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McKenna extends point streak to 51 games, longest CHL streak in 21st century

Medicine Hat Tigers forward Gavin McKenna recorded five assists in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes, extending his point streak to 51 games dating back to November 6, 2024, the longest point Canadian Hockey League Point streak in 21st century.

WHL playoffs: Pickford, McKenna pace Tigers to 7-2 win over 'Canes, lead series 2-0

Bryce Pickford had two goals and two assists, Gavin McKenna had five helpers, and the Medicine Hat Tigers whipped the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes 7-2 in Western Hockey League playoff action on Saturday night at Co-op Place.

WHL playoffs: McKenna, Tigers tame Hurricanes in East championship series opener

Ryder Ritchie and Oasiz Wiesblatt each had a goal and two assists as the Medicine Hat Tigers defeated the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-2 in the opening game of the Western Hockey League's Eastern Conference Championship series at Co-op Place.

WHL playoffs: Cristall scores in OT as Chiefs clip Royals

Andrew Cristall's goal with two seconds left in the first overtime period lifted the visiting Spokane Chiefs to a 5-4 Western Hockey League playoff victory over the Victoria Royals on Saturday night at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena.

Kindel scores in OT as Hitmen knock off Hurricanes

Ben Kindel scored at 6:09 of overtime and the Calgary Hitmen rallied from a 5-2 deficit to knock off the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes 6-5 in Western Hockey League playoff action on Friday at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

WHL: McKenna scores two in Tigers' win over Raiders

Liam Ruck scored in overtime, Gavin McKenna had a highlight-reel goal, and the Medicine Hat Tigers beat the Prince Albert Raiders 5-4 in Western Hockey League playoff action Sunday.

Yakemchuk uses strong Sens camp to build on his game

Carter Yakemchuk took full advantage of his first NHL training camp with the Ottawa Senators, using what he learned to help the Calgary Hitmen and his overall game.

WHL roundup: Unger stops 33, Hurricanes blank Hitmen in Game 1 of second-round series

Jackson Unger made 33 saves to earn a shutout as the Lethbridge Hurricanes opened their second-round series against the Calgary Hitmen with a 4-0 win Thursday in the Western Hockey League playoffs.

CHL Storylines: Medicine Hat riding McKenna magic in WHL playoffs

Medicine Hat Tigers star Gavin McKenna is proving why he is considered to be the best player in junior hockey while the four teams who competed for top spot in the OHL's East are set to face off against each other in this week's CHL Storylines.

WHL awards expansion franchise to Penticton Vees

The Western Hockey League has awarded an expansion franchise to Penticton, B.C. for the 2025-26 season.

WHL roundup: Giants ground Rockets in final game before playoffs

Jaden Lipinski and Colton Roberts each had a goal and assist as the Vancouver Giants ended their regular season with a convincing 5-1 Western Hockey League victory over the visiting Kelowna Rockets on Sunday at Langley Events Centre.

Hitmen's Hauser sets new WHL record for career goaltending wins

Calgary Hitmen goaltender Daniel Hauser became the Western Hockey League's all-time winningest goaltender after his team defeated the Red Deer Rebels 5-1 on Wednesday night.

WHL: Royals pick up key road win over Blazers

CHL Storylines: Armada right in the thick of it in QMJHL West

The Blainville-Boisbriand Armada are right in the thick of things in the QMJHL's Western Conference while Saginaw Spirit defenceman Zayne Parekh is making history in the OHL in this week's CHL Storylines.

WHL: Giants pounce on Cougars for win

Cameron Schmidt and Mazden Leslie each had a goal and assist, Burke Hood made 36 saves, and the Vancouver Giants edged the Prince George Cougars 3-1 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at Langley Events Centre.

WHL: Halaburda has a big night as Giants beat Blazers

Ty Halaburda scored twice and added an assist as the visiting Vancouver Giants beat the Kamloops Blazers 5-1 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday at the Sandman Centre.

WHL Roundup: Hurricanes use big third period to outlast Rockets

Trae Johnson had a goal and two assists as the Lethbridge Hurricanes outscored the Kelowna Rockets 4-1 in the third period to win 7-4 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action.

WHL roundup: Mayo plays OT hero, Broncos rally to edge Raiders

Hunter Mayo scored at 3:36 of overtime to give the Swift Current Broncos a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the visiting Prince Albert Raiders in Western Hockey League action on Saturday at the InnovationPlex.

WHL roundup: Wheat Kings rule in shootout for win over Hurricanes

Nicholas Johnson scored the only goal of the three-round shootout to lift the Brandon Wheat Kings to a 4-3 Western Hockey League victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Friday at Westoba Place.

CHL Storylines: Spokane's dynamic duo dominating WHL

After the Canadian Hockey League trade deadline on Jan. 8, the Spokane Chiefs have been one of the hottest teams in the league, going 11-3-2 since that time. The team has the third best record in the WHL, two points behind the Medicine Hat Tigers and nine points behind the Silvertips.

WHL: Wheat Kings rally to tip Raiders in East showdown

Dominik Petr's 15th goal of the season, scored at 8:38 of the third period, snapped a 2-2 deadlock and lifted the Brandon Wheat Kings to a 5-2 come-from-behind Western Hockey League victory over the visiting Prince Albert Raiders on Tuesday night at Westoba Place.

WHL roundup: Giants pounce on Cougars to net big win

Tyus Sparks, Connor Levis and Adam Titlbach each scored twice and the Vancouver Giants knocked off the visiting Prince George Cougars 7-2 in Western Hockey League action on Monday at Langley Events Centre.

WHL: T-Birds use third-period outburst to cruise past Wild

Sawyer Mayes and Brayden Schuurman scored 48 seconds apart in the third period to snap a scoreless tie and lift the visiting Seattle Thunderbirds to a 4-0 Western Hockey League victory over the Wenatchee Wild on Sunday at Town Toyota Center.

WHL roundup: Leslie tallies five points as Giants whip Silvertips

Mazden Leslie had two goals and three assists as the Vancouver Giants rebounded from a poor performance on Friday to outshine the visiting Everett Silvertips 6-2 on Saturday in Western Hockey League action at Langley Events Centre.

WHL Roundup: Baumuller scores twice, Wheat Kings beat Wild

Joby Baumuller scored twice as the Brandon Wheat Kings downed Wenatchee Wild 5-3 on Wednesday night in the Western Hockey League.