November 21, 2025 Seattle 7, Victoria 4 (WHL)

Victoria is playing a lot of younger players right now; kept it close until the 3rd period.

Timofei Runtso Victoria Royals 6-Jul-07 6-2 185 RD (Undrafted 2025, CS W)
Bigger defenseman who shows all-around good play on defense and offense, including power play and penalty kill. Able to break up plays on defense. Had an assist in the game. Headed to Miami (OH) in 2026-27. Scoring well this year and so could get some later round consideration in the draft after being bypassed last year. 23-4-14-18 so far.

Nolan Stewart Victoria Royals 12-Jan-08 5-10 168 RW (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Stewart is not large but shows good speed and agility. Able to accelerate quickly and had a solo rush late in the game and scored. Willing to go into corners and behind net to contest for pucks. 23-4-11-15 this year after 61-12-11-23 last year.

Mikola Kosarev Victoria Royals 24-Oct-07 6-0 192 LD (2026 Eligible, CS -)
Kosarev made some good plays on defense (played a 2 on 1 well) but was also caught high a couple of times. Plays point on the power play. Took a penalty behind his own net. Eligible for 2026 draft but not rated by Central Scouting. Import from Ukraine who is new to the WHL this year. May need some more development next year to get consideration for a draft slot. 19-0-1-1 this year.

Matej Pekar Seattle Thunderbirds 8-Sep-07 5-10 165 LHRW (Undrafted 2025) – see previous entries
Scored a goal in the game. 20-7-13-20 for the season with 26 PIM.

Cameron Kuzma Seattle Thunderbirds 17-Jul-08 6-3 198 LC (2026 Eligible, CS W) – see previous entries
20-3-5-8 with 33 PIM for the season.

Ashton Cumby (CHI, Rd. 6, 2025) 19-Jul-05 6-5 216 LD – see previous entries
15-1-6-7 with 29 PIM so far in Seattle.

2027 Eligibles:

Ludovic Perreault Victoria Royals 20-Mar-09 5-7 167 LW (2027 Eligible)
Speedy winger who is always in the play and can be dangerous. Willing to contest for pucks also. Fast and agile and able to carry the puck; scored a goal during the game. Still developing but shows promise for the 2027 draft. 23-5-4-9 this year.

Jacob Schwartz Victoria Royals 6-Jun-09 5-8 162 LC (2027 Eligible)
Had a quiet game and did not dent the score sheet. Good speed and was a high pick for Victoria in the 2024 draft. Will see how he develops this year and next. 17-1-1-2 so far this year.

Odin Vauhkonen Victoria Royals 16-Sep-08 6-0 189 LD (2027 Eligible)
California import with good size who showed well on defense; on one play guided puck carrier to edge and broke up the play. Good handling and passing ability and plays on the power play and penalty kill. Missed 2026 draft by one day so has an extra year to develop. 22-2-5-7 this year.

Brock England Seattle Thunderbirds 22-Aug-09 5-11 161 LC (2027 Eligible) – see previous entries
Goal and an assist for the night. Got the insurance goal for Seattle. 16-9-12-21 so far this year.

November 14, 2025 Prince Albert 5, Seattle 4 – OT (WHL)

Jonah Siverston Prince Albert Raiders 27-Aug-08 6-3 194 RW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #147, CS C)
Siverston is a bigger player and is willing to use his size; spent a lot of time in the game engaged on the boards in all zones. Is able to use his strength to advance the puck down the boards. Lost a couple of carries in open ice; had a shot on goal. Should draw interest as at least a possible bottom six energy forward with upside if his offensive game develops. Getting some time on second unit power play. Currently 19-6-4-10 for the year.

Riley Boychuk Prince Albert Raiders 31-Jan-08 5-9 161 RW (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Small speedy player who is always around the puck. Plays on the first power play unit, good passer, had an assist in the game. Willing to go into the corners and behind the net to contest for possession. Can find passing lanes in traffic. Was a high pick (#2 overall) for Prince Albert in the WHL 2023 draft. Currently 19-3-16-19 for the season and will need to keep scoring to get some draft consideration. 63-14-15-29 last year at PA.

