U-SPORTS/CIS BOOKMARKS
League Sites:
USports Mens Hockey Site (http://'https://en.usports.ca/sports/mice/index')
... sub-links : Standings (http://'https://en.usports.ca/sports/mice/2025-26/standings') : Schedule/Results (http://'https://en.usports.ca/sports/mice/2025-26/schedule') : U-Cup (http://'https://en.usports.ca/championships/2025-2026/2025-26_M_Hockey/index') - 2026-27 links await
Canada West Mens Hockey Site (http://'https://canadawest.org/sports/mice/index')
... sub-links : Schedule/Results/Links (http://'https://canadawest.org/sports/mice/2025-26/schedule') : Hockey Tech Schedule & Stats (https://men.canadawest.hockeytech.com/stats/schedule/all-teams/117/all-months?league=1&gametype=-1)
... sub-links : Archives and Records (http://'https://canadawest.org/sports/mice/archives') - 2026-27 links await
OUA Mens Hockey Site (http://'https://oua.ca/sports/mice/index')
... sub-links: Schedule/Results/Links (http://'https://oua.ca/sports/mice/2025-26/schedule') : OUA Hockey Tech Daily (https://men.oua.hockeytech.com/stats/daily-schedule/) - 2026-27 links await
AUS Mens Hockey Site (http://'https://www.atlanticuniversitysport.com/sports/mice/index')
... sub-links : Schedule/Results - menu leads to all stats and standings (http://'https://www.atlanticuniversitysport.com/sports/mice/2025-26/schedule') - 2026-27 links await
ACAC Mens Hockey Site (http://'http://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/mice/index')
... sub-links : Schedule/Results (http://'https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/mice/2025-26/schedule-all') : CCAA History (http://'https://www.ccaahockey.info/#') - 2026-27 links await
BCIHL Site (http://'http://www.bcihl.ca')
... sub-links : Schedule/Results (http://'http://www.bcihl.ca/leagues/schedules.cfm?clientID=3692&leagueID=11139')
RSEQ - Hockey (http://'https://universitaire.rseqhockey.com/fr/index.html') - Google Translate (http://'https://universitaire-rseqhockey-com.translate.goog/fr/index.html?_x_tr_sl=fr&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp')
... sub-links : Link Page (http://'http://universitaire.rseqhockey.com/fr/stats/index.html') : Schedule (http://'https://universitaire.rseqhockey.com/fr/stats/horaire.html?season=4359&subSeason=4361&category=7152') : Standings (http://'https://universitaire.rseqhockey.com/fr/stats/classement.html?season=4359&subSeason=4361&category=7152')
Canada West Team Sites:
Alberta Golden Bears (http://'https://bearsandpandas.ca/sports/mhockey?path=mhockey')
Calgary Dinos (http://'http://www.godinos.com/index.aspx?tab=hockey-men&path=mhockey')
MacEwan Griffins (http://'http://www.macewangriffins.ca/sports/mice/index')
Manitoba Bisons (http://'http://gobisons.ca/index.aspx?path=mhockey')
Mount Royal Cougars (http://'https://mrucougars.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey')
Regina Cougars (http://'http://www.reginacougars.com/index.aspx?path=mhockey&')
Saskatchewan Huskies (http://'https://huskies.usask.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey')
Trinity Western Spartans (http://'https://gospartans.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey')
UBC Thunderbirds (http://'http://www.gothunderbirds.ca/index.aspx?path=mhockey')
AUS Team Sites:
Acadia Axemen (http://'http://hockey.acadiau.ca/')
Dalhousie Tigers (http://'http://www.daltigers.ca/sports/mice/index')
Moncton Aigles Bleus (http://'https://www.umoncton.ca/umcm-sports/aiglesbleushockey') - Google Translate (http://'http://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.umoncton.ca%2Fumcm-sports%2Faiglesbleushockey&sandbox=1')
New Brunswick Reds (http://'http://goredsgo.ca/sports/mice/index')
U.P.E.I. Panthers (http://'http://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mice/index')
St. Francis Xavier X-men (http://'http://www.goxgo.ca/sports/mice/index')
Saint Mary's Huskies (http://'http://www.smuhuskies.ca/sports/mice/index')
OUA-West Team Sites:
Brock Badgers (http://'http://gobadgers.ca/index.aspx?path=mhockey')
Guelph Gryphons (http://'http://gryphons.ca/index.aspx?tab=mensicehockey&path=mhockey')
Lakehead Thunderwolves (http://'http://www.thunderwolveshockey.com/')
Laurier Golden Hawks (http://'https://laurierathletics.com/sports/mhockey')
Toronto Metropolitan Bold (http://'https://tmubold.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey')
Toronto Varsity Blues (http://'http://www.varsityblues.ca/index.aspx?tab=hockey&path=mhockey')
Waterloo Warriors (http://'http://www.varsity.uwaterloo.ca/index.aspx?path=mhockey&tab=hockey')
Western Ontario Mustangs (http://'http://www.westernmustangs.ca/index.aspx?tab=icehockey&path=mhockey')
Windsor Lancers (http://'http://www.golancers.ca/index.aspx?tab=menshockey&path=mhockey')
York Lions (http://'http://yorkulions.ca/index.aspx?path=mhockey')
OUA-East Team Sites:
Carleton Ravens (https://goravens.ca/sports/mice/index) - NEW
Nipissing Lakers (http://'http://nulakers.ca/index.aspx?path=mhockey')
Ontario Tech Ridgebacks (http://'https://goridgebacks.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey')
Ottawa Geegees (https://teams.geegees.ca/sports/mice/index) - NEW
Queens Golden Gaels (http://'https://gogaelsgo.com/index.aspx?path=mhockey')
RMC Paladins (http://'https://gopaladinsgo.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/') - Former Team Site (http://'https://rmchockey.ca/')
RSEQ (OUA-East) Team Sites:
Concordia Stingers (http://'https://stingers.ca/mhockey/')
McGill Redbirds (http://'http://www.mcgillathletics.ca/index.aspx?path=mhockey')
UQTR Patriotes (http://'https://oraprdnt.uqtr.uquebec.ca/pls/public/gscw031?owa_no_site=133&owa_no_fiche=67') - Google Translate (http://'https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=fr&tl=en&u=https://oraprdnt.uqtr.uquebec.ca/pls/public/gscw031?owa_no_site%3D133%26owa_no_fiche%3D67')
RSEQ (Division 2) Team Sites:
Concordia Stingers Division 2 (RSEQ) (http://'https://universitaire.rseqhockey.com/fr/stats/dossier_equipe.html?season=3965&subSeason=3967&category=7152&team=129890') : (Elite Prospects) (http://'https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/37119/concordia-univ.-d2')
ETS Piranhas (http://'https://www.etsmtl.ca/satellite/piranhas/equipes/sports/hockey') - Google Translate (http://'https://www-etsmtl-ca.translate.goog/satellite/piranhas/equipes/sports/hockey?_x_tr_sl=fr&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp') : AAU (http://'https://www.aaucollegehockey.org/page/show/8177264-standings')
UQAC Inuk (http://'https://www.uqac.ca/inuk/hockey-masculin/') - Google Translate (http://'https://www-uqac-ca.translate.goog/inuk/hockey-masculin/?_x_tr_sl=fr&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp')
UQO Torrents (https://uqo.ca/torrents/hockey-masculin) - (RSEQ) (https://universitaire.rseqhockey.com/fr/stats/dossier_equipe.html?season=4359&subSeason=4361&category=7152&team=174663)
Bishop's Gaiters (AAU) (http://'https://www.bumenshockey.com/')
ACAC Team Sites:
Augustana Vikings (http://'http://www.govikings.ca/sports/mice/index') - NIS
Briercrest Clippers (http://'https://www.gobriercrest.ca/sports/menshockey/') - NEW
Concordia-Edmonton Thunder (http://'http://www.gothunder.ca/sports/mice/index')
NAIT Ooks (http://'http://naitooks.com/sports/mice/index')
Portage Voyageurs (http://'https://athletics.portagecollege.ca/sports/mice/index')
Red Deer Kings (http://'http://www.rdcathletics.ca/sports/mice/index')
SAIT Trojans (http://'http://www.saittrojans.com/sports/mice/index')
BCIHL Team Sites:
Logan Lake Miners (http://'https://www.loganlakeminers.com/')
Okanagan Lakers (http://'https://www.okanaganlakers.com/')
Simon Fraser Red Leafs (http://'http://www.sfuhockey.com/')
Vancouver Island Mariners (http://'https://www.viuhockey.ca/')
Victoria Vikings (http://'https://www.vikeshockey.ca') - NIS
OHT35
2026-27 OFFICIAL HOLLYWOOD TOP 35 (https://forums.hfboards.com/threads/2026-27-official-hollywood-top-35.3030123/) - to be uploaded in September
Exhibition Schedule:
2026-27 EXHIBITION/NON-CONFERENCE/PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE (https://forums.hfboards.com/threads/2026-27-exhibition-non-conference-pre-season-schedule.3029908/)
Online video/audio:
CanadaWest.tv (http://'http://canadawest.tv/') - YareTV link (http://'http://canadawest.yaretv.com/')
OUA YareTV link (http://'https://oua.yaretv.com/')
AUS YareTV link (http://'https://aus.yaretv.com/')
UMFM.com (http://'http://www.umfm.com/programming/bisons/') - some Bison home games in prior years
USports Nationals - with archive (http://'https://usports.ca/en/broadcast')
CBC Sports Streaming Schedule (https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/streaming-schedule)
CBC Sports YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@CBCSports)
Stats:
Elite Prospects - USports Page (http://'https://www.eliteprospects.com/league/usports') - individual player stats on everybody
Internet Hockey Data Base (IHDB) (http://'http://www.hockeydb.com/') : CWUAA Page (http://'http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/294.html') - like Elite Prospects
USports/CIS Stats (http://'http://en.usports.ca/sports/mice/2009-10/teams') - 2009-10 to present
USports/CIS Schedule/Results (http://'http://en.usports.ca/sports/mice/2009-10/schedule') - 2009-10 to present (no archive menu, must alter URL)
USports/CIS Standings (http://'https://presto-en.usports.ca/sports/mice/2009-10/standings-conf') - 2010 to present
USports/CIS Playoff Schedule/Results (http://'https://presto-en.usports.ca/championships/mice/2013/championship') - 2013 to present (no archive menu, must alter URL)
AUS Archive (http://'http://www.atlanticuniversitysport.com/sports/mice/archive') (from 1986-87)
OUA LeagueStat (http://'http://www.leaguestat.com/oua/MEN/en/stats/statdisplay.php?type=top_scorers&id=0&leagueId=5') (from 2007-08) - NIS
CW LeagueStat (http://'http://www.leaguestat.com/canadawest/mens/en/stats/statdisplay.php?type=top_scorers&subType=0&season_id=95&league_id=1&division_id=-1&confId=0') (from 2008-09) - NIS
Bob Adams Archives (http://'http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/CIAU/') - CIS hockey from 1995-96 to 2008-09
Wikia/Fandom - U Sports (http://'http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/U_Sports')
... sub-links : University Cup (http://'http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_University_Cup_Playoffs')
Wikia/Fandom - CWUAA (http://'http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/Canada_West_Universities_Athletic_Association')
... sub-links : GPAC (http://'http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/Great_Plains_Athletic_Conference') : WIAA (http://'http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_WIAA_Seasons') : WCIAU (http://'http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_WCIAU_Seasons')
Wikia/Fandom - OUA/OUAA (http://'http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/Ontario_University_Athletics')
... sub-links : QUAA (http://'http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/QUAA') : OSLC (http://'http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/Ottawa_St_Lawrence_Conference') : OIAA (http://'http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/Ontario_Intercollegiate_Athletic_Association') : QOAA (http://'http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/Quebec-Ontario_Athletic_Association') : CIAU Central (http://'http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/Canadian_Intercollegiate_Athletic_Union')
Wikia/Fandom - AUS/AUAA/AIAA/MIAA (http://'http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/Atlantic_University_Sport')
Wikia/Fandom - ACAC (http://'https://icehockey.fandom.com/wiki/Alberta_Colleges_Athletic_Conference')
Wikia/Fandom - BCIHL (http://'https://icehockey.fandom.com/wiki/British_Columbia_Intercollegiate_Hockey_League')
Wikia/Fandom - North American Championship (http://'http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/North_American_University_Hockey_Championship')
Wikia/Fandom - Universiade (http://'http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/Ice_hockey_at_the_Winter_Universiade')
Atlantic Canadian Hockey History (http://'http://web.archive.org/web/20150120170619/http://www.angelfire.com/ns/agalley/hockey/History.html')
Media Sites/Blogs:
Huskie Fan (http://'https://huskiefan.ca/mens-hockey/') (Saskatchewan fan site - with audio streams)
SportsNet USports Page (http://'https://www.sportsnet.ca/usports/')
TSN USports Page (http://'https://www.tsn.ca/u-sports')
Hockey Blog in Canada (http://'http://hockey-blog-in-canada.blogspot.ca/') (includes Manitoba)
The Manitoban (http://'https://themanitoban.com/category/sports/') (student paper)
Friends of McGill Hockey (https://www.friendsofmcgillhockey.com/en/index.html) (McGill)
Ryerson Rams Hockey Alumni (http://'http://www.ryersonramshockey.com/')
AcadiaAxemenHockey.com (http://'http://www.acadiaaxemenhockey.com/')
Independent Sports News (http://'http://www.independentsportsnews.com/')
The Varsity (http://'https://thevarsity.ca/section/sports/') (Toronto student paper)
Stadium Journey (http://'https://stadiumjourney.com/usports-hockey/')
Flashscore (http://'https://www.flashscore.com/hockey/canada/u-sports/standings/')
Livesport (http://'https://www.livesport.com/hockey/canada/u-sports/')
Recruiting/Transactions:
Elite Prospects - USports Transactions (http://'https://www.eliteprospects.com/?league=usports')
USports Eligibility - Letters of Intent Page (http://'https://en.usports.ca/HQ/Eligibility')
Past threads:
2022-23 Manitoba Bisons/CW (http://'https://forums.hfboards.com/threads/2022-23-manitoba-bisons-cw.2889075/')
2023-24 Manitoba Bisons/CW (http://'https://forums.hfboards.com/threads/2023-24-manitoba-bisons-cw.2931623/')
2024-25 Manitoba Bisons/CW (https://forums.hfboards.com/threads/2024-25-manitoba-bisons-cw.2965124/)
2025-26 Manitoba Bisons/CW (https://forums.hfboards.com/threads/2025-26-manitoba-bisons-cw.3006066/)
NOTE: The conference links are still in 2025-26, and once the 2026-27 links are available, I'll add those. Carleton, Ottawa, and Briercrest have new links to their websites. Carleton's site looks a LOT more "normal", which is a blessing. Meanwhile, both Viking teams' websites (Augustana and Victoria) are down and no new link comes from a new search. The LeagueStat links have been dead for a while, so I will delete those unless I find an option.
May 12, 2026: FOUR ARRIVALS, TWO DEPARTURES, TWO EXHIBITION GAMES
(https://i.postimg.cc/Qt4qRKq8/Manitoba-2025-words-brown-73x73.jpg)
With a handful of player announcements coming in, it is time for a new thread. This year, I guess, is the start of the Late Twenties. Time sure marches on!
There are four new players, all forwards. One is announced on the team website, one is at Elite Prospects and the LOI page, and two more are LOI-only. My guess is that more announcements will come soon at GoBisons.ca. Here are the rookies thus far:
LONDON HOILETT - F - Virden (MJHL)
London Hoilett is a Winnipeg boy coming home. Although he played his overage season with the Virden Oil Kings in the MJHL, he previously played for the Vancouver Giants and Calgary Hitmen in the WHL. His dad, Trevor Hoilett, played basketball and football for the Bisons. He is also a musician, with a stage name of Ty Kiddo. His numbers in the WHL were 175 GP, 25 G, 19 A, 44 Pts. In the MJHL they were 57 GP, 32 G, 26 A, 58 Pts.
(https://i.postimg.cc/zG5RMGFd/London-Hoilett-450x294.jpg)
Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: London Hoilett Career Stats (https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/599340/london-hoilett)
➤ GoBisons.ca: The Hoilett legacy continues: WHL veteran London signs with men's hockey (https://gobisons.ca/news/2026/5/12/mens-hockey-the-hoilett-legacy-continues-whl-veteran-london-signs-with-mens-hockey.aspx)
➤ Vancouver Province: London Hoilett helping team get in tune heading into stretch drive (https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/junior-hockey/vancouver-giants-newcomer-london-hoilett-helping-team-get-in-tune-heading-into-stretch-drive)
➤ Calgary Sun: London Hoilett scores Hitmen Teddy Bear Toss goal for second straight year (https://calgarysun.com/sports/london-hoilett-scores-hitmen-teddy-bear-toss-goal-for-second-straight-year)
➤ Global News: Calgary Hitmen forward talks life, risk and loss as he prepares to release debut album (https://globalnews.ca/news/9370713/calgary-hitmen-defenceman-debut-album-hoilett/) (with video)
TEAGUE MCALLISTER - F - Alberni Valley (BCHL)
Here's a player with no prior connection to Manitoba, having been born in Kitscoty, Alberta (a town I've never heard of) and played his junior hockey with the Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL) and the Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL). He was their "Unsung Hero" and "MVP" last year, and wore an A. He previously played for Canada West in the World Junior A tournament. His AJHL numbers were 83 GP, 16 G, 26 A, 42 Pts and his BCHL numbers were 60 GP, 22 G, 19 A, 41 Pts. He is currently the only Bison for 2026-27 listed at Elite Prospects, and is also on the LOI page.
(https://i.postimg.cc/YqggvXHy/Teague-Mc-Allister-375X375.jpg)
Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: Teague McAllister Career Stats (https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/512139/teague-mcallister)
➤ Alberni Valley: Teague McAllister Committed to University of Manitoba Bisons (https://www.albernivalleybulldogs.ca/teague-mcallister-committed-to-university-of-manitoba-bisons)
➤ Facebook: Alberni Valley Bulldogs Page (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1554528300011336&set=the-alberni-valley-bulldogs-are-proud-to-announce-that-2005-born-forward-teague-)
➤ Lloydminster: McAllister & Birch Invited to Team Canada West Selection Camp (https://www.lloydminsterbobcats.ca/teamcanada)
ERIK PASTRO - F - Trail (BCHL)
Recruiting from outside Friendly Manitoba continues to be a "thing" for the new era Bison management team. We have here a native of Vernon, B.C. He played for the Vernon Vipers (BCHL) before accepting an offer from the University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks for 2025-26. Instead, he wound up returning to the BCHL and played for the Trail Smoke Eaters. Looks like the influx of Evil Monkeys did him in, although no links state this to be the case. His Junior A stats line is 161 GP, 47 G, 65 A, 112 Pts. In a unique twist, he will have played for two teams with a history of winning a world championship. The Trail Smoke Eaters (as a senior club) won in 1961 and the Bisons won it in 1931.
