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Three Winterhawks Alumni Competing in the 2025 IIHF World Championships

May 10, 2025 - Portland, Ore. - The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club is proud to recognize Rihards Bukarts, Joachim Blichfeld, and Simon Knak, who are representing their respective country in the 2025 IIHF World Championships. The annual tournament is being held in Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark, from May 9 to May 25, 2025. Burkarts played for the Winterhawks during the 2015-16 season after being acquired from the Brandon Wheat Kings. In 55 regular-season games, the Jurmala, Latvia, native scored 26 goals and 27 assists. On ... Full Story

Tigers Down Chiefs, 4-1, in Game 1

May 10, 2025 - The WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien kicked off with Game 1 between the Medicine Hat Tigers and Spokane Chiefs on Friday night at Co-op Place. The two high powered offenses swept their way through the conference finals. It was the first time in WHL history that both Conference Championships ended in a sweep. With the Championship on the line, the Tigers saw the return of two key pieces that have been out for extended absences. Andrew Basha and Cayden Lindstrom returned from injury and suited up in their fir... Full Story

Hurricanes Sign Maloney

May 9, 2025 - LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club announced they have signed 2006-born defenceman Nathan Maloney to a Western Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement. Maloney, 18, was undrafted in the WHL Prospects Draft. The Strathmore, AB, product has spent the 2024-2025 season with the Calgary Canucks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League where he collected 40 points (13g-27a) along with 55 penalty minutes in 44 regular season games. He added an additional 16 points (4g-12a) along with 12 penalty min... Full Story

2025 WHL Championship Series Presented by Nutrien Begins Tonight in Medicine Hat

May 9, 2025 - Medicine Hat, Alta. - The 2025 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien begins Friday, May 9, in Medicine Hat, featuring the Eastern Conference Champion Medicine Hat Tigers and the Western Conference Champion Spokane Chiefs. The 2025 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien opens Friday at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat. The Tigers will host Games 1 and 2 of the 56th WHL Championship, before the series shifts to the Spokane Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Spokane, Wash., for Games 3, 4, and 5. If necessary, the WHL Cha... Full Story

• 11 New Prospects Join the Winterhawks Family - Portland Winterhawks (May 11)
  
• Chiefs Look to Bounce Back in Game 2 of WHL Championship Sunday - Spokane Chiefs (May 11)
  
• Game Preview: Round 4 - Game 2 vs Spokane Chiefs - Medicine Hat Tigers (May 11)
  
• Three Winterhawks Alumni Competing in the 2025 IIHF World Championships - Portland Winterhawks (May 10)
  
• Tigers Down Chiefs, 4-1, in Game 1 - Medicine Hat Tigers (May 10)
  
• Medicine Hat Tigers Win Game 1 of 2025 WHL Championship Series Presented by Nutrien - (May 9)
  
• Basha Scored in Return, Tigers Claw Out Game 1 Win in 2025 WHL Championship Series - Spokane Chiefs (May 9)
  
• Hurricanes Sign Maloney - Lethbridge Hurricanes (May 9)
  
• 2025 WHL Championship Series Presented by Nutrien Begins Tonight in Medicine Hat - (May 9)
  
• 2025 WHL US Priority Draft Recap - Medicine Hat Tigers (May 9)
  
• WHL Championship Series Watch Spots Set - Spokane Chiefs (May 9)
  
• Fiddler Reflects on Bronze Medal at World Under-18 Championships - Edmonton Oil Kings (May 9)
  
• Dave Struch Steps Down as Rebels Head Coach - Red Deer Rebels (May 9)
  
• Chiefs Kick off WHL Championship Series vs Medicine Hat on Road Friday - Spokane Chiefs (May 9)
  
• Portland Winterhawks Acquire Rights to Forward Sam Spehar - Portland Winterhawks (May 9)
  
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Seattle Thunderbirds - Seattle, Washington
Spokane Chiefs - Spokane, Washington
Swift Current Broncos - Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Tri-City Americans - Pasco, Washington
Vancouver Giants - Vancouver, British Columbia
Victoria Royals - Victoria, British Columbia
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• WHL Championship: Spokane Chiefs look to bounce back 'ready to go' in Game 2 at Medicine Hat - Spokane Spokesman-Review (May 11)
  
• Salim Valji: Medicine Hat Tigers' stars taking inspiration from moms on Mother's Day - TSN (May 11)
  
• Amid bustle of WHL championship, Spokane Chiefs organization drafts next class of players - Spokane Spokesman-Review (May 11)
  
• Silvertips Director of Scouting breaks down 2025 draft class - Everett Herald (May 10)
  
• Gavin McKenna, Medicine Hat Tigers look to extend WHL Final lead against Spokane Chiefs in Game 2 - TSN (May 10)
  
• Jim thrilled to join Wheat Kings - Brandon Sun (May 10)
  
• Brandon, Manitoba set records for players taken - Brandon Sun (May 10)
  
• Gavin McKenna, Medicine Hat Tigers beat Spokane Chiefs in Game 1 of WHL Final - TSN (May 10)
  
• Spokane Chiefs fall 4-1 to Medicine Hat in Game One of WHL Finals - KXLY (May 10)
  
• WHL Championship: Dawson Cowan strong in second, Spokane Chiefs trail Medicine Hat 2-0 entering third - Spokane Spokesman-Review (May 10)
  
• Longtime volunteer Roger Mayert inducted into Prince Albert Sports Hall of Fame - Prince Albert Daily Herald (May 10)
  
• Rockets stay busy amid huge season - Kelowna Daily Courier (May 10)
  
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