Ty Meunier Prince Albert Raiders 16-Aug-08 5-8 162 LW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #224, CS –)
Meunier is another small speedy player who can carry the puck well and find offensive opportunities. 2 SOG for the night. Plays on the second power play unit. Currently 18-5-6-11 after 68-14-15-29 last year.

Daxon Rudolph Prince Albert Raiders 6-Mar-08 6-1 194 RD (2026 Eligible, Wiz #18, CS A)
Rudolph is a smooth and fast skater who is very good at carrying and controlling the puck and passing. Controls well in the offensive zone and has a very hard shot; beat the goalie clean on an open point shot on the power play. Took one penalty but also drew a high sticking 4 minute penalty. Plays the point on the first power play. Uses the stick well on defense and can bat pucks down and control. Is able to rove widely in all zones and then get back into position. Talent stands out and it is easy to see why he is rated in the middle of the first round for the 2026 draft. Was second star in the game and had a goal and 4 shots. Currently 19-6-9-15 after 64-7-34-41 last year.

Matej Pekar Seattle Thunderbirds 8-Sep-07 5-10 165 LHRW (Undrafted 2025)
2 SOG for the game with one wide open chance on the power play. 18-6-13-19 for the season with 24 PIM.

Cameron Kuzma Seattle Thunderbirds 17-Jul-08 6-3 198 LC (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Quiet game; 1 SOG. 18-3-5-8 with 29 PIM for the season.

Ashton Cumby (CHI, Rd. 6, 2025) 19-Jul-05 6-5 216 LD
Had 1 assist for the game, took a penalty, and had a nice block on the penalty kill. Physical in front of own net. Not clear if he can get past the AHL or even get signed to a contract, but he does execute the physical part of the game and shows good instincts and judgement. Posting points at a much higher rate than last year. 13-1-6-7 with 27 PIM so far in Seattle.

2027 Eligibles:

Brock England Seattle Thunderbirds 22-Aug-09 5-11 161 LC (2027 Eligible)
First star of the game with 1 G and 2 A. Was a high pick for Seattle and is showing good offensive ability. 14-8-9-17 so far this year.

Ben Harvey Prince Albert Raiders 6-Aug-09 5-11 184 RW (2027 Eligible)
Harvey is not huge but sturdy and has good agility and motor. Willing to go into corners and behind net to contest for possession; shows high energy and good stamina. Had an assist and 3 shots on the game, played some center and was 3 for 8 on faceoffs. Drafted #4 overall in the 2024 WHL draft. Currently 14-3-4-7 this year.

Brock Cripps Prince Albert Raiders 23-Jul-09 5-10 160 RD (2027 Eligible)
Smaller defenseman who is quick and has good speed. Contests in front of net on defense and does well. Drafted #2 overall in the 2024 WHL draft. 14-0-7-7 this year.

November 8, 2025 Seattle 7, Vancouver 3 (WHL)

Tyus Sparks Vancouver Giants 4-Jan-08 6-0 196 RC (2026 Eligible, Wiz #148, CS C)
Sparks seems to be a well-rounded player who is thick but not tall. He has good agility, speed and puck control and is always in the play. Shows good burst on the carry in and can create chances. Willing to drive the net and got a good chance on a rush. Had a steal in the offensive zone for a chance. Had two assists in the game. With high energy and good offensive skills, this player could be drafted as a prospective contributor in the bottom six for an NHL team. Currently rated round 5 or 6, but with improvement over the season could jump up some in the 2026 draft. 18-6-9-15 this year for Vancouver, 53-11-6-17 last year.

