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Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
From The Archive: Don't Believe The (Lack Of) Hype
Welcome to this edition of "From The Archive". In this recurring series, we open The Hockey News' vault and display some of the top WHL-related articles from the past. Today's article comes from Volume 70, Issue 15, where Jared Clinton wrote about former Brandon Wheat Kings Star, Nolan Patrick.
New York Times
27-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
NHL Draft 2025 live updates: Start time, latest mock draft, predictions, news and analysis
Roger McQueen is the top prospect in the 2025 NHL Draft who will create the most debates for teams with an early pick. Standing at 6-foot-5, McQueen is exactly the type of player NHL teams dream of: a big, skilled center who can skate, has high-end skill and plays physical and is a right shot to boot. Before injuries disrupted his season in the fall, McQueen was viewed in NHL circles as a potential candidate for the No. 1 pick, especially after his scorching start to the season, where he scored eight goals in his first 12 WHL games for the Brandon Wheat Kings. What was even more impressive this season compared to previous ones was the edge he added to his play. McQueen was at times tentative before with a razor-thin frame, but this year, even after returning from a serious injury, he was highly physical and scrappy. He has a knack for getting to high-danger scoring areas and consistently demonstrates excellent puck skill and vision. He has the potential to be a first-line center in the NHL. 'Players with his skill set are top-five picks all day long,' one NHL scout said. Another scout was even more explicit about McQueen's value, stating, 'On pure talent, he's a top-three pick. He does what Anton Frondell does while being four inches taller.' However, the optimism surrounding McQueen comes with significant medical uncertainty. His most recent season was marred by a back injury, forcing him to miss extended time during the regular season. After returning briefly, he suffered another setback during the playoffs for Brandon, causing further concern among NHL evaluators. GO FURTHER Why Roger McQueen is the 2025 NHL Draft's most fascinating top prospect
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Matteo Michels Commits To Vermont
Brandon Wheat Kings forward Matteo Michels has committed to Vermont, it was announced earlier this week. Hailing from Colleyville, Texas, Michels just finished his fourth season in the WHL and first full year with the Wheat Kings, putting up 20 goals and 35 assists for 55 points in 68 regular season games. With the Wheat Kings having made the playoffs, Michels got into five playoff games, collecting three goals in the process. Drafted by the Regina Pats in the first round of the 2020 WHL US Prospect Draft, Michels played in 230 career regular season games throughout his junior career, scoring 39 goals and adding 59 assists for 98 points. Before making his way out west, Michels played his minor hockey with Bishop Kearney Selects and the Dallas Stars. With Michels joining the Catamounts this fall, they will be getting someone who has the ability to score goals and make plays whenever he has the puck in the offensive zone. Capable of finding teammates in open ice, even under pressure, Michels has what it takes to be a difference maker.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WHL Royalty: Wheat Kings And Oil Kings Clinch Post-Season Berth
With a little outside help, the Brandon Wheat Kings and Edmonton Oil Kings have punched their ticket to the 2025 WHL playoffs on the same night. Friday night was a big one, as Brandon visited the Lethbridge Hurricanes for a potential post-season preview. Brayden Edwards opened the scoring for the Hurricanes, and Caleb Hadland tied things up shortly after. Following that, Caden Price and Logan Wormald would add one each and that's how the game would sit after the first period; subsequently, the game ended by that same 3-1 score. The Brandon Wheat Kings will battle for the WHL crown!Welcome to the 2025 #WHLPlayoffs presented by Nutrien, @bdnwheatkings #FeedingtheFuture — Western Hockey League (@TheWHL) March 8, 2025 Heading north, Edmonton played host to the Kelowna Rockets- their final Western conference matchup of the season. After an eventful first period that ended in a 3-3 tie, including a pair of Jakub Stancl points, the Oil Kings exploded in the final frame for three goals-Roan Woodward completing the hat trick-and taking a 6-3 final. Welcome back, @edmoilkings 👑Edmonton will return to the #WHLPlayoffs presented by Nutrien for the first time since winning it all in 2022! #FeedingtheFuture — Western Hockey League (@TheWHL) March 8, 2025 With both teams not quite in the mix yet, a big 7-1 victory by the Medicine Hat Tigers over the Red Deer Rebels pushed both clubs over the top. Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Spokane Chiefs Andrew Cristall Becomes 33rd Player To Record 400 Points In The WHL Wheat Kings' Roger McQueen Re-joins Team, Records Assist In Second Game Back Mazden Leslie Excited For Potential Long WHL Playoff Run With The Vancouver Giants Prince Albert Raiders Become Latest Team To Punch Their Ticket To The 2025 WHL Playoffs Standouts From Week 23 Of The 2024-25 WHL Season
