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Mon, 14:52World Juniors 2026Kings prospect Vojtěch Čihař getting much needed reset at the World Juniors
The 2026 World Juniors marks the beginning of Vojtěch Čihař's hockey journey in North America. Sean Shapiro has the story.
2025-09-18, 15:40NHL Prospects
WHL 2025-26 Season Preview: Landon DuPont and the Kelowna Rockets headline stories to watch
A new face of the league, a new team, and dozens of new players, here's what you need to know about the WHL.
2025-07-03, 13:46Canadian Hockey LeagueCHL Import Draft Breakdown: Ivan Ryabkin, Adam Benák, and Olivers Mūrnieks among top names selected
The always-intriguing CHL Import Draft is in the book, and this one was particularly interesting with new rules and some twists.
2025-04-10, 01:40WHLA Franchise-Altering Lottery: WHL Teams Line Up for a Chance at Maddox Schultz
The 15-year-old phenom is expected to go first overall, with the draft set to shift the league’s balance of power.
2025-01-19, 15:17Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Offensive dynamo – Can Andrew Cristall's game translate to the NHL?
The junior numbers jump off of the page, but can Andrew Cristall translate that into being a fantasy star in the NHL? Victor Nuño has the details.
2025-01-11, 16:37NHL ProspectsBreaking down the 2025 CHL trade deadlines' the biggest moves
CHL trade deadline is always exciting, but this year was particularly eventful. Mitch Brown looks at the buyers, rebuilders, and players on the move.
2024-12-10, 19:55NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Carter Bear, Nathan Behm among 2025 Draft's biggest risers
Mitch Brown highlights the rises of Carter Bear, Lynden Lakovic, and Nathan Behm and provides updates on Carter Yakemchuk and Andrew Cristall.
2024-11-12, 14:46NHL ProspectsRinkside Roundup: Matthew Schaefer returns to top-5 form
Impressive performances by Matthew Schaefer, Simon Edvinsson, Jacob Fowler, Andrew Cristall, and Luca Pinelli feature in this week's Rinkside Roundup.
2024-10-29, 14:052025 NHL DraftRinkside Roundup: Victor Eklund establishing himself as a top 10 prospect for 2025 Draft
In this week's Roundup, Sebastian High breaks down hat trick performances from Victor Eklund and Tij Iginla, Nathan Behm's 10-point week, and more.
2024-09-19, 19:30CHLWHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Will the Kelowna Rockets take the next step?
Learn everything you need to know about the 2024-25 WHL season ahead of Friday's season openers
2024-06-27, 17:152024 NHL DraftComparing the best forward prospects in the 2024 NHL Draft
David St-Louis and Lassi Alanen compare the top forward prospects available in the 2024 NHL Draft.
2024-03-13, 13:002024 NHL DraftFilm Room: How Tij Iginla has become one of the CHL's most lethal threats
Dir. of Film Scouting, Cam Robinson breaks down the tape on Tij Iginla to see what makes the draft-eligible Western Leaguer tick.
2024-02-27, 14:00CHLThe EP Rinkside 2024 CHL Free Agency Guide
Mitch Brown, Greg Balloch, and Lauren Kelly team up to break down this year's best offerings in CHL free agency with scouting reports, tools grades, and player rankings.
2024-02-06, 16:00NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Gavin McKenna already controlling the game
The latest instalment in the WHL Stock Watch highlights the play of Gavin McKenna, Kenta Isogai, Andrew Cristall, Brayden Yager, and Lukas Dragicevic.
2024-01-10, 15:22Fantasy HockeyProspect Prospective - Andrew Cristall is one smooth operator
Few prospects boast the sublime playmaking ability of Andrew Cristall. Victor Nuño explores the boom-or-bust nature of the Washington Capital prospect.
2023-10-13, 16:552024 NHL DraftScout's Notebook: Terik Parascak's breakout start and other draft eligible standouts
This week's Scout's Notebook zeroes in on Terik Parascak, Cayden Lindstrom, Adam Jecho, Tij Iginla, and Clarke Caswell.
2023-09-21, 19:00CHLThe WHL 2023-24 Season Preview: Who will break through in a year of turnover?
Mitch Brown previews the 2023-24 WHL season.
2023-07-06, 15:42NHL ProspectsWhat you need to know about the 2023 CHL Import Draft
Mitch Brown and Lassi Alanen break down everything you need to know about the CHL Import Draft.
2023-04-18, 15:002023 U18 World Hockey ChampionshipsMeet the Team: Canada's 2023 U18 World Hockey Championship roster
Elite Prospects Dir. of North American Scouting Mitch Brown goes player-by-player through Canada's 2023 U18s roster, with scouting reports on the entire team.
2023-02-27, 17:482023 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Making sense of Andrew Cristall's game in Kelowna
The Kelowna Rockets forward has the points and the highlights, but Cam Robinson takes a deeper look at the entire picture for the 2023 draft eligible.
2022-12-19, 21:302023 NHL Entry DraftThe Elite Prospects December ranking of the top 32 prospects in the 2023 NHL Draft
The Elite Prospects scouting team has put together their first draft ranking of the season for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, with scouting reports on their top 32 players.
2022-12-19, 18:00World Juniors 2023Meet the Team: Canada's roster for the 2023 World Juniors
The defending champion Canadians have their eyes set on capturing gold on home soil for the second time in less than six months.
2022-12-01, 21:30NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Welcome to the Andrew Cristall show
Kelowna Rockets forward and 2023 NHL Draft prospect Andrew Cristall leads the way in this month's WHL Stock Watch.
2022-11-04, 14:12NHL ProspectsScout's Notebook: 7 standout single-game performances
Early in the season these seven games have stood out above the rest.