Ryan Lin Vancouver Giants 18-Apr-08 5-11 172 RD (2026 Eligible, Wiz #8, CS A)
Lin shows fast skating with a smooth stride and it is immediately apparent why he is highly rated for the 2026 NHL draft. Plays the penalty kill and runs the point on the power play and showed good stamina tonight playing long shifts on special teams. Had a good rubout in the defensive zone. Has more emphasis on passing right now as shown in his stats; 18-3-19-22 this year, 60-5-48-53 last year. Is a smaller player and will need to add some strength while keeping his speed and agility. Would expect more goal scoring as he develops. Rated top 10 in the 2026 draft right now.

Brett Olson Vancouver Giants 24-Feb-08 6-2 190 RC (2026 Eligible, Wiz #163, CS W)
Good sized forward who is active and has a nose for the net in the offensive zone. Had several opportunities in the offensive zone, otherwise had a quiet game. Has a later round grade right now. 19-3-6-9 this year after 64-4-11-15 last year.

Matej Pekar Seattle Thunderbirds 8-Sep-07 5-10 165 LHRW (Undrafted 2025)
Game’s 2nd star with one goal and two assists. Small player and needs open ice to operate. Not currently graded for the draft after being passed over last year. 16-6-12-18 so far this year.

Cameron Kuzma Seattle Thunderbirds 17-Jul-08 6-3 198 LC (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Kuzma had a quiet game tonight. Good size and active player. Got a W grade from Central Scouting.

Marek Sklenicka Seattle Thunderbirds 27-Aug-08 6-4 170 G (2026 Eligible, Wiz #178, CS C)
Sklenicka has some potential as a late round goalie pick. Shows good form and reactions and makes good saves. Came over from Czechia this year and won the top goalie spot in Seattle. Stats show some inconsistency with a 4.06 GAA and 0.886 save percentage so far. Seattle has gotten back its NHL drafted players so that may help.

Ashton Cumby (CHI, Rd. 6, 2025)
Cumby had a goal tonight from point on a low shot, and also had a nice carry out of the defensive zone late in the game. Had 2 assists last night, 11-1-5-6 so far this year.

2027 Eligibles:
Blake Chorney Vancouver Giants 13-May-09 6-0 197 LC
15-4-3-7 Vancouver this year. Did not play in the game but was a high pick for Vancouver in the 2024 WHL entry draft.

October 31, 2025 – Seattle 5, Saskatoon 1 (WHL)

Heavy physical game where Saskatoon may have been a little tired as they are far from home, finishing a long road trip through the west.

Cooper Williams Saskatoon Blades 18-Feb-08 6-1 159 LW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #48, CS B)
Williams is mid-sized player who is willing to go into the corners and play in front of the net on offense, but will need to add heft as he moves to higher leagues. Is agile, reasonably fast, and skilled with the puck and able to make some quick, short plays to get the puck to an open man. Smooth skater with good change of direction. Had one assist on the night. Early second day rating right now for the 2026 draft. Will play this year and next at Saskatoon before going to North Dakota in 2027. 16-5-7-12 so far for Saskatoon this year after 68-21-36-57 last year.

Brayden Klimpke Saskatoon Blades 8-Oct-07 5-11 165 LD (2026 Eligible, Wiz #148, CS C)
Klimpke has good focus on defense, and is willing to play the physical game. Is agile with good anticipation and is able to break up plays. Had a nice keep in with a deflection in the offensive zone, and a steal and carry in to create a chance. 17-2-10-12 so far this year so there is some offensive potential there. Well-rounded game and scoring will determine 2026 draft slot.

Zach Olsen Saskatoon Blades 16-Mar-08 6-1 198 RW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #147, CS C)
Olsen has good size and uses it to win board battles and advance the puck. Good in the neutral zone and is able to obtain and advance the puck. Will go to the front of the net and work in the corners on offense. 17-5-6-11 so far this year after 10-11-12-23 last year in Saskatoon. Heading for Colorado College next fall.

Matej Pekar Seattle Thunderbirds 8-Sep-07 5-10 165 LHRW (Undrafted 2025)
Pekar had 1 assist and 2 shots for the game. Had another nice pass for a shot where goalie made a nice save. Took a penalty. Very dangerous when he can find open ice. Was not rated by Central Scouting in the preliminary rankings. 14-4-10-14 for Seattle this year.

