2025-26 Manitoba Bisons/USports

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July 23, 2025: RANDOM STUFF & LINKS FROM BANJO-LAND

This isn't exactly Bison news, but the MJHL put up an Instagram post which says their league had 65+ grads in USports in 2024-25. Too bad so few stories are being posted across the various leagues.

Links:
➤ Instagram: Oct 21/24
➤ MJHL: Player Advancements (dormant post-2024-25)

This blog is a local Winnipeg blog supported by a weekly radio show at UMFM. Their stories touch on a variety of local and non-local things, like the Jets signing Gabe Villardi, and this story on U-Hockey. It brings up some interesting conjecture. Their suggestions, in point form, are:

1. Remove The Paywall
2. Give Me Engaging Stories
3. Collaborate With Others
4. Go Get Big Names
5. Live Is Free; Replays Are Not

I find CWTV to be a good value, but free access would certainly open it up to new and occasional fans. Is the money being used to create better broadcasts? It seems like it has. Alberta, Sask, UBC, and Calgary are very good and the others have gotten better.

I do think that the teams could better distribute stories and player profiles. Out of 26 players, there must be several "human interest" style stories. Social media which is sparse on content and big on pictures is fine, but linking those to proper stories and links to stats etc. would be more beneficial.

I also remember, back in the day, when local TV stations would tape a game on Friday night, and broadcast it on Saturday afternoon. In the CW, that re-broadcast could be used as a commercial for the Saturday night re-match.

Links:
➤ HBIC: Time To Be Relevant
➤ HBIC: Podcast Links

This is the Mutts' press release of a signing previously listed elsewhere. Thornton's past pro experience makes him a prime recruit, no doubt.

Links:
➤ USask: Huskie Men’s Hockey Signs Former AHL and ECHL Defenceman Hudson Thornton

The Banjo-Cats have three stories posted, one about each of three new recruits already listed elsewhere. These three players are one of each: a goalie, a d-man, and a forward. Borsos (the goalie) is from Notre Dame of the SJHL. Jasper (the forward) played NCAA Division 3 last year, after playing for Steinbach of the MJHL. Gallant (the d-man) has WHL and AJHL experience.

Links:
➤ UofR: Matt Gallant will join Cougars via Whitecourt Wolverines for 2025-26 season
➤ UofR: Parker Jasper returns home to sign with Cougars for 2025-26
➤ UofR: Goaltender Spencer Borsos committed to Cougars for 2025-26

 

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August 3, 2025: BISONS LAND A 10TH RECRUIT

ETHAN DEKAY - F - Weyburn (SJHL)/Okotoks (BCHL)

Here we have a small-sized forward (5'10" 176 lbs), who had committed to Michigan Tech. He is from London, Ontario, but played for four teams across the AJHL, BCHL, and NAHL before settling down with the Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL). At some point, he received a scholarship offer from the Michigan Tech Huskies. Last year, in 51 games his stats were 24-34-58. The linked stories refer to injury and suspension issues which limited his ice time, however no detail was available. This gives the Bisons four forwards, four defencemen, and two goaltenders in their recruiting class.

Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: Ethan DeKay Career Stats
➤ Discover Weyburn: 2025 Red Wings Exit Interview: Ethan Dekay
➤ Weyburn Red Wings: Ethan DeKay Player Profile
➤ Western Wheel: Okotoks Oilers add veteran forward in BCHL trade
➤ Facebook Video: Weyburn Red Wing Ethan Dekay strikes and Team SJHL Gold is up 3-1 late in the second period. #MJSJ25
➤ SJHL: Dec., 2024 SJHL Players of the Month

I have updated the Elite Prospects numbers count. Not all names are listed on their daily listings. MacEwan and Regina have activated their team roster pages, but not all players are listed.

Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: USports Transfers
➤ Elite Prospects: Manitoba Bisons (10)
➤ Elite Prospects: Alberta Golden Bears (2)
➤ Elite Prospects: Calgary Dinosaurs (5)
➤ Elite Prospects: MacEwan Griffins (6) : Team Roster
➤ Elite Prospects: Mount Royal Cougars (3)
➤ Elite Prospects: Regina Cougars (10) : Team Roster
➤ Elite Prospects: Saskatchewan Huskies (7)
➤ Elite Prospects: Trinity Western Spartans (6)
➤ Elite Prospects: U.B.C. Thunderbirds (3)
➤ USports: USports Eligibility - Letters of Intent Page

 

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August 4, 2025: A BISON OR A MOOSE?

LUCAS BRENTON - D - Indy Fuel (ECHL)

If the LOI registry is correct, the Bisons have a great addition. However, Elite Prospects has Lucas Brenton listed as a Manitoba Moose, not a Manitoba Bison. At 6'4" & 212 lbs, and with four full seasons with Moose Jaw in the WHL, and a full season with Indy in the ECHL, this would be quite an addition for the Bisons. His WHL offensive numbers aren't much (53 points in 230 games) but he is a highly touted defensive defenceman. There are a host of stories out there, but none about a signing by the Manitoba Moose.

Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: Lucas Brenton Career Stats
➤ YouTube: Hockey Fight: Nov 11/22
➤ Moose Jaw Today: Warriors' defenceman Brenton among five players off to NHL Showcase tournaments
➤ CHL: ‘I’m super pumped’: Brenton looking forward to camp with the Blackhawks
➤ Moose Jaw Today: After impressive showing in first round, Warriors’ Brenton hopes to keep the roll going
➤ IceHogs: IceHogs Sign Four to AHL Contracts
➤ CHL: ‘This is my home now’: Lucas Brenton reflects on time in Moose Jaw
➤ Moose Jaw Today: Warriors’ Yager signs with Penguins, Brenton inks AHL deal with Rockford
➤ Hockey News: Rockford IceHogs Sign Lucas Brenton
➤ IceHogs: IceHogs Assign Brenton To Indy
➤ NHL.com: Lucas Brenton Player Profile

MacEwan has listed a 2025-26 roster page, but this looks to be "in progress" when compared with the previous listings at Elite Prospects. I will do a pre-season preview once we have something firm. Here is the combined list:

Returning (18)
4 Carson Haynes D
10 Ethan Sundar F
11 Tanner Fincaryk F
16 Jack Parker D
17 Blake Eastman F
18 Kadyn Chabot F
19 Liam Hughes F
21 Tyson Kowaluk D
22 Vincent Scott F
23 Sam Simard F
24 Logan Dowhaniuk D
31 Eric Ward G
35 Carson Ironside G
38 Brendan Boyle F
44 Brody Tallman D
91 Ethan Mercer F
93 Caden Cabana F
96 Carter Chorney F

Unlisted Recruits from Elite Prospects (6)
Zac Onyskiw G
Brett Bamber D
Rhett Dekowny F
Colin Doherty F
Myles Gauld F
Harrison Aldridge D

Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: MacEwan Griffins
➤ MacEwan Team Roster

Regina is the only other CW team to have listed a 2025-26 roster page, and it also looks to be "in progress". It lists some, but not all, of the previous listings at Elite Prospects. I don't see a team goin with 33 players. I will do a pre-season preview once we have something firm. Here is the combined list:

Returning (23)
3 Ayden Third D
5 Ashton Fishley D
8 Jakob Brook F
9 Kolton Shindle F
11 Kade Runke F
12 Eric Houk F
14 Matt Culling F
15 Steven Kesslering F
17 Turner McMillen F
18 Carson Whyte F
19 Paycen Bjorklund F
20 Leyton Holoien D
21 Jordan Borysiuk F
22 Adam McNutt D
23 Eric Pearce F
24 Noah Wills F
27 Logan Barlage F
28 Blake Heward D
29 Jackson Doucet
32 Jaxon Steele F
35 Jackson Fellner G
37 Carter Belitski F
39 Adam Evanoff G

Listed Recruits (4)
Brayden Barnett F
Jaron Desnoyers F
Landen Gulutzan F
Rylan Silzer D

Unlisted Recruits from Elite Prospects (6)
Spencer Borsos G
Damon Cunningham G
Jaren Brinson D
Matthew Gallant D
Matt Kjemhus D
Cole Wirun LW

Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: Regina Cougars (10)
➤ Regina: Team Roster

 

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August 5, 2025: T-IRDS ANNOUNCE RECRUITING CLASS

The T-irds are the first team to confirm a complete recruiting class. They previously announced one on their website (Jace Weir) and two more were reported by Elite Prospects. This announcement adds four more. They do not have a Roster Page uploaded for 2025-26 yet. Here's a thumbnail sketch:

Jace Weir (D) - Red Deer Rebels (WHL) - played whole junior career there;
Reilly KIotai (F) - Melfort Mustangs (SJHL) - he was the championship team's leading scorer;
Jaxson Ruthven (F) - Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) - he finished just behind Bison recruit Ethan DeKay in team scoring (58 to 52 points);
Wolfgang Govedaris (D) - Northern Michigan Wildcats (NCAA) - previously played in the OJHL and NAHL;
Quinn Disher (F) - Michigan Tech Huskies (NCAA) - also played for four teams in the BCHL and one in the NAHL;
Nathan Sullivan (F) - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institution Engineers (NCAA) - previously played for the Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL);
Nick Jones (G) - Grande Prairie Storm (AJHL) - he previously played for the Brandon Wheat Kings, where his stats weren't great, and is slated to be UBC's #3 goaltender.

This class is evidence that a lot of players are moving north, as Major Junior grads are moving south.

Links:
➤ UBC: T-Birds add experience and skill with 2025 recruit class
➤ Elite Prospects: UBC Thunderbirds
➤ Elite Prospects: Jace Weir (D)
➤ Elite Prospects: Reilley Kotai (F)
➤ Elite Prospects: Jaxson Ruthven (F)
➤ Elite Prospects: Wolfgang Govedaris (D)
➤ Elite Prospects: Quinn Disher (F)
➤ Elite Prospects: Nathan Sullivan (F)
➤ Elite Prospects: Nick Jones (G)

 

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August 10, 2025: OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASES FROM MANITOBA AND MACEWAN

On August 8, 2025, there were three press releases at GoBisons.ca about the new recruits. The first story addresses Lucas Brennan (former MJHL MVP and scoring champion, and Bemidji State recruit) and Matthew Kieper (former SJHL MVP and WHL goaltender). The second story is on Samuel Borschowa, a WHL defenceman. The third one deals with goaltender Cole Plowman (coming from Alaska via Steinbach) and defenceman Zach Turner (a Brandon Wheat King who finished in Melfort last year).

