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WHL: Saunderson plays OT hero as Blades trim Rebels

Ben Saunderson's goal at 17:01 of overtime finally put an end to Chase Wutzke's goaltending clinic as the Saskatoon Blades edged the visiting Red Deer Rebels 2-1 in Western Hockey League playoff action.

WHL roundup: Cougars pounce on Rockets, lead series 2-0

Riley Heidt had a goal and assist as the Prince George Cougars defeated the visiting Kelowna Rockets 5-0 in Western Hockey League playoff action on Saturday at the CN Centre.

DuPont becomes first WHL defenceman granted exceptional status

Landon DuPont has been granted exceptional status and will be eligible to play in the Western Hockey League as a 15-year-old next season. The 14-year-old Calgary native is the first defenceman and second player in WHL history to have been granted the status by Hockey Canada, joining Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard, who took the step in 2020.

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CHL grants DuPont exceptional status to enter WHL in 2024-25

The Canadian Hockey League announced Monday that defenceman Landon DuPont has been granted exceptional player status and is eligible to play in the Western Hockey League in 2024-25.

Blades top Raiders to win first-round series in five games

Ben Saunderson scored a goal and added an assist as the Saskatoon Blades defeated the Prince Albert Raiders 6-2 on Friday to win the Western Hockey League first-round playoff series in five games.

WHL: Rebels score five unanswered to top Tigers in double OT in playoff series opener

Kalan Lind scored the game-winning goal at 1:15 of double overtime to cap a run of five unanswered goals in the Red Deer Rebels' 5-4 comeback win over the Medicine Hat Tigers on Friday in Western Hockey League playoff action.

WHL hands Wheat Kings forward Henry an eight-game suspension

The Western Hockey League has suspended Brandon Wheat Kings forward Matt Henry for eight games for violating the CHL's drug education and anti-doping policy.

WHL: Raiders roll past Blades in playoff opener

The underdog Prince Albert Raiders spotted the Saskatoon Blades a 2-0 lead on Thursday then stormed back to register a 4-3 victory in the opening game of the Western Hockey League playoffs.

WHL roundup: Oil Kings drill visiting Rebels

WHL: Thunderbirds cruise to win over Blazers

Jeremy Hanzel had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Kamloops Blazers 3-1 in the only Western Hockey League game on Tuesday.

WHL: Firkus nets hat trick as Warriors beat Blades

The Moose Jaw Warriors spotted the Saskatoon Blades a 3-0 first-period lead, then stormed back with six unanswered goals to beat the visitors 6-3 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday.

WHL roundup: Halaburda nets winner as Giants beat Blazers

Ty Halaburda's goal at 15:39 of the third period snapped a 1-1 tie and lifted the Vancouver Giants to a thrilling 3-1 Western Hockey League victory over the visiting Kamloops Blazers on Friday.

Broncos, Tigers clash in WHL divisional race on TSN+

The Swift Current Broncos and Medicine Hat Tigers battle in the first half of a home-and-home that will help decide the WHL's Central Division on Friday. Subscribe to watch Swift Current battle Medicine Hat LIVE at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on TSN+, TSN.ca, and the TSN App.

WHL roundup: Keller paces Blazers to big win over Giants

Jordan Keller scored once and set up the winning goal as the Kamloops Blazers edged the visiting Vancouver Giants 3-2 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday night at the Sandman Centre.

WHL roundup: Edwards helps Hurricanes blow past Blades

Brayden Edwards scored two goals in the second period as the Lethbridge Hurricanes pulled away from the Saskatoon Blades to record a 4-1 Western Hockey League road victory on Friday at SaskTel Centre.

WHL roundup: Muranov scores twice in Hitmen win

Maxim Muranov scored twice as Calgary Hitmen defeated Edmonton Oil Kings. Oliver Tulk scored twice while Connor Dale and Reese Hamilton had a goal each for Calgary.

WHL: Rebels topple league-leading Blades

Chase Wutzke earned a 36-save shutout in helping lift the Red Deer Rebels to a 5-0 win over the Saskatoon Blades in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday.

WHL roundup: Suzdalev sizzles as Blades beat Wheat Kings

Alexander Suzdalev scored twice and added an assist as the visiting Saskatoon Blades plowed past the Brandon Wheat Kings 5-2 in Western Hockey League action on Monday at Westoba Place.

WHL roundup: Palmer nets shutout as Silvertips beat Winterhawks

The visiting Portland Winterhawks peppered 33 shots at Tyler Palmer on Sunday, but the Everett Silvertips' netminder was unbeatable as the hosts posted a 4-0 Western Hockey League victory at Angel of the Winds Arena.

Warriors, Wheat Kings battle for WHL playoff positioning on TSN+

The Moose Jaw Warriors and Brandon Wheat Kings continue their push for Western Hockey League playoff positioning as they're set to do battle on TSN+ Thursday night.

WHL: Sward has two goals as Wild outscore Thunderbirds

Graham Sward scored twice as Wenatchee Wild defeated Seattle Thunderbirds. Evan Friesen, Briley Wood, Jonas Woo, Karter Prosofsky and Rodzers Bukarts all scored once for Wenatchee.

WHL roundup: McKenna helps lead Medicine Hat past Regina

Gavin McKenna's second goal of the game, scored on the power play at 11:34 of the third period, proved to be the winner as the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers defeated the Regina Pats 5-4.

Rockets, Royals prepare to battle for playoff positioning on TSN+

Subscribe to watch the Royals take on the Rockets LIVE at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT on TSN+, TSN.ca, and the TSN App.

WHL roundup: Calvert's hat trick sends Warriors past Oil Kings

Atley Calvert scored three times in the first period and added an assist in the second as the Moose Jaw Warriors defeated the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings 5-2 in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday night.

Firkus, Lakovic, Calvert score as Warriors top Raiders

Lynden Lakovic, Jagger Firkus and Atley Calvert scored in the Moose Jaw Warriors' 3-1 victory over the Prince Albert Raiders in Western Hockey League action on Friday night.