Chadi Makes WHL Debut, Signs with Rebels

Former OHA Edmonton student-athlete Noah Chadi has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Red Deer Rebels after making his debut with the team on January 1, 2026. Chadi has played two games with the Rebels, tallying one goal against the Seattle Thunderbirds. The Edmonton, AB forward began the 2025/26 season in the […]

Huebner Signs with Thunderbirds

Former Prairie Hockey Academy student-athlete Van Huebner has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Seattle Thunderbirds. The Weyburn, SK defenseman joined Prairie for the 2023/24 CSSHL U15 Prep season tallying 7 points in 26 games. Last season Huebner playing 36 games with Prairies U17 Prep team recording 2 goals and 14 assists. […]

Five Sign in WHL

Five current of former CSSHL student-athletes have signed WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements with their respective teams. A netminder from Dallas, Texas, Blake Clark joined the CSSHL for the 2023/24 U15 Prep season. In 15 games with Delta Hockey Academy Green he went 11-0-0 with 2 shutouts, a 2.81 GAA and .875 SV% leading to […]

Cootes Signs ELC with Canucks

Former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athlete Braeden Cootes has signed an NHL Entry Level Contract with the Vancouver Canucks after they selected him in the first round, 15th overall at the 2025 NHL Draft. Cootes finished tied for fifth among all CSSHL U15 Prep skaters with 67 points in 30 games during the […]

Mack Named PG Director of Scouting

Edge School U15 Prep Head Coach Leland Mack has been named the Director of Scouting for the WHL’s Prince George Cougars. Mack has been a scout with the Cougars the last six seasons, but will transition into a full time Director of Scouting role with the club for the 2025/26 season. Prior to his time […]

Thunderbirds Sign Two

The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed a pair of their 2025 WHL Draft picks to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements. The Thunderbirds selected Kane Nicholas in the second round, 45th overall. The Campbell River, BC forward joined BWC Academy for the 2024/25 CSSHL U15 Prep season. In 35 games Nicholas led his team with 41 assists, […]

Johnson, Yellowaga Ink WHL Deals

Former CSSHL student-athletes Diego Johnson and Nate Yellowaga have signed WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements with their respective teams. Johnson spent three seasons in the CSSHL with Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA). The Fort St. James, BC forward finished second on his U15 team with 24 goals and 48 points in 26 games during the 2019/20 […]

4 CSSHL Alumni Selected to World Juniors

Four Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) alumni have been selected to represent Team Canada at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship. The 10 team tournament will take place December 26-Jan. 5 in Ottawa, ON. Four CSSHL alumni will represent Team Canada at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championships. The four CSSHL alumni selected to […]

Sabres Sign Ratzlaff

The Buffalo Sabres have signed former CSSHL student-athlete Scott Ratzlaff to an NHL Entry Level Contract. Ratzalff spent the 2020/21 COVID-19 shortened U16 Prep season with the Northern Alberta Xtreme (NAX), recording a shutout in his lone game. Selected in the second round, 43rd overall at the 2020 WHL Draft by the Seattle Thunderbirds the […]