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Chiefs' 20-Year-Old Forward Ben Bonni Clears Waivers

July 25, 2024 - Spokane, Wash. - The Spokane Chiefs have announced that 20-year-old forward Ben Bonni has cleared waivers and will not return to the team for the 2024-25 season. "Today was extremely difficult to inform Ben that he would not be returning to Spokane," Chiefs General Manager Matt Bardsley said. "With league rules only allowing teams to roster three 20-year-olds, we felt it was best to make the decision now and allow Ben enough time to secure a spot with another team in junior hockey. Ben was very popular amongst his teammat... Full Story

Hurricanes Announce Bid for 2026 Memorial Cup

July 25, 2024 - LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club officially announced on Thursday their intention to bid to serve as the host team for the 2026 Memorial Cup at the Lethbridge Sportsplex. In 2026, it will mark the 106th edition of the Memorial Cup tournament. The Memorial Cup is the national championship for the Canadian Hockey League, having been awarded since 1919. It will mark the 15th time a Western Hockey League team will host the tournament dating back to 1983. "It's very exciting for us to once again bid ... Full Story

Pats Acquire Babcock from Blades

July 25, 2024 - Regina, Sask. - The Regina Pats have acquired 2004-born defenceman John Babcock from the Saskatoon Blades in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick and a 2028 sixth-round pick. Babcock, 20, split the 2023-2024 season with the Kelowna Rockets and Saskatoon Blades, recording 17 points (4G-13A) in 64 games. The North Vancouver, B.C., product has 189 career WHL games under his belt since the 2020-2021 season, picking up 51 points (8G-43A), and a plus-minus rating of +43. The veteran 6-foot-2, 204 lb. left-shot defenceman was p... Full Story

Blades Acquire 2 Draft Picks for Babcock

July 25, 2024 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatoon Blades and Regina Pats completed a trade on Thursday. The Blades are sending '04 defenseman John Babcock to the Pats in return for a 4th round pick and a 6th round pick. The trade breakdown is as follows: SAS receives 2025 4th Round Pick 2028 6th Round Pick REG receives John Babcock ('04) Babcock was acquired by the Blades in a three team trade with Kelowna and Edmonton back in January. Babcock had 1 goal and 6 assists in 29 regular season games for the Blades and added 1 go... Full Story

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• Chiefs' 20-Year-Old Forward Ben Bonni Clears Waivers - Spokane Chiefs (July 25)
  
• Hurricanes Announce Bid for 2026 Memorial Cup - Lethbridge Hurricanes (July 25)
  
• Pats Acquire Babcock from Blades - Regina Pats (July 25)
  
• Blades Acquire 2 Draft Picks for Babcock - Saskatoon Blades (July 25)
  
• Yager Signs Entry-Level Contract with Penguins - Moose Jaw Warriors (July 25)
  
• Grady Martin Looking to Take the Next Step with the Americans - Tri-City Americans (July 25)
  
• Terrell Goldsmith Excited to Bring Hard-Nosed Game to Tri-City - Tri-City Americans (July 25)
  
• Oil Kings Welcome Filmon as Video Coach & Manager, Hockey Operations - Edmonton Oil Kings (July 25)
  
• Chiefs Finalize Hockey Operations Staff Ahead of 2024-25 Season - Spokane Chiefs (July 25)
  
• Hitmen Announce 2024-25 Regular Season Schedule - Calgary Hitmen (July 25)
  
• Silvertips Promote Mike Fraser to General Manager - Everett Silvertips (July 25)
  
• Broncos Acquire Veteran Defenseman - Swift Current Broncos (July 25)
  
• Raiders Send Johnston to Broncos for Third Round Pick - Prince Albert Raiders (July 25)
  
• Blades Hire Andrew Sarauer as Assistant Coach - Saskatoon Blades (July 25)
  
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• Yager signs entry-level contract with Penguins - Discover Moose Jaw (July 26)
  
• Raiders goalie coach Guard joins Oilers' AHL affiliate - Prince Albert Daily Herald (July 26)
  
• Broncos pick up veteran D-man from Raiders - Swift Current Online (July 25)
  
• Broncos acquire overage defenseman - Southwest Booster (July 25)
  
• Raiders deal captain Johnston to Swift Current - Prince Albert Daily Herald (July 25)
  
• Bench help: Saskatoon Blades hire Andrew Sarauer as assistant coach - Saskatoon Star Phoenix (July 25)
  
• Visits from WHL's Pats inspire baseball's Wolfpack - Regina Leader-Post (July 25)
  
• Mike Johnston: the Winterhawks' most successful coach? - Portland Oregonian (July 25)
  
• Sports Round-Up: Thursday, July 25 - Discover Moose Jaw (July 25)
  
• Raiders add scoring punch in blockbuster trade with Tri-City - Prince Albert Daily Herald (July 25)
  
• Wenatchee Wild hires Garett Hoglund as new equipment manager - Wenatchee World (July 24)
  
• Winterhawks' Jack O'Brien signs pro contract - KPTV (July 23)
  
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