Cameron Kuzma Seattle Thunderbirds 17-Jul-08 6-3 198 LC (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Kuzma had a couple of nice series in the offensive zone where he kept the puck in, controlled, and got a shot. Did not score. Was rated W by CentralScouting. Has accepted a scholarship to Lake Superior State for 2027. 14-3-5-8 this year.

Ashton Cumby (CHI, Rd. 6, 2025) had 2 secondary assists in the game for his first points this year. 8-0-2-2 with 19 PIM so far in Seattle.

2027 Eligible:

Ben Bowtell Saskatoon Blades 15-Dec-08 5-8 150 LW
Bowtell was apparently not a WHL draft pick but was a good scorer in Kelowna juniors the last few years. Is a good, fast skater but very small. Has good agility and is able to carry the puck well. Still adjusting to the WHL and was rubbed out on the boards a few times. Not sure how he is viewed for 2027 or if he is going to college, but has some raw tools and may develop into a prospect.

October 11, 2025 – Spokane 2, Seattle 0 (WHL)

Matej Pekar Seattle Thunderbirds 8-Sep-07 5-10 165 LHRW (Undrafted 2025)
Pekar continued to show his offensive skill but was unable to score on the night. This was a chippy game, and there were a lot of bigger players on the ice, so there was less space for the smaller players to operate. Pekaj had several chances, but fanned on one shot and the goalie made a good save on another. Ability to operate in tight spaces will be a key point for his ability to get a 2026 draft slot. 9 points in 8 games so far this year.

Cameron Kuzma Seattle Thunderbirds 17-Jul-08 6-3 198 LC (2026 Eligible)
Kuzma is a big, solid player who is always around the action and he played well in a physical game. Twice got around the corner on the rush and got a shot on goal. Goes right on these types of rushes even though he shoots left. 8 of 17 on faceoffs for the night. 4 pts, 16 PIM in 8 games, took 1 roughing penalty in this game. Will need to score as well as playing the physical game to get consideration for a 2026 draft spot.

Mathis Preston Spokane Chiefs 21-Jul-08 5-11 168 RW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #7)
This is another of the small, speedy, highly skilled forwards that Spokane always seems to have. Had a few steals in this game that he carried into the offensive zone. Had 5 shots on the night using his speed to get chances in close. In 4×4, went to the net front and buried a nice pass from a teammate for a goal. Controls puck well on the power play. Bumped and lost balance a few times (not sure the ice was in great shape, there were falls and whiffs on passes and shots by several players throughout the game). Will need to add strength going forward but skills put him in top half of the 2026 first round. Plays wing and not center so could possibly drop him a little in the draft. 54-23-22-45 last year and 7-6-4-10 to start the WHL season.

Chase Harrington Spokane Chiefs 30-Oct-07 6-0 201 LW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #29)
Harrington is not tall but is thick and plays the physical game. Goes to the corners and the front of the net. Had several shots but did not score. Took 3 penalties; tripping, slashing, and roughing – game had a lot of physical play and scrums. Has scoring ability, 68-19-31-50 last year and 7-2-2-4 so far this year for Spokane.

Brody Gillespie Spokane Chiefs 16-Feb-08 6-1 194 C (2026 Eligible, Wiz #161)
Gillespie has good size and is aggressive in the offensive zone. Agile and can keep the puck in, will go into corners but likes to go to the net front for scoring opportunities. Could develop into a good bottom 6 player. Was only 3 of 14 on faceoffs in this game. Scoring improvement would help his draft chances; was 59-8-3-11 last year and 7-0-4-4 so far this year.

