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NHL Prospect Watch: Montreal Canadiens
This article profiles Montreal Canadiens prospects from the WHL, highlighting players like Bryce Pickford and Hayden Paupanekis. Several BC teams are featured, including the Victoria Royals, Kelowna Rockets, Prince George Cougars, Vancouver Giants, and Penticton Vees.
The Victoria Royals Foundation Donates $93,500 to Local Organizations & Charities
The Victoria Royals Foundation donated over $93,500 to various charities and local organizations throughout Vancouver Island. The funds were raised primarily through the 50/50 draw at Royals home games, benefiting groups such as the Canadian Cancer Society and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
PENTICTON VEES LAUNCH SNOWBIRD PACKAGE AND 20 VOUCHER FLEX PACK FOR THE 2026/27 SEASON
The Penticton Vees have announced two new ticket options for the 2026/27 WHL season, now on sale. The Snowbird Package offers 17 pre-selected home games for $370 plus GST, while the 20 Ticket Voucher Flex Pack provides 20 vouchers exchangeable for any regular season home game for $440 plus GST.
NHL Prospect Watch: New York Islanders
The New York Islanders WHL prospect pool features four players, including Vancouver Giants goaltender Burke Hood and Penticton Vees forward Jacob Kvasnicka, a WHL Rookie of the Year finalist. Daylan Kuefler, who signed a contract extension with the AHL's Bridgeport Islanders, and Kelowna Rockets forward Tomas Poletin round out the group.
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NHL Prospect Watch: Los Angeles Kings
A look at five Los Angeles Kings prospects from the WHL, including Vojtech Cihar who had a standout season with the Kelowna Rockets after his MVP performance at the World Juniors. The article also profiles defencemen Jakub Dvorak, Giorgos Pantelas, and Will Sharpe, along with forward Koehn Ziemmer.
Kelowna Rockets Hire Mike Reagan as Assistant Coach
The Kelowna Rockets have hired Mike Reagan as an assistant coach. Reagan previously spent 19 seasons with the SJHL's Flin Flon Bombers, winning multiple awards including CJHL Coach of the Year in 2023-24.
Rockets import forward Jakub Frolo to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement
The Kelowna Rockets have signed forward Jakub Frolo to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement after selecting him 33rd overall in the 2026 CHL Import Draft. Frolo, an 18-year-old from Czechia, brings a strong resume from Finland's U20 SM-sarja where he led draft-eligible skaters in points per game.
2026-27 Season set to Feature Fan-Favourite Theme Nights
The Victoria Royals announced their 2026-27 regular season schedule featuring numerous fan-favourite theme nights at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. The season includes a 'Clash of the Kingdoms' exhibition series against the London Knights, the Home Opener against the Vancouver Giants, the Teddy Bear Toss, and other special events like Military Appreciation Night and Pink in the Rink.
DeMars Ready For Big Jump In Second WHL Season
Brooks DeMars is set to return to the Penticton Vees for his second WHL season after a strong summer that earned him a spot on Team USA for the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The 17-year-old forward aims to build on his rookie experience and take on a larger role in his draft year.
Giants acquire defenceman Thurston from Blades for conditional pick
The Vancouver Giants acquired defenceman Derek Thurston from the Saskatoon Blades for a conditional draft pick in the 2027 WHL Draft. Thurston, a Delta native, has recorded 26 points in 131 career WHL games and is expected to bolster the Giants' blueline.
Cuthbertson Signs With Hurricanes
Defenseman Evan Cuthbertson has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The Kamloops native recorded 12 points in 16 games with Yale's U15 Prep team and was selected 58th overall in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft.
McSweeney’s WHL Community Collective: Kamloops Blazers
The Kamloops Blazers continued their longstanding tradition of playing an autumn floor hockey game against the Kamloops Silvertips Special Olympics ball hockey squad. The event builds confidence and joy for the Special Olympics athletes while fostering community connections.
Rockets Sign Forward Jakub Frolo to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement
The Kelowna Rockets have signed forward Jakub Frolo to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement. Frolo, an 18-year-old from Czechia, was selected 33rd overall in the 2026 CHL Import Draft and brings significant U20 production from Finland.
Single Game Tickets On-Sale Now!
Single game tickets for the Victoria Royals' 2026-27 WHL season are now on sale, including the home opener and a special series against the London Knights. Fans can purchase tickets online or by phone to watch players like Cameron Schmidt and Vladimir Proskurin.
McSweeney’s WHL Community Collective: Prince George Cougars
The Prince George Cougars' Spirit of Healthy Kids Program has expanded from a reading initiative to cover healthy habits, kindness, and community involvement across Northern B.C. The program now reaches over 33,000 students in 220 elementary schools, with schools like École La Grande-Ourse winning grants for creative health challenges.
BC Standings
B.C. Division
| # | Team | Games Played | Wins | Losses | OT Losses | Ties | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Penticton Vees | 68 | 44 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 98 |
| 2 |  Prince George Cougars | 68 | 44 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 90 |
| 3 |  Kelowna Rockets | 68 | 38 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 85 |
| 4 |  Kamloops Blazers | 68 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 75 |
| 5 |  Victoria Royals | 68 | 28 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 66 |
| 6 |  Vancouver Giants | 68 | 25 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 54 |
Leaders
Points
| # | Player | Team | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | JP Hurlbert | | 68 | 42 | 55 | 97 |
| 6 | Tij Iginla | | 48 | 41 | 49 | 90 |
| 10 | Nathan Behm | | 67 | 38 | 48 | 86 |
| 12 | Jacob Kvasnicka | | 65 | 35 | 50 | 85 |
| 16 | Terik Parascak | | 61 | 33 | 46 | 79 |
| 19 | Tommy Lafreniere | | 67 | 41 | 36 | 77 |