McKenna Named November CSSHL WHL Alumni of the Month

Former CSSHL and current Medicine Hat Tigers forward Gavin McKenna has been named the November CSSHL WHL Alumni Player of the Month. The Whitehorse, YT forward played 13 games in November tallying 11 goals, 21 assists and 32 points including a six-point game to start the month and a hat-trick to close it out. Overall, […]

Cunningham Signs with Tigers, Makes WHL Debut

Former South Alberta Hockey Academy (SAHA) student-athlete Carter Cunningham has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Medicine Hat Tigers. A forward from Lethbridge, AB Cunningham had a team high 20 assists during the 2023/24 CSSHL U18 Prep season. His 16 goals and 36 points in 30 games were both second among SAHA […]

CSSHL Student-Athletes of the Month: September

The Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) is excited to announce the four winners of the Student-Athlete of the Month Award for September: Spencer Garzon, Anzeka Cabelova, Ryker Klassen and Yuki Kido. For the 2024/25 season the CSSHL is proud to introduce the Student-Athlete of the Month Award for the four different CSSHL divisions/age brackets: […]

Basha Signs NHL Contract

Former CSSHL student-athlete Andrew Basha has signed an NHL Entry Level Contract with his hometown Calgary Flames. The Calgary, AB played the 2021/22 U18 Prep season with South Alberta Hockey Academy (SAHA). In 14 games he would record 7 goals and 16 assists. Selected in the fifth round, 105th overall by the Medicine Hat Tigers […]

Paranych Leaps into Action

While driving to a friend’s house on August 19, 2024, former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athlete Matthew Paranych stumbled upon a fellow driver in distress. As the Edmonton, AB product made a south bound turn he noted a vehicle stopped in the middle of the northbound lanes and the driver slumped over the […]

Player Advancements: South Alberta Hockey Academy

The Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) would like to congratulate the following current and former South Alberta Hockey Academy (SAHA) student-athletes on their advancement to the next step on their hockey journey:   Devyn Amundson Post University NCAA Maddison Andrew University of Jamestown ACHA Owen Brees Devon Xtreme AJHL Tayler Cohen St. Thomas University […]

Nine CSSHL Alumni to Play in 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Nine Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) alumni have been named to the Team Canada roster for the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The following CSSHL alumni were all selected to represent their nation at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Braeden Cootes (Yale Hockey Academy) – Team Canada Blake Fiddler (Okanagan Hockey Academy) – Team USA […]

Record 25 Alumni Selected at 2024 NHL Draft

For the second straight year a record 25 Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) alumni were selected at the NHL Draft. At the 2023 NHL Draft a new record of 25 CSSHL alumni were selected, passing the previous record of 23 at the 2021 NHL Draft. The CSSHL alumni selected matched that record at the […]

8 Selected at SJHL Draft

The 2024 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Draft took place June 12th with 6 current and 2 former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athletes being selected. The SJHL Draft consisted of a 6 round 2008 born draft, and a 2 round 2009 born draft. Prairie Hockey Academy (3) led the way with three CSSHL […]

Six CSSHL Alumni Take Home CHL Honours

Six Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) alumni have taken home Canadian Hockey League (CHL) honours after successful seasons in the Western Hockey League (WHL). Gavin McKenna – Medicine Hat Tigers CHL Rookie of the Year Award The CHL Rookie of the Year Award is given out annually to the top rookie in the Canadian […]