Ashton Cumby (CHI, Rd. 6, 2025) had a short stopover in Rockford but has returned to Seattle and played the last two games. His physical presence is felt on the ice, but he also is decent at carrying the puck and making smart outlet passes. Playing on both the penalty kill and the power play for Seattle. Had a nice keep in and got a shot. He will never have much speed but has pretty decent mobility. Of course was in the physical play and took a penalty but it was offsetting and didn’t cost a power play. Must play smart; he is older and figures to be in Rockford next year as he is already 20 yo. 4 shots but no points so far this year; 13 PIM in 2 games.

October 3, 2025 - Seattle 7, Kamloops 4 (WHL)

 Matej Pekar Seattle Thunderbirds 8-Sep-07 5-10 165 LHRW (Undrafted 2025)
Pekar had 2 goals and an assist, and played well as he did two weeks ago when he had 4 assists in the Tri-City game (see September 20 entry). Speedy and skilled, was dangerous all night. Lifts puck easily, picked top corner on both of his goals. Retrieved puck in corner and got it out front, setting up his first goal. Several excellent passes in the offensive zone, including a behind the back pass that was nearly an assist. Offensive skill and energy will get him draft consideration, but the question is size and if he can get the space to operate at higher levels. 7 points in 4 games this season.

Marek Sklenicka Seattle Thunderbirds 27-Aug-08 6-4 170 G (2026 Eligible)
Skleicka had a better game tonight than last week against Tri-City (see September 20 entry). Was under pressure several times and showed good concentration, had several impressive stops. Will get plenty of playing time this year and must show consistency to get into the 2026 draft. 2-1 with a 0.884 save percentage so far this year.

Cameron Kuzma Seattle Thunderbirds 17-Jul-08 6-3 198 LC (2026 Eligible)
Kuzma is a big, solid player who is always around the action. Had a goal and assist on the night, and won 10 of 15 faceoffs. 4 points in 4 games so far. Will need to score as well as playing the physical game to get consideration for a 2026 draft spot.

Nathan Behm - Kamloops Blazers 6-2 208, RW/LW Drafted 2025 Round 3 by CHI
Behm showed his offensive skill several times during the game. Had two assists, one a cross-ice pass for a tap-in on the back door, another he shot the puck off a teammate's skate. On one power play, repeatedly attacked the net and had several chances, but missed the net high a few times; on later power plays he stayed in the center and showed good distributon. Had a pass on the power play to an open teammate who hit the post. Handled and passed well in power play, 5x5, 4x4, and penalty kill. Started a rush off the initial 3rd period faceoff, and later intercepted a pass, skated in and drew a penalty. 2 assists give him 3-3-3-6 with 13 shots in 3 WHL games.

JP Hurlbert Kamloops Blazers 11-Apr-08 6-0 182 RW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #44)
Highly skilled winger with decent size and good speed. Had a nice end-to-end carry in 4x4, some nice passes, and nearly had a breakaway. Got possession in his own zone, shot and scored on his own rebound. Played on left side on 4x4 and power play, moved puck and shot well. Had goal and several nice passes. Only 4 of 13 on faceoffs. Skill have him ranked high for the 2026 draft; he has 10 points in 4 games so far this season. Heading to NCAA Michigan in fall of 2026. CHI scouts will see a lot of him while watching Behm, so should get a good evaluation.

Ty Bonkowski Kamloops Blazers 9-Jul-08 5-10 170 RC (2026 Eligible)
Bonkowski is not large but is very active and has good speed and agility. Always in the play and is often able to break up opposition plays as well as move the puck forward. Energy and smart play can help him and he will need to also show some scoring to get 2026 draft consideration. 3 points in 4 games so far.

Logan Edmonstone Kamloops Blazers 3-Oct-08 5-11 172 LG (2026 Eligible)
Edmonstone is more of a compact goalie and had a good game last week against Seattle. In this game he allowed 6 goals and may have lost focus on a couple of them. He is steady and square to the shooter, and even after a bit of a rough night has a 0.907 save percentage. Got some early draft interest but will need to show consistently good play to get a draft slot.

