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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

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

Andrew Petruk Clears WHL Waivers

June 13, 2025 - KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets have announced that 20-year-old forward Andrew Petruk has cleared WHL waivers and will not return to the team for the 2025-26 season. Petruk, a Surrey, BC native, appeared in 25 games for the Rockets after being acquired from the Everett Silvertips in January 2025, recording one goal and three assists for four points. Originally drafted by Everett, Petruk played parts of three seasons with the Silvertips before joining the Rockets in a deadline deal. Over his WHL career, the 6-foot-3 f... Full Story

Turchak, Archer Sign with Rebels

June 12, 2025 - RED DEER - The Red Deer Rebels are excited to announce that two players selected at the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft have signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the team. Chace Turchak - Round 2, 30 th Overall Forward Shoots: Right Height: 5'10 Weight: 147 Birthdate: February 6, 2010 Hometown: Calgary, AB Owen Archer - Round 2, 32 nd Overall Defence Shoots: Right Height: 6'2 Weight: 189 Birthdate: July 28, 2010 Hometown: St. Albert, AB Turchak played the 2024-25 seaso... Full Story

• Top Talent from Across the CHL Celebrated at the 2025 CHL Awards - (June 13)
  
• Gavin McKenna Named the CHL David Branch Player of the Year - Medicine Hat Tigers (June 13)
  
• Chiefs' Captain Catton Named CHL Sportsman of the Year at 2025 CHL Awards in Toronto - Spokane Chiefs (June 13)
  
• Landon DuPont Named CHL Rookie of the Year - Everett Silvertips (June 13)
  
• Andrew Petruk Clears WHL Waivers - Kelowna Rockets (June 13)
  
• Regina Red Sox Acquired by Queen City Sports & Entertainment - Regina Pats (June 13)
  
• Turchak, Archer Sign with Rebels - Red Deer Rebels (June 12)
  
• Royals Name Brayden Beckley Director of Scouting & Hockey Operations - Victoria Royals (June 12)
  
• First-Round Pick Nolan Wolitski Signs with Rebels - Red Deer Rebels (June 11)
  
• Wenatchee Wild Announce Signing of First-Round Pick Miles to Scholarship & Development Agreement - Wenatchee Wild (June 11)
  
• Springwood Elementary Wins Top Prize in Spirit of Healthy Kids Program - Prince George Cougars (June 10)
  
• Wenatchee Wild Announce Signing of U.S. Priority Draft Selection Mintenko to Scholarship & Development Agreement - Wenatchee Wild (June 10)
  
• Nathan Free Signs WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement with Portland - Portland Winterhawks (June 10)
  
• Gavin McKenna Named a Finalist for the CHL's 2024-25 David Branch Player of the Year - Medicine Hat Tigers (June 10)
  
• Finalists Announced for 2025 CHL Awards - (June 10)
  
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• Spokane Chief Berkly Catton wins CHL Sportsman of the Year - KXLY (June 14)
  
• Regina Red Sox acquired by Queen City Sports and Entertainment - Regina Leader-Post (June 13)
  
• Spokane Chiefs captain Berkly Catton wins CHL Sportsman of the Year honor - Spokane Spokesman-Review (June 13)
  
• FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Potential draft targets at goalie position - Calgary Sun (June 13)
  
• Penticton Vees reunite with BCHLer ahead of inaugural WHL season - Penticton Western News (June 13)
  
• Medicine Hat Tigers' Gavin McKenna named CHL Player of the Year - TSN (June 13)
  
• Tips' Landon DuPont named CHL Rookie of the Year - Everett Herald (June 13)
  
• Penticton Vees add Okanagan Hockey Academy alumni to WHL roster - Kelowna Capital News (June 13)
  
• Penticton Vees add Okanagan Hockey Academy alumni to WHL roster - Penticton Western News (June 12)
  
• A multitude of former Kelowna Rockets to play overseas in upcoming season - Kelowna Capital News (June 12)
  
• Johnston commits to U of S - Swift Current Online (June 12)
  
• Wild signs Miles to Scholarship and Development Agreement - Wenatchee World (June 12)
  
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