(https://i.postimg.cc/bNksPSyy/Erik-Pastro-450x298.jpg)
Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: Erik Pastro Career Stats (https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/804923/erik-pastro)
➤ Vernon: Pastro Commits To Vipers (https://www.vernonvipers.com/pastro-commits-to-vipers)
➤ Vernon: Pastro Commits to Nebraska-Omaha (https://www.vernonvipers.com/pastro-commits-to-nebraska-omaha)
➤ Trail Times: Trail Smoke Eaters top Vernon Vipers 6-5 after wild 3rd period (https://trailtimes.ca/2025/11/29/trail-smoke-eaters-top-vernon-vipers-6-5-after-wild-3rd-period/)
➤ Trail Times: Trail Smoke Eaters skate to critical division wins over Bucks, Vipers (https://trailtimes.ca/2025/11/30/trail-smoke-eaters-skate-to-critical-division-wins-over-bucks-vipers/)
➤ My Kootenay: Erik Pastro to pursue scholarship at BCHL Top Prospects game (https://www.mykootenaynow.com/70262/news/sports/hockey/bchl/trail-smoke-eaters/erik-pastro-to-purse-scholarship-at-bchl-top-prospects-game/)
➤ Facebook Videos: HOLY HANNAH!!! Erik Pastro with the equalizer from Christian Kim and Colton Whitfield! #WeAreSmokeEaters (https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FsWiHeotq/) ✦ Blink and you miss it... Redirection perfection from Erik Pastro during the BCHL College Prospects Game in Spruce Grove! #WeAreSmokeEaters (https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BLkCoCsa1/) ✦ GOAL!!! Erik Pastro from Dylan Lariviere & Brayden Sinclair! #WeAreSmokeEaters (https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BWuxHayaY/)
➤ YouTube: Player Profile - # 15 Erik Pastro (https://youtu.be/19fPaSTFSbk?si=e_-Uxtls6ejDtut0)
BRANDON FUNK - C - Spruce Grove (BCHL)
Although he finished his junior career with the Spruce Grove Saints (an Alberta team in the BCHL) Brandon Funk is a Winnipeg boy. He started with the Portage Terriers, Winnipeg Blues, and Steinbach Pistons (all of the MJHL). Then it was off to the Minot Minotauros (NAHL) for a half-season before going to Spruce Grove for a season-and-a-half. Last year he wore an A. At Elite Prospects he is listed as a recruit for the Long Island University team in NCAA Division 1. However, he signed a Bison LOI. His MJHL numbers were 159 GP, 51 G, 54 A, 105 Pts, in the NAHL it was 33 GP, 4 G, 10 A, 14 Pts, and in the BCHL it was 74 GP, 18 G, 20 A, 38 Pts.
(https://i.postimg.cc/qvnbwXdr/Brandon-Funk-450x253.jpg)
Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: Brandon Funk Career Stats (https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/599335/brandon-funk)
➤ MJHL: Brandon Funk commits to Long Island University (https://www.mjhlhockey.ca/brandon-funk-commits-to-long-island-university)
➤ Portage Online: Former Terrier commits to Long Island University (https://www.portageonline.com/articles/former-terrier-commits-to-long-island-university)
➤ Steinbach Online: Pistons add impact forward Funk in trade with Blues (https://steinbachonline.com/articles/pistons-add-impact-forward-funk-in-trade-with-blues)
➤ Portage Online: Former Terrier traded to Steinbach (https://www.portageonline.com/articles/former-terrier-traded-to-steinbach)
➤ Spruce Grove: NEWS: Saints Sign Veteran Forward Brandon Funk For Remainder of 2024/25 Season (https://www.sgsaints.ca/news-saints-sign-veteran-forward-brandon-funk-for-remainder-of-2024-25-season)
➤ Facebook videos: Brandon Funk's Two Goals (https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1NsPhdZ6gH/) ✦ Brandon Funk and Tre Peck (https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ae576FG2H/) ✦ Funk OT Winner (Dec. 20) (https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B5HzC1ez6/)
DEPARTURES
The Bisons have lost two players who would have been entering their second seasons. Both came from the ECHL and had try-outs with the Manitoba Moose.
Lucas Brenton was the team's best defenceman, and finished 6th in overall team scoring (28 GP, 3 G, 15 A, 18 Pts). He's off to Michigan Tech of the NCAA. He'll be difficult to replace.
Also, forward Blake Swetlikoff is back to the ECHL. He signed with the Greensboro Gargoyles on March 7, 2026. He was 7th in scoring amongst forwards. He started on the 1st line and finished on the 3rd. His numbers were 28 GP, 6 G, 8 A, 14 Pts. He had 6 assists in 18 ECHL games. I don't know if that was an ATO or a regular contract.
EXHIBITION GAMES
The CW has not yet released a schedule, and the Bison website has nothing. However, two games against NCAA teams have been announced by the opponent. I linked those in the 2025-26 thread:
October 4th Bisons at North Dakota
January 2nd Bisons at Minnesota-Duluth
May 14, 2026: NEWS UPDATE
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The Bisons' website has uploaded a story on new recruit Erik Pastro. There was nothing mentioned about last year's recruitment to the University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks before he moved on to the Trail Smoke Eaters. They do add that he was an honour-roll student, which is always nice for a university team.
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Links:
➤ GoBisons.ca: British Columbia Hockey League veteran Erik Pastro commits to Bisons (https://gobisons.ca/news/2026/5/13/mens-hockey-british-columbia-hockey-league-veteran-erik-pastro-commits-to-bisons.aspx)
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Other than Manitoba, MacEwan and Regina have been busy with website recruiting announcements. We also have links from Mount Royal and Simon Fraser (now a CW member).
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Listed at Elite Prospects, MacEwan previously recruited BCHL goaltender Colin Reay and now they have forward Garret Thom. He had three games with the Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) and after most of his career was in the AJHL, he finished in the BCHL.
Links:
➤ MacEwan: Thom returning home to join Griffins after wrapping up stellar junior career with BCHL's West Kelowna (https://www.macewangriffins.ca/sports/mice/2025-26/releases/20260424j7fvj9)
➤ MacEwan: Griffins summer camp registration in full swing (https://www.macewangriffins.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260427jljg0w)
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Regina has now posted two stories, covering the recruitment of three new players, bringing their total at Elite Prospects up to 11. They lost a lot of graduates so this will be a whole new team. The rookies in these announcements are Otto Hanson (forward, two cups of coffee in the WHL, otherwise from the BCHL), Eric Hoiness (forward from the SJHL), and Matthew Keller (defenceman who spent a year-and-a-half in the WHL before spending a year-and-a-half in the AJHL and BCHL).
Links:
➤ Regina: Smoke Eaters' Otto Hanson commits to Cougars (https://cougarsandrams.com/news/2026/4/24/mens-hockey-smoke-eaters-otto-hanson-commits-to-cougars.aspx)
➤ Regina: Forward Eric Hoiness, defenceman Matthew Keller commit to Cougars (https://cougarsandrams.com/news/2026/5/6/mens-hockey-forward-eric-hoiness-defenceman-matthew-keller-commit-to-cougars.aspx)
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The Bluegars do not have any releases on the website about recruits. But they have one post with a collection of pictures from the 2025-26 season.
Links:
➤ MRU: Games in Frames: MHKY (https://mrucougars.com/news/2026/4/15/games-in-frames-mhky.aspx)
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When Simon Fraser announced an intention to ditch the NCAA and re-apply for membership in the CWUAA and USports, I was optimistic that this meant we would have a 10th hockey program in the CW in 2027-28. Instead, SFU is simply cancelling the independent team and continuing the BCIHL team. Neither team was an official varsity program and therefore do their own fund-raising.
It seems to me that the coaches and management of the travelling team were volunteers with a belief that a Division 1 NCAA team would draw crowds and become an integral part of the BC sports scene in a way that USports teams never do. SFU was a Division 2 team in other sports, and there is no Division 2 national championship in hockey. (In the NCAA, there are 65 teams in Division 1, 7 in Division 2, and 91 in Division 3.) So they were not good enough for Division 1 and ineligible for Division 3. They had a hard time getting Division 1 teams to travel to BC, so they played a predominantly road schedule every year. Whether they could have become a Division 1 team (like the Alaska teams) is now a moot point.
In any event, without university support, the volunteers and sponsors were unwilling to fork out the time and money for a USports program. SFU has made it clear that "no new programs" are being contemplated.
I would like to see SFU start official varsity hockey teams. However, after letting this golden opportunity slip through their fingers, I don't see it happening. They used to have a women's club in the South Coast Women's Hockey League until 2014-15. Of note, Holy Trinity operated a team in that league through 2019-20.
On a brighter note, by staying in the BCIHL, that league stays at 5 teams and remains viable. I do support the development of "2nd tier" college and university hockey leagues in Canada. Of note, in the USA there is the ACHA (with 72 teams in Division 1, 200 in Division 2, and 140 in Division 3), and another 140 teams across three divisions in the AAU. Bishop's has a team in the AAU. However, that leaves 551 teams in the USA and 17 in Canada (5 in the BCIHL, 7 in the ACAC, 4 in the RSEQ Division 2, and Bishop's). In my view, campuses at this level should be viewed not as a means of developing professional players, but as a source of future sponsors, hockey dads, and sponsors.
Links:
➤ SFU: SFU Hockey Discontinues Non-Conference Team, Continues BCIHL Team (https://www.sfuhockey.com/news/a-letter-from-the-burnaby-mountain-hockey-alumni-society-to-the-hockey-community)
➤ SFU: SFU Hockey Announces 2026/27 BCIHL Leadership Group (https://www.sfuhockey.com/news/sfu-hockey-announces-2026-27-bcihl-leadership-group)
May 18, 2026: NEWS UPDATE
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A story on new recruit Brandon Funk has now been uploaded to the Bisons' website. That leaves just Teague McAllister awaiting his news release. All four new recruits have now been added to the Bison roster page at Elite Prospects. The story did not mention his purported commitment to Long Island University (NCAA).
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I didn't know that the Spruce Grove Saints used the logo of the Minnesota Fighting Saints.
Links:
➤ GoBisons.ca: Manitoba Junior Hockey League veteran Brandon Funk commits to Bisons (https://gobisons.ca/news/2026/5/15/mens-hockey-manitoba-junior-hockey-league-veteran-brandon-funk-commits-to-bisons.aspx)
➤ Elite Prospects: Manitoba Bisons Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/2159/univ-of-manitoba/2026-2027)
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The Family Guys were handing out academic awards, and Dylan Bidyk took the honours in men's hockey.
Links:
➤ MacEwan: 2025-26 Top Academic Awards: Seven achieve top Griffins GPA in each MacEwan Faculty (https://www.macewangriffins.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260515ipe2bs)
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The Banjo-Mutts landed a pair of decent recruits, both forwards. Jaeden Mercier played at Lindenwood (NCAA) the last three years after finishing his junior career with the Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL). Tyson Yaremko comes from Portland and Red Deer (WHL).
These are two of the four players listed for the Mutts at Elite Prospects. The others are defenceman Jaydon Dureau, a 25 year old who played in the AHL and ECHL the last four years, and forward Logan McCutheon, from Quinnipiac (NCAA) after concluding his junior career with the Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL).
Links:
➤ Sask: Huskie Men's Hockey Adds Former NCAA and SJHL Forward Jaeden Mercier (https://huskies.usask.ca/news/2026/5/15/mens-hockey-huskie-mens-hockey-adds-former-ncaa-and-sjhl-forward-jaeden-mercier.aspx)
➤ Sask: Huskie Men's Hockey Adds Former WHL Forward Tyson Yaremko (https://huskies.usask.ca/news/2026/5/15/mens-hockey-huskie-mens-hockey-adds-former-whl-forward-tyson-yaremko.aspx)
➤ Elite Prospects: Saskatchewan Huskies Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1188/univ-of-saskatchewan/2026-2027)
May 20, 2026: NEWS UPDATE
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The Bisons have now posted their story on recruit Teague McAllister, thus "making it official" on the four recruits listed at Elite Prospects and the Letters of Intent page. For what it's worth, neither Elite Prospects nor the LOI page have anything new since the last report. This story adds to the earlier post that McAllister was captain of Team Canada at the World Junior A Challenge in 2024.
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You have to like a logo where a dog bites a hockey stick.
Links:
➤ GoBisons.ca: Team MVP, Junior A veteran Teague McAllister joins Bisons 2026 recruiting class (https://gobisons.ca/news/2026/5/20/mens-hockey-team-mvp-junior-a-veteran-teague-mcallister-joins-bisons-2026-recruiting-class.aspx)
➤ Instagram: Alberni Valley Award Winners (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXNe_oyD6zF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==) ✦ Beauty Pass from Roy Chung (https://www.instagram.com/bchockeyleague/p/DUxAtRxjnbH/?hl=pl&img_index=1)
➤ X: BCHL: Teague McAllister keeps the stick on the ice and redirects it past the netminder (https://x.com/BCHockeyLeague/status/2022896754065375303?s=20)
➤ YouTube: The Alberni Bulldogs capitalize on the Power Play (https://youtube.com/shorts/kOxdTvX-4xM?si=Rop509rxqcu0RfM4)
June 2, 2026: NEWS FROM BANJOLAND
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The Banjo-Cats have now announced that they have completed their 13-player recruiting class. I believe that this is the largest turnover I have seen in my years following the CW. There are 9 forwards and 4 defencemen in that group.
The latest additions are forwards Brett Calhoon (finished with Langley Rivermen in the BCHL, also 120 WHL games), Rhett Platt (Portage Terriers and Virden Oil Capitals of the MJHL), and Jye Zawatsky (Yorkton Terriers of the SJHL).
At a quick glance, the recruitment class has credentials similar to the players they have replaced. However, they will clearly be less experienced. I would anticipate a season of growing pains.
I also came across a link with background on the history of the team name. It seems they could have been named the Gophers, Wolves, or Bears.
Links:
➤ Regina: Cougars finalize recruiting class with addition of forwards Calhoon, Platt, Zawatsky (https://cougarsandrams.com/news/2026/6/1/mens-hockey-cougars-finalize-recruiting-class-with-addition-of-forwards-calhoon-platt-zawatsky.aspx)
➤ The Carillon: Origins of the Cougar name (https://carillonregina.com/origins-of-the-cougar-name/)
➤ Elite Prospects: Regina Team Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/2324/univ-of-regina/2026-2027)
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The Banjo-Mutts released a set of four stories on new recruits. Whereas the Banjo-Cats have a big edge in volume, the Banjo-Mutts have the edge in quality.
The players are:
- Tyler Parr (F - Saskatoon Blades, was a Union College commit);
- Logan McCutcheon (D - Quinnipiac in NCAA, following Lethbridge in WHL);
- Morgan Tastad (D - Penticton & Saskatoon in WHL);
- Jaydon Dureau (F - Norfolk Admirals in ECHL).
Dureau has finished four years split between teams in the AHL and ECHL, preceded by two seasons where he had a couple of pro games following his junior seasons with the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL.
Links:
➤ Saskatchewan: Huskie Men's Hockey Adds Former Saskatoon Blades Captain Tyler Parr (https://huskies.usask.ca/news/2026/5/22/mens-hockey-huskie-mens-hockey-adds-former-saskatoon-blades-captain-tyler-parr.aspx)
➤ Saskatchewan: Huskie Men's Hockey Adds Former NCAA & WHL Defencemen Logan McCutcheon (https://huskies.usask.ca/news/2026/5/22/mens-hockey-huskie-mens-hockey-adds-former-ncaa-whl-forward-logan-mccutcheon.aspx)
➤ Saskatchewan: Huskie Men's Hockey Adds Former WHL Defencemen Morgan Tastad (https://huskies.usask.ca/news/2026/5/28/mens-hockey-huskie-mens-hockey-adds-former-whl-defencemen-morgan-tastad.aspx)
➤ Saskatchewan: Huskie Men's Hockey Adds Former AHL and ECHL Forward Jaydon Dureau (https://huskies.usask.ca/news/2026/5/28/mens-hockey-huskie-mens-hockey-adds-former-ahl-and-echl-forward-jaydon-dureau.aspx)
➤ Elite Prospects: Saskatchewan Team Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1188/univ-of-saskatchewan/2026-2027)
June 11, 2026: CROSS-COUNTRY NEWS ROUND-UP (https://i.postimg.cc/jd1NxFLV/CW-2017-black-red-50x50.jpg)
The CWUAA held their AGM and the big news is that the 2-division format in men's and women's hockey is being shelved after the 2026-27 season. Thank God!
This upcoming season is the third and final one in a rotating format. One division had 5 teams, the other had 4 teams. The top 3 in each made the playoffs, with the 1st place teams getting byes and the 2nd and 3rd place teams facing off in a cross-over format. All considered, this format did nothing to save on travel.
In 2024-25 the West Division had UBC, Trinity, MRU, and Calgary and the East Division had Manitoba, Regina, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and MacEwan. In 2025-26, the four teams from Saudi Alberta switched divisions. Now in 2026-27, the Alberta teams will form Division A, leaving the other 5 teams in Division B.
As the press release states:
QuoteThe change will see the conference return to a single division structure, which was previously used prior to the 2023-24 season. The new format will feature all nine teams competing in one division, with each team playing a 28-game schedule. Teams will face six opponents four times and two opponents twice.
I will keep an eye out on the rotation system for the "two opponents twice" part of this. It is not feasible to play everybody four times for 32 games, especially when byes must be factored into the calendar.
This was also the meeting where Simon Fraser was accepted as probationary member. I had hoped that they would put their former travelling team into the CW to make it a 10-team circuit. But nooooooooooooooo. I suspect they'll get table tennis and ultimate frisbee, perhaps even quiddich, before hockey and football.
