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04-02-2025
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Fearsome WHL Foursome Remain Atop CHL Rankings
As we enter February, playoffs are sneaking ever closer and certain squads are separating themselves from the pack, if they haven't already. Four WHL clubs retain their spot among the CHL Top 10 power rankings, and show no signs of stopping. Calgary Hitmen (7 --> 9)Despite having a six-game winning streak snapped on Sunday by Brayden Yager and the Lethbridge Hurricanes, Calgary has been a force to be reckoned with. Exhibiting a trio of dominant wins against Edmonton (x2) and Red Deer (x1) outscoring them 17-3, a major part of that success has been forward Connor Hvidston. The former Swift Current Bronco has himself two goals and four assists in his last three games. Medicine Hat Tigers (9 --> 7)Are we going to talk about him again? We're going to talk about him McKenna made history over the weekend by becoming the third-fastest player in WHL history to reach 200 career points, doing so in just 118 games. He's also currently on a 26-game point streak, in which he's collected 59 points. The Tigers may have had their league-best win streak ended at 12 games, but they did pick up a point against the Seattle Thunderbirds, thus preserving their point streak at 13 games. Plus, Medicine Hat handily knocked off the dominant Everett Silvertips 7-3 on the latest installment of Wednesday Night in the Dub. Spokane Chiefs (8 --> 6)Spokane is rapidly climbing this list and rightfully so, as since the turn of 2025 (13 games) the Chiefs have put up 10 or more goals three times. One of them being Everett. As a team they have outscored opponents 25-11 over their last five games, and deadline addition Andrew Cristall has been stellar as always. Leading the league in points once again, the Washington Capitals prospect followed a "mediocre" stretch of three points in three games with 10 points in his most recent two outings. Everett Silvertips (2 --> 4)It hasn't been an ideal stretch for Everett over the last four games, letting up seven and 10 goals to Medicine Hat and Spokane respectively, but the Silvertips are still perched atop the WHL with 79 points and are poised to become the first club to clinch a playoff position. Forward Tarin Smith has been on a heater as of late, riding a six-game point streak where he's tallied four goals and seven assists including being the overtime hero on Sunday against the Kamloops Blazers. Make sure you bookmark and add us to your for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. VIDEO: Moose Jaw Warriors General Manager Jason Ripplinger Standouts From Week 19 Of The 2024-25 WHL Season Hurricanes' Brayden Yager Hits 300 WHL Career Points 2025 AHL All-Star Classic Filled With Former WHLers Tigers' Gavin McKenna Reaches 200 WHL Career Points
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29-01-2025
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Wednesday Night In The Dub Headlined By Two Potential First Overall Picks
Wednesday Night in the Dub provides hockey fans with a unique look into the future. This week's marquee event features the Medicine Hat Tigers taking on the Everett Silvertips, the first time Gavin McKenna and Landon DuPont will face off in the WHL. Wednesday will feature a battle of the top two teams in the WHL, as well as the chance to see the projected first-overall picks for both the 2026 and 2027 NHL Entry Drafts. For the first time in their budding careers, Landon DuPont and Gavin McKenna are set to go it's an opportunity that the exceptional status blueliner is looking forward to!@WHLsilvertips | #WHLWednesday — The WHL (@TheWHL) January 29, 2025 After winning Rookie of the Year in 2024, McKenna has taken his game to another level. The Tigers left-winger leads the WHL in points with 79 in 39 games and is well on his way to recording his first 100-point season. With points in 23 of his previous 24 games, McKenna is a threat to score whenever the puck is on his stick. Gavin McKenna knows talent when he sees it – and Landon DuPont has A LOT of talent. Catch the two Western League wunderkinds face-off tonight on WHL Live and YouTube!@tigershockey | #WHLWednesday — The WHL (@TheWHL) January 29, 2025 As for DuPont, the 15-year-old continues to live up to his Exceptional Player status. The Silvertips defenceman has 46 points in 48 games, which leads all WHL rookies this season. A dynamic puck mover, Dupont is on pace for one of the best seasons by a U-17 defenceman in league history. The best part of Wednesday's matchup is that it is free to view. Fans can stream on WHL Live and the WHL's YouTube Channel. Puck drop for this matchup is set for 7:05 pm PT from the Angel of the Winds Arena. Make sure you bookmark and add us to your for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Four WHL Teams Represent In CHL Top 10, Set New Season Record VIDEO: One On One With Marshall Finnie WHL's Roger McQueen Highlights Ryan Kennedy's 2025 Midseason Top 32 Standouts From Week 18 Of The 2024-25 WHL Season WHL Alumni Spotlight: Stuart Skinner
