Gavin McKenna Named the CHL David Branch Player of the Year

June 13, 2025 - TORONTO, ON - The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is proud to unveil its 2024-25 award winners (see full list of winners below), headlined by 2026 NHL Draft prospect Gavin McKenna of the Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL), who was named the CHL David Branch Player of the Year at a ceremony held Friday at the Delta Hotels Toronto. At just 17 years, 5 months, and 24 days old, Gavin McKenna becomes the third-youngest recipient of the CHL's David Branch Player of the Year Award. The 17-year-old from Whitehorse, Yukon, joins a rare group ... Full Story

Lumberjacks Add Skilled Forward, Melvin Novotny

June 13, 2025 - MUSKEGON, MI - The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced the addition of Swedish-born forward Melvin Novotny to the roster Friday afternoon. The 2007 birth year is a top prospect for the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft. A native of Taby, Sweden, Novotny has worn the Tre Kroner "three crowns" each of the last three seasons, including 26 games on the Under-18 team this season. In international play, Novotny picked up 8 goals and 10 assists in his 26 games. At the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Novotny had 3 points in 4 games, earning a bronze medal.... Full Story

Landon DuPont Named CHL Rookie of the Year

June 13, 2025 - TORONTO, Ont. - Landon DuPont of the Everett Silvertips became the second-youngest player to win the CHL Rookie of the Year Award, claiming the honour at just 16 years and 16 days old on Friday. He stands behind only John Tavares, who won the award at 15 years, 8 months, and 7 days. The 16-year-old from Calgary, Alta., is the first blueliner in 30 years - and just the third in CHL history after Philippe Boucher (1990-91) and Bryan Berard (1994-95) - to earn the honour. DuPont delivered one of the most impressive rookie se... Full Story

Matthew Schaefer Named CHL Top Prospect at 2025 CHL Awards

June 13, 2025 - Erie, Pennsylvania -- It has already been quite a busy summer for one of the NHL's top prospects and his trophy cabinet continues to fill up. At the 2025 CHL Awards in Toronto Friday, Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer was presented with the CHL Top Prospect Award presented by Kubota Canada. The 17-year-old Stoney Creek, ON native becomes the second Otter to win this award after Connor McDavid was the recipient in 2015. Awarded since 1991, the CHL Top Draft Prospect Award presented by Kubota Canada is given out ever... Full Story

• Lumberjacks Announce Additions to Hockey and Business Staffs - Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) June 14
  
• Matthew Schaefer Named CHL Top Prospect at 2025 CHL Awards - Erie Otters (OHL) June 13
  
• Top Talent from Across the CHL Celebrated at the 2025 CHL Awards - (WHL) June 13
  
• Gavin McKenna Named the CHL David Branch Player of the Year - Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) June 13
  
• Lumberjacks Add Skilled Forward, Melvin Novotny - Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) June 13
  
• Chiefs' Captain Catton Named CHL Sportsman of the Year at 2025 CHL Awards in Toronto - Spokane Chiefs (WHL) June 13
  
• Landon DuPont Named CHL Rookie of the Year - Everett Silvertips (WHL) June 13
  
• Matthew Schaefer Named CHL Top Prospect at 2025 CHL Awards - Erie Otters (OHL) June 13
  
• Jackson Parsons Named CHL Goalie of the Year - Kitchener Rangers (OHL) June 13
  
• Firebirds Sign Free Agent Defenseman Zack Bleick - Flint Firebirds (OHL) June 13
  
• Rudy Guimond to Return to the Moncton Wildcats as a 20-Year-Old - Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) June 13
  
• Andrew Petruk Clears WHL Waivers - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) June 13
  
• Misa Honored at CHL Awards with Top Scorer Award - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) June 13
  
• Regina Red Sox Acquired by Queen City Sports & Entertainment - Regina Pats (WHL) June 13
  
• Petes Sign 2025 Second Round Pick Matthew Perreault to OHL Standard Player Agreement - Peterborough Petes (OHL) June 13
  
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• Spokane Chief Berkly Catton wins CHL Sportsman of the Year - WHL KXLY (June 14)
  
• OHL Rookie of the Year Pierce Mbuyi commits to Penn State - OHL Owen Sound Sun Times (June 14)
  
• Regina Red Sox acquired by Queen City Sports and Entertainment - WHL Regina Leader-Post (June 13)
  
• Spokane Chiefs captain Berkly Catton wins CHL Sportsman of the Year honor - WHL Spokane Spokesman-Review (June 13)
  
• London Knights star Sam Dickinson named CHL's top defenceman - OHL London Free Press (June 13)
  
• FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Potential draft targets at goalie position - OHL Toronto Sun (June 13)
  
• FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Potential draft targets at goalie position - WHL Calgary Sun (June 13)
  
• Penticton Vees reunite with BCHLer ahead of inaugural WHL season - WHL Penticton Western News (June 13)
  
• Sarnia Sting sold to new majority owners Ryan Finch, Mark Guy - OHL Sarnia Observer (June 13)
  
• Medicine Hat Tigers' Gavin McKenna named CHL Player of the Year - WHL TSN (June 13)
  
• From rink to racetrack, London Knights coach Dale Hunter eyes cup sweep at Woodbine - OHL London Free Press (June 13)
  
• Petes sign second-round pick Matthew Perreault - OHL Peterborough Examiner (June 13)
  
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