Links:
➤ CWUAA: CW AGM Recap: Canada West approves new hockey schedule format for 2027-28 (https://canada-west.prezly.com/cw-agm-highlighted-by-new-hockey-schedule-format-approved-for-2027-28) (https://i.postimg.cc/YCd8Bpqy/Macewan-2025-maroon-nowords-50x50.jpg)
The Family Guys have overtaken Regina and Saskatchewan in off-season website updates. The players in the press releases are:
- Evan Sundar (F - Vernon Vipers in BCHL);
- Jack Franklin (D - Simon Fraser's indy team);
- John Szabo (F - Canmore Eagles in AJHL after 4 seasons in WHL);
- Casey Black (D - Canmore Eagles in AJHL);
- Reid Larson (D - Canmore Eagles in AJHL);
- Walker Erickson (F - Simon Fraser's indy team).
All but Szabo and Black are on their Elite Prospects page, which has the other 4 players from this post plus 2 from previous ones. Canmore won the AJHL title in 2025-26. Numerous Simon Fraser players have found new homes, including these two. I wonder how many will end up on their BCIHL team.
Links:
➤ MacEwan: Bringing a highly-skilled game, honed in the BCHL and AJHL, Evan Sundar joins his brother Ethan at MacEwan (https://www.macewangriffins.ca/sports/mice/2025-26p/releases/20260602mnqxf6)
➤ MacEwan: Seasoned American blueliner Franklin set to bring strong defensive game to Griffins in 2026-27 (https://www.macewangriffins.ca/sports/mice/2025-26p/releases/20260603l3o451)
➤ MacEwan: A proven winner with Memorial Cup and Centennial Cup experience, Szabo returning to #YEG with Griffins (https://www.macewangriffins.ca/sports/mice/2025-26p/releases/20260604l11co3)
➤ MacEwan: Griffins add another Canmore Eagles captain - talented, mobile, power play defenceman Black (https://www.macewangriffins.ca/sports/mice/2025-26p/releases/20260605kmgrh1)
➤ MacEwan: Former Oil King Larson returning to #YEG to join Griffins after finishing juniors with an AJHL title in Canmore (https://www.macewangriffins.ca/sports/mice/2025-26p/releases/20260608kb8jt1)
➤ MacEwan: Talented BCHL, Brick tourney alum Erickson, who led Simon Fraser in scoring last season, joins Griffins (https://www.macewangriffins.ca/sports/mice/2025-26p/releases/20260609jsytig)
➤ Elite Prospects: MacEwan Team Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/5100/grant-macewan-univ/2026-2027) (https://i.postimg.cc/d13VNjNx/Mount-Royal-2017-lightblue-50x50.jpg)
The Bluegars posted a story by alum Riley Sawchuk on his pro career. He played in the KHL last year and made it to the all-star game. The story is worth a read. He and his former teammate, Nolan Yaremko, were a devastating 1-2 punch in their MRU days. Yaremko is now with the Cardiff Devils of the EIHL.
Links:
➤ Mount Royal: Riley Sawchuk: How hockey took me around the world (https://mrucougars.com/news/2026/6/2/general-riley-sawchuk-how-hockey-took-me-around-the-world.aspx) (https://i.postimg.cc/PrZ6tRXq/Yukon.gif) (https://i.postimg.cc/N044N0WC/Yukon-U-50x50.jpg)
So who would like to see a Yukon team in USports? Yes, they have a university. The place now has 1,200 students, plus 5,000 by continuing education programs. They have intramural programs, and are not looking at hockey. But I would love it if they could get into the BCIHL at least. They could host the University Cup within 5 or 6 years! According to Google, the population of Whitehorse is 38,637, the Takhini Arena in town has 1,535 seats, and it is a mere 27 hour drive from Vancouver, just 2:25 by plane.
Links:
➤ CBC: Go Yukon U? Territory mulls varsity sports program at university (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/go-yukon-u-territory-mulls-varsity-sports-program-at-university-1.6891648)
➤ Yukon U: Athletics & Recreation (https://www.yukonu.ca/current-students/health-wellness/athletics-recreation) (https://i.postimg.cc/CLPS26hX/Sherbrooke-S-50x50.jpg)
The Vert et Or are set to debut in the RSEQ Division 2 competition in 2026-27. They have a website with pictures of coaches and an Elite Prospects page with 7 players listed. The Herbert Black - Serge Savard Vert & Or Hockey Support Fund is getting the program off the ground. The team had a spring camp recently, ending with a green v gold (or Vert v Or) game before 300 curious fans.
This gives the league 5 teams, plus the part-time CMRSJ Remparts.
Links:
➤ Sherbrooke: Team Website (https://www.usherbrooke.ca/vertetor/hockey)
➤ The Record: $6M Donation to Launch Men's and Women's Hockey at UdeS (https://qcna.qc.ca/6m-donation-to-launch-mens-and-womens-hockey-at-udes/)
➤ Elite Prospects: Sherbrooke Team Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/6515/universite-de-sherbrooke) (https://i.postimg.cc/G27dVX5h/UQAC-2023-green-stripe-50x50.jpg) (https://i.postimg.cc/Qx3bQ31n/ETS-no-words-gray-50x50.jpg) (https://i.postimg.cc/MHX6njGx/UQO-Torrents-blue-50x50.jpg) (https://i.postimg.cc/tC0DW3fH/Concordia-2024-Division-2-maroon-50x50.jpg) (https://i.postimg.cc/0j8r9ypy/x-CMRSJ-Remparts-2020-blue-50x50.jpg)
The RSEQ Division 2 is tough to follow. Websites can now be translated, so that's not really an issue. But the teams do not operate traditional websites with a schedule/results page with links to game stories and summaries. In any event, UQAC finished first and won the championship. In the semi-finals they beat Concordia's #2 team 5-1 twice, whilst ETS beat UQO 6-3, 6-0 (like tennis!). In the final, UQAC and ETS each registered a 5-4 OTW before UQAC wrapped it up with a 3-1 win.
The CMRSJ Remparts played four exhibition games, all losses:
Sept 26, 2025: ETS Piranhas 11, CMRSJ Remparts 1
Oct 19, 2025: UQO Torrents 4, CMRSJ Remparts 1
Nov 9, 2025: Concordia Stingers 2 3, CMRSJ Remparts 2
Feb 14, 2026: Concordia Stingers 2 8, CMRSJ Remparts 1
It looks like Bishop's will stay in the AAU and that Laval, Montreal, and UQAM will not have hockey teams for a while at least.
Links:
➤ RSEQ: A 3rd Suite Championship for UQAC! (https://universitaire.rseqhockey.com/fr/publication/nouvelle/un_3e_championnat_de_suite_pour_uqac.html)
➤ RSEQ: 2025-26 Schedule/Results (https://universitaire.rseqhockey.com/fr/stats/horaire.html?season=4559&subSeason=4561&category=7152)
➤ RSEQ: 2025-26 Standings (https://universitaire.rseqhockey.com/fr/stats/classement.html?season=4559&subSeason=4561&category=7152) (https://i.postimg.cc/GtKndDgf/2025-26-UQAC-Inuk-Championship-Team-Photo-450x300.jpg)
June 12, 2026: BISONS RECRUIT ONE MORE
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The Bison website has a new recruiting announcement, which is not yet listed at Elite Prospects or the LOI page. They still need a few defencemen.
HAYDEN WHEDDON - F - Niverville (MJHL)
Here we have a Stonewall boy coming to the Bisons after winning the Centennial Cup with the Niverville Nigthawks. He was the MJHL's leading scorer, and by a fair margin of 9 points. His point total from 2025 to 2026 was up by 61 points, from 44 GP, 16 G, 13 A, 29 Pts in 2024-25 to 57 GP, 36 G, 54 A, 90 Pts. I don't know that I have seen such a dramatic jump in one season.
His early junior career was noteworthy. He finished his AAA hockey in 2021-22, and concluded the season with short stints with the Stonewall Jets (MMJHL), Selkirk Steelers (MJHL), and Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL). In 2022-23, he played a grand total of 8 games with those same three teams, plus 42 with Niverville. The 2023-24 season was all with the Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL), then it was off to Niverville for the last two seasons, as outlined.
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Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: Hayden Wheddon Career Stats (https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/599341/hayden-wheddon)
➤ GoBisons.ca: History-making forward, elite scorer Hayden Wheddon joins the Herd (https://gobisons.ca/news/2026/6/11/mens-hockey-history-making-forward-elite-scorer-hayden-wheddon-joins-the-herd.aspx)
➤ Wheat Kings: Former Wheat King' Hayden Wheddon Shines at Centennial Cup (https://chl.ca/whl-wheatkings/article/former-wheat-king-hayden-wheddon-shines-at-centennial-cup/)
➤ Instagram: Centennial Cup Celebration Video (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYdeQMeuCIa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==)
➤ X/Twitter: MJHL Post (https://x.com/mjhlhockey/status/2065180658776088832)
➤ MJHL: Hayden Wheddon earns Mike Ridley Trophy (https://www.mjhlhockey.ca/hayden-wheddon-earns-mike-ridley-trophy)
➤ MJHL: Hayden Wheddon Player Stats (https://www.mjhlhockey.ca/stats/player/4952)
June 16, 2026: BISONS ANNOUNCE 6TH RECRUIT
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The Bison website has again issued a recruiting announcement before Elite Prospects or the LOI page.
NOLAN CHASTKO - F - Everett (WHL)
Chastko is a Brandon boy coming off a WHL championship with the Everett Silvertips. He came up through the Brandon minor system before playing two seasons with the Virden Oil Capitals, then two more in Everett. He is listed as a forward but has played everywhere but goaltender. He is only 5' 8" and 173 lbs.
As a 16 year-old, he set a record on Brandon's AAA midget team with 53 goals in 43 games. He spent his 17 and 18 year-old seasons in the MJHL, posting 43 points in 54 games, followed by 55 points in 53 games. In the Dub, he had 14 points in 63 games and 35 points in 68 games, and an extra 9 points in 18 playoff games. I believe that he was used primarily up front, with at least one 25-game stint on the blueline and played there in the Memorial Cup. The Bisons now have six recruits at forward, and none on defence or goal.
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Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: Nolan Chastko Career Stats (https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/646959/nolan-chastko)
➤ GoBisons.ca: Bisons add WHL Champion Nolan Chastko (https://gobisons.ca/news/2026/6/15/bisons-add-whl-champion-nolan-chastko.aspx)
➤ Brandon Sun: Chastko breaks U18 goal-scoring record (2022) (https://www.brandonsun.com/sports/2022/02/07/chastko-breaks-u18-goal-scoring-record)
➤ CHL: Cougars sign Nolan Chastko to a WHL Standard Player Agreement (2022) (https://chl.ca/whl-cougars/cougars-sign-nolan-chastko-to-a-whl-standard-player-agreement/)
➤ Prince George Citizen: Cougars trade forward prospect Nolan Chatsko to Everett (2023) (https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-sports/cougars-trade-forward-prospect-nolan-chatsko-to-everett-6351930)
➤ MJHL: Nolan Chastko Player Stats (2024) (https://www.mjhlhockey.ca/stats/player/5100/50/nolan-chastko)
➤ MJHL: MJHL Alumni Feature: Chastko, Lavoie & Bibeau (2026) (https://www.mjhlhockey.ca/mjhl-alumni-feature-chastko-lavoie-bibeau)
➤ Q Country FM: Brandon's Chastko returns home a champion after incredible final junior season (https://qcountryfm.ca/2026/06/09/brandons-chastko-returns-home-a-champion-after/)
➤ Instagram: WHL Recruiting Announcement with Photo (https://www.instagram.com/p/DZntzDMyNh3/)
June 19, 2026: LOGAN LAKE MINERS JOINING THOMPSON RIVERS
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The Logan Lake Miners are transitioning to Thompson Rivers University (TRU) to revive The Wolfpack. TRU is a member of the CWUAA and USports in other sports. The team will still play in Logan Lake.
The Miners were an "independent college transfer team" in the BCIHL which started play in 2022. They were initially contemplated to be the "Thompson Okanagan Pioneers" and start play in 2021, but that team did not materialize. They had players from TRU in Kamloops and Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) in Merritt. Players from Okanagan College's Kamloops campus were also eligible.
The remaining NVIT players have apparently now graduated, and going forward the team will be a traditional one-school team.
The independent college transfer teams were established in British California to keep the BCIHL viable and provide opportunities to play college hockey at schools which may not have had sufficient players or resources, or the will, to operate. The Okanagan Lakers are the other such team, established in Kelowna in 2021 using players from UBC-Okanagan and Okanagan College. The other contemplated team was the Fraser Valley Brigade (using players from the University of the Fraser Valley, Columbia Bible College, Ashton College, Summit Pacific College, and CDI College) but it never got off the ground.
TRU was formerly known as "Cariboo College" and then "University College of the Cariboo". Its teams were called the "Cariboo Chiefs", and then "Cariboo Sun Demons". They played in the Pacific Intercollegiate Hockey League (PIHL) in 1971, then joined the Totem Colleges Athletic Association (TCAA), affiliated with the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA), in 1972. The TCAA changed names to British Columbia Colleges Athletic Association (BCCAA) in 1987-88 and the Pacific West Athletic Association (PWAA) in 2011-12.
PWAA and predecessor league records are hard to find. But Cariboo was the dominant team, winning the TCAA in 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, and 1985, then winning the BCCAA in 1986, 1987, and 1988. The conference discontinued a hockey competition in 1989 for budgetary reasons.
The BCIHL was formed in 2004 with an unofficial competition, won by TRU. However, the Wolfpack did not enter a team until 2009-10 and played through 2013-14. They were runners-up twice.
Other USports members not operating hockey teams in the BCIHL or CW are UBCO Heat (part of the independent college transfer program), Fraser Valley Cascades (in BCIHL 2005-06 to 2010-11), and UNBC Timberwolves (in the BCIHL 2005-06).
In addition to the Wolfpack, the BCIHL is set to go with the Okanagan Lakers, Vancouver Island University Mariners, University of Victoria Vikes, and Simon Fraser University Red Leafs.
Links:
➤ Thompson Rivers: Athletics History (https://gowolfpack.ca/sports/2019/11/25/history)
➤ Thompson Rivers (2009): Hockey to Be Added to Sports at TRU (https://gowolfpack.ca/news/2009/10/3/hockey-to-be-added-to-sports-at-tru_11647)
➤ Thompson Rivers (2014): Hockey Team Ceases Operations (https://inside.tru.ca/2014/07/29/hockey-team-ceases-operations/)
➤ Castanet Kamloops: Intercollegiate hockey league shoots for expansion, but TRU shuts the door (https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/474839/Intercollegiate-hockey-league-shoots-for-expansion-but-TRU-shuts-the-door)
➤ CFJC Today (2026): TRU WolfPack hockey returns with Logan Lake Miners deal (https://cfjctoday.com/2026/06/18/tru-wolfpack-hockey-returns-with-logan-lake-miners-deal/)
➤ Thompson Rivers (2026): WolfPack announce affiliation with Logan Lake Miners hockey program (https://gowolfpack.ca/news/2026/6/18/general-wolfpack-announce-affiliation-with-logan-lake-miners-hockey-program.aspx)
➤ BCIHL (2026): Logan Lake Miners Transition to Thompson Rivers University for 26/27 (https://www.bcihl.ca/leagues/newsletter.cfm?clientID=3692&leagueID=11139&page=118034)
➤ BCIHL (2026): BCIHL Player Commitments (https://www.bcihl.ca/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=11139&clientID=3692&pageid=10739)
June 19, 2026: CONCORDIA DIV 2 GONE?
The RSEQ website is under redevelopment (which is a good thing), and no announcements have been made. However, I followed the links to a schedule page, and Concordia has no scheduled games in Men's Div 2. There are also no games for CMRSJ nor any other exhibition games. Stay tuned!
The new Sherbooke team would play at ETS on October 3rd, and open at home on October 10th against UQO.
Links:
➤ RSEQ: 2026-27 RSEQ Div 2 Schedule (https://universitaire.rseqhockey.com/rseq-universitaire/schedule-stats-standings/94fd8e70-7015-459a-9a08-a596b94d078d?scheduleId=194648)
June 29, 2026: SCHEDULING DEBACLE CONTINUES
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The CW released its hockey schedules last week and there are some anomalies. I was hoping that there would be an announcement of some sort to explain things, but not yet.
To start the discussion, here's the schedule:
Oct 09-10 at U.B.C.
Oct 16-17 Saskatchewan
Oct 23-24 at Alberta
Oct 30-31 Trinity Western
Nov 06 at Regina
Nov 07 Regina (at Virden)
Nov 12-13 at Calgary *
Nov 20-21 at Saskatchewan
Dec 04-05 U.B.C.
Jan 08-09 at Trinity Western
Jan 15-16 at Regina
Jan 22-23 Saskatchewan
Jan 29-30 MacEwan
Feb 05-06 at Mount Royal
Feb 19-20 Regina
* indicates the weekend is played on a Thursday/Friday basis
Remember, this is the last of a three year failed experiment in divisional alignments. In year one, the Calgary-based teams played in a division with the BC-based teams and the Edmonton-based teams were grouped with the Man/Sask teams. In year two, the Edmonton and Calgary teams changed spots. This year, all of Alberta forms the new "Division A" and the BC and Man/Sask teams form the new "Division B".
Also, the women's schedule and the men's schedule are the exact inverse of each other, i.e. when the men are at UBC, the women host UBC the same weekend.
The Man/Sask teams play each other three series (six games each), and play the BC teams twice (4 games each). They play the Alberta teams once each (two games).
The oddity is that Regina and Manitoba have one home and three away series against the Alberta teams, while Sask has three home and one away series. Problem #1 - created by the CW.
Then comes the Nov 6-7 weekend. The women's team have an "away" weekend in Regina that week, and the men's team was supposed to be at home. Instead, both teams are at Regina on Nov 6th, and then play Regina in Virden on Nov 7th. The latter is dubbed the "Birdtail Sioux Game". There is no reasoning for moving the men's game on Nov 6th from Winnipeg to Regina. In any event, the Bisons have no home games in the month of November.
Trechelle Bunn, the Chief of the band, used to play for the Bison women. There is no indication as to how much money Bunn or the band is paying the Bison men's team for their added costs (travel, rooms, meals), time on the road, and the imbalance of home and away games on their schedule. (In Manitoba, Chiefs seldom pay for stuff.) Problem #2 - created by the U of M's Athletic Department.
In any event, the Bisons have 12 home games, 15 away games, and one neutral site game in the regular season.
To quote Ricky Ricardo, they got some 'splainin to do.