The MJHL also has an Advancements Notice story on Miguel Bouvier. This story stresses Bouvier's all-star season where he led the league in goals. Each story had a picture, so the photo gallery expands significantly.

We await team releases on Kaycee Coyle, Tanner Willick, Ethan DeKay, Aidan Litke, Joel Purdom, and Lucas Brenton.

Lucas Brennan and Matthew Kieper

Samuel Borschowa

Cole Plowman and Zach Turner

Miguel Bouvier

Links:
➤ GoBisons.ca: Men's hockey announce commitment of Lucas Brennan, Matthew Kieper
➤ GoBisons.ca: Veteran WHL defenceman Samuel Borschowa signs with Manitoba
➤ GoBisons.ca: Men's hockey add impact goalie Cole Plowman, shut down defenceman Zach Turner
➤ MJHL: Miguel Bouvier commits to University of Manitoba

The Family Guys have two new press releases, one on ice (defenceman Dylan Bidyk) and one off ice (Amber Wardrop for strength and conditioning). Bidyk is an AJHL defenceman, whose signing is not yet on Elite Prospects but is on their roster page.

Links:
➤ MacEwan: Amber Wardrop joins Griffins as new strength and conditioning specialist
➤ MacEwan: Griffins bolster defence with addition of strong two-way rearguard Bidyk

This week, the Elite Prospects pages added only the UBC recruiting class, announced on their website during the week.

Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: USports Transfers
➤ Elite Prospects: Manitoba Bisons (11)
➤ Elite Prospects: Alberta Golden Bears (2)
➤ Elite Prospects: Calgary Dinosaurs (5)
➤ Elite Prospects: MacEwan Griffins (6) : Team Roster
➤ Elite Prospects: Mount Royal Cougars (3)
➤ Elite Prospects: Regina Cougars (10) : Team Roster
➤ Elite Prospects: Saskatchewan Huskies (7)
➤ Elite Prospects: Trinity Western Spartans (6)
➤ Elite Prospects: U.B.C. Thunderbirds (7)
➤ USports: USports Eligibility - Letters of Intent Page

The RSEQ started a Division 2 competition three seasons ago. They had just three teams for two seasons (UQAC, ETS, and Concordia II). Last season UQO made it a four-team competition.

Two years ago, I was enthused that CMRSJ was coming back. But they just had an exhibition game and seem to be a rec league team.

Bishop's plays in the AAU but have a previously-noted exhibition game pending against ETS. They do have a women's Division 1 team, as do Laval and Montreal. Their website is down, so who knows what they are doing.

Back in 2018-19, UQAM made headlines when the Molson family put a $1 million donation to a new program. It was then put on ice during Covid, and my internet search shows nothing new since 2022. It would be nice to see them at least play in Division 2.

Of note, ETS is a member of the RSEQ but not a member of USports. They were able to enter the unofficial men's rugby competition and shocked the nation by winning the title. Usually UVic and UBC deominate the rest of Canada in rugby.

Concordia II seem to have their own logo, apart from the official one.

 

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August 13, 2025: C.W. PRE-SEASON

Thus far, only Mount Royal and MacEwan have yet to upload any pre-season games. So, here's the CW games. This does not include in-season non-conference play.

Sun Aug 31 Saskatchewan at UTE Budapest 9:00am CST/10:00 CDT
Tue Sep 2 Saskatchewan at HK Nitra 10:00am CST/11:00 CDT
Wed Sep 3 Saskatchewan at Ferencvaros Budapest 10:30am CST/11:30 CDT
Fri Sep 5 Saskatchewan at HK Spisska Nova Ves 9:30am CST/10:30 CDT
Fri Sep 5 MacEwan at Red Deer Poly 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT

Fri Sep 12 Alberta at Mount Royal 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
Fri Sep 12 Calgary at Saskatchewan 7:00 CST/8:00 CDT
Fri Sep 12 Manitoba at Regina time TBA
Fri Sep 12 Simon Fraser at U.B.C. 7:30 PDT/9:30 CDT
Sat Sep 13 Calgary at Saskatchewan 5:00 CST/6:00 CDT
Sat Sep 13 Manitoba at Regina time TBA
Sat Sep 13 Mount Royal at Alberta 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
Sat Sep 13 Trinity Western at U.B.C. 7:00 PDT/9:00 CDT *
Not scheduled: MacEwan.

Fri Sep 19 N.A.I.T. at Saskatchewan 2:00 CST/3:00 CDT
Fri Sep 19 Regina at Manitoba 7:00 CDT
Fri Sep 19 MacEwan at Alberta 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
Fri Sep 19 Mount Royal at Calgary 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
Fri Sep 19 U.B.C. at Simon Fraser 7:00 PDT/9:00 CDT
Fri Sep 19 Victoria at Trinity Western 7:15 PDT/9:15 CDT
Sat Sep 20 Regina at Manitoba 2:00 CDT
Sat Sep 20 Alberta at MacEwan 5:00 MDT/6:00 CDT
Sat Sep 20 Calgary at Mount Royal 5:00 MDT/6:00 CDT
Sat Sep 20 N.A.I.T. at Saskatchewan 8:00 CST/9:00 CDT
Sat Sep 20 U.B.C. at Trinity Western 7:15 PDT/9:15 CDT

Fri Sep 26 Lakehead at Manitoba 2:00 CDT
Fri Sep 26 Saskatchewan v Alberta (at Cold Lake) 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
Fri Sep 26 U.B.C. at Calgary 6:00 PDT/8:00 CDT
Sat Sep 27 Lakehead at Manitoba 10:00am CDT
Sat Sep 27 Saskatchewan v Alberta (at Cold Lake) 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
Sat Sep 27 U.B.C. at Calgary 6:00 PDT/8:00 CDT
Sat Sep 27 Regina at Minot State 3:00 MDT/4:00 CDT
Sat Sep 27 Vancouver Island at Trinity Western 11:30 am PDT/1:30 CDT
Not scheduled: Mount Royal & MacEwan.

