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Price Inks Entry-Level Deal With Seattle

April 24, 2024 - Today, the Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) announced that they have signed 2023 third-round pick Caden Price to an entry-level contract. The three-year, two-way contract ($908,000 AAV) is set to begin next season, and he is expected to report to Seattle's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, on an amateur tryout contract for the remainder of the season. "We are excited for Caden to officially join our organization after a career year in the WHL," said Seattle Kraken General Manager Ron F... Full Story

Rockets Captain Szturc Headed to AHL on ATO

April 24, 2024 - The Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League announced today that they have signed Kelowna Rockets captain Gabriel Szturc to an amateur tryout agreement. Szturc, 20, appeared in 62 games this season for the Rockets, where he ranked third in team scoring with 83 points (33G, 50A) and 48 penalty minutes. The first European born player to wear the C in the organizations history, Szturc owns the Rocket franchise record for games played and points by a European player, recording 203 points (73G, 130A) through 185 games... Full Story

Winterhawks Well Represented in Calder Cup and Kelly Cup Playoffs

April 24, 2024 - Portland, Ore. - The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club would like to congratulate our alumni competing in the American Hockey League (AHL) and ECHL playoffs. The eight alumni (alphabetically) playing in the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs are: Kieffer Bellows - Toronto Marlies Nick Cicek - Abbotsford Canucks Taylor Gauthier - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Dante Giannuzzi - Colorado Eagles Cross Hanas - Grand Rapids Griffin Tyson Kozak - Rochester Americans Chaz Lucius - Manitoba Moose* Nic Petan - Hartford... Full Story

Chiefs Sign 68th-Overall WHL Prospects Pick D Rhett Sather

April 24, 2024 - Spokane, Wash. - The Spokane Chiefs are proud to announce that defenseman prospect Rhett Sather has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Sather was selected in the fourth round (68th overall) of last year's WHL Prospects Draft. "We are excited that Rhett has made the decision to continue his development with the Spokane Chiefs organization," Chiefs General Manager Matt Bardsley said. "His edgework and overall skating ability, puck skills and sense for the game will enable him to be an excellent defenseman o... Full Story

• Price Inks Entry-Level Deal With Seattle - Kelowna Rockets (April 24)
  
• Wild Announce Second Annual Postseason Jersey Auction - Wenatchee Wild (April 24)
  
• Rockets Captain Szturc Headed to AHL on ATO - Kelowna Rockets (April 24)
  
• Winterhawks Well Represented in Calder Cup and Kelly Cup Playoffs - Portland Winterhawks (April 24)
  
• Chiefs Sign 68th-Overall WHL Prospects Pick D Rhett Sather - Spokane Chiefs (April 24)
  
• Guest Signs WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with Rockets - Kelowna Rockets (April 24)
  
• McKenna, Team Canada Open-Up World U18's against Sweden Thursday - Medicine Hat Tigers (April 24)
  
• Calvert Brothers Lock Horns in Eastern Conference Championship - Moose Jaw Warriors (April 24)
  
• Our 20's: McCleary Makes Hometown Proud in Final WHL Season - Swift Current Broncos (April 24)
  
• Prospect Allard Signs Scholarship and Development Agreement with Wheat Kings - Brandon Wheat Kings (April 24)
  
• Rockets Sign 2006-Born Forward Pankratz - Kelowna Rockets (April 23)
  
• Norrie Signs with Hurricanes - Lethbridge Hurricanes (April 23)
  
• Our 20's: Galloway's Short Time in Swift Current Leaves Lasting Impression - Swift Current Broncos (April 23)
  
• Iginla Last Addition To U18 Roster - Kelowna Rockets (April 23)
  
• Deadline to Guarantee Your Seats Is April 30th for Package Renewals - Spokane Chiefs (April 23)
  
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• Yager, Parker excited for ?EUR~home' games as Moose Jaw Warriors battle Saskatoon Blades - Saskatoon Star Phoenix (April 24)
  
• Geekie, Pickering called up for start of AHL playoffs - Swift Current Online (April 24)
  
• Ritchie records pair of points as Canada wraps up pre-tournament schedule at U18 World Championship - Prince Albert Daily Herald (April 24)
  
• Rebels Josephson added to Canadian roster at U18 World Championship - Red Deer Advocate (April 24)
  
• Canada adds Tij Iginla, son of Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, to U18 squad - Kelowna Daily Courier (April 23)
  
• Winterhawks Player of the Week: Jan ? punar - Portland Oregonian (April 23)
  
• Winterhawks' ? punar named WHL Goaltender of the Week - KPTV (April 23)
  
• Six former Kent-based Thunderbirds in Stanley Cup playoffs - Kent Reporter (April 23)
  
• Terik Parascak named WHL rookie of the week - Prince George Citizen (April 23)
  
• Local roundup: Regina Rebels, WHL playoffs, SJHL finals and more - Regina Leader-Post (April 22)
  
• Sports Round-Up: Monday, April 22 - Discover Moose Jaw (April 22)
  
• Rebels captain Kai Uchacz thankful for time in Red Deer - Red Deer Advocate (April 21)
  
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