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A.J. Reyelts Signs with WHL’s Penticton Vees

Goaltender A.J. Reyelts, a native of Proctor, Minnesota, has signed with the Penticton Vees of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Reyelts brings an impressive résumé to Penticton, including experience at the high school, junior, and…


Xavier Wendt Signs with WHL’s Tri-City Americans

Plymouth, MN native Xavier Wendt has officially signed with the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League (WHL), taking the next major step in his hockey journey. Wendt is coming off a stellar season with…


Sam Spehar Joins Portland Winterhawks in WHL Move

The Portland Winterhawks have landed another major addition to their roster with the acquisition of Minnesota native Sam Spehar Spehar’s WHL rights were acquired from the Calgary Hitmen in exchange for 2008-born prospect Landon Amrhein….


15 Minnesotans Drafted in the WHL Prospects Draft

Minnesotan Drafted in the WHL Prospects Draft. This is the main prospect draft for the WHL, separate from the U.S Priority Draft. There were 24 Americans drafted, 15 being from Minnesota in the prospects draft….


19 Minnesotans Selected in 2025 WHL U.S. Priority Draft

Minnesota talent shined brightly in the 2025 WHL U.S. Priority Draft, with 19 players selected, more than any other eligible state. The Western Hockey League, which allows teams to draft players from select U.S. states,…


Rosemount’s Josh Toll Signs with WHL’s Wenatchee Wild

Another top Minnesota defenseman is heading west, as Rosemount’s Josh Toll has signed a Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Wenatchee Wild of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Toll, a finalist for the 2024 Mr….


Brandon Mickelson Signs with the Wenatchee Wild of the WHL

Moorhead standout defenseman Brandon Mickelson has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Wenatchee Wild of the Western Hockey League. The 2007-born blueliner made significant strides last season with the Spuds, showcasing his…


Finn Spehar Headed to the WHL

2009-born forward Finn Spehar is taking the next big step in his hockey career, signing a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement with the Portland Winterhawks. The skilled right-shot forward played his bantam hockey in Minnetonka…