberta Hockey Academy
  • Carson Wetsch – North Shore Warriors/BWC Academy

Kitchener Rangers (1):

  • Kaden Schneider – Edge School
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2025/26 黑料不打烊 Top Defensive Forward Award Winners /2025-26-csshl-top-defensive-forward-award-winners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025-26-csshl-top-defensive-forward-award-winners Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:34:42 +0000 /?p=8878 The 黑料不打烊 has announced the winners of the 2025/26 Top Defensive Forward Award, as voted by the coaches:

Eastern U17 Prep: Harry Miller, Lower Canada College

The Montreal, QC forward finished sixth in league scoring with 41 points in 23 games. Miller added 13 points in 5 playoff games as LCC were crowned 2026 黑料不打烊 East U17 Prep Champions.

Eastern U18 Prep: Zach Jockers, Bishop’s College School

A forward from Bakersfield, CA, Jockers recorded 6 goals and 11 assists in 20 games. He would add 9 points in 5 playoff games as Bishop’s were crowned 2026 黑料不打烊 East U18 Prep Champions.

Female U18 Prep: Hayley McDonald, RHA Kelowna

The RHA Kelowna captain and Ohio State University commit tallied 35 points in 26 games, giving her 86 points in 54 career games. McDonald added 10 points in 5 playoff games as RHA Kelowna won their fifth straight 黑料不打烊 Western Championship, with the East St. Paul, MB product being named Playoff MVP.

U15: Zach Giles, Delta Hockey Academy Black

Giles finished fourth in league scoring with 83 points in 36 games. The Aldergrove, BC product had 110 points in 71 career 黑料不打烊 U15 games.

U15 Prep: Micah Montgomery, OHA Edmonton

In his second U15 Prep season, Montgomery finished fourth in league scoring with 63 points in 30 games. A potential first round pick at the 2026 WHL Draft, the Edmonton, AB product had 112 points in 66 U15 Prep games.

U17: Kase Gellner, Prairie Hockey Academy

After tallying 28 points in 34 U17 games last season, Gellner improved his total to 68 this year, finishing third in league scoring.

U17 Prep: Carter Gilchrist, South Alberta Hockey Academy

A sixth round pick by the Victoria Royals at the 2025 WHL Draft, Gilchrist finished second on his team with 33 points in 28 games.

U18 Prep: Ryan Sadovia, RHA Kelowna

The Tri-City Americans prospect tallied 33 points in 29 games, finishing third in team scoring. The Kelowna, BC forward added 7 points in 6 playoff games as he helped RHA Kelowna capture their second straight 黑料不打烊 Western Championship.

 

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2025/26 黑料不打烊 Top Defenseman Award Winners /2025-26-csshl-top-defenseman-award-winners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025-26-csshl-top-defenseman-award-winners Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:01:21 +0000 /?p=8874 The 黑料不打烊 has announced the winners of the 2025/26 Top Defenseman Award, as voted by the coaches:

Eastern U17 Prep: Eliot Faucher, Stanstead College

Faucher led his team in scoring while finishing second among all U17 Prep defensemen with 28 points in 20 games. The Drummondville, QC defenseman is a finalist for the 黑料不打烊 MVP Award and is a highly regarded prospect ahead of the 2026 QMJHL Draft.

Eastern U18 Prep: Bastien Michaud, Bishop’s College School

A second round pick by the Quebec Remparts at the 2025 QMJHL Draft, Michaud finished with 3 goals and 11 assists in 15 games giving him a 0.93 PTS/GP, fourth among all defensemen. The Trois-Rivieres, QC product added five points in five playoff games as Bishop’s were crowned 2026 黑料不打烊 East U18 Prep Champions.

Female U18 Prep: Sophie Erlam, South Alberta Hockey Academy

Committed to Mercyhurt University, Erlam finished fifth among defensemen in scoring with 24 points, including a defensemen best 15 power play assists. The Edmonton, AB defender played three 黑料不打烊 seasons with SAHA, tallying 49 points in 90 games.

U15: Logan Hooper, BWC Academy

A 2011 born defenseman from Maple Ridge, BC, Hooper finished second among defensemen in assists (35) and fifth in points (44).

U15 Prep: Eli Vickers, Delta Hockey Academy

Regarded as one of the top defenseman available at the 2026 WHL Draft, Vickers led all defensemen with 22 goals and 62 assists, finishing fifth among all skaters in points. Having been part of Delta’s 2025 黑料不打烊 Western Championship team, Vickers had 98 points in 65 career U15 Prep games, second most all time among defensemen.

U17: Kayin Belton, Prairie Hockey Academy & Grayson Holmes, Okanagan Hockey Academy

A 2009 born defender from Saskatoon, SK, Belton finished third among defensemen with 33 points in 32 games.

Holmes led all defensemen with 37 assists and 42 points before adding 7 points in 5 playoff games as OHA earned back-to-back U17 Western Championships.

U17 Prep: Luke Edgehouse, Okanagan Hockey Academy

The Coeur d’Alene, ID product led all defensemen with 17 goals and 34 points in 30 games. His 17 goals and 34 points were second among all OHA skaters.

U18 Prep: Logan Lepinski, BWC Academy

Lepinski led all defensemen and his entire team with 33 assists and 40 points in in 29 games. Having recorded 52 points in 70 career U18 Prep games, the Everett Silvertips prospect is a finalist for the 黑料不打烊 MVP Award.

