His early performance in the WHL with the Medicine Hat Tigers had scouts projecting a strong NHL future.Sam O’Reilly emphasizes NHL readiness through CHL competitionSam O’Reilly’s response underscores the value players place on the CHL.
Gavin McKenna is officially jumping from the WHL to the NCAA... We’ll see how the WHL pivots ... He says that a survey was sent out to every player who played even a single game in the WHL last season and he’ll have the results soon.
The exodus of CHL talent to the NCAA has reached a fever pitch this week, with news that 2026 top draft prospect Gavin McKenna is reportedly committing to Penn State... .
His performance translated into the postseason as well, where he added three points (1g, 2a) in 18 games and was a member of the Medicine Hat team that claimed the Ed Chynoweth Cup as WHL champions.
20. That will kick off the WHL’s 68-game season, with games running through to the Mar ... 12 and Saturday, Sept ... For more information on the Moose Jaw Warriors, keep an eye on their social media accounts and their website at www.chl.ca/whl-warriors.
In 2024-25, there were 40 fights in regular-season games in the QMJHL, 285 in the OHL, and 319 in the WHL, according to the website hockeyfights.com ... compared to 234 in the OHL and 284 in the WHL.
The 18-year-old native of British Columbia is quickly moving up draft boards following a dynamite WHL campaign, displaying elite-level offensive acumen and a seasoned two-way game that has drawn NHL-ready comparables.
Every team in the WHL passed him up, a decision some clubs might now regret following his stellar run in London...Tigers coach and general manager Willie Desjardins was one of the WHL executives who let Elliott slip through waivers unclaimed.
Every team in the WHL passed him up, a decision some clubs might now regret following his stellar run in London...Tigers coach and general manager Willie Desjardins was one of the WHL executives who let Elliott slip through waivers unclaimed.