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Wenatchee Wild Announce Signing of Mickelson to Scholarship & Development Agreement

April 23, 2025 - WENATCHEE, Wash. - The Wenatchee Wild, proud members of the Western Hockey League (WHL), are pleased to announce that 2007-born defenseman Brandon Mickelson has signed a Scholarship and Development Agreement with the organization. A native of Moorhead, Minnesota, Mickelson has played two years of varsity hockey for Moorhead High School, leading the Spuds to their first-ever Minnesota state high school championship last month. "The coaches seemed super genuine with their intentions for me," said Mickelson. "Obviously the W... Full Story

Chiefs Captain Catton Awarded Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy as the WHL's Most Sportsmanlike Player for 2024-25

April 23, 2025 - Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today that Spokane Chiefs forward Berkly Catton has been awarded the Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy as the WHL's Most Sportsmanlike Player for the 2024-25 season. WHL Most Sportsmanlike Player Nominees Eastern Conference- Jordan Gavin (Surrey, B.C.)- Brandon Wheat Kings Eastern Conference- Oliver Tulk (Gibsons, B.C.)- Calgary Hitmen Eastern Conference- Brayden Yager (Saskatoon, Sask.)- Lethbridge Hurricanes Western Conference- Berkly Catton (Saskatoon, Sask.)-... Full Story

Winterhawks Announce 2025 Western Conference Championship Series Schedule

April 23, 2025 - Portland, Ore. - The Portland Winterhawks are in the Western Conference Championship series, presented by Nutrien, in back-to-back seasons and will face the No. 2 seed Spokane Chiefs. The series begins on Friday, April 25, at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington. The No. 5 seed Winterhawks advanced after upsetting the No. 1 seed and Scotty Munro Champion Everett Silvertips in Round 2 in seven games. The two U.S. Division rivals meet in the postseason for the first time since 2019. The Winterhawks ... Full Story

Chiefs to Face Portland Winterhawks in 2024-25 Western Conference Championship

April 23, 2025 - Spokane, Wash. - The Spokane Chiefs will face the Portland Winterhawks in the WHL's Western Conference Championships presented by Nutrien and will host game one in the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on Friday, April 25th. Gametime is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Game two will be played in Spokane on Sunday, April 27th at 5:05 p.m. Tickets for games one and two are on sale by visiting spokanechiefs.com or calling the Chiefs office at (509) 535-PUCK. Spokane advanced to the Western Conference Championship by earning a round ... Full Story

• Wenatchee Wild Announce Signing of Mickelson to Scholarship & Development Agreement - Wenatchee Wild (April 23)
  
• Chiefs Captain Catton Awarded Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy as the WHL's Most Sportsmanlike Player for 2024-25 - Spokane Chiefs (April 23)
  
• Chiefs Captain Catton Awarded Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy as the WHL's Most Sportsmanlike Player - (April 23)
  
• 2024-2025 Prince George Cougars Awards: Troy Bourke Award (Offensive Player of the Year): Riley Heidt - Prince George Cougars (April 23)
  
• Finn Spehar Signs WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement with the Hawks - Portland Winterhawks (April 23)
  
• Winterhawks Forward McDonough Awarded Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy as WHL Humanitarian of the Year for 2024-25 - Portland Winterhawks (April 23)
  
• Winterhawks Forward McDonough Awarded Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy as WHL Humanitarian of the Year - (April 23)
  
• Winterhawks Announce 2025 Western Conference Championship Series Schedule - Portland Winterhawks (April 23)
  
• Chiefs to Face Portland Winterhawks in 2024-25 Western Conference Championship - Spokane Chiefs (April 23)
  
• 2024-2025 Prince George Cougars Awards: Chris Mason Three Stars Award: Riley Heidt - Prince George Cougars (April 23)
  
• Pavlík and Czechia Start the U18 Mens Worlds against the USA - Moose Jaw Warriors (April 23)
  
• Van Olm Hat Trick, Cristall Heroics Launch Spokane into the Western Conference Championship Series - Spokane Chiefs (April 23)
  
• Tickets for Games 1 and 2 of Western Conference Championship on Sale Now - Spokane Chiefs (April 23)
  
• Winterhawks Win Game 7, Advance to Western Conference Championship - Portland Winterhawks (April 23)
  
• Graduation: Carter MacAdams - Tri-City Americans (April 22)
  
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• Wild signs Mickelson to Scholarship and Development Agreement - Wenatchee World (April 24)
  
• Working overtime: Spokane prepares for Western Conference Finals after dramatic series with Victoria - Spokane Spokesman-Review (April 24)
  
• Pass it on; Spokane Chiefs player wins WHL's Most Sportsmanlike Player award - KXLY (April 23)
  
• WHL's Kelowna Rockets File Trademark for Retro Logo Ahead of 30th Season - Sports Logos Net News (April 23)
  
• 2024-25 WHL campaign was a good one for Raiders - Prince Albert Daily Herald (April 23)
  
• Button: McKenna 'doesn't see anything that's impossible ... almost like he's unstoppable'' - Video - TSN - TSN (April 23)
  
• Penticton Vees' Fred Harbinson eyes 5th coach of the year award - Penticton Western News (April 23)
  
• Spokane crushes Victoria Royals' hopes in Game 6 marathon - Victoria News (April 23)
  
• WHL-bound Penticton Vees appoint new director of scouting - Kelowna Capital News (April 23)
  
• Former Kelowna Rocket sends Spokane Chiefs to WHL's Western Conference final - Kelowna Capital News (April 23)
  
• Sports Round-Up: Wednesday, April 23 - Discover Moose Jaw (April 23)
  
• 30-second flurry puts Winterhawks in conference championship series - Portland Oregonian (April 23)
  
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