McFadden, Papadatos & Samu Ink WHL Deals

CSSHL student-athletes Liam McFadden, Elias Papadatos and Luka Samu have signed WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements with their respective teams. McFadden and Samu have both signed with the Lethbridge Hurricanes after being selected at the 2025 WHL Draft. McFadden was taken in the third round, 54th overall, while Samu was selected in the fourth round, […]

7 Former CSSHL Student-Athletes Named to Team Canada Orientation Camp Rosters

Ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, seven former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athletes have earned invites to National Teams Orientation Camp in Calgary. The National Teams Orientation Camp is a three-day, off-ice event with players and staff, which will include presentations, team-building opportunities, team meetings and media opportunities in preparation for […]

14 Named to World Junior Summer Showcase

14 former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) have been selected to the World Junior Summer Showcase event ahead of the World Junior Championship, which kicks off on Dec. 26 in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota later this year. 12 former CSSHL student-athletes have been selected to represent Team Canada, while 2 have been selected […]

Player Advancements: BWC Academy

The Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) would like to congratulate the following current and former BWC Academy student-athletes on their advancement to the next step on their hockey journey: Name Commitment League Aiden Baker Merritt Centennials KIJHL Ashton Beriana Timmins Rock NOJHL Adam Boatter Colorado College NCAA Rylan Bonkowski Minnesota State University NCAA Diego […]

Pair of CSSHL 1st Round NHL Picks Sign

A pair of Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) alumni who were selected in the first round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft have signed NHL Entry Level Contracts with their respective teams. The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Benjamin Kindel after selecting him 11th overall, while Lynden Lakovic, has signed with the Washington Capitals after […]

20 CSSHL Alumni Selected at 2025 NHL Entry Draft

20 Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) alumni have been selected at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft including a record tying 5 in the first round. The five CSSHL alumni selected in the first round ties the previous CSSHL record set in 2021 and 2023. A record 25 CSSHL alumni were selected at both the […]

Mack Named PG Director of Scouting

Edge School U15 Prep Head Coach Leland Mack has been named the Director of Scouting for the WHL’s Prince George Cougars. Mack has been a scout with the Cougars the last six seasons, but will transition into a full time Director of Scouting role with the club for the 2025/26 season. Prior to his time […]

Thunderbirds Sign Two

The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed a pair of their 2025 WHL Draft picks to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements. The Thunderbirds selected Kane Nicholas in the second round, 45th overall. The Campbell River, BC forward joined BWC Academy for the 2024/25 CSSHL U15 Prep season. In 35 games Nicholas led his team with 41 assists, […]

Two Sign in WHL

Former CSSHL student-athletes Ryden Evers and Walker Filewich have signed WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements with their respective teams. Evers was initially undrafted to the WHL in 2020 but has signed with the Penticton Vees ahead of their expansion season. The Burnaby, BC forward spent four seasons in the CSSHL with BWC Academy. He would […]

Cougars Lock Up Top Two Picks

The Prince George Cougars have signed their top two picks from the 2025 WHL Draft to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements. The Cougars selected Cohen Baker in the first round, 17th overall, before selecting Anderson Reschny in the second round, 40th overall. A forward from Kamloops, BC, Baker joined BWC Academy for the 2023/24 CSSHL […]