September 20, 2025 - Seattle 6, Tri-City 3 (WHL)

Matej Pekar  Seattle Thunderbirds  8-Sep-07  5-10  165  LHRW  (Undrafted 2025)
Pekar (pronounced like pay-kash) came over to Seattle last year and had 64-17-15-32; this year he has added a few pounds and in this game was aggressive in pushing the play and willing to go into the corners.  He has excellent speed and stick handling, and is very agile in carrying the puck around defenders and into the attack zone.  Had four assists on the night, a couple early due to a bad start for the Tri-City goalie.  Was very energetic all game, and was instrumental in Seattle keeping up the pressure.  Had a nice steal that turned into a shot, was very active in 4 on 4 play.  Size will continue to be a concern as he moves to higher levels, but speed, agility, and skill could earn him a 2026 draft slot after being passed over last year.  3rd star of the game.

Marek Sklenicka  Seattle Thunderbirds 27-Aug-08    6-4  170  G (2026 Eligible)
Sklenicka is new to Seattle as he was selected in the international draft this summer.  Earned the opening night start over more experienced goalies.  Sklenicka is tall and remains upright until the puck comes down low.  Somewhat rangy but is agile when going between up and down positions.  He had a number of good saves (including a couple of breakaways), especially in the second period as Tri-City was pressing.  First goal glove side over left shoulder.  Another goal came on a low shot from Vanecek that leaked through; these are tough for a tall goalie. Third goal he was crashed into by an attacker but no penalty was called and goal was allowed.  2026 eligible but not currently ranked.  He has a good base of size and skill to build on, and could merit draft consideration if he improves his focus and plays well.   Was 15-2.18-0.928 in Czechia U20 last year.

Cameron Kuzma  Seattle Thunderbirds  17-Jul-08 6-3  198    LC (2026 Eligible)
Kuzma comes to Seattle from Regina where he had 46-4-14-18 last year.  He is a sizable center and is very aggressive around the net and in the corners of the forecheck.  Assisted with Pekar on the first two Seattle goals.  Did not score the rest of the game but had constant pressure in the offensive zone all night.  Aggressive on the power play.  Won 11 of 17 faceoffs and was the game's 2nd star.

Gavin Garland    Tri-City Americans  8-Feb-06  5-9  183  RW  (Undrafted 2024, 2025)
Garland is small but plays bigger, has good speed and can get pucks to the net.  Had 4 shots on the night.  Has useful skills but will have to show scoring ability to get into higher leagues as he has been passed over in the last two drafts.  Had 54-21-21-42 in Tri-City last year.

Cruz Pavao  Tri-City Americans  24-Aug-08  5-11  194  RW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #154)
Pavao is not tall but is thick and this does not slow him down; he has the speed and puck handling skills to trigger offensive rushes.  Early in the game he beat the defenseman on a rush and drew a penalty.  Later had a fast entry with impressive puck control.  Had 2 assists in the game.  Looks as if he will score some this year, and could move to the mid rounds in the 2026 draft.  Had 63-10-15-25 in Tri-City last year.

Jakub Vanecek  Tri-City Americans  25-Feb-08  6-2  185    LD (2026 Eligible, Wiz #62)
Another big defenseman coming over this year from Czechia.  Excellent agility and puck control for a big defender.  Had a low hard shot for a goal and showed good movement in all zones.  Early on had a bit of an awkward posession in the d-zone that ended in a Seattle goal.  Improved on defense quickly as the game went on, and drew a penalty (but evened it out taking an embellishment call).  Should improve quickly while adjusting to North America.  Has all the traits to be an early pick in the 2026 draft.  Was 31-0-4-4 in Czechia U20 last year, 7-1-3-4 in international play this year.

1st star of the game was Simon Lovsin of Seattle who had 2 goais and an assist.  He was passed over in the 2025 draft after having 35 points in 64 games.  Needs to score more and is off to a good start. 

C Brock England, a 2027 eligible, had 2 late goals for Seattle also.

LD Aden Bouchard, also a 2027 eligible (not related to Evan Bouchard) was a high pick for Tri-City (WHL #3 overall) and played in the game but did not score.