JUNIOR HOCKEY NEWS

The Junior Hockey News

• NCDC Alum Connor Leslie Named Washington Capitals’ First Full-Time EBUG
• 2026-27 NCDC Season Preview: Metropolitan Conference
• McSweeney’s WHL Community Collective: Red Deer Rebels
• Preseason Report: August 31st, 2026
• 2026-27 Season Preview: Kingston Frontenacs

Ontario Hockey League

• Preseason Report: August 31st, 2026
• Rangers announce new radio partnership for the 2026-27 Season
• Otters sign goaltender Tanner Gibson
• Attack sign forward Jace Voortman
• 2026-27 Season Preview: Erie Otters

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

• OUR 18 – Drakkar ready to row in the right direction
• Olivier Metcalfe named captain of the ”Alliance Sports-Études” for 2026-27
• Victoriaville Tigres to retire Yanni Gourde’s #23 on Feb. 5, 2027
• Our 20’s – Baie-Comeau Drakkar
• Our 20’s – Blainville-Boisbriand Armada

Maritime Junior Hockey League

• Rapids Plamondon-Michaud commits to Université de Québec in Chicoutimi
• Western Capitals’ Guy commits to Ontario Tech University
• Mariners’ defenseman Zambakdjian commits to Vermont State University Castleton
• Bearcats’ goaltender Sam Berthiaume wins 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
• Expression of Interest – Host an MHL Marquee Event in Your Community!

Sportsnet » Junior Hockey 

• OHL unveils stricter rules for fighting in 2026-27 season
• Hockey Canada suspensions remain for four players on 2018 junior team
• Scout’s Analysis: Standout players from the Hlinka Gretzky Cup
• Canada routs United States in Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold-medal game
• DuPont, Canada beat Slovakia at Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Western Hockey League

• McSweeney’s WHL Community Collective: Red Deer Rebels
• 2026 WHL Graduates: Red Deer Rebels
• NHL Prospect Watch: Vegas Golden Knights
• 2026 WHL Graduates: Prince George Cougars
• 2026 WHL Graduates: Prince Albert Raiders

Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League

• La Ronge Ice Wolves 26/27 Season Preview
• Commitments from the 2025-26 season
• Celebrating the SJHL’s partnerships and community
• SJHL alums Kotai, Houle transfer to Northern Michigan (NCAA Div I)
• Red Wings’ Rocha commits to Alaska-Anchorage (NCAA Div I)

The U.S. Junior Hockey Podcast » U.S Junior Hockey News

• EHL vs. USPHL: Battle Brews for Junior Hockey Teams on East Coast
• What is Billeting?
• The EHL’s Frozen Finals 2024
• The Road to Professional Hockey: A Guide for Junior Players
• Is Big Hockey Rigged? Players Sue CHL & NHL Over Alleged Antitrust Violations

Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League

• VIJHL All Star Event In Langford January 22-23, 2027
• VIJHL Releases 2026-2027 Season & Exhibition Schedules
• Well Done To Campbell River’s Own!
• Bucs Goalie Headed To Div. III School
• April 2: Cougars Win VIJHL Playoff Championship With Shutout Of Bucs

British Columbia Hockey League

• VIDEO: THE FINALS – Episode 3
• BCHL Board of Governors approve majority sale of Nanaimo Clippers franchise
• VIDEO: THE FINALS – Episode 2
• BCHL announces 2026 Showcase event in Nisku, Alberta
• VIDEO: THE FINALS – Episode 1

Western International Junior Hockey League

• WIJHL Roster Rules and Important Dates for the 2026-27 season
• Spokane Braves owner Bob Tobiason to be added to the Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame – Scroll of Honor
• WIJHL to participate in the BCHL’s 2027 All-Star weekend
• WIJHL signs affiliation agreement with Stars Hockey Academy
• WIJHL signs affiliation agreement with Thunder HC

British Columbia Hockey Conference Junior “A” League

• BCHC and Recycle BC Announce Multi-Year Partnership to Bring Recycling Education to Arenas Across BC
• Flexible Learning Meets High Performance: BCHC Partners With SCIDES to Support Student-Athletes
• BCHC Appoints Mike Campbell as Director of Officiating
• BCHC Releases 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule, Divisional Alignment & Playoff Format
• BCHC announces strategic Junior Development partnership

Edmonton Journal » Junior Hockey

• Top Columbus attacker to Edmonton Oilers? It's just talk for now but dare to dream
• Big centre jumps up from junior hockey flop to rarefied air as Edmonton Oilers hopeful
• The latest play by the Edmonton Oilers A Comedy of Errors or All's Well That Ends Well: 9 Things
• Former UFC champ Tito Ortiz stoked for Bare Knuckle Ice Wars at Enoch River Cree
• After outstanding rookie season, Oilers newcomer's greatest test is upon him

The Province » Junior Hockey, NHL Canucks & More

• Canucks: PTO candidate Chris Driedger is 'good fighting for every opportunity'
• B.C. Lions: Can Zander Horvath chase down the CFL touchdown record?
• Vancouver Canadians put playoff tickets on sale, could clinch berth Tuesday night
• Canucks: The promise of Jonathan Lekkerimaki
• The Whitecaps keep signing players. That means they're staying, right?

Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League

• 2026-27 regular season schedule released
• Several GOHL Updates Coming this Week
• GOHL Announces Adoption of OHL Playing Rules
• 1986 Stratford Cullitons celebrate 40th anniversary of Sutherland Cup title
• GOHL announces partnership with Villani Sports Group

Greater Metro Hockey League News

• Brighton Names Mascot
• Railers Kickoff Event
• North York Announcement
• Bulls Announcement
• 500 Career Games