Links:
➤ U of M: Schedule/Results (https://gobisons.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ CWUAA: Canada West Unveils '26-27 Hockey Schedules (https://canada-west.prezly.com/canada-west-unveils26-27-hockey-slate)
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Only two sides released a story to go along with the schedule release, namely MacEwan and Mount Royal. Those are linked. MacEwan also has a story regarding the hiring of a strength & conditioning specialist, also linked. Everybody else just had a link to their new schedule/results page (except for Holy Trinity). Alberta, MacEwan, Mount Royal, Regina, and Saskatchewan included exhibition schedules. Manitoba, Calgary, and UBC have posted regular season only for now.
Links:
➤ MacEwan: 2026-27 schedule: Regional rivalries intensified as Griffins aim for fourth-straight playoff berth (https://www.macewangriffins.ca/sports/mice/2026-27/releases/20260625imd2r6) ✦ Schedule/Results (https://macewangriffins.ca/sports/mice/2026-27/schedule)
➤ MacEwan: Tristan Hynes appointed Griffins' interim strength & conditioning specialist (https://www.macewangriffins.ca/general/2026-27/releases/20260626khrmb7)
➤ Mount Royal: MHKY: Cougars announce 2026-27 men's hockey schedule (https://mrucougars.com/news/2026/6/25/general-mhky-cougars-announce-2026-27-mens-hockey-schedule.aspx) ✦ Schedule/Results (https://mrucougars.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ Alberta: Schedule/Results (https://bearsandpandas.ca/sports/mhockey/schedule)
➤ Regina: Schedule/Results (https://cougarsandrams.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule/2026-27)
➤ Saskatchewan: Schedule/Results (https://huskies.usask.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ Calgary: Schedule/Results (https://godinos.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule/2026-27)
➤ UBC: Schedule/Results (https://gothunderbirds.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ CWUAA: Canada West Unveils '26-27 Hockey Schedules (https://canada-west.prezly.com/canada-west-unveils26-27-hockey-slate)
July 1, 2026: 7TH BISON RECRUIT IS A D-MAN
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COLE UNGER - D - Melfort (SJHL)
There have been no recruiting announcements since the schedule release, and the LOI update has been stalled for Canada Day, but we have news from Elite Prospects.
The Bisons have recruited Cole Unger, the first pure defenceman recruited this year. He is an Alberta boy, 5' 11" and 179 lbs. He started his junior career with the Calgary Canucks in 2022-23 before going to the Melfort Mustangs of the SJHL for the last three years. He played in two Centennial Cup tournaments, and got two silvers out of it.
As with most Junior A recruits, the past coaches have lavished praise upon the recruit. It is a good sign that several Bison recruits have trophies on their mantles.
I would still like to see another recruit or two on the Bison blueline.
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Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: Cole Unger Career Stats (https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/685773/cole-unger) ✦ Announcement (https://www.eliteprospects.com/transfer/2026/06/30/cole-unger-in-a-confirmed-transaction-to-univ-of-manitoba/638964)
➤ Northeast Now (2023): Mustangs acquire 2005-born D-man after trade with Canucks (https://northeastnow.com/2023/07/05/mustangs-acquire-2005-born-d-man-after-trade-with-canucks/)
➤ SaskNow.com (2025): Mustangs' Unger ready to suit up against former team (https://sasknow.com/2025/05/08/mustangs-unger-ready-to-suit-up-against-former-team/)
➤ SJHL (2025): Melfort Mustangs 25/26 Season Preview (https://www.sjhl.ca/melfort-mustangs-25-26-season-preview)
➤ SJHL (2026): Cole Unger Player Stats (https://www.sjhl.ca/stats/player/6261)
➤ Melfort Mustangs (2026): Unger Commits to University of Manitoba (https://www.melfortmustangs.com/unger-commits-to-university-of-manitoba)
➤ Northeast Now (2026): Mustangs' Unger commits to U of M (https://northeastnow.com/2026/06/29/mustangs-unger-commits-to-u-of-m/)
July 2, 2026: T-IRDS RECRUITS & MONKEY MERCHANDISE
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Recruiting news from around the loop has gone stale for a month now. The T-irds broke that slump with four new names, two of which are at Elite Prospects.
The players are:
- Brendan Gee (G - Fort McMurray of AJHL & Vernon of BCHL);
- Carter Savage (D - Tri-City Americans of WHL);
- Gabriel Guilbeault (D - Kelowna & Wenatchee of WHL);
- Keaton Dowhaniuk (D - poached from MacEwan of the CW).
I believe that the T-irds are losing a fair number of players this year. The three additions on the blueline are good recruits. Dowhaniuk was on the CW's all-rookie team last year. I have mixed feelings on the no-redshirt rule. There should be many more announcements coming up.
Links:
➤ UBC: T-Birds add blend of experience and skill to blue line and goal (https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/7/2/mens-hockey-t-birds-add-blend-of-experience-and-skill-to-blue-line-and-goal.aspx)
➤ Elite Prospects: UBC Team Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1138/univ-of-british-columbia/2026-2027)
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The Evil Monkeys and Fat Pandas announced an on-lined merch store. Nothing unusual about that. It seems they're selling the usual stuff. The unique thing is that the green jersey with a diagonal "Alberta" in Ranger-style is marked down, and a new green one with the Monkey logo is for sale. The white one always had the Monkey logo. Nice to see them embrace their primate heritage.
BTW, unless they changed the rules on jersey rotation, 2026-27 is a "home team in dark" season. I prefer the "away team in dark" seasons because that way every game has a new colour.
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Links:
➤ Alberta: Collections / Jerseys (https://shop.bearsandpandas.ca/collections/jerseys)
July 8, 2026: BISONS HAVE THREE LOI PLAYERS
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The Bisons have three new recruits listed on the LOI, but none are confirmed at Elite Prospects nor on the team website. They were all in the last Centennial Cup. The Bisons are heavy on players who hoisted trophies last spring. Here's the background.
AUSTIN DUBINSKY - G - Niverville Nighthawks (MJHL)
Here we have the first Bison recruit at goaltender. The three goaltenders on last year's roster are eligible to return, and are capable. But so is Dubinsky. He was the CJHL goaltender of the year in 2025-26, and led the Niverville Nighthawks to the Centennial Cup, which ranks him high on the recruiting list this year.
Today's recruits are all originally from outside Friendly Manitoba. Dubinsky is from Ardrossan, Alberta. He started his junior career in the AJHL with the Grande Prairie Storm before heading to Niverville in 2024-25. His numbers in both MJHL seasons have been stellar. In 2024-25 he was 22-11-1, 2.53 GAA, .925 S% and in 2025-26 he was 34-3-1, 2.18 GAA, .931 S%.
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Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: Austin Dubinsky Career Stats (https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/661671/austin-dubinsky)
➤ MJHL: Dubinsky named CJHL 2nd Star of the Month (https://www.mjhlhockey.ca/dubinsky-named-cjhl-2nd-star-of-the-month)
➤ Niverville: MJHL Stats Page (https://www.mjhlnighthawks.ca/stats/player/6578/51/austin-dubinsky)
➤ Hockey Canada: Nationals Stats Page (https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/national-championships/men/national-junior-a/2026/stats/player-profile/23292)
➤ Niverville: Austin Dubinsky Named CJHL Goaltender of the Year (https://www.mjhlnighthawks.ca/austin-dubinsky-named-cjhl-goaltender-of-the-year)
NOAH LODOEN - F - Toronto Patriots (OJHL)
The Bison recruiting class this year has more out-of-province recruits than usual, and the shopping spree extends to the Centre of the Universe. The Toronto Patriots were the champions of the OJHL last year, and Bison scouts were no doubt able to watch them against Niverville in the Centennial Cup tournament. The Patriots lost the semi-final to Niverville 4-3, after holding a 3-0 lead.
Lodoen had a decent stats line (56 GP, 23 G, 27 A, 50 Pts), and added 5 points in 6 games in the nationals. He is 5' 9", 170 lbs, and shoots left. He is from Newmarket, Ontario.
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Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: Noah Lodoen Career Stats (https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/854333/noah-lodoen)
➤ Toronto Patriots: TRADE ALERT: Patriots Acquire Forward Noah Lodoen from Haliburton County (https://torontopatriots.ojhl.ca/trade-alert-patriots-acquire-forward-noah-lodoen-from-haliburton-county)
➤ Hockey Canada: Nationals Stats Page (https://video.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/national-championships/men/national-junior-a/2026/stats/player-profile?playerid=23384)
LIAM LONGO - D - Toronto Patriots (OJHL)
While Longo has a registered LOI, he had previously committed to play of SUNY-Plattsburgh in NCAA3. That goes back to February, and the LOI was filed on June 24, 2026. So we'll keep an eye on this one.
In any event, Longo is 6', 190 lbs, and shoots right. The recruiting class now stands at one goaltender, two defencmen, six forwards, and one forward/defenceman.
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Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: Liam Longo Career Stats (https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/726309/liam-longo)
➤ OJHL: OJHL Stats Page (https://www.ojhl.ca/stats/player/1455)
➤ Hockey Canada: Nationals Stats Page (https://video.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/national-championships/men/national-junior-a/2026/stats/player-profile?playerid=23372)
➤ Oshawa Hockey: Congratulations Liam Longo - OJHL Champion (https://oshawahockey.com/Teams/2603/Articles/40171/Congratulations_Liam_Longo_-_OJHL_Champion/)
➤ Neutral Zone: NCAA Commitments (https://neutralzone.com/player/liam-longo-85507/)
July 14, 2026 - CANADA WEST TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY
At this time last year I did a review of arrivals and departures due to the unusually high volume of NCAA transfers. This year is not so dramatic, so I am doing a summary of the recruits-to-date as listed at Elite Prospects.
For each entry I have the player's name, position, and his 2025-26 team(s). If the player had a different junior or university team in prior seasons, those are also noted. Junior B are included only if a player returned to Junior B after playiong Junior A elsewhere. The links go the team's or player's Elite Prospects page as the case may be.
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ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS
Link: Univ. of Alberta 2026-2027 - Roster, Stats & more (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1179/univ-of-alberta/2026-2027")
Beckett Langkow - G - Ontario Tech (OUA) [prior: Edmonton & Medicine Hat (WHL), Spruce Grove (AJHL)]
Beckett Langkow - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/506551/beckett-langkow")
OUA: 19-12-1, 2.73 GAA, .917 S%
WHL: 32-40-9, 3.62 GAA, .878 S%
AJHL: 3-5-0, 3.12 GAA, .892 S%
Joey Rocha - G - Swift Current (WHL) & Weyburn (SJHL)
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/735134/joey-rocha
WHL: 39-42-2 3.91 GAA, .884 S%
SJHL: 9-7-1 2.95 GAA, .910 S%
Carter Kowalyk - D - Kelowna & Seattle (WHL) &Canmore (AJHL) [prior Edmonton (WHL) & Okotoks (AJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/643474/carter-kowalyk
WHL: 177 GP, 7 G, 26 A, 33 Pts
AJHL: 7 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 1 Pts
Adam Lang - D - Cowichan Valley (BCHL) [prior Spruce Grove (BCHL/AJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/653146/adam-lang
BCHL: 120 GP, 11 G, 61 A, 72 Pts
AJHL: 88 GP, 2 G, 33 A, 35 Pts
Pierce Yakimchuk - D - Flin Flon (SJHL)
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/691218/pierce-yakimchuk
SJHL: 123 GP, 11 G, 36 A, 47 Pts
Colin Doherty - F - Grande Prairie (AJHL) [prior Spruce Grive (BCHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/599444/colin-doherty
AJHL: 118 GP, 51 G, 62 A, 113 Pts
BCHL: 42 GP, 12 G, 21 A, 33 Pts
Dylan Handel - F - Concordia of Edmonton (ACAC) [prior La Ronge (SJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/506064/dylan-handel
ACAC: 44 GP, 25 G, 51 A, 76 Pts
SJHL: 110 GP, 36 G, 38 A, 74 Pts
Junshi Hideshima - F - Camrose (AJHL) [prior Olds & Spruce Grove (AJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/655316/junshi-hideshima
AJHL: 135 GP, 36 G, 59 A, 95 Pts
Harper Lolacher - F - Calgary Canucks (AJHL) [prior Regina & Moose Jaw (WHL), Drayton Valley (AJHL), El Paso (NAHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/647111/harper-lolacher
WHL: 97 GP, 12 G, 8 A, 20 Pts
AJHL: 76 GP, 52 G, 37 A, 89 Pts
NAHL: 24 GP, 5 G, 3 A, 8 Pts
Ryder Matter - F - Michigan Tech (NCAA) [prior Spruce Grove (BCHL/AJHL) & Fort McMurrray (AJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/567023/ryder-matter
NCAA: 23 GP, 2 G, 1 A, 3 Pts
BCHL: 19 GP, 5 G, 6 A, 11 Pts
AJHL: 163 GP, 41 G, 54 A, 95 Pts
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CALGARY DINOSUARS
Link: Univ. of Calgary 2026-2027 - Roster, Stats & more (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/2091/univ-of-calgary/2026-2027")
Russ Demo - D - Kindersley (SJHL)
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/689227/russ-demo
SJHL: 145 GP, 15 G, 46 A, 61 Pts
Vincent Palmarin - D - Warman (SJHL) [prior Victoria (BCHL), Notre Dame (SJHL), Prince Albert (WHL), Gatineau (QMJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/647089/vincent-palmarin
WHL: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts
QMJHL: 10 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 Pts
BCHL: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts
SJHL: 144 GP, 22 G, 66 A, 88 Pts
Ryan Arnold - F - Fort McMurray (AJHL) [prior Powell River (BCHL) & Sherwood Park (AJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/643475/ryan-arnold
AJHL: 242 GP, 75 G, 96 A, 171 Pts
BCHL: 26 GP, 5 G, 7 A, 12 Pts
Trae Johnson - F - Victoria (BCHL) & Swift Current (WHL) [prior Lethbridge, Kelown, Brandon (WHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/607353/trae-johnson
WHL: 281 GP, 23 G, 42 A, 65 Pts
BCHL: 29 GP, 7 G, 12 A, 19 Pts
Sam Oremba - F - Spokane (WHL) [prior Regina & Seattle (WHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/580138/sam-oremba
WHL: 313 GP, 76 G, 85 A, 161 Pts
Anthony Wilson - F - Swift Current (WHL) [prior Lethbridge, Regina, Brandon, Victoria (WHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/603576/anthony-wilson
WHL: 300 GP, 47 G, 65 A, 112 Pts
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MACEWAN GRIFFINS
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/5100/grant-macewan-univ/2026-2027
Colin Reay - G - Prince George (BCHL) [prior Vernon (BCHL) & Drayton Valley (AJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/643803/colin-reay
BCHL: 30-21-4, 2.91 GAA, .911 S%
AJHL: 11-24-3, 3.98 GAA, .905 S%
Casey Black - D - Canmore (AJHL) [prior: Okotoks (BCHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/689243/casey-black
BCHL: 19 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 2 Pts
AJHL: 169 GP, 21 G, 84 A, 105 Pts
Jack Franklin - D - Simon Fraser (Indy/NCAA2) [prior: Salve Regina (NCAA3), Whitecourt (AJHL), El Paso (NAHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/511912/jack-franklin
Indy: 20 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 2 Pts*
NCAA3: 21 GP, 2 G, 1 A, 3 Pts
AJHL: 124 GP, 5 G, 37 A, 42 Pts
NAHL: 12 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 Pts
* indicates some data is missing
Reid Larson - D - Canmore (AJHL) [prior: Drayton Valley & Whitecourt (AJHL), Edmonton (WHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/689239/reid-larson
AJHL: 96 GP, 9 G, 30 A, 39 Pts
WHL: 58 GP, 1 G, 7 A, 8 Pts
Walker Erickson - F - Simon Fraser (Indy/NCAA2) [prior: Vernon, Merritt, Nanaimo, Trail (BCHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/201799/walker-erickson
Indy: 39 GP, 12 G, 12 A, 24 Pts*
BCHL: 147 GP, 32 G, 31 A, 63 Pts
* indicates some data is missing
Evan Sundar - F - Vernon (BCHL) [prior: Trail (BCHL), Spruce Grove (BCHL/AJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/661935/evan-sundar
BCHL: 103 GP, 32 G, 45 A, 77 Pts
AJHL: 88 GP, 18 G, 35 A, 53 Pts
John Szabo - F - Canmore (AJHL) [prior: Kamloops & Edmonton (WHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/643310/john-szabo
WHL: 199 GP, 19 G, 29 A, 48 Pts
AJHL: 49 GP, 23 G, 31 A, 54 Pts
Garrett Thom - F - West Kelowna (BCHL) [prior: Camrose & Sherwood Park (AJHL), Brandon (WHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/655324/garrett-thom
WHL: 3 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts
BCHL: 54 GP, 3 G, 10 A, 13 Pts
AJHL: 111 GP, 35 G, 33 A, 68 Pts
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MANITOBA BISONS
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/2159/univ-of-manitoba/2026-2027
Austin Dubinsky - G - Niverville (MJHL) [prior: Grande Prairie (AJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/661671/austin-dubinsky
MJHL: 56-14-2, 2.34 GAA, .928 S%
AJHL: 7-7-4, 3.89 GAA, .887 S%
Liam Longo - D - Toronto Patriots (OJHL) [prior: Aurora & Pickering (OJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/726309/liam-longo
OJHL: 150 GP, 8 G, 48 A, 56 Pts
Cole Unger - D - Melfort (SJHL) [prior: Calgary Canucks (AJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/685773/cole-unger
SJHL: 119 GP, 3 G, 36 A, 39 Pts
AJHL: 36 GP, 1 G, 6 A, 7 Pts
Nolan Chastko - F/D - Everett (WHL) [prior: Virden (MJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/646959/nolan-chastko
WHL: 131 GP, 16 G, 33 A, 49 Pts
MJHL: 108 GP, 50 G, 48 Pts, 98 Pts
Brandon Funk - C - Spruce Grove (BCHL) [prior: Minot (NAHL), Steinbach, Winnipeg Blues, Portage (MJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/599335/brandon-funk
MJHL: 159 GP, 51 G, 54 A, 105 Pts
BCHL: 74 GP, 18 G, 20 A, 38 Pts
NAHL: 33 GP, 4 G, 10 A, 14 Pts
London Hoilett - F - Virden (MJHL) [prior: Vancouver & Calgary Hitmen (WHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/599340/london-hoilett
WHL: 175 GP, 25 G, 19 A, 44 Pts
MJHL: 57 G, 32 G, 26 A, 58 Pts
Noah Lodoen - F - Toronto Patriots (OJHL) [prior: Haliburton County (OJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/854333/noah-lodoen
OJHL: 148 GP, 34 G, 53 A, 87 Pts
Teague McAllister - F - Alberni Valley (BCHL) [prior: Lloydminster (AJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/512139/teague-mcallister
BCHL: 60 GP, 22 G, 19 A, 41 Pts
AJHL: 83 GP, 16 G, 26 A, 42 Pts
Erik Pastro - F - Trail (BCHL) [prior: Vernon (BCHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/804923/erik-pastro
BCHL: 161 GP, 47 G, 65 A, 112 Pts
Hayden Wheddon - F - Niverville (MJHL) [prior: Brandon & Edmonton (WHL), Stonewall (MMJHL), Selkirk (MJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/599341/hayden-wheddon
WHL: 54 GP, 4 G, 5 A, 9 Pts
MJHL: 154 GP, 63 G, 78 A, 141 Pts
MMJHL: 3 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 Pts
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MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/10071/mount-royal-univ/2026-2027
Zach Zahara - G - Brooks (BCHL) [prior: Medicine Hat & Wenatchee (WHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/642590/zach-zahara
WHL: 19-15-3, 3.54 GAA, .886 S%
BCHL: 38-14-4, 3.02 GAA, .893 S%
Liam Nilsson - D - West Kelowna (BCHL) [prior: Lulea (SHL), Pittea & Kalix (Hockey Ettan), and Lulea (J20)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/716776/liam-nilsson
SHL: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts
Hockey Ettan: 7 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 Pts
J20 Nationell: 90 GP, 7 G, 20 A, 27 Pts
BCHL: 45 GP, 17 G, 19 A, 36 Pts
Harry Ahlberg - F - Brooks (BCHL) [prior: AIK (J20 & Allsvenskan), Sollentuna (Hockey Ettan)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/773325/harry-ahlberg
Hockey Allsvenskan: 7 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 1 Pts
Hockey Ettan: 4 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts
J20 Nationell: 88 GP, 25 G, 53 A, 78 Pts
J20 Regional: 14 GP, 4 G, 6 A, 10 Pts
BCHL: 53 GP, 22 G, 29 A, 51 Pts
Ruslan Jamaldinov - C/W - West Kelowna (BCHL) [prior: Philadelphia Rebels (NAHL), Lulea (SHL & J20)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/705486/ruslan-jamaldinov
SHL: 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 Pts
J20 Nationell: 54 GP, 5 G, 9 A, 14 Pts
BCHL: 53 GP, 28 G, 35 A, 63 Pts
NAHL: 49 GP, 24 G, 15 A, 39 Pts
Caden Kemkaran Humble - C/W/D - West Kelowna (BCHL) [prior: Whitecourt (AJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/599467/caden-kemkaran-humble
BCHL: 143 GP, 14 G, 27 A, 41 Pts
AJHL: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts
Joey Lies - F - Flin Flon (SJHL)
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/646976/joey-lies
SJHL: 176 GP, 42 G, 67 A, 109 Pts
Kai Matthew - F - Alberni Valley (BCHL) [prior: Drumheller & Blackfalds (AJHL), Kamloops (WHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/564981/kai-matthew
WHL: 57 GP, 14 G, 9 A, 23 Pts
BCHL: 42 GP, 21 G, 26 A, 47 Pts
AJHL: 121 GP, 26 G, 38 A, 64 Pts
Dawson Seitz - F - Wenatchee & Prince George (WHL) [prior: Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/642602/dawson-seitz
WHL: 259 GP, 40 G, 40 A, 80 Pts
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REGINA COUGARS
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/2324/univ-of-regina/2026-2027
Note: Regina has uploaded their complete roster.
