Iginla Signs PWHL Contract

Former RHA Kelowna student-athlete Jade Iginla has signed a one year deal with PWHL Hamilton after they selected her in the second round, 18th overall at the 2026 PWHL Draft. The Lake Country, BC forward joined RHA Kelowna for the 2021/22 CSSHL Women’s U18 Prep season, tallying 28 points in 22 games. She would add […]

Three Former Student-Athletes Sign With WHL Clubs

Former CSSHL student-athletes Sam Auld, Von Lakovic and Josh Polak have signed WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements with their respective teams. A four year student-athlete at St. George’s School, Auld was a relied upon source of offense for in each division. Auld posted a career season high in goals in his final U18 Prep season, […]

2026/27 Pro Signings

The Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) would like to congratulate the following former student-athletes on signing pro contracts or extensions ahead of the 2026/27 season: Name CSSHL Team Pro Team League Caedan Bankier BWC Academy Minnesota Wild NHL Matthew Seminoff BWC Academy Dallas Stars NHL Ethan Samson Delta Hockey Academy Montreal Canadiens NHL Dylan […]

How RHA Kelowna’s Jake Skogstad Turned Adversity into Opportunity

Growing up in Kelowna, BC Jake Skogstad was raised in an active family that embraced the outdoors. Hard work wasn’t just encouraged, it was expected. Surrounded by supportive parents, grandparents, and, perhaps most importantly, his older brother, he developed the values that would eventually define him both on and off the ice. For as long […]

CSSHL Student-Athletes of the Month: June 2026

The Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) is excited to announce the winners of the Student-Athlete of the Month Award for June: Kenton Wong & Nathan Okoloise.  This award is aimed at recognizing the student-athletes within the CSSHL and acknowledges their hard work, dedication, commitment, leadership, academics and community impact. We would like to congratulate […]

23 CSSHL Alumni Selected at 2026 NHL Entry Draft

23 Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) alumni have been selected at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft including a record 6 in the first round. Gavin McKenna (2026 – Toronto Maple Leafs) joins Connor Bedard (2023 – Chicago Blackhawks) as the second CSSHL alumni selected first overall at an NHL Entry Draft. Daxon Rudolph (2026 […]

Three CSSHL Student-Athletes Sign in WHL

Current CSSHL student-athletes Brady Leinenweber, Justin Moon and Miller Watkins have signed WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements with their respective teams. Reigning out of the small town of Kerrobert, SK, Leinenweber joined the Northern Alberta’s Extreme U15 Prep team to start the 2025/26 season. Leienenweber impressed along the blueline with NAX registering 35 points across […]

Four Sign PWHL Contracts

Former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athletes Dara Greig, Rylind MacKinnon, Stephanie Markowski and Sophie Shirley have signed PWHL Contracts for the 2026/27 season with their respective teams. A forward from Camden, New Jersey, Greig will join her brother and Senators forward Ridly in Ottawa after she signed a two year contract with the […]

Tri-City Signs Pair of Defensemen

Current CSSHL student-athlete John Main and former student-athlete Deacon Gayfer have signed WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements with the Tri-City Americans. Beginning his CSSHL career with the Pacific Coast Hockey Academy in 2024. Main would make the jump to St. George’s School for his draft-eligible season in 2025/26. The hulking 6’1 defender from Duncan, BC […]

7 Former CSSHL Student-Athletes Selected at 2026 PWHL Draft

A record seven former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athletes have been selected at the 2026 Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Draft. Former RHA Kelowna defenseman Sara Swiderski was the first Canadian selected at this years draft, going ninth overall to the Minnesota Frost. Former Delta Hockey Academy forward Grace Elliott was the first […]