Wetsch Signs NHL Entry Contract

Former CSSHL student-athlete Carson Wetsch has signed his NHL Entry Level Contract with the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks selected the North Vancouver, BC forward in the third round, 82nd overall at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Captain of the Kelowna Rockets, Wetsch had 72 points in 65 games this season. Prior to joining the […]

Iginla Named February CSSHL WHL Alumni of the Month

Former RHA Kelowna and current Kelowna Rockets forward Tij Iginla has been named the February CSSHL WHL Alumni Player of the Month. Selected sixth overall by the Utah Mammoth at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, Iginla recorded 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points in 12 games in February. On the season he sits […]

Evaschesen Lands with Blazers

Former CSSHL student-athlete Josh Evaschesen has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Kamloops Blazers. The Medicine Hat, AB forward joined Edge School for the 2021/22 U16 Prep season, recording 51 points in 31 games. Originally selected by the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the ninth round of the 2021 WHL Draft, Evaschesen returned to […]

Pair of CSSHL 1st Round NHL Picks Sign

A pair of Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) alumni who were selected in the first round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft have signed NHL Entry Level Contracts with their respective teams. The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Benjamin Kindel after selecting him 11th overall, while Lynden Lakovic, has signed with the Washington Capitals after […]

Ngandu, Souch Sign in WHL

A pair of players with tie to the Northern Alberta Xtreme (NAX) in Joel Ngandu and Brock Souch have signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements. Ngandu joined OHA Edmonton for the 2023/24 CSSHL U15 season. In 28 games the Edmonton, AB forward posted a team high 26 assists and 41 points while being named […]

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 […]

Gardner Signs NHL Contract

Former RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna student-athlete Evan Gardner has signed an NHL Entry Level Contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets drafted the Fort St. John, BC netmidner in the second round, 60th overall at the 2024 NHL Draft. Gardner spent five seasons in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) with RHA […]

Rockets Sign Guilbault

The Kelowna Rockets have signed former BWC Academy student-athlete Gabriel Guilbault to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The Burnaby, BC defenseman joined the CSSHL for the 2019/20 U15 season. In 30 games he would lead all defenders with 19 goals and 42 points while being named the CSSHL U15 MVP. The following U15 Prep […]

Sanche Named October CSSHL WHL Alumni of the Month

Former CSSHL and current Everett Silvertips netminder Jesse Sanche has been named the October CSSHL WHL Alumni Player of the Month. Sanche went 8-1-0 with 1 shutout while recording a 1.33 GAA and 0.940 SV% in nine games with Everett during October. On the season he is 10-2-0 with a WHL best 10 wins, 1.98 […]