Link: https://cougarsandrams.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster
Boston Harkness - D - Melville (SJHL)
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/647110/boston-harkness
SJHL: 223 GP, 16 G, 79 A, 95 Pts
Matthew Keller - D - Prince George & Trail (BCHL) [prior: Calgary Canucks (AJHL), Victoria (WHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/709818/matthew-keller
WHL: 66 GP, 1 G, 7 A, 8 Pts
BCHL: 46 GP, 2 G, 11 A, 13 Pts
AJHL: 15 GP, 0 G 5 A, 5 Pts
Rylan Pearce - D - Everett & Regina (WHL) & Weyburn (SJHL) [prior: Kamloops (WHL) & Flin Flon (SJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/647040/rylan-pearce
WHL: 170 GP, 12 G, 32 A, 44 Pts
SJHL: 43 GP, 6 G, 30 A, 36 Pts
Kurt Rookes - D - Waywayseecappo (MJHL) [prior: Swift Current & Wenatchee (WHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/646439/kurt-rookes
WHL: 78 GP, 2 G, 10 A, 12 Pts
MJHL: 111 GP, 16 G, 57 A, 73 Pts
Noah Asmundson - F - Estevan (SJHL) [prior: Columbia Valley (KIJHL), Niverville (MJHL), Humboldt (SJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/603575/noah-asmundson
MJHL: 13 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 Pts
SJHL: 58 GP, 14 G, 19 A, 33 Pts
KIJHL (Junior B): 39 GP, 13 G, 22 A, 35 Pts (2024-25)
Merik Boles - F - Niverville (MJHL)
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/599333/merik-boles
MJHL: 215 GP, 52 G, 101 A, 153 Pts
Brett Calhoon - F - Red Deer (WHL), Brooks & Langley (BCHL) [prior: Kelowna & Medicine Hat (WHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/709583/brett-calhoon
WHL: 120 GP, 12 G, 19 A, 31 Pts
BCHL: 27 GP, 3 G, 2 A, 5 Pts
Riley Fequet - F - Swan Valley & Winkler (MJHL)
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/720191/riley-fequet
MJHL: 156 GP, 37 G, 48 A, 85 Pts
Otto Hanson - F - Swift Current (WHL) & Trail (BCHL) [prior: Okotoks & Blackfalds (AJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/710609/otto-hanson
WHL: 27 GP, 2 G, 2 A, 4 Pts
BCHL: 93 GP, 13 G, 19 A, 32 Pts
AJHL: 85 GP, 9 G, 15 A, 24 Pts
Eric Hoiness - F - Nipawin (SJHL)
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/716633/eric-hoiness
SJHL: 170 GP, 47 G, 90 A, 137 Pts
Rhett Platt - F - Portage (MJHL) [prior: Virden (MJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/719252/rhett-platt
MJHL: 106 GP, 30 G, 58 A, 88 Pts
Ben Roulette - F - Waywayseecappo (MJHL) [prior: Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/646430/ben-roulette
MJHL: 146 GP, 51 G, 80 A, 131 Pts
NAHL: 49 GP, 13 G, 17 A, 30 Pts
Jye Zawatsky - LW/C - Yorkton (SJHL)
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/673295/jye-zawatsky
SJHL: 151 GP, 52 G, 86 A, 138 Pts
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SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1188/univ-of-saskatchewan/2026-2027
Logan McCutcheon - D - Quinnipiac (NCAA) [prior: Lethbridge (WHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/565737/logan-mccutcheon
NCAA: 8 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 2 Pts
WHL: 299 GP, 23 G, 124 A, 147 Pts
Morgan Tastad - D - Penticton (WHL) [prior: Saskatoon (WHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/795053/morgan-tastad
WHL: 145 GP, 4 G, 15 A, 19 Pts
Jaydon Dureau - LW/RW - Norfolk (ECHL) [prior: Syracuse (AHL), Orlando (ECHL), Portland (WHL), Melville (SJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/352026/jaydon-dureau
AHL: 36 GP, 3 G, 4 A, 7 Pts
ECHL: 157 GP, 47 G, 73 A, 120 Pts
WHL: 207 GP, 65 G, 131 A, 196 Pts
SJHL: 6 GP, 7 G, 4 A, 11 Pts
Jaeden Mercier - F - Lindenwood (NCAA) [prior: Flin Flon (SJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/201842/jaeden-mercier
NCAA: 87 GP, 14 G, 16 A, 30 Pts
SJHL: 123 GP, 35 G, 76 A, 111 Pts
Tyler Parr - F - Saskatoon (WHL)
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/599356/tyler-parr
WHL: 285 GP, 48 G, 101 A, 149 Pts
Tyson Yaremko - F - Portland & Red Deer (WHL)
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/715185/tyson-yaremko
WHL: 127 GP, 27 G, 32 A, 59 Pts
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TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/5904/trinity-western-univ/2026-2027
Steven Bacovsky - G - Simon Fraser (Indy/NCAA2) [prior: Carleton (OUA), Merrimack (NCAA), OCN (MJHL), Melfort, Kindersley, La Ronge (SJHL), Grande Prairie (AJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/481511/steven-bacovsky
NCAA: 0-0-0, n/a GAA, n/a S%
Indy: 1-2-0, 6.30 GAA, .871 S%
OUA: 8-6-1, 4.00 GAA, .879 S%
MJHL: 12-13-2, 3.30 GAA, .914 S%
AJHL: 0-0-0, 0.00 GAA, 1.000 S%
SJHL: 14-19-2, 3.20 GAA, .895 S%
Carter Capton - G - Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) & Camrose (AJHL) [prior: Vancouver Giants (WHL), Cranbrook (BCHL)
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/643311/carter-capton
WHL: 1-1-0, 4.71 GAA, .853 S%
BCHL: 24-22-1, 2.84 GAA, .910 S%
AJHL: 24-119-9, 3.00, .910 S%
Quinn Abbott - D - Camrose (AJHL) [prior: Langley (BCHL), Olds & Sherwood Park (AJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/647849/quinn-abbott
BCHL: 22 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 Pts
AJHL: 115 GP, 6 G, 44 A, 50 Pts
Riley Joslin - D - Wisconsin Windigo (NAHL) [prior: Utica (NCDC), Chilliwack (BCHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/709413/riley-joslin
BCHL: 3 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 Pts
NAHL: 110 GP, 5 G, 27 A, 32 Pts
NCDC: 51 GP, 7 G, 13 A, 20 Pts
Matty Edwards - RW - Melville (SJHL) [prior: Weyburn (SJHL), Spokane & Vancouver (WHL), Cowichan Valley (BCHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/647185/matty-edwards
WHL: 106 GP, 4 G, 6 A, 10 Pts
BCHL: 43 GP, 3 G, 3 A, 6 Pts
SJHL: 68 GP, 10 G, 21 A, 31 Pts
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U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1138/univ-of-british-columbia/2026-2027
Brendan Gee - G - Vernon (BCHL) & Fort McMurray (AJHL) [prior: Wenatchee (WHL), Osoyoos (KIJHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/882307/brendan-gee
WHL: 28-29-4, 3.62 GAA, .886 S%
BCHL: 0-3-2, 4.69 GAA, .843 S%
AJHL: 19-7-4, 2.89 GAA, .919 S%
KIJHL (Junior B): 2-4-0, 3.76 GAA, .899 S%
Keaton Dowhaniuk - D - MacEwan (CWUAA) [prior: Red Deer, Moose Jaw, Prince George (WHL), Vernon (BCHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/559019/keaton-dowhaniuk
CWUAA: 28 GP, 3 G, 15 A, 18 Pts
WHL: 274 GP, 10 G, 77 A, 87 Pts
BCHL: 11 GP, 1 G, 4 A, 5 Pts
Gabriel Guilbault - D - Kelowna & Wenatchee (WHL) [prior: Langley & Penticton (BCHL)]
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/692793/gabriel-guilbault
WHL: 64 GP, 3 G, 8 A, 11 Pts
BCHL: 103 GP, 6 G, 30 A, 36 Pts
Carter Savage - D - Tri-City (WHL)
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/647519/carter-savage
WHL: 226 GP, 5 G, 30 A, 35 Pts
July 21, 2026: BISONS ANNOUNCE RECRUIT, DINO HEADING TO SCOTLAND (https://i.postimg.cc/KjCDYXVC/Manitoba-2025-words-gold-73x73.jpg)
AUSTIN DUBINSKY - G - Niverville Nighthawks (MJHL) Dubinsky was announced on Elite Prospects two weeks ago. He's now announced at GoBisons.ca. My post two weeks ago contains the links and background, but the official announcement has a new photo! The captional blurb is:
QuoteThe 20-year-old Ardrossan, Alberta native received the Ed Belfour Top Goalie Award in the MJHL after finishing first in the MJHL in wins, third in goals-against average, and second in save percentage. He was also the MJHL Playoff MVP, CJHL Goaltender of the Year and a First Team All-Star in a historic season for Niverville.
(https://i.postimg.cc/6qC2VTDb/Austin-Dubinsky-450x253.jpg)
Links:
➤ GoBisons.ca: National champion, CJHL's Top Netminder Austin Dubinsky joins the Herd (https://gobisons.ca/news/2026/7/21/mens-hockey-national-champion-cjhls-top-netminder-austin-dubinsky-joins-the-herd.aspx) (https://i.postimg.cc/WbBT6vPC/Calgary-2013-red-no-words-50x50.jpg)
After a great career in the Town of Bedrock, Carl Stankowski is off to Scotland to play with the Dundee Stars of the EIHL. Earlier this year, Sean Strange signed a deal with the same team. He used up his eligibility in USports. His tandem partner, Carl Tetachuk, has played four seasons. I don't know if he'll be back. It would be hard to replace them both in the same season.
Links:
➤ GoDinos.com: Stankowski signs pro contract with Dundee Stars (https://godinos.com/news/2026/7/15/mens-hockey-stankowski-signs-pro-contract-with-dundee-stars.aspx)
So, it looks like to me that most of these players have aged out of Junior.
July 23, 2026: BISON EXHIBITION SCHEDULE INCLUDES SIX GAMES V. NCAA
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MANITOBA BISONS
Link: https://gobisons.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule
Fri Sep 18 Regina at Manitoba 7:00 CDT
Sat Sep 19 Regina at Manitoba 2:00 CDT
Fri Sep 25 Manitoba at Regina 7:00 CST/8:00 CDT
Sat Sep 26 Manitoba at Regina 2:00 CST/3:00 CDT
Fri Oct 02 Manitoba at Minnesota State 12:00 CDT
Sat Oct 03 Manitoba at St. Thomas 6:00 CDT
Sun Oct 04 Manitoba at North Dakota 3:00 CDT
Wed Oct 07 Manitoba at Nebraska-Omaha 7:00 CDT
Sat Jan 02 Manitoba at Minnesota-Duluth 1:00 CST
Sun Jan 03 Manitoba at Minnesota State 2:00 CST
The Bisons have their usual home series against Regina (without a 3rd partner from Lakehead), but when they play at Regina there is no 3rd and/or 4th team (like Saskatchewan and/or Briercrest) so as to provide multiple opponents. The Bisons have been getting more than their share of opponents in the Excited States. The unique thing here is that they will visit Minnesota State twice (once in October and once in January). I do not recall that happening before. It also looks like there's no room for games against the Manitoba Moose.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 23, 2026, 05:39:26 PMSo, it looks like to me that most of these players have aged out of Junior.
That's the norm across Canada. There are very few players who "jump early" from junior to university.
July 24, 2026: BISONS HAVE A HAT-TRICK OF STORIES (https://i.postimg.cc/s2zKSrXr/Manitoba-2025-words-bronze-73x73.jpg)
Three recruits previously announced on Elite Prospects and the LOI registry now have press release stories and flashy new pictures. All three are accustomed to skating around with a trophy. I have prior posts on all (from July 1st & 8th) which contain links and background material, which I will not repeat here.
LIAM LONGO - D - Toronto Patriots (OJHL) Here's the website caption:
QuoteA two-way defenceman, Longo contributed 20 points in 45 OJHL games. He was even more dynamic in the playoffs, helping the Patriots to a conference title and berth at nationals for the first time in 12 years with ten points in 20 games.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Nj3HS0cK/Liam-Longo-celeb-450x220.jpg)
Links:
➤ GoBisons.ca: Buckland Cup Champ Liam Longo commits to Manitoba (https://gobisons.ca/news/2026/7/24/mens-hockey-buckland-cup-champ-liam-longo-commits-to-manitoba.aspx) COLE UNGER - D - Melfort Mustangs (SJHL) Unlike the others listed today, Unger won his SJHL titles in 2024 and 2025. Here's his caption:
QuoteOver three seasons with Melfort, Unger advanced to the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) national championship twice, competing for the Centennial Cup in both 2024 and 2025 following league titles in the SJHL. During two runs to the final of the CJHL's most prestigious tournament, Unger recorded three points over ten total games.
(https://i.postimg.cc/J7TVqDN3/Cole-Unger-skating-450x278.jpg)
Links:
➤ GoBisons: Two-time SJHL champion Cole Unger chooses Manitoba (https://gobisons.ca/news/2026/7/24/mens-hockey-two-time-sjhl-champion-cole-unger-chooses-manitoba.aspx) NOAH LODOEN - F - Toronto Patriots (OJHL) Lodoen's caption is brief:
QuoteLodoen is the second member of the Toronto Patriots to sign with Manitoba, alongside defenceman Liam Longo
(https://i.postimg.cc/MpSCZ7qH/Noah-Lodoen-trophy-450x289.jpg)
Links:
➤ GoBisons.ca: A Toronto reunion: Buckland Cup champion Noah Lodoen joins Manitoba's loaded recruiting class (https://gobisons.ca/news/2026/7/24/mens-hockey-a-toronto-reunion-buckland-cup-champion-noah-lodoen-joins-manitobas-loaded-recruiting-class.aspx) (https://i.postimg.cc/9fPH7Lmp/Regina-2025-body-on-green-73x73.jpg)
After issuing a story announcing the end of a 13-man recruiting class, the Banjo-Cats have one more kitten in the litter. Here's the details, in the form of the above omnibus post of CW recruits to date:
Braydan Smith - D - Blackfalds Bulldogs (BCHL) [prior: Nanaimo, Victoria, & Trail (BCHL), Des Moines (USHL)]
Link: Braydan Smith - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/647117/braydan-smith")
BCHL: 110 GP, 3 G, 13 A, 16 Pts
USHL: 47 GP, 1 G, 4 A, 5 Pts
Links:
➤ CougarsAndRams.com: Cougars add defenceman Braydan Smith (https://cougarsandrams.com/news/2026/7/21/mens-hockey-cougars-add-defenceman-braydan-smith.aspx)
August 6, 2026: STORIES AROUND THE CW
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Calgary, MacEwan, and Mount Royal issued press release stories this week, and the Bisons got another story from local press. They are sure getting a lot of such stories this off-season. The story about goaltender Austin Dubinsky and is from The Carillon (from Steinbach) and the picture is from the Centennial Cup semi-final where Niverville beat Canmore, AB.
