Watson Named January CSSHL Female Alumna Player of the Month

The January CSSHL Female Alumna Player of the Month is former Edge School and RHA Kelowna student-athlete Makayla Watson. A defenseman from Calgary, AB, Watson played 10 games in January and tallied 5 assists and 4 goals including a hat-trick on January 23. Now in her second NCAA season with Quinnipiac University, Watson has 6 […]

McLaughlin Captures Gold, Four Claim Silver

Current RHA Kelowna student-athlete Jillian McLaughlin has won gold with Team USA at the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championships. Team USA and McLaughlin beat Team Canada and her RHA Kelowna teammates Alida Korte, Hayley McDonald and Kennedy Sisson, and former OHA Edmonton netminder Rowan Houweling 2-0 in the gold medal game. McLaughlin finished the […]

37 CSSHL Alumni Ranked Midseason Ahead of 2026 NHL Draft

37 former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athletes have been named to the Mid-Season Draft Rankings for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The 37 CSSHL alumni are currently playing in the NCAA, QMJHL, and WHL, with 95% of the 37 CSSHL alumni playing in the CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL). Gavin McKenna is the highest […]

Royals Sign McCarthy

The Victoria Royals have signed former RHA Kelowna student-athlete Owen McCarthy to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. McCarthy spent two seasons in the CSSHL with RHA Kelowna, joining the league in 2022/23 where he recorded 22 points in 28 U15 Prep games. At the conclusion of the season the Royals selected the defenseman in […]

Five Selected to Represent Country at U18 Women’s World Championships

Four current and one former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athletes have been selected to represent their country at the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championships. Among the 25 players selected to represent Team Canada include four current and one former CSSHL student-athlete: Rowan Houweling – OHA Edmonton Alida Korte – RHA Kelowna Hayley […]

Drabyk Named November CSSHL Female Alumna Player of the Month

The November CSSHL Female Alumna Player of the Month is former RHA Kelowna student-athlete Ava Drabyk. A netminder from Saskatoon, SK, Drabyk played 7 games with Syracuse University in November finishing the month with a 1.70 GAA, 0.944 SV% and 1 shutout. In her freshman NCAA season, Drabyk is 6-9-2 with a 2.59 GAA, 0.921 […]

Maynard Named September/October CSSHL Female Alumna Player of the Month

The September/October CSSHL Female Alumna Player of the Month is former Okanagan Hockey Academy and RHA Kelowna student-athlete Danica Maynard. The CSSHL All-Time Female leader in career assists with 108, Maynard joined Penn State University for the 2025/26 season. In 12 games the freshman sits second among all NCAA defensemen with 11 assists and 14 […]

CSSHL Coaches of the Month: Sept/Oct 2025

The Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) is excited to announce the three winners of the Coach of the Month Award for September/October: During the 2024/25 season the CSSHL introduced the Coach of the Month Award for the three different CSSHL divisions: Eastern, West Female, and West Male. This award is aimed at recognizing the […]

45 to Compete at U18 Women’s National Championship

38 current and 7 former CSSHL student-athletes will compete at the 2025 U18 Women’s National Championship November 2-8, 2025 in Newfoundland. The 45 CSSHL student-athletes represent 56% of all players on the rosters of the 4 Western Provinces.  All 20 players on Team BC have ties to the CSSHL with 18 current and 2 former […]

47 Current or Former CSSHL Student-Athletes Named to 2025 WHL Cup Rosters

47 current or former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athletes have been named to their respective provinces roster for the 2025 WHL Cup. The WHL Cup will take place from Wednesday, October 22 through Sunday, October 26 in Red Deer, AB. The tournament will feature teams from the four Western Canadian provinces competing in […]