2026 WHL Draft News & Stories
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May 13th, 16:42Youth HockeyParker McMillan, Jace Magner headline 2011 Division standouts at Toronto Exposure Cup
An early look at some of the top 2011-born players in North America.
May 5th, 16:372026 WHL DraftElite Prospects 2026 WHL Draft final top 120 ranking
Taking a final look at how the top 2011s in Western Canada stack up ahead of the WHL Draft.
May 5th, 15:162026 WHL DraftRanking the top 2011-born Americans for the 2026 WHL Draft
How many top 2011 Americans will be selected by WHL teams this year?
Apr 29th, 16:212026 WHL DraftDaneault, McMillan, or Jugnauth? Breaking down the first overall race at the 2026 WHL Draft
It looks like a three-horse race for first overall at the 2026 WHL Draft...
Apr 28th, 15:17Youth HockeyJevin Morrison, Artello Forestal lead the top performers at the 2026 Alberta Cup
With the WHL Draft just around the corner, here's a look at the players who shone at the Alberta Cup.
Apr 22nd, 14:392026 WHL DraftScout's Notebook: Evaluating the 2026 WHL Draft's best defencemen
With the 2026 WHL Draft just a couple of weeks away, here's a look at the top blueliners in the class.
Apr 21st, 14:43Youth HockeyEli Vickers, Liam Bordt headline standouts from the 2026 BC Cup
Here's a look at the players with the inside track to represent BC Hockey and at the Canada Winter Games next year.
Apr 1st, 10:24Youth HockeyDrystan Thomas, Evan Ladd highlight standouts from USA 14U National Championships
2011-born Americans took centre stage at the 14U National Championships in Plymouth.
Mar 19th, 16:03Youth HockeyBrody Antignani, Parker McMillan lead standouts from 2026 CSSHL U15 Prep Western Championships
This year's championship week delivered drama, upsets, and breakout performances.
Mar 11th, 15:34USHS-MNStandouts from the 2026 Minnesota High School State Hockey Tournament
One of the most exciting tournaments on the hockey schedule is in the books.
Mar 9th, 16:36Youth HockeyPreviewing the 2026 CSSHL U15 Prep Western Championships: Everything you need to know
The bracket is set, and Seth Ditchfield breaks down everything you need to know heading into the postseason.
Feb 6th, 17:582026 WHL DraftKale Nicol, Nixon Gaudet lead top performers at the WAAA U15 Showcase
A closer look at Manitoba's top 2011-born talent, but it was a 2012 underager who stole the show.
Feb 3rd, 17:312026 WHL DraftElite Prospects 2026 WHL Draft midseason top 50 ranking
It's time for our first midseason WHL Draft ranking, led by Madden Daneault, Parker McMillan, and Owen Moulton.
Jan 27th, 17:142026 WHL DraftMadden Daneault, Jett Evans headline standouts from 2026 John Reid Memorial Tournament
A closer look how the 2026 WHL Draft class is shaping up after Western Canada's marquee event.
2025-12-17, 01:14Youth HockeySebastian Blanchard, Smith Vantine lead top performers at Elite Canadian Crown
The Canadian Crown has been one of the top U15 showcases on the continent, and top prospects put on a show at this year's tournament.
2025-11-25, 15:20Youth HockeyParker McMillan dominates amongst standouts at the 2025 Pat Quinn Classic
Tyson Soobotin breaks down the standouts from the 2025 Pat Quinn Classic, as the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft class begins to take shape.
2025-11-17, 19:532026 WHL DraftMadden Daneault, Micah Montgomery lead top performers at the Rocky Mountain Classic
Future WHL stars put on a show at the 2025 Rocky Mountain Classic.
2025-09-29, 14:522026 WHL Draft
Aidan Potash and Yoo Joon Kim among standouts from the BCEHL U15 September showcase
Tyson Soobotin checks in on the BCEHL U15, identifying several prospects for the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft.