(https://i.postimg.cc/02dFLHXC/Austin-Dubinsky-Niverville-Canmore-450x311.jpg)
Links:
➤ The Carillon: Dubinsky commits to University of Manitoba (https://www.thecarillon.com/local/2026/08/01/dubinsky-commits-to-university-of-manitoba)
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After goaltender Carl Stankowski left the Town of Bedrock for Scotland the Brave, forward Mack Stewart is off to the Stuttgart Rebels of the Oberliga Süd which is Germany's third tier. A few years back the Bisons played teams from Germany's second tier.
Links:
➤ GoDinos.com: Stewart goes pro with Stuttgart Rebels in Germany (https://godinos.com/news/2026/7/28/mens-hockey-stewart-goes-pro-with-stuttgart-rebels-in-germany.aspx)
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The Family Guys have announced their 9th recruit, who's also listed at Elite Prospects. Here's the summary in the format of the Transactions Summary above:
Sam Ward - D - Flin Flon (SJHL) [prior: Swift Current & Wenatchee (WHL), Vernon & Victoria (BCHL)]
Link: Sam Ward - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/647522/sam-ward")
WHL: 92 GP, 4 G, 12 A, 16 Pts
BCHL: 71 GP, 5 G, 20 A, 25 Pts
SJHL: 35 GP, 8 G, 15 A, 23 Pts
Links:
➤ MacEwan: Griffins net strong puck-moving D-man Ward off SJHL champion Flin Flon Bombers (https://www.macewangriffins.ca/sports/mice/2026-27/releases/20260805kmezub)
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The pipeline to Europe continues to flow with CW graduates. Josh Tarzwell is leaving the Bluegars to take the high road to the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lormond. He might be willing to skate 500 miles, and even 500 more, but I would recommend that he take a plane. The Bisons once faced the Glasgow Clan on a tour of their own.
Links:
➤ MRU: MHKY: Josh Tarzwell signs first professional contract with Glasgow Clan (https://mrucougars.com/news/2026/8/4/general-mhky-josh-tarzwell-signs-first-professional-contract-with-glasgow-clan.aspx)
August 7, 2026: T-IRDS SIGN FIVE MORE
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Using the format of the Transactions Summary above, here are the players:
Brayden Schuurman - C/RW - Colorado College (NCAA) [prior: Victoria, Moose Jaw, Seattle (WHL)]
Link: Brayden Schuurman - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/556509/brayden-schuurman")
NCAA: 36 GP, 4 G, 5 A, 9 Pts
WHL: 235 GP, 83 G, 97 A, 180 Pts
Zeke Nicholson - C/LW - Robert Morris (NCAA) [prior: Alberni Valley (BCHL)]
Link: Zeke Nicholson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/529813/zeke-nicholson")
NCAA: 12 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 Pts
BCHL: 183 GP, 37 G, 46 A, 83 Pts
Austin Fraser - F - Simon Fraser (Indy/NCAA2) [prior: Lindenwoods (NCAA), Prince George & Coquitlam (BCHL)]
Link: Austin Fraser - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/539043/austin-fraser")
NCAA: 24 GP, 2 G, 2 A, 4 Pts
Indy: 40 GP, 6 G, 13 A, 19 Pts
BCHL: 126 GP, 31 G, 30 A, 61 Pts
Ewan Rennie - F - Estevan (SJHL) [prior: Langley & Surrey (BCHL)]
Link: Ewan Rennie - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/735138/ewan-rennie")
SJHL: 109 GP, 55 G, 77 A, 132 Pts
BCHL: 82 GP, 6 G, 14 A, 20 Pts
Arjun Bawa - F - Chilliwack (BCHL) [prior: Red Deer, Seattle, Prince George (WHL)]
Link: Arjun Bawa - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/637759/arjun-bawa")
WHL: 177 GP, 17 G, 20 A, 37 Pts
BCHL: 93 GP, 8 G, 18 A, 26 Pts
Prior to this announcement, they had just four recruits (a goaltender and three defencemen) confirmed by themselves and Elite Prospects. It seems that there are large numbers of recruits this year in the CW:
Regina - 13
Alberta - 12
Manitoba - 10
MacEwan - 9
U.B.C. - 9
Mount Royal - 8
Calgary - 6
Saskatchewan - 6
Trinity - 5
Links:
➤ GoThunderbirds.ca: Forward recruit class adds dynamism to new-look 'Birds (https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/8/7/mens-hockey-forward-recruit-class-adds-dynamism-to-new-look-birds.aspx)
➤ Elite Prospects: UBC Team Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1138/univ-of-british-columbia/2026-2027)
August 13, 2026: CWTV SUBSCRIPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE
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The CanadaWest.TV early bird pricing ends on August 16th. It is hard to find out about this. Two years ago, I missed all notifications and had to renew at full price. The CW used to put up a notice at each sport's page, and each CW team in each sport put up a notice as well. They didn't even send out an email to past subscribers. You have to go to CanadaWest.TV and click on "PASSES". It will take you to the link. They have all sports (which includes playoffs), sport-specific, and per game passes as well.
Links:
➤ CanadaWest.tv: https://canadawest.tv/packages
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The Family Guys' 2026-27 Roster Page is now active, but does not include any new recruits. On the chance that this is a "work-in-progress" I will delay the roster breakdown for now.
Links:
➤ MacEwan: Roster Page (https://www.macewangriffins.ca/sports/mice/2026-27/roster)
➤ Elite Prospects: MacEwan Team Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/5100/grant-macewan-univ)
August 20, 2026: HALL OF FAME CONNECTION & MACEWAN'S ROSTER RELEASED
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A new Bison recruit has the unique honour of a Hockey Hall of Fame connection before even playing a game in the CW. Hayden Wheddon has had the helmet he wore in the Niverville Nighthawks' run to the Centennial Cup on display at the HHOF. He was the MJHL's leading scorer with 90 points in 57 games.
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Links:
➤ Niverville Online: Nighthawks Wheddon Makes Hockey Hall of Fame (https://nivervilleonline.com/articles/nighthawks-wheddon-makes-hockey-hall-of-fame--)
➤ MJHL: Nighthawks helmet featured in Hockey Hall of Fame (https://www.mjhlhockey.ca/nighthawks-helmet-featured-in-hockey-hall-of-fame)
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Last week, I pointed out that the Family Guys had activated their 2026-27 roster page. However, it only had the returning players. They have now added their recruits. They get credit for being the second CW team to do so, after Regina. The stats for the conference-wide recruits are from the post dated July 14, 2026 (https://forums.hfboards.com/threads/2026-27-manitoba-bisons-cw.3030122/#post-206472268) and there was an update in a post on August 6, 2026 (https://forums.hfboards.com/threads/2026-27-manitoba-bisons-cw.3030122/#post-206613494).
Goaltenders:
Returning:
1 Zac Onyskiw G (5-7-1, 4.24 GAA, .859 S%)
35 Carson Ironside G (3-1-0, 2.48 GAA, .921 S%)
Arrivals:
29 Colin Reay - G - Prince George (BCHL)
The Family Guys had a rotation of hot-cold cycles throughout the season in their net. Eric Ward had been their #1, but Onyskiw took over from him, only to have 3rd-stringer Ironside come up with some hot games. He made a case, no doubt argued by Perry Mason, to be their playoff starter.
Defencemen:
Returning:
4 Carson Haynes D (10-0-1-1)
16 Jack Parker D (14-0-1-1)
20 Dylan Bidyk D (17-0-1-1)
21 Tyson Kowaluk D (27-0-6-6)
Arrivals:
6 Reid Larson D - Canmore (AJHL)
7 Jack Franklin D - Simon Fraser (Indy/NCAA2)
26 Casey Black D - Canmore (AJHL)
93 Sam Ward D - Flin Flon (SJHL)
The big problem for MacEwan this year could be getting goals from their blueline. Their departed players finished 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16, 23, and 27 in team scoring last year. That's pretty good. However, that includes their top four offensive defencemen, including Keaton Dowhaniuk who has transferred to UBC. Not one of the four returning blueliners scored a goal last year. The recruits do not appear to be offensive-minded.
Forwards:
Returning:
9 Rhett Dekowny F (26-1-8-9)
10 Ethan Sundar F (27-10-16-26)
11 Tanner Fincaryk F (15-1-1-2)
12 Myles Gauld F (28-8-10-18)
17 Blake Eastman F (2-0-0-0)
18 Kadyn Chabot F (27-18-19-37)
19 Liam Hughes F (25-8-4-12)
22 Vincent Scott F (22-8-14-22)
23 Sam Simard F (28-12-16-28)
91 Ethan Mercer F (25-0-4-4)
96 Carter Chorney F (25-5-5-10)
Arrivals:
13 Evan Sundar F - Vernon (BCHL)
15 Zach Coutu F - Trail (BCHL)
25 John Szabo F - Canmore (AJHL)
27 Walker Erickson F - Simon Fraser (Indy/NCAA2)
44 Garrett Thom F - West Kelowna (BCHL)
The Mythical Mutants return their top five scorers from a year ago. Although there are no stand-out recruits, they should easily replace the departed players. They have 16 forwards on the roster, so those selected to dress should be as good as last year's line-up.
There is one new name on the roster, never previously listed at Elite Prospects or anywhere else that I noticed. Here is his stats line in the format of the Transactions Summary above:
Zach Coutu - F - Trail (BCHL) [prior: Canmore (AJHL)]
Link: Zachary Coutu - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/655326/zachary-coutu")
BCHL: 75 GP, 18 G, 49 A, 67 Pts
AJHL: 76 GP, 19 G, 31 A, 60 Pts
Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: MacEwan Team Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/5100/grant-macewan-univ)
➤ MacEwan: Team Roster Page (https://www.macewangriffins.ca/sports/mice/2026-27/roster?dec=printer-decorator)
➤ CW Hockey Tech: MacEwan Team Statistics (https://men.canadawest.hockeytech.com/stats/goalie-stats/101/117?playertype=skater&rookie=no&sort=gaa&order_direction=normal&statstype=standard&page=1&league=1&position=skaters)
➤ LeagueStat Media Access: 2025-26 Regular Season (https://cluster.leaguestat.com/media/canadawest/men/?format=HTML&step=4&sub=1&season_id=117) (scroll down to MacEwan)
Preview: August 26-30, 2026: SASKATCHEWAN at AUSTRIA
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SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (2025-26: 19-7-2, 25-9-5, OHT35 #7)
VIENNA CAPITALS (2025-26: 18-5-4-21, ICEHL #7)
KLAGENFURT A.C. (2025-26: 29-4-6-9, ICEHL #2)
H.C. MILANO (2025-26: n/a)
Links:
➤ UofS: Team Website (https://huskies.usask.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey)
➤ Huskie Fan: Men's Hockey (https://huskiefan.ca/mens-hockey/)
➤ Vienna Capitals: Capitals start against the Saskatchewan Huskies in the corrugated card Trophy (https://www.vienna-capitals.at/news/capitals-starten-gegen-die-saskatchewan-huskies-in-die-wellcard-trophy)
➤ Elite Prospects: Vienna Capitals' Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/150/vienna-capitals)
➤ Wikipedia: Vienna Capitals' Page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_Capitals)
➤ KAC: The Corrugated Card Trophy 2026 (https://www.kac.at/news/2026/08/die-wellcard-trophy-2026/)
➤ Elite Prospects: KAC's Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/147/ec-kac)
➤ Wikipedia: KAC's Page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EC_KAC)
➤ Facebook: HC Milano Page (https://www.facebook.com/MilanoHC/)
➤ Elite Prospects: HC Milano's Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/227/milano-hockey-club)
➤ Hockey News (German): ICEHL: The KAC invites you to the first edition of the "corrugated card-Trophy"! (https://www.hockey-news.info/icehl-der-kac-laedt-zur-ersten-ausgabe-der-wellcard-trophy/)
➤ Elite Prospects: ICE Hockey League Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/league/icehl)
The U-Sports pre-season kicks off tomorrow when the Saskatchewan Huskies will culturally enrich Austria with a healthy dose of banjo music. Neither the U of S site, nor the Huskie Fan site, have an update on this tour nor have they posted their 2026-27 roster.
The Banjo-Mutts are taking part in a 4-team tournament for the Wellcard Trophy, which is translated as the "Corrugated Card Trophy" when the German language stories in the links are translated by my app. The wording in those stories often sounds kind of funny, but is amusing and informative.
The entire tournament is being held in Klagenfurt, Austria. All three Sask opponents play in the ICE (International Central European) Hockey League. It is based in Austria and was formerly called the EBEL. It has nine teams from Austria, three from Italy, and one each from Hungary and Slovenia, for a total of 14. It is Europe's 6th-ranked league and this gives them three berths in Europe's Champions Hockey League. Teams from the countries involved have come-and-gone over the years. Unlike North America, cross-border leagues in Europe have many regulatory hurdles to overcome from national regulatory bodies.
The Milano team is new this year, and rises from the ashes of past teams which operated in Italy's Series A and other leagues. At one time, they were supposedly trying to get a franchise in the KHL.
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Tuesday, August 25: Klagenfurt v Milano (19:15, 11:15 CDT)
Wednesday, August 26: Vienna v Saskatchewan (19:15, 11:15 CDT)
Thursday, August 27: Saskatchewan v Milano (19:15, 11:15 CDT)
Friday, August 28: Klagenfurt v Vienna (19:15, 11:15 CDT)
Saturday, August 29: Milano v Vienna (16:00, 8:00 CDT)
Sunday, August 30: Klagenfurt v Saskatchewan (17:30, 9:30 CDT)
August 26, 2026: THE MUTTS ARE YODELLING IN AUSTRIA
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SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 4
VIENNA CAPITALS 1
Links:
➤ ICEHL: Summary (https://ice.hockey/stats/spielstats?gameId=7955)
➤ Vienna Capitals: Tapered Caps Team is losing the opening game in corrugated card Trophy (https://www.vienna-capitals.at/news/verjuengtes-caps-team-verliert-auftaktspiel-bei-wellcard-trophy)
➤ Scoreboards: Sofascore (https://www.sofascore.com/ice-hockey/match/saskatchewan-huskies-vienna-capitals/oDbsGDck) : Scores 24 (https://scores24.live/en/ice-hockey/m-26-08-2026-vienna-capitals-saskatchewan-huskies) : Flashscore (https://www.flashscore.com/match/hockey/saskatchewan-AFGQEn6h/vienna-capitals-t06gA4hq/)
Quick Summary
Sask: Stebbings (12:48 1st), Yaremko (12:35 2nd), Bertholet (0:44 3rd), Sorensen (1:41 3rd)
Vienna: Gersich (13:50 1st)
Goal: Sask: Maier (? shots, ? saves), Vienna: Zimmerman, Setzinger (? shots, ? saves)
Well, the puck has dropped and the Banjo-Mutts wracked up a tidy victory. Banjos and yodelling abound!
They don't keep track of shots on goal over there. The linked summary provided by the ICEHLis the best, and includes Sask's line-up. This was Vienna's 3rd game already. They are now 0-2-1. They lost 6-5 in OT to Slovan Bratislava (from Slovakia) and 6-2 to Ceske Budejovice (from Czechia). Both of those are well-known clubs in Europe.
Other games:
Tuesday, August 25: Klagenfurt 2 Milano 0
Up next:
Thursday, August 27: Saskatchewan v Milano (19:15, 11:15 CDT)
Friday, August 28: Klagenfurt v Vienna (19:15, 11:15 CDT)
Saturday, August 29: Milano v Vienna (16:00, 8:00 CDT)
Sunday, August 30: Klagenfurt v Saskatchewan (17:30, 9:30 CDT)
August 27, 2026: BACK-TO-BACK WINS FOR BANJO-MUTTS
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SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 6
MILANO H.C. 5
Links:
➤ ICEHL: Summary (https://ice.hockey/stats/spielstats?gameId=7957)
➤ Milano H.C.: Team Website (https://www.milanohockeyclub.it/) (under construction) : Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MilanoHC/)
➤ Sask: Schedule/Results (https://huskies.usask.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ Scoreboards: Sofascore (https://www.sofascore.com/ice-hockey/team/saskatchewan-huskies/1256431) : Flashscore (https://www.flashscore.com/match/hockey/milano-pxJrKxHe/saskatchewan-AFGQEn6h/)
Quick Summary
Milan: Houde (2:30 2nd), Pietroniro (3:01 2nd), Grant (6:54, 2nd), McKegg (15:00 2nd), Hannoun (3:16 3rd)
Sask: Keeler (3:36 2nd), Sorensen (8:16 2nd), Bertholet (12:10 2nd), Pelletier (1:44 3rd),
Dureau (7:42 3rd), Kosior (13:15, 3rd)
Goal: Sask: Thomson (? shots, ? saves), Milan: Berti (? shots, ? saves)
As mentioned after the last game, the shots on goal are not tracked in Austria (at least in exhibition games). However, Sask trailed the whole game until their 3rd period rally. The line-ups are the summary link. They dressed 21 for this game. The back-up goalie for both games was James Venne, who played one game last year. Their 2026-27 roster page has yet to be updated.
The Mutts have to be happy with two wins in Austria thus far. If Klagenfurt could beat Vienna on Friday, then Sunday's game would be for the tournament title. Klagenfurt had the best 2025-26 record of Sask's three opponents.
Up next:
Friday, August 28: Klagenfurt v Vienna (19:15, 11:15 CDT)
Saturday, August 29: Milano v Vienna (16:00, 8:00 CDT)
Sunday, August 30: Klagenfurt v Saskatchewan (17:30, 9:30 CDT)
August 29, 2026: SUNDAY GAME IS FOR THE TOURNAMENT
Over in Austria, Sask has had two days off while they finished round 2 and started round 3. The Friday result put Klagenfurt at 2-0-0, even with Sask, and setting up a Sunday de facto grand finale. The Saturday result gave Milano 3rd spot at 1-2-0 and Vienna brought up the rear at 0-3-0.