 

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39 黑料不打烊 Alumni on 2026 NHL Draft Final Rankings /39-csshl-alumni-on-2026-nhl-draft-final-rankings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=39-csshl-alumni-on-2026-nhl-draft-final-rankings Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:58:56 +0000 /?p=8845 39 former 黑料不打烊 student-athletes have been named to the Final Draft Rankings for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

The 39 黑料不打烊 alumni are currently playing in the QMJHL, NCAA and WHL. Of the 78 WHL players who find their names on the list, 45% (35/78) are 黑料不打烊 alumni. 95% of the 39 黑料不打烊 alumni are currently playing in the CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL).

Gavin McKenna is the highest ranked 黑料不打烊 skater coming in as the Top Ranked North American skater. He will look to join Connor Bedard (North Shore Warriors) as the second 黑料不打烊 alumnus selected first overall. Carson Carels, Keaton Verhoeff, Daxon Rudolph, Ryan Lin, Liam Ruck, Ben MacBeath, Markus Ruck, Chase Harrington and Mathis Preston all find themselves ranked inside the Top 32. The current 黑料不打烊 record for most alumni selected in the first round (5) happened three times: 2021, 2023 & 2025.听

The 39 黑料不打烊 alumni represent 15 different member programs, with Edge School and RHA Winnipeg leading the way with eight:

  • Northern Alberta Xtreme – 9
  • RHA Kelowna – 7
  • Okanagan Hockey Academy – 6
  • Edge School – 4
  • South Alberta Hockey Academy – 4
  • Delta Hockey Academy – 3
  • OHA Edmonton – 3
  • Pacific Coast Hockey Academy – 3
  • Calgary International Hockey Academy – 2
  • Yale Hockey Academy – 2
  • Notre Dame Hounds – 1
  • Ontario Hockey Academy – 1
  • Pilot Mound Hockey Academy – 1
  • RHA Winnipeg – 1
  • Stanstead College – 1

Among the 224 ranked North American skaters include 38 黑料不打烊 alumni:

Final Ranking Mid Season Ranking First Name Last Name Team League 黑料不打烊 Team
1 1 Gavin Mckenna Penn State NCAA RHA Kelowna/SAHA
3 3 听Carson Carels Prince George WHL Pilot Mound Hockey Academy
4 2 听Keaton Verhoeff North Dakota NCAA RHA Kelowna
5 6 听Daxon Rudolph Prince Albert WHL Northern Alberta Xtreme
16 13 听Ryan Lin Vancouver WHL Delta Hockey Academy
20 26 听Liam Ruck Medicine Hat WHL Okanagan Hockey Academy
22 20 听Ben MacBeath Calgary WHL Yale Hockey Academy/Edge School
23 31 听Markus Ruck Medicine Hat WHL Okanagan Hockey Academy
26 32 听Chase Harrington Spokane WHL Delta Hockey Academy
32 24 听Mathis Preston Vancouver WHL Okanagan Hockey Academy
36 43 听Zach Olsen Saskatoon WHL Edge School
39 29 听Charlie Morrison Quebec QMJHL Champions Hockey Academy/Ontario Hockey Academy
44 34 听Brek Liske Everett WHL Northern Alberta Xtreme
46 58 听Giorgos Pantelas Brandon WHL RHA Kelowna
58 64 听Kayden Lemire Prince George WHL OHA Edmonton
62 74 听Ethan Mackenzie Edmonton WHL RHA Kelowna
70 72 听Zachary Lansard Regina WHL RHA Winnipeg
74 79 听Brayden Klimpke Saskatoon WHL NAX/CIHA
107 143 听Benett Kelly Prince Albert WHL Calgary International Hockey Academy
109 94 听Alofa Tunoa Ta’amu Edmonton WHL Okanagan Hockey Academy
113 131 听Michel Myloserdnyy Gatineau QMJHL Stanstead College
116 211 听Cameron Kuzma Red Deer WHL Delta Hockey Academy
123 73 听Jordan Duguay Portland WHL Northern Alberta Xtreme
128 55 听Noah Kosick Seattle WHL Pacific Coast Hockey Academy
145 100 听Sawyer Dingman Swift Current WHL Northern Alberta Xtreme
146 188 听Riley Steen Medicine Hat WHL OHA/PCHA/SAHA
156 169 听Joby Baumuller Brandon WHL Notre Dame Hounds
158 166 听Brock Souch Prince George WHL Northern Alberta Xtreme
162 159 听Riley Boychuk Prince Albert WHL Northern Alberta Xtreme
163 138 听Brody Gillespie Spokane WHL RHA Kelowna
165 209 听Cruz Pavao Tri-City WHL Edge School
183 NA Julien Maze Calgary WHL OHA Edmonton
185 215 听Kadon McCann Medicine Hat WHL RHA Kelowna/SAHA
187 NA Josh Evaschesen Kamloops WHL Edge School
189 177 听Gavin Lesiuk Lethbridge WHL OHA/PCHA/SAHA
199 200 听Nolan Stewart Victoria WHL Northern Alberta Xtreme
200 124 听Joe Iginla Vancouver WHL RHA Kelowna
222 NA Hunter Aura Calgary WHL Yale Hockey Academy

Among the 37 ranked North American skaters include 1 黑料不打烊 alumni:

Final Ranking Mid Season Ranking First Name Last Name Team League 黑料不打烊 Team
19 21 Parker Snell Edmonton WHL NAX/OHA Edmonton
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