 

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August 15, 2025: CWTV, A NEW LOGO, AND A NEW RECRUIT

The Banjo-Cats have a new logo, and are incorporating the Little Lambs (the football team) into website and university branding.

Links:
➤ Regina: New Look. Same Grit.

When it comes to announcing CWTV, the CW website people aren't pushing sales like they used to. Last year, I never saw the early bird announcement. This year, I looked for it and found it, but not at the CW website. just at the CWTV website. They used to put out a story on each team website, and each team put it in with the links for each sport.

All-Access Pass: $99.99 (Regular Price: $119.99)
Regular Season Sport Pass: $39.99 (Regular Price: $44.99)
Per game: $10.99

The All-Access includes playoffs and any televised exhibition games. Subscribers can also download three games to keep offline.

Links:
➤ CW: Canada West TV Early Bird Passes Now on Sale
➤ CWTV: Canada West TV

The Banjo-Mutts have a news release on a new recruit. Ben Saunderson was the captain of the Saskatoon Blades and plays defence. This raises the question: Who have the Evil Monkeys recruited?

Links:
➤ Sask: Huskie Men's Hockey Signs Former Saskatoon Blades Captain Ben Saunderson

 

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August 16, 2025 - CANADA WEST TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

This is an update/replacement of the summary posted on July 9, 2025. The new parts are in red. MacEwan and Regina have posted team roster pages (linked in their respective segments). Not all players announced at Elite Prospects and/or prior press releases are listed on those sites, and those omissions have also been noted.

I don't usually do a cross-conference summary of recruits until team roster pages are out, because you need to know who is returning as well as who is arriving and leaving to gauge a team's outlook. However, the change of the NCAA eligibility rules makes this a year of large transition.

For each entry I have the player's name, position, and his 2024-25 team(s). If the player had a different junior or university team in prior seasons, those are also noted. Junior B or Midget teams are excluded. The links go the players' Elite Prospects page. The departures segment links just to the team transfers page, not to each individual player.

ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS
Link: Univ. of Alberta - Roster, News, Stats & more

Arrivals (2)

Ty Thornton - D - Melfort (SJHL)
Link: Ty Thornton - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
SJHL: 131 GP 9 G 58 A 67 Pts

Dylan Ruptash - F - Whitecourt (AJHL) [prior Yorkton (SJHL) & Spruce Grove (AJHL/BCHL)]
Link: Dylan Ruptash - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
AJHL: 56 GP 25 G 22 A 47 Pts
BCHL: 19 GP 6 G 9 A 15 Pts
SJHL: 86 GP 31 G 33 A 64 Pts

Departures (11)
Link: Elite Prospects - Transactions and Rumours for Univ. of Alberta

Ty Nash (F) Arizona State (NCAA)
Tyler Palmer (G) Bowling Green State (NCAA)
Elias Carmichael (D) HK Nitra (Slovakia)
Brett Hyland (F) Nebraska-Omaha (NCAA)
Marc Lajoie (D) Nebraska-Omaha (NCAA)
Aidan De La Gorgendiere (D) Nebraska-Omaha (NCAA)
Sean Tschigerl (F) Nebraska-Omaha (NCAA)
Eric Florchuk (F) Pioneers Vorarlberg (ICEHL)
Josh Prokop (F) Herning Blue Fox (Denmark)
Tyler Preziuso (F) Guildford Flames (EIHL)
Jakin Smallwood (F) ERC Ingolstadt (Germany)

CALGARY DINOSAURS
Link: Univ. of Calgary - Roster, News, Stats & more

Arrivals (6)

Kaiden Bugera - D - Grande Prairie (AJHL) [prior Blackfalds & Bonnyville (AJHL)]
Link: Kaiden Bugera - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
AJHL: 189 GP 10 G 41 A 51 Pts

Tre Fouquette - D - Humboldt (SJHL) [prior Prince Albert & Brandon (WHL), Nipawin (SJHL)]
Link: Tre Fouquette - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
SJHL: 157 GP 13 G 59 A 72 Pts
WHL: 37 GP 2 G 4 A 6 Pts

Jacksenn Hungle - F - Victoria (BCHL) [prior Merritt (BCHL)]
Link: Jacksenn Hungle - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
BCHL: 150 GP 32 G 33 A 65 Pts

Hayden Pakkala - F - Lethbridge/Seattle (WHL) [prior Prince Albert (WHL)]
Link: Hayden Pakkala - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
WHL: 259 GP 48 G 56 A 104 Pts

Andrej Kovacevic - F - Coquitlam (BCHL) [prior Langley & Cowichan Valley (BCHL)]
Link: Andrej Kovacevic - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
BCHL: 224 GP 66 G 68 A 134 Pts

Caden Steinke - F - Lloydminster (AJHL) [prior Brooks & Calgary (AJHL)]
Link: Caden Steinke - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
AJHL: 155 GP 44 G 60 A 104 Pts

Departures (5)
Link: Elite Prospects - Transactions and Rumours for Univ. of Calgary

Colson Gengenbach (F) Manitoba Moose (2024-25 AHL)
Max Patterson (F) Fort Wayne Komets (2024-25 ECHL)
Tyson Galloway (D) Lake Superior State (NCAA)
Zach Wytinck (D) IF Troja-Ljungby (Sweden)
Jadon Joseph (F) Indy Fuel (ECHL)

MACEWAN GRIFFINS
Link: Grant MacEwan Univ. - Roster, News, Stats & more
Link: https://www.macewangriffins.ca/sports/mice/2025-26/roster

Arrivals (10)

Zac Onyskiw - G - Whitecourt (AJHL [prior Spruce Grove (AJHL)]
Link: Zac Onyskiw - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
AJHL: 100 GP - 64-23-9 - 2.22 GAA - .921 S%

Brett Bamber - D - American International (NCAA) [prior Alaska-Anchorage (NCAA)] & Drayton Valley (AJHL)]
Link: Brett Bamber - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
NCAA: 96 GP 14 G 27 A 41 Pts
AJHL: 176 GP 24 G 51 A 75 Pts

Harrison Aldridge - D - Yorkton Terriers (SJHL)
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/687372/harrison-aldridge
SJHL: 95 GP 8 G 25 A 33 Pts

Dylan Bidyk - D - Camrose (AJHL) [prior Canmore, Calgary, Fort McMurray, & Devon (AJHL) & Sherwood Park (BCHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/575016/dylan-bidyk
AJHL: 188 GP 18 G 52 A 70 Pts
BCHL: 16 GP 0 G 2 A 2 Pts

Keaton Dowhaniuk - D - Red Deer & Moose Jaw (WHL) & Vernon (BCHL) [prior Prince George (WHL)] - was committed to Alaska-Fairbanks (NCAA)
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/559019/keaton-dowhaniuk
WHL: 274 GP 10 G 77 A 87 Pts
BCHL: 5 GP 2 G 2 A 4 Pts

Rhett Dekowny - F - Canmore (AJHL)
Link: Rhett Dekowny - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
AJHL: 168 GP 52 G 64 A 116 Pts

Colin Doherty - F - Grande Prairie (AJHL) [prior Spruce Grove (BCHL)]
Link: Colin Doherty - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
AJHL: 65 GP 26 G 28 A 54 Pts
BCHL: 33 GP 6 G 4 A 10 Pts
* not on team roster

Myles Gauld - F - Okotoks (BCHL) & Bonnyville (AJHL) [prior Cowichan (BCHL) & Camrose (AJHL)]
Link: Myles Gauld - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
BCHL: 26 GP 4 G 7 A 11 Pts
AJHL: 143 GP 51 G 67 A 118 Pts

Nathan MacPherson-Ridgewell - F - Canmore (AJHL) [prior Kamloops (WHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/559030/nathan-macpherson-ridgewell
WHL: 67 GP 1 G 4 A 5 Pts
AJHL: 85 GP 22 G 28 A 50 Pts

Dwayne Jean Jr. - F - Whitecourt (AJHL) & Chilliwack (BCHL) [prior Tri-City & Red Deer (WHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/559020/dwayne-jean
WHL: 179 GP 14 G 29 A 43 Pts
AJHL: 40 GP 12 G 22 A 34 Pts

Departures (2)
Link: Elite Prospects - Transactions and Rumours for Grant MacEwan Univ.

Sean Comrie (D) Guildford Flames (EIHL)
Ryley Appelt (F) Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL)

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MANITOBA BISONS
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/2159/univ.-of-manitoba/2025-2026

Arrivals (12)

Matthew Kieper - G - Flin Flon (SJHL) [prior Swift Current, Kamloops, Regina (WHL) & Canmore (AJHL)]
Link: Matthew Kieper - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
SJHL: 27 GP - 23-2-2 - .935 S% - 1.80 GAA
WHL: 77 GP - 38-25-4 - .881 S% - 3.69 GAA
AJHL: 8 GP - 3-5-0 - .875 S%* - 4.00 GAA

Cole Plowman - G - Alaska-Fairbanks (NCAA) [prior Steinbach & Selkirk (MJHL)]
Link: Cole Plowman - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
NCAA: 1 GP - 0-0-0 - 1.000 S% - 0.00 GAA
MJHL: 95 GP - 60-26-3 - .914 S% - 2.48 GAA

Samuel Borschowa - D - Kamloops (WHL) [prior Moose Jaw (WHL)]
Link: Samuel Borschowa - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
WHL: 116 GP 3 G 12 A 15 Pts

Zach Turner - D - Melfort (SJHL)/Swift Current (WHL) [prior Brandon (WHL)]
Link: Zach Turner - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
SJHL: 46 GP 7 G 23 A 30 Pts
WHL: 111 GP 4 G 10 A 14 Pts

Tanner Willick - D - American International (NCAA) [prior Blackfalds (AJHL/BCHL) & Drumheller (AJHL)]
Link: Tanner Willick - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
NCAA: 7 GP 0 G 0 A 0 Pts
AJHL: 143 GP 24 G 104 A 128 Pts
BCHL: 20 GP 3 G 9 A 12 Pts

Kayce Coyle - D - Salmon Arm (BCHL) & Fairbanks (NAHL) [prior LaRonge (SJHL) & Niverville (MJHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/645887/kaycee-coyle
BCHL: 31 GP 1 G 10 A 11 Pts
NAHL: 19 GP 1 G 11 A 12 Pts
SJHL: 32 GP 7 G 11 A 18 Pts
MJHL: 57 GP 16 G 36 A 52 Pts

Lucas Brenton - D - Indy Fuel (ECHL) [prior: Moose Jaw (WHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/483394/lucas-brenton
ECHL: 68 GP 4 G 13 A 17 Pts
WHL: 230 GP 7 G 46 A 53 Pts
Note: Signed LOI for Bisons, listed for Moose on EP.

Lucas Brennan - F - Vernon & Sherwood Park (BCHL) [prior Cedar Rapids & Omaha (USHL) & Selkirk (MJHL)
Link: Lucas Brennan - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
BCHL: 51 GP 17 G 12 A 29 Pts
USHL: 45 GP 0 G 9 A 9 Pts
MJHL: 106 GP 54 G 58 A 112 Pts

Miguel Bouvier - F- NorMan/OCN Blizzard (MJHL)
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/572863/miguel-bouvier
MJHL: 167 GP 62 G 69 A 131 Pts

Ethan DeKay - F - Okotoks (BCHL) & Weyburn (SJHL) [prior Brooks (AJHL), Cowichan Valley (BCHL), & Wisconsin (NAHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/702137/ethan-dekay
BCHL: 42 GP 4 G 8 A 12 Pts
SJHL: 51 GP 24 G 34 A 58 Pts
AJHL: 15 GP 4 G 0 A 4 Pts
NAHL: 14 GP 4 G 3 A 7 Pts

Aidan Litke - F - Wichita & Iowa (ECHL), Birmingham & Evansville (SPHL) [prior: OCN (MJHL), Portland & Edmonton (WHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/483424/aidan-litke
SPHL: 26 GP 7 G 4 A 11 Pts
ECHL: 8 GP 0 G 0 A 0 Pts
WHL: 132 GP 35 G 43 A 78 Pts
MJHL: 30 GP 16 G 13 A 29 Pts

Joel Purdom - C - Powell River & Sherwood Park (BCHL) [prior: Selkirk (MJHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/572868/joel-purdom
BCHL: 51 GP 11 G 10 A 21 Pts
MJHL: 103 GP 28 G 41 A 69 Pts

Departures (0)
Link: Elite Prospects - Transactions and Rumours for Univ. of Manitoba

None

MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/10071/mount-royal-univ./2025-2026

Arrivals (4)

Ethan Buenaventura- G - Calgary (WHL)/Penticton (BCHL)
Link: Ethan Buenaventura - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
WHL: 114 GP - 40-53-15 - .893 S% - 3.52 GAA
BCHL: 18 GP - 13-1-1 - .904 S% - 2.11 GAA

Tanner Komzak - D - North Dakota (NCAA) [prior Whitecourt (AJHL), Cowichan & Langley (BCHL)]
Link: Tanner Komzak - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
NCAA: 21 GP 0 G 0 A 0 Pts
AJHL: 118 GP 14 G 46 A 60 Pts
BCHL: 58 GP 5 G 7 A 12 Pts

Brett Moravec - F - Minnesota State (NCAA) [prior Penticton (BCHL), Calgary & Okotoks (AJHL)]
Link: Brett Moravec - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
NCAA: 64 GP 9 G 6 A 15 Pts
BCHL: 103 GP 51 G 47 A 98 Pts
AJHL: 65 GP 9 G 16 A 25 Pts
NOTE: Now listed with Indy Fuel of ECHL.

Bowden Singleton - F - Calgary (AJHL) [prior Vernon (BCHL), Okotoks & Sherwood Park (AJHL)]
Link: Bowden Singleton - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
AJHL: 185 GP 77 G 142 A 219 Pts
BCHL: 16 GP 0 G 0 A 0 Pts

Departures (1)
Link: Elite Prospects - Transactions and Rumours for Mount Royal Univ.

Clay Hanus (D) Kalmar HC (Sweden)

REGINA COUGARS
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/2324/univ.-of-regina/2025-2026
Link: https://www.reginacougars.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster?view=2

Arrivals (10)

Spencer Borsos - G - Notre Dame (SJHL) [prior Calgary (AJHL)]
Link: Spencer Borsos - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
SJHL: 56 GP - 15-36-4 - .895 S% - 3.99 GAA
AJHL: 52 GP - 11-28-6 - .868 S% - 4.60 GAA
* not on team roster

Damon Cunningham - G - Aberdeen (NAHL) [prior Nipawin (SJHL)]
Link: Damon Cunningham - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
NAHL: 39 GP - 21-17-0 - .914 S% - 2.55 GAA
SJHL: 48 GP - 18-22-2 - .913 S% - 3.08 GAA
* not on team roster

Jaren Brinson - D - Canmore (AJHL) [prior Victoria, Regina, Spokane, Winnipeg, Prince George (WHL)]
Link: Jaren Brinson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
AJHL: 35 GP 1 G 13 A 14 Pts
WHL: 202 GP 9 G 23 A 32 Pts
* not on team roster

Matthew Gallant - D - Whitecourt/Drayton Valley (AJHL) Seattle/Edmonton (WHL) [prior Edmonton & Moose Jaw (WHL)]
Link: Matthew Gallant - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
AJHL: 26 GP 2 G 13 A 15 Pts
WHL: 179 GP 8 G 39 A 47 Pts
* not on team roster

Matt Kjemhus - D - Melville (SJHL)
Link: Matt Kjemhus - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
SJHL: 140 GP 14 G 30 A 44 Pts
* not on team roster

Rylan Silzer - D - LaRonge (SJHL)
Link: Rylan Silzer - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
SJHL: 156 GP 24 G 59 A 83 Pts

Brayden Barnett - F - Steinbach (MJHL) [prior Regina (WHL)]
Link: Brayden Barnett - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
MJHL: 54 GP 10 G 14 A 24 Pts
WHL: 104 GP 9 G 7 A 16 Pts

Jaron Desnoyers - F - Yorkton (SJHL) [prior Yorkton (SJHL), Fort McMurray & Sherwood Park (AJHL)]
Link: Jaron Desnoyers - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
SJHL: 103 GP 48 G 77 A 125 Pts
AJHL: 88 GP 11 G 19 A 30 Pts

Landon Gulutzan - F - Swan Valley (MJHL)
Link: Landen Gulutzan - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
MJHL: 143 GP 41 G 71 A 112 Pts

Cole Wirun - LW - North Iowa (NAHL) [prior Notre Dame (SJHL) Canmore (AJHL)]
Link: Cole Wirun - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
NAHL: 59 GP 19 G 38 A 57 Pts
SJHL: 44 GP 19 G 25 A 44 Pts
AJHL: 25 GP 4 G 8 A 12 Pts
* not on team roster

Departures (0)
Link: Elite Prospects - Transactions and Rumours for Univ. of Regina

None

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SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1188/univ.-of-saskatchewan

Arrivals (9)

Bryan Thomson - G - Texas (AHL)/Idaho (ECHL) [prior Lethbridge (WHL)/ Melville (SJHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/403776/bryan-thomson
AHL: 0 GP - 0-0-0 - .000 S% - 0.00 GAA
ECHL: 60 GP - 31-18-5 - .906 S% - 3.07 GAA
WHL: 117 GP - 59-42-5 - .901 S% - 3.06 GAA
SJHL: 4 GP - 3-0-0 - .931 S% - 2.09 GAA

James Venne - G - Sherwood Park (BCHL) [prior Melfort (SJHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/516607/james-venne
BCHL: 32 GP - 16-14-1 - .890 S% - 3.63 GAA
SJHL: 111 GP 65-26-9 - .907 S% - 2.68 GAA

Nicholas Andrusiak - D - Melfort (SJHL) [prior Saskatoon, Red Deer, Portalnd (WHL), Melville (SJHL)
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/569237/nicholas-andrusiak
SJHL: 119 GP 11 G 38 A 49 Pts
WHL: 77 GP 0 G 8 A 8 Pts

Eric Johnston - D - Vernon (BCHL)/ Moose Jaw & Swift Currebt (WHL) [prior Prince Albert & Edmonton (WHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/569271/eric-johnston
BCHL: 15 GP 0 G 3 A 3 Pts
WHL: 239 GP 15 G 49 A 64 Pts

Karter Prosofsky - D - Gherdeina (Alps HL/Italy) [prior Winnipeg Ice/Wenatchee (WHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/486537/karter-prosofsky
Alps HL/Italy: 39 GP 3 G 9 A 12 Pts
WHL: 176 GP 18 G 64 A 82 Pts

Ben Saunderson - D - Saskatoon (WHL)
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/571045/ben-saunderson
WHL: 259 GP 10 G 77 A 87 Pts

Hudson Thornton - D - Hershey (AHL)/South Carolina/Orlando (ECHL) [prior Chilliwack (BCHL), Fargo (USHL), Prince George (WHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/483418/hudson-thornton
AHL: 1 GP 0 G 0 A 0 Pts
ECHL: 49 GP 3 G 11 A 14 Pts
BCHL: 54 GP 6 G 11 A 17 Pts
USHL: 23 GP 2 G 2 A 4 Pts
WHL: 207 GP 56 G 140 A 196 Pts

Connner Roulette - LW/C - Tulsa (ECHL) [prior Spokane, Saskatoon, Seattle (WHL), Selkirk (MJHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/483386/conner-roulette
ECHL: 61 GP 17 G 17 A 34 Pts
WHL: 259 GP 118 G 170 A 288 Pts
MJHL: 3 GP 1 G 1 A 2 Pts

Zackery Somers - F - Melfort (SJHL)
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/569230/zackery-somers
SJHL: 165 GP 62 G 85 A 147 Pts

Departures (4)
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1188/univ.-of-saskatchewan/transfers

Roddy Ross (G) Wichita Thunder (ECHL)
Parker Gavlas (D) Norfolk Admirals (ECHL)
Landon Kosior (D) Nebraska-Omaha (NCAA)
Trevor Wong (F) Nebraska-Omaha (NCAA)

TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/5904/trinity-western-univ./2025-2026

Arrivals (6)

Adam Leitch - D - Calgary (AJHL) [prior Cowichan Valley, Prince George, Victoria (BCHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/541162/adam-leitch
AJHL: 83 GP 2 G 26 A 28 Pts
BCHL: 73 GP 0 G 5 A 5 Pts

Matthias Bessey - F - Drayton Valley (AJHL)
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/584788/matthias-bessey
AJHL: 160 GP 14 G 34 A 48 Pts

Aiden Knutson - F - Olds (AJHL)/Yorkton (SJHL)
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/505860/aiden-knutson
AJHL: 28 GP 6 G 8 A 14 Pts
SJHL: 112 GP 26 G 34 A 60 Pts

Danylo Korzhyletskyi - F - AIC (NCAA) [prior Brooks (AJHL/BCHL), Amarillo (NAHL), Sokil (Ukraine)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/538848/danylo-korzhyletskyi
NCAA: 0 GP 0 G 0 A 0 Pts
AJHL: 94 GP 24 G 42 A 66 Pts
BCHL: 20 GP 8 G 6 A 14 Pts
NAHL: 23 GP 7 G 11 A 18 Pts

McLaren Paulsen - F - Dryden (SIJHL) [prior Humboldt (SJHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/647032/mclaren-paulsen
SIJHL: 111 GP 60 G 66 A 126 Pts
SJHL: 17 GP 0 G 1 A 1 Pts

Cyprus Smith-Davis - F - Weyburn (SJHL) [prior Grande Prairie (AJHL) Notre Dame (SJHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/713099/cyprus-smith-davis
SJHL: 113 GP 34 G 28 A 62 Pts
AJHL: 15GP 4 G 2 A 6 Pts

Departures (2)
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/5904/trinity-western-univ./transfers

Skyler Cameron (D) Åmåls SK (Sweden)
Luke Spadafora (F) Basingstoke Bison (EIHL)

U.B.C. THUNDERBIRDS
Link: www.eliteprospects.com/team/1138/univ.-of-british-columbia/2025-2026

Arrivals (7)

Nicholas Jones - G - Grande Prairie (AJHL) [prior Brandon (WHL) & Camrose (AJHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/562424/nicholas-jones
AJHL: 80 GP - 40-29-10 - 2.54 GAA - .912 S%
WHL: 27 GP - 4-15-4 - 4.28 GAA - .860 S%

Jace Weir - D - Red Deer (WHL)
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/691857/jace-weir
WHL: 279 GP 13 G 74 A 87 Pts

Wolfgang Govedaris - D - Northern Michigan (NCAA) [prior Danbury & Corpus Chrsiti (NAHL) & Aurora (OJHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/649404/wolfgang-govedaris
NCAA: 30 GP 0 G 0 A 0 Pts
OJHL: 17 GP 3 G 8 A 11 Pts
NAHL: 83 GP 9 G 25 A 34 Pts

Reilley Kotai - F - Melfort (SJHL) [prior Austin (NAHL), Langley & Coquitlam (BCHL]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/647533/reilley-kotai
SJHL: 53 GP 39 G 38 A 77 Pts
NAHL: 19 GP 1 G 3 A 4 Pts
BCHL: 58 GP 5 G 8 A 13 Pts

Quinn Disher - F - Michigan Tech (NCAA) [prior Penticton, Trail, Cowichan & Prince George (BCHL), Brooks (AJHL), & Wisconsin (NAHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/476608/quinn-disher
NCAA: 1 GP 0 G 0 A 0 Pts
BCHL: 123 GP GP 32 G 49 A 81 Pts
AJHL: 8 GP 0 G 2 A 2 Pts
NAHL: 29 GP 11 G 9 A 20 Pts

Jaxson Ruthven - F - Weyburn (SJHL) [prior Nanaimo (BCHL), Sherwood Park & Grande Prairie (AJHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/713091/jaxson-ruthven
SJHL: 97 GP 43 G 58 A 101 Pts
BCHL: 2 GP 0 G 0 A 0 Pts
AJHL: 33 GP 8 G 4 A 12 Pts

Nathan Sullivan - F - RPI (NCAA) [prior Camrose AJHL)]
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/575063/nathan-sullivan
NCAA: 42 GP 2 G 3 A 5 Pts
AJHL: 70 GP 15 G 21 A 36 Pts

Departures (3)
Link: https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1138/univ.-of-british-columbia/transfers

Conner McDonald (D) Laval Rocket (AHL)
Carson Latimer (F) Michigan Tech (NCAA)
Samuel Huo (F) Nebraska-Omaha (NCAA)

 

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August 20, 2025: BCIHL NEWS

The BCIHL has a season preview story, and a Commitments Page, on their website.

Victoria is the reigning champions, having pipped the regular season champions Vancouver Island in the tournament final. It would appear that those two remain favourites, with Logan Lake, Okanagan, and Simon Fraser's 2nd team filling out the schedule.

The recruits listed are predominantly Junior B grads. British California has three large Junior B leagues, the Kootenay International (KIJHL), Vancouver Island (VIJHL), and the Pacific (