Friday, August 28: Klagenfurt 5 Vienna 2 (Link: Summary (https://ice.hockey/stats/spielstats?gameId=7960))
Saturday, August 29: Milano 5 Vienna 4 (Link: Summary (https://ice.hockey/stats/spielstats?gameId=7963))
Sunday, August 30: Klagenfurt v Saskatchewan 5:30 CET/10:30 am CDT (Link: Live (https://ice.hockey/stats/spielstats?gameId=7967))
August 30, 2026: MUTTS WIN AUSTRIAN TOURNAMENT
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SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 3
KLAGENFURT A.C. 1
Links:
➤ ICEHL: Summary (https://ice.hockey/stats/spielstats?gameId=7967) (site temporarily down)
➤ Klagenfurt: College Team to win the corrugated card Trophy (https://www.kac.at/news/2026/08/college-team-gewinnt-die-wellcard-trophy/)
➤Elite Prospects: Klagenfurt Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/147/ec-kac)
➤ Sask: Schedule/Results (https://huskies.usask.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ Scoreboards: Sofascore (https://www.sofascore.com/ice-hockey/match/saskatchewan-huskies-ec-kac/xDbsGDck#id:16930982) : Flashscore (https://www.flashscore.com/match/hockey/klagenfurt-lCUavPhd/saskatchewan-AFGQEn6h/?mid=zPfGRtR0) : Scores 24 (https://scores24.live/en/ice-hockey/m-30-08-2026-klagenfurt-saskatchewan-huskies)
➤ Instagram: Saskatchewan (https://www.instagram.com/p/DcrQeLqCsKd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsi=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==) : Klagenfurt (https://www.instagram.com/p/DcrjrvGxtr3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsi=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==)
Quick Summary
not available
This was a big win for Sask and adds a lot of credibility for the CW and USports. No doubt the Banjo-Mutts were soaking the fire hydrants in Austria tonight!
The ICE HL website is undergoing renovations, so the summary is not currently available. But I have inserted the links I could find. The translated game story from Klagenfurt sounds funny but that kind of quirkiness is, to me at least, an enjoyable unique feature of these games.
The Klagenfurt line-up is pretty strong. They qualified for the European Champions Cup this year. Their Canadian imports are:
Matt Fraser: 87 GP in NHL, 246 GP in AHL (including Manitoba Moose), 265 GP in WHL;
Jacob Hudson: 137 GP in ECHL; 74 GP in AUS (with St. F.X.); 218 GP in QMJHL;
Nick Petersen: 112 GP in AHL; 69 GP in ECHL; 178 GP in QMJHL;
Travis St. Denis: 290 GP in AHL; 162 GP in NCAA.
They all have good stats on their resumes, available at the link from Elite Prospects.
NEXT UP
Fri Sep 11 Calgary v Saskatchewan (at Martensville, SK) 7:00 CST/8:00 CDT
Fri Sep 11 U.B.C. at Trinity Western 7:00 PDT/9:00 CDT
Fri Sep 11 Alberta at Red Deer Poly (ACAC) time TBD
Sat Sep 12 Calgary at Saskatchewan 3:00 MDT/4:00 CDT
Sat Sep 12 Alberta at UA-Augustana (ACAC) time TBD
Sat Sep 12 Victoria at U.B.C. 3:00 PDT/5:00 CDT
Byes: Manitoba, Regina, Mount Royal, MacEwan
OUT EAST
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Within OUA
Thu Sep 10 Queen's at U.Q.T.R. time TBD
Fri Sep 11 Guelph at Nipissing 7:00 EDT/6:00 CDT
Sat Sep 12 Queen's v McGill (at Trois-Rivieres) 3:00 EDT/2:00 CDT *
Sat Sep 12 Laurier at Western Ontario 3:00 EDT/2:00 CDT
Sun Sep 13 McGill at U.Q.T.R. 3:00 EDT/2:00 CDT
OUA-AUS Interlocking
Fri Sep 11 U.P.E.I. at U.Q.T.R. 7:00 ADT/5:00 CDT
Sat Sep 12 U.P.E.I. at McGill 3:00 ADT/1:00 CDT
Sun Sep 13 U.P.E.I. at Queen's 1:00 ADT/11:00 am CDT
Links:
➤ OUA: Daily Schedule (https://men.oua.hockeytech.com/stats/daily-schedule/2026-9-10?league=5&season=185&division=-1)
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results (https://www.atlanticuniversitysport.com/sports/mice/2026-27/schedule?jsRendering=true)
OUT WEST
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no games within conference
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Fri Sep 11 Vancouver Island at Simon Fraser time TBA
Sat Sep 12 Simon Fraser at Vancouver Island time TBA
Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results (https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/mice/2026-27/schedule-all?jsRendering=true)
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results (https://www.bcihl.ca/leagues/schedules.cfm?clientID=3692&leagueID=11139)
September 1, 2026: NEWS AROUND THE CW
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There was no game between the Bisons and Moose on the Bison schedule, and the Moose have confirmed that no such game(s) will be played this year. The Moose face the Iowa Wild in the Twin Cities on Sept 25-26.
Links:
➤ Global News: Manitoba Moose announce pre-season schedule (https://globalnews.ca/news/12042425/manitoba-moose-announce-pre-season-schedule/)
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The CW announced their Hall of Fame inductees. Pertaining to hockey, former Saskatchewan coach (and Team Canada Junior coach and NHL coach) Dave King was selected. Pertaining to the Bisons, their 1990-92 women's volleyball team was selected.
Links:
➤ Canada West (Prezly): Canada West Hall of Fame Unveils Class of 2026-27 (https://canada-west.prezly.com/canada-west-hall-of-fame-introduces-class-of-2026-27)
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When I delved into the Family Guys' roster on August 20, 2026, I had not saved the link for their story on Zach Coutu. I covered his stats back then, but the story link is here today.
Links:
➤ MacEwan: Talented Trail forward - Junior Oilers, SSAC product Coutu - returns home to boost the Griffins (https://www.macewangriffins.ca/sports/mice/2026-27/releases/20260814uivq4h)
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Although Holy Trinity hasn't issued any sort of story this off-season, and were the last ones to update their Schedule & Results page, they are one of the first to release a roster page.
Goaltenders (4)
Returning
31 Cole Savage (1-1-1, 5.66 GAA, .861 S%)
35 Raphael Audet (1-8-2, 4.62, .905 S%)
Arrivals
1 Carter Capton - Victoria (BCHL), Camrose (AJHL)
90 Steven Bacovsky - Simon Fraser (Indy/NCAA2)
Audet and the departed Leon Sommer more-or-less split the duties. Trinity's goaltenders are often bombarded with shots so it is typically required to rotate goaltenders. Audet's .905 S% behind that team is pretty impressive.
Defencemen (10)
Returning
6 Eduard Wruck (27-0-3-3)
8 Samuel May (28-0-0-0)
15 Adam Leitch (24-0-3-3)
25 Tristan Serrao (19-0-3-3)
28 Ricards Landmanis (28-2-4-6)
94 Zack Whittaker (28-1-9-10)
Arrivals
2 Riley Joslin - Wisconsin Windigo (NAHL)
4 Quinn Abbott - Camrose (AJHL)
20 Nicco Camazzola - Simon Fraser (Indy/NCAA2)
-- Jackson Foster - Portage College (ACAC)
The good news is that Trinity is losing just four skaters, two defencemen. And those two defencemen had ZERO points last year. So their defence should be at least as good as it was a year ago. Problem is, they gave up 144 goals in 28 regular season games last year. That was last in the CW.
Forwards (20)
Returning
7 Matteo Lamoureux (25-3-2-5)
10 Lleyton Shearon (28-2-3-5
11 Matthias Bessey (27-1-4-5)
17 Artem Hrabovetskyi (26-8-8-16)
19 Mikhailo Simchuk (28-16-14-30)
21 Cyprus Davis (18-0-2-2)
22 Damiano Metastasio (17-1-0-1)
23 Yuji Akimoto (2024-25: 8-0-3-3)
24 Danylo Korzhyletskyi (10-4-11-15)
26 Nathan Ayotte (15-0-0-0)
27 Connor Farren (27-4-5-9)
44 McLaren Paulsen (15-0-2-2)
91 Christian Lowe (26-11-19-30)
93 Aiden Knutson (28-8-2-10)
Arrivals
9 Jacksenn Hungle - Calgary (CW)
16 Matthew Edwards - Melville (SJHL)
18 Brayden Sinclair - Trail (BCHL)
-- Cody Walker - Lebanon Valley (NCAA3), Birmingham (SPHL)
-- John Desabrais - Williams Lake (KIJHL)
-- Nabeel Moledina - Langley (PIJHL)
The two forwards they lost were 4th and 9th in team scoring. The roster they have posted could be just a training camp roster because it includes 34 names and several players have not been assigned numbers. This squad has three forwards who were better than a point-per-game. Lowe, Simchuk, and Korzhyletskyi are blue-chip players by any measure. It is not unreasonable to think that the other 11 returnees will collectively surpass last year's scoring totals. They also got Hungle to ditch the Dinos and move west.
The Elite Prospects list of recruits for 2026-27 includes just six names, with Brayden Sinclair being new. The players whose numbers were not posted on July 14, 2026 are:
Brayden Sinclair - C - Trail (BCHL) [prior: Cowichan & Merritt (BCHL), Battlefords (SJHL)]
Link: Brayden Sinclair - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/647520/brayden-sinclair")
BCHL: 97 GP, 25 G, 28 A, 53 Pts
SJHL: 41 GP, 16 G, 24 A, 40 Pts
Nicco Camazzola - D - Simon Fraser (Indy/NCAA2) [prior: Drayton Valley (AJHL), Tri-City & Vancouver (WHL)
Link: Nicco Camazzola - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/551575/nicco-camazzola")
WHL: 107 GP, 3 G, 6 A, 9 Pts.
Indy: 24 GP, 1 G, 4 A, 5 Pts
AJHL: 19 GP, 0 G, 4 A, 4 Pts
Cody Walker - F - Lebanon Valley (NCAA3) & Birmingham (SPHL) [prior: Albertus Magnus (NCAA3), Express (EHL), Hearst (NOJHL)]
Link: Cody Walker - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/569219/cody-walker")
SPHL: 8 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 Pts
NCAA3: 23 GP, 5 G, 10 A, 15 Pts
NOJHL: 85 GP, 19 G, 27 A, 46 Pts
EHL: 44 GP, 26 G, 33 A, 59 Pts
Jackson Foster - F - Portage College (ACAC) [prior: Merritt (KIJHL), Waywat (MJHL), LaRonge (SJHL)]
Link: Jackson Foster - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/710876/jackson-foster")
ACAC: 24 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 2 Pts
MJHL: 7 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 2 Pts
SJHL: 19 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 Pts
KIJHL: 41 GP, 1 G, 8 A, 9 Pts
Jacksenn Hungle - F - Calgary (CW) [prior: Victoria & Merritt (BCHL)]
Link: Jacksenn Hungle - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/707008/jacksenn-hungle")
CW: 10 GP, 1 G, 3 A, 4 Pts
BCHL: 150 GP, 32 G, 33 A, 65 Pts
John (J.P.) Desabrais - F - Williams Lake (KIJHL) [prior: Grand Forks (KIJHL)]
Link: JP Desabrais - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/827622/jp-desabrais")
KIJHL: 131 GP, 72 G, 94 A, 166 Pts
Nabeel Moledina - F - Langley (PIJHL) [prior: White Rock & Surrey (PIJHL)]
Link: Nabeel Moledina - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/910407/nabeel-moledina")
PIJHL: 163 GP, 29 G, 49 A, 78 Pts
Links:
➤ Trinity Western: Roster Page (https://gospartans.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster)
➤ Elite Prospects: Trinity Western Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/5904/trinity-western-univ)
Preview: September 10-13, 2026: MINI-ROUND OPENS PRE-SEASON
The Bisons don't start their exhibition season until next weekend, along with Mount Royal, MacEwan, and Regina. The other teams (and a bunch from out east) are getting a jump on the pre-season, with many inter-conference games. Exhibition games in the CW are rarely on CWTV. Games hosted by BCIHL teams are often available on YouTube. If I hear something about streaming, I'll post it.
ELSEWHERE IN THE CW
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CALGARY DINOSAURS (2025-26: 19-8-1, 4th in CW, 0-0-0, OHT35 #n/a)
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (2025-26: 19-7-2, 3rd in CW, 3-0-0, OHT35 #n/a)
Links:
➤ UofC: Schedule & Results (https://godinos.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ UofS: Schedule & Results (https://huskies.usask.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ Huskie Fan: Men's Hockey (https://huskiefan.ca/mens-hockey/)
These teams were 3rd and 4th last season, so this should be a good match-up. The Banjo-Mutts came on to win the CW playoff title, and won a tournament in Austria in August.
The Friday game is in Martensville, which is 23 minutes north of Saskatown. It's got a population just over 10,000, and they have a Junior B team called the "Chiefs". Saturday's game is back at the U of S, where they continue to experience the after-effects of a football whipping (40-22) at the hands of the Bisons!
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ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS (2025-26: 11-13-4, 7th in CW, 0-0-0, OHT35 #n/a)
RED DEER POLY KINGS (2025-26: 19-1-0-4, 1st in ACAC, 0-0-0, OHT35 #n/a)
UA-AUGUSTANA VIKINGS (2025-26: 8-1-0-14, 7th in ACAC, 0-0-0, OHT35 #n/a)
Links:
➤ UofA: Schedule & Results (https://bearsandpandas.ca/sports/mhockey/schedule)
➤ Red Deer: Schedule & Results (https://www.rdcathletics.ca/sports/mice/2026-27/schedule)
➤ Augustana: Schedule & Results (https://www.govikings.ca/sports/mice/2026-27/schedule)
The Evil Monkeys are coming off their worst season in a long time, prompted by a roster raiding by teams in the NCAA following the rule changes in the Excited States. They start the pre-season with a mini-trip through central Alberta against ACAC foes with games in Red Deer and Camrose.
Red Deer Poly (formerly Red Deer College) has become a powerhouse in the ACAC. They won championships in 2023, 2024, and 2025. In 2026, they finished 1st then lost in the final to SAIT. In the ACAC, they have a 3-2-1 point system, like in IIHF tournaments. Hence, the four columns for records (W, OW, OL, L).
The Monkeys' Little Brother university in Camrose (now called the "University of Alberta - Augustana Campus", and formerly called "Camrose Lutheran College" and "Augustana University College") is usually mid-table. However, last year they were 7th and last in the ACAC, and missed the playoffs, for the first time since 1995. That said, there were several seasons where they finished 6th out of six, and all six qualified for the playoffs. So not a lot of bragging about that streak. In 2014, the Vikings defeated the Monkeys 6-0 in a pre-season game, to the shock of everyone. All-time, Big Brother leads Little Brother 13-2 in wins.
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U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS (2025-26: 23-2-3, 1st in CW, 0-0-0, OHT35 #n/a)
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS (2025-26: 4-21-3, 9th in CW, 0-0-0, OHT35 #n/a)
VICTORIA VIKINGS (2025-26: 13-6-1, 2nd in BCIHL, 0-0-0, OHT35 #n/a)
Links:
➤ UBC: Schedule & Results (https://gothunderbirds.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ TWU: Schedule & Results (https://gospartans.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ Victoria: Rec Site (https://vikesrec.ca/clubs/hockey-mens/) : BCIHL Team Page (https://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/stats_1teamV2.cfm?clientid=3692&leagueID=11139&teamID=680059&showGameType=1&rosterType=active&printPage=0)
Like the Monkeys, the T-irds start the season with a double-header against two different teams. Friday, they visit Holy Trinity at their new facility, and Saturday they host U-Vic. The Vikes' website has apparently bitten the dust, so alternative so-so links are used. Victoria had two inter-squad games on the long weekend, shown on YouTube.
The T-irds had their best-ever regular season last year, then lost to Sask in the semi-finals to miss out on the nationals. The CW is in the last year of the rotating division format, and they will share a division with Sask this year.
Holy Trinity came within a point of Regina last year in a bid to escape the CW basement for the first time. They have returned most of their roster, including their best players, so they likely have hopes of a coveted 8th place finish!
For a fun fact, Victoria played in the WCIAA/CWUAA in 1969-70 to 1972-73. In those four seasons they had three winless seasons. Their only three wins were in 1970-71. The BCIHL was the best thing that ever happened for the Vikes. They have won league titles in 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017, and 2025.
COMPLETE SCHEDULE
Fri Sep 11 Calgary v Saskatchewan at Martensville, SK 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
Fri Sep 11 Alberta at Red Deer Poly 4:00 MDT/5:00 CDT
Fri Sep 11 U.B.C. at Trinity Western 7:00 PDT/9:00 CDT
Sat Sep 12 Calgary at Saskatchewan 3:00 MDT/4:00 CDT
Sat Sep 12 Victoria at U.B.C. 3:00 PDT/5:00 CDT
Sat Sep 12 Alberta at UA-Augustana 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
OUT EAST
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OUA Games
Fri Sep 11 Guelph at Nipissing 7:00 EDT/6:00 CDT
Sat Sep 12 Laurier at Western Ontario 3:00 EDT/2:00 CDT
Trois-Rivieres Tournament
Fri Sep 11 McGill v Queen's 3:00 EDT/2:00 CDT
Fri Sep 11 U.P.E.I. at U.Q.T.R. 7:00 EDT/6:00 CDT
Sat Sep 12 McGill v U.P.E.I. 3:00 EDT/2:00 CDT
Sat Sep 12 Queen's at U.Q.T.R. 7:00 EDT/6:00 CDT
Sun Sep 13 U.P.E.I. at Queen's 1:00 EDT/12:00 CDT
Sun Sep 13 McGill at U.Q.T.R. 1:15 EDT/12:15 CDT
Links:
➤ OUA: Daily Schedule (https://men.oua.hockeytech.com/stats/daily-schedule/)
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results (https://www.atlanticuniversitysport.com/sports/mice/2026-27/schedule?jsRendering=true)
OUT WEST
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Red Deer Poly and UA-Augustana play interlock (see above) and there are no other ACAC games.
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Fri Sep 11 Vancouver Island at Simon Fraser 7:00 PDT/9:00 CDT
Sat Sep 12 Simon Fraser at Vancouver Island 7:15 PDT/9:15 CDT
Victoria plays interlock (see above).
Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results (https://www.acac.ab.ca/sports/mice/2026-27/schedule-all)
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results (https://www.bcihl.ca/leagues/schedules.cfm?clientID=3692&leagueID=11139)
➤ BCIHL: YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@bcihl)
September 10, 2026: BLUEGARS ROSTER POSTED
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Mount Royal becomes the 4th team in CW to upload a 2026-27 roster page, following Regina, MacEwan, and Trinity Western. I thought Alberta had one, but they just changed the "2025-26" page to "2026" page. The stats for the new recruits are in the above post dated July 14, 2026 (https://forums.hfboards.com/threads/2026-27-manitoba-bisons-cw.3030122/#post-206472268).
Goaltenders:
Returning:
29 Ethan Buenaventura (8-3-1, 2.31 GAA, 5-7-1, 4.24 GAA, .890 S%)
Arrivals:
33 Zach Zahara - Brooks (BCHL)
35 Justen Maric - Regina (CW) (0-7-0, 6.76 GAA, .828 S%)
Last year, the Bluegars had the most even 3-way split of goaltending duties in the CW. In the end Buenaventura had 12 starts and the departed Shane Farkas had 9 and Riley Sims had 7. Though Zahara finished with Brooks, his prior junior career was in the WHL. Maric looks like a #3 EBUG who's happy to switch Cougar teams.
Defencemen:
Returning:
6 Leith Olafson (12-0-4-4)
9 Ty Gibson (10-0-4-4)
10 Tanner Komzak (24-1-10-11)
22 Adam Oates (1-0-0-0)
25 Ryan Nolan (0-0-0-0)
26 Alex Izyk (19-2-5-7)
27 Layton Feist (15-2-4-6)
Arrivals:
2 Dax Williams - College of the Holy Cross (NCAA)
8 Liam Nilsson - West Kelowna Warriors (BCHL)
Williams was not listed in the previous Transactions Summary post, and his stats line is below. The big loss is Clay Hanus, who had 23 points in 18 games last year and 113 points in 82 CW games over his career. He's in Austria now. He had Bobby Orr-type numbers for a d-man. They also lost Kyle Walker, 9th in team scoring with 20 points in 28 games.
Forwards:
Returning:
11 Jaxon Martens (25-2-4-6)
12 Connor Bouchard (27-11-28-39)
16 Justin Lies (27-15-11-26)
18 Bowden Singleton (21-5-4-9)
19 Dawson Milliken (28-3-5-8)
20 Tristan Zandee (17-5-5-10)
23 Connor Poffenroth (16-2-3-5)
28 Vaughn Watterodt (27-11-9-20)
Arrivals:
4 Harry Ahlberg - Brooks Bandits (BCHL)
13 Joey Lies - Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL)
14 Ruslan Jamaldimov - West Kelowna Warriors (BCHL)
15 Caden Kemkaran-Humble - West Kelowna Warriors (BCHL)
17 Kai Matthew - Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL)
21 Dawson Seitz - Prince George Cougars (WHL)
38 Maddux Martin - Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL)
In addition to losing Hanus, the Bluegars have lost 4 of their top 6 forwards, and 5 of their top 8, from a year ago. They have had quite a run of high-scoring forwards racking up gaudy numbers. Bouchard is now in his 5th year. The recruits are okay, but none look like exceeding a point-per-game.
Here are the two new names on the roster, never previously listed at Elite Prospects or anywhere else that I noticed. The stats lines are in the format of the Transactions Summary above:
Dax Williams - D - Holy Cross (NCAA) [prior: Calgary (WHL)]
Link: Dax Williams - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/711643/dax-williams")
NCAA: 35 GP, 2 G, 5 A, 7 Pts
WHL: 173 GP, 7 G, 39 A, 46 Pts
AJHL: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 Pts
Maddux Martin - F - Victoria & Salmon Arm (BCHL), Seattle (WHL)
Link: Maddux Martin - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (http://"https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/758821/maddux-martin")
WHL: 3 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 Pts
BCHL: 201 GP, 58 G, 63 A, 121 Pts
Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: Mount Royal Team Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/10071/mount-royal-univ)
➤ Mount Royal: Team Roster Page (https://mrucougars.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster?view=2)
➤ CW Hockey Tech: Mount Royal Team Statistics (https://men.canadawest.hockeytech.com/stats/player-stats/49/117?playertype=skater&rookie=no&sort=gaa&order_direction=normal&statstype=standard&page=1&league=1&position=skaters)
➤ LeagueStat Media Access: 2025-26 Regular Season (https://cluster.leaguestat.com/media/canadawest/men/?format=HTML&step=4&sub=1&season_id=117) (scroll down to Mount Royal)
September 10, 2026: T-IRDS ROSTER POSTED
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UBC has posted their roster, so this is my second roster update of the day. Now, only Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Calgary remain. As with the others, the stats for the new recruits are in the above post dated July 14, 2026 (https://forums.hfboards.com/threads/2026-27-manitoba-bisons-cw.3030122/#post-206472268), and UBC also had a post on forwards dated August 7, 2026 (https://forums.hfboards.com/threads/2026-27-manitoba-bisons-cw.3030122/#post-206619157).
Goaltenders:
Returning:
30 Nicholas Jones (1-0-0, 4.00 GAA, .833 S%)
60 Cole Schwebius (11-1-1, 2.27 GAA, .907 S%)
Arriving:
31 Brendan Gee - Vernon (BCHL) & Fort McMurray (AJHL)
The T-irds divided their goaltending almost exactly in half. Graduate Brett Mirwald started 14 games, and Schwebius started 13. Jones had just one token start. Gee comes from the AJHL/BCHL, but also had 61 decisions in the WHL.
Defencemen:
Returning:
7 Wolfgang Govedaris (9-0-2-2)
8 Chris Kobelka (3-0-0-0)
21 Jace Weir (28-4-22-26)
39 Alex Serraglio (28-3-10-13)
41 Kayden Sadhra-Kang (27-3-14-17)
Arrivals:
2 Carter Savage - Tri-City (WHL)
24 Keaton Dowhaniuk - MacEwan (CW) (28-3-15-18)
44 Gabriel Guilbault - Wenatchee (WHL)
The T-irds have lost their best defenceman, Jake Lee (34 points in 28 games), from a year ago. They compensate by poaching Dowhaniuk from MacEwan (also a WHL vet), plus two recruits from the WHL.
Forwards:
Returning:
4 Ty Thorpe (28-9-29-38)
10 Logan Doust (17-3-1-4)
12 Ben Keon (13-0-3-3)
13 Jaxson Ruthven (1-0-1-1)
14 Josh Williams (28-12-23-35)
16 Quinn Disher ((7-1-4-5)
18 James Form (21-2-4-6)
25 Jake Wright (26-15-13-28)
27 Nathan Sullivan (26-10-6-16)
38 Ben Kotylak (21-2-4-6)
Arrivals:
9 Arjun Bawa - Chilliwack (BCHL)
11 Zeke Nicholson - Robert Morris (NCAA)
15 Ewan Rennie - Estevan (SJHL)
19 Brayden Schuurman - Colorado College (NCAA)
22 Austin Fraser - Simon Fraser (Indy/NCAA2)
The T-irds have lost six of their top ten scorers from a year ago (and 7 of top 14). Those six were better than a point-per-game. The incoming recruits did not rack up equivalent points in junior. But the team does have experience, with five 5th year players and four 4th year players.
Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: UBC Team Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1138/univ-of-british-columbia)
➤ UBC: Team Roster Page (https://gothunderbirds.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster)
➤ CW Hockey Tech: UBC Team Statistics (https://men.canadawest.hockeytech.com/stats/player-stats/2/117?playertype=skater&rookie=no&sort=points&order_direction=normal&statstype=standard&page=1&league=1&position=skaters)
➤ LeagueStat Media Access: 2025-26 Regular Season (https://cluster.leaguestat.com/media/canadawest/men/?format=HTML&step=4&sub=1&season_id=117) (scroll down to UBC)
September 11, 2026: PRE-WEEKEND UPDATE
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Nothing much new in Bison-land. But Ethan Dekay, a rookie last year, is off to the Minnesota Northern Lights of the FPHL. This league claims to be an equivalent of the SPHL. The Minnesota team is new and has eight Russian recruits. Dekay played 9 games, and had one goal and three assists for the Bisons.
Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: Ethan Dekay Page (https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/702137/ethan-dekay)
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Huskie Fan is back in action with a story on tonight's game in Martensville.
Links:
➤ Huskie Fan: Martensville excited to host Huskies, Dinos exhibition match (https://huskiefan.ca/2026/09/10/martensville-excited-to-host-huskies-dinos-exhibition-match/)
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The Family Guys have hired an Athletic Events Co-ordinator. How about that?
Links:
➤ MacEwan: Ella Doherty brings experience from Oil Kings to new role as Griffins Athletics Events Coordinator (https://www.macewangriffins.ca/general/2026-27/releases/20260909pd3e5h)
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They have a blurb about weekend activity, including the game against UBC, which christens the new rink at the Langley Events Centre. They last beat UBC in an exhibition game on February 20, 1988.
Links:
➤ TWU: THIS WEEK IN SPARTA (https://gospartans.ca/news/2026/9/9/general-this-week-in-sparta.aspx)
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The BCIHL's YouTube page has links for several upcoming games. The one for Friday says it is TRU at SFU (7:00 PDT), but every schedule says it is VIU at SFU. Saturday it is SFU at VIU (7:15 PDT).
Links:
➤ YouTube: BCIHL Page (https://www.youtube.com/@bcihl)
➤ YouTube: TRU or VIU at SFU (https://www.youtube.com/live/rQl5ZHIMEIs?si=b7p5D-xLhE83N5Ts)
➤ YouTube: SFU at VIU (https://www.youtube.com/live/YtuJrAEeHx0?si=xIshu0kw-t39jGKq)
September 11, 2026: HOLY TRINITY BEATS THE T-IRDS
The Bisons are one of four CW teams to have the weekend off. The rest were in action on a night of plenty of extra time. Only McGill posted a summary/boxscore.
OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD
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U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 3
TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 4
(in a shoot-out)
Links:
➤ UBC: Schedule & Results (https://gothunderbirds.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ TWU: Schedule & Results (https://gospartans.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ Instagram: TWU Story - Winning Goal (https://www.instagram.com/stories/twumhockey/3984327830086357231/)
The came across a link to a Twitch live feed from Holy Trinity's Instagram account. I tuned in just after UBC tied the game 3-3. There was no play-by-play. The shots at the end of regulation were 48-25 in favour of UBC. I believe that the winning goal was scored by Christian Lowe (he who had 11 goals and 19 assists in 26 games last year) amid some controversy. He stumbled across the blueline on the right wing boards and temporarily lost control of the puck. The UBC bench jumped up, claiming the "you can't go backwards on a shoot-out" rule. After the goal, the officials huddled and allowed it. The highlight misses the stumble at issue.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QdTd1FH4/Calgary-UC-50x50.jpg) (https://i.postimg.cc/VkHjNbKV/Sask-head-50x50.jpg)
CALGARY DINOSAURS 0
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 8
Links:
➤ UofC: Schedule & Results (https://godinos.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ UofS: Schedule & Results (https://huskies.usask.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ Instagram: Team Post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DdLDk4dpU6e/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D)
All we have on this blow-out is the score from Calgary and a picture from Sask. Uniquely, Sask also whipped Calgary in football on Friday night. Following three wins against ICEHL teams, this result should be raising eyebrows across the CW.
(https://i.postimg.cc/tgHM2wjb/Alberta-A-circle-50x50.jpg) (https://i.postimg.cc/nL0Gc29y/RedDeer-crown-50x50.jpg)
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 4
RED DEER POLY KINGS 3
(in overtime)
Links:
➤ UofA: Schedule & Results (https://bearsandpandas.ca/sports/mhockey/schedule)
➤ RDP: Schedule & Results (https://www.rdcathletics.ca/sports/mice/2026-27/schedule)
➤ Facebook: ACAC TV Livestream (https://www.facebook.com/RedDeerPolytechnicAthletics/videos/2079100976058114)
This game started at 4:00 MDT (5:00 CDT) and I stumbled upon the link just after the game started. The Evil Monkeys threw a lot of bananas at the Kings' net but were unable to pull away. Red Deer ended the game on a four minute power play but were unable to break the tie. It took just over two minutes for the Apes to score the winner. The final shots were 57-27.
NEXT UP
Sat Sep 12 Calgary at Saskatchewan 3:00 MDT/4:00 CDT
Sat Sep 12 Victoria (BCIHL) at U.B.C. 3:00 PDT/5:00 CDT
Sat Sep 12 Alberta at UA-Augustana (ACAC) 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
OUT EAST
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6DjC4mJ/OUA-2016-50x50.jpg) (https://i.postimg.cc/X7H94VVT/AUS-2016-50x50.jpg)
OUA Games
Fri Sep 11 Guelph 3 Nipissing 7 : Link (https://gryphons.ca/sports/hockey-men/schedule) : Reels (https://www.instagram.com/lakersmhky/reels/)
Sat Sep 12 Laurier at Western Ontario 3:00 EDT/2:00 CDT
Trois-Rivieres Tournament
Fri Sep 11 McGill 5 Queen's 4 (ot) : Link (https://mcgillathletics.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/stats/2026-27/queens-/boxscore/12475)
Fri Sep 11 U.P.E.I. 4 U.Q.T.R. 1 : Link (https://www.instagram.com/p/DdK1p3tjYY0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D)
Sat Sep 12 McGill v U.P.E.I. 3:00 EDT/2:00 CDT
Sat Sep 12 Queen's at U.Q.T.R. 7:00 EDT/6:00 CDT
Sun Sep 13 U.P.E.I. at Queen's 1:00 EDT/12:00 CDT
Sun Sep 13 McGill at U.Q.T.R. 1:15 EDT/12:15 CDT
OUT WEST
(https://i.postimg.cc/HWqyngr0/ACAC-letters-2015-50x50.jpg)
Red Deer Poly and UA-Augustana play interlock (see above) and there are no other ACAC games.
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYF2ZHq2/BCIHL-2017-50x50.jpg)
Fri Sep 11 Vancouver Island 8 Simon Fraser 4 : Link (https://www.instagram.com/p/DdLG8EKtj6k/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D)
Sat Sep 12 Simon Fraser at Vancouver Island 7:15 PDT/9:15 CDT
Victoria plays interlock (see above).
September 12, 2026: DINOS TURN TABLES ON BANJO-MUTTS
McGill and Vancouver Island posted box scores, the rest were just scores. Several teams have still not updated their Schedule & Results page to include their exhibition games.
OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD
(https://i.postimg.cc/mkG3sfmZ/Calgary-2013-50x50r.jpg) (https://i.postimg.cc/MK1C4sR8/Sask-green-50x50.jpg)
CALGARY DINOSAURS 5
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 4
Links:
➤ UofC: Schedule & Results (https://godinos.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ UofS: Schedule & Results (https://huskies.usask.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ Instagram: Sask Team Post (https://www.instagram.com/huskiemhky/p/DdNQlMdNW_J/)
Several years ago, a lot of CW series were like this - a Friday blowout and then a close game which leads to a split. That 8-0 game on Friday looks to be the anomaly. Sask has a bye week coming.
(https://i.postimg.cc/43RbRPwb/Victoria-2012-50x50.jpg) (https://i.postimg.cc/909JhPx5/UBC-head-L-50x50.jpg)
VICTORIA VIKINGS 0
U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS 7
Links:
➤ UBC: Schedule & Results (https://gothunderbirds.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/schedule)
➤ Instagram: UBC Team Post (https://www.instagram.com/ubcmhky/p/DdNVgFKIl2N/)
There is little information about this game, except that it was very one-sided. Shots were 42-13 in favour of the T-irds, and 26-3 over the final two periods. After losing to Holy Trinity on Friday, I presume that UBC felt the need to re-establish themselves.
(https://i.postimg.cc/9FRBwk1B/Alberta-A-white-50x50.jpg) (https://i.postimg.cc/NF7MBJ5T/Augustana-UA-50x50.jpg)
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 6
UA-AUGUSTANA VIKINGS 1
Links:
➤ UofA: Schedule & Results (https://bearsandpandas.ca/sports/mhockey/schedule)
➤ Augustana: Schedule & Results (https://www.govikings.ca/sports/mice/2026-27/schedule)
The Evil Monkeys narrowly avoided embarrassment on Friday with an )TW, but managed to complete a convincing sweep of the ACAC.
NEXT UP
Thu Sep 17 Mount Royal at Calgary 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
Thu Sep 17 Waterloo (OUA) at MacEwan 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
Fri Sep 18 Regina at Manitoba 7:00 CDT
Fri Sep 18 Alberta v U.B.C. (at Revelstoke, BC) TBD
Fri Sep 18 Waterloo (OUA) at Calgary 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
Fri Sep 18 Victoria (BCIHL) at Trinity Western 7:00 PDT/9:00 CDT
OUT EAST
(https://i.postimg.cc/L6DjC4mJ/OUA-2016-50x50.jpg) (https://i.postimg.cc/X7H94VVT/AUS-2016-50x50.jpg)
OUA Games
Sat Sep 12 Laurier 1 Western Ontario 3 : Link (https://laurierathletics.com/sports/mhockey/schedule)
Thu Sep 17 Waterloo at MacEwan (CW) 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
Thu Sep 17 Queen's at Toronto Metropolitan 6:00 EDT/5:00 EDT
Thu Sep 17 New Brunswick (AUS) at McGill 7:00 EDT/6:00 CDT
Trois-Rivieres Tournament
Sat Sep 12 McGill 4 U.P.E.I. 8 : Link (https://mcgillathletics.ca/sports/mens-ice-hockey/stats/2026-27/upei-/boxscore/12474)
Sat Sep 12 Queen's 2 U.Q.T.R. 4 : Link (https://tinyurl.com/3cbjuj2z)
Sun Sep 13 U.P.E.I. at Queen's 1:00 EDT/12:00 CDT
Sun Sep 13 McGill at U.Q.T.R. 1:15 EDT/12:15 CDT
OUT WEST
(https://i.postimg.cc/HWqyngr0/ACAC-letters-2015-50x50.jpg)
Fri Sep 18 Jamestown (ACHA) at Briercrest 7:00 CST/8:00 CDT
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYF2ZHq2/BCIHL-2017-50x50.jpg)
Sat Sep 12 Simon Fraser 3 Vancouver Island 7: Link (https://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=6440&leagueID=29088&gameID=2556396)
Fri Sep 18 Victoria at Trinity Western (CW) 7:00 PDT/9:00 CDT
Fri Sep 18 Vancouver Island at Adrien College (NCAA3) TBA
Fri Sep 18 Okanagan at Thompson Rivers 7:00 PDT/9:00 CDT