McLaughlin Captures Gold, Four Claim Silver

Current RHA Kelowna student-athlete Jillian McLaughlin has won gold with Team USA at the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championships. Team USA and McLaughlin beat Team Canada and her RHA Kelowna teammates Alida Korte, Hayley McDonald and Kennedy Sisson, and former OHA Edmonton netminder Rowan Houweling 2-0 in the gold medal game. McLaughlin finished the […]

37 CSSHL Alumni Ranked Midseason Ahead of 2026 NHL Draft

37 former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athletes have been named to the Mid-Season Draft Rankings for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The 37 CSSHL alumni are currently playing in the NCAA, QMJHL, and WHL, with 95% of the 37 CSSHL alumni playing in the CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL). Gavin McKenna is the highest […]

Royals Sign McCarthy

The Victoria Royals have signed former RHA Kelowna student-athlete Owen McCarthy to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. McCarthy spent two seasons in the CSSHL with RHA Kelowna, joining the league in 2022/23 where he recorded 22 points in 28 U15 Prep games. At the conclusion of the season the Royals selected the defenseman in […]

47 Current or Former CSSHL Student-Athletes Named to 2025 WHL Cup Rosters

47 current or former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athletes have been named to their respective provinces roster for the 2025 WHL Cup. The WHL Cup will take place from Wednesday, October 22 through Sunday, October 26 in Red Deer, AB. The tournament will feature teams from the four Western Canadian provinces competing in […]

47 CSSHL Alumni Named to NHL Central Scouting Watch List

47 former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athletes have been named to the NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch List for the 2026 NHL Draft. The players on the preliminary list with A ratings are considered potential first-round picks. Players with B ratings are considered possible second- or third-round choices, players with C […]

Warriors Sign 2024 Draft Pick

The Moose Jaw Warriors have signed RHA Kelowna student-athlete Carson Smith to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Smith joined the CSSHL for the 2023/24 U15 Prep season. In 26 games with Okanagan Hockey Academy he tallied 10 goals and 11 assists. This past U17 Prep season with RHA Kelowna he recorded 27 points in […]

Blazers Sign Two

The Kamloops Blazers have signed a pair of CSSHL student-athletes in Logan Lanti and Evan Markel to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements. Lanti joined the CSSHL for the 2023/24 U17 season, tallying 14 points in 32 games with RHA Kelowna. The following U17 Prep campaign the High Level, AB forward recorded a team high 62 […]

Warriors Sign Pair of RHAK Student-Athletes

The Moose Jaw Warriors have signed a pair of RHA Kelowna student-athletes to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements. The Warriors have signed Ethan Fidelak and Dylan Mingo ahead of the 2025/26 season. Fidelak was selected by the Warriors in the 10th round, 204th overall at the 2024 WHL Draft. The St. Albert, AB defenseman joined […]

Five to Represent Country in U18 Women’s Three Game Series

Four current and one former CSSHL student-athletes have been selected to represent their country as Team Canada takes on Team USA in a Women’s U18 three-game series August 13-16 at the Lake Placid Olympic Centre. Four student-athletes with ties to the CSSHL will represent Team Canada, while one will suit-up for Team USA. Team Canada: […]

Player Advancements: RHA Kelowna

The Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) would like to congratulate the following current and former RHA Kelowna student-athletes on their advancement to the next step on their hockey journey: Name Commitment League Samuel Belanger Lake Superior State University NCAA Jordan Blouin Syracuse University NCAA Brett Boucher Albertus Magnus College NCAA III Nolan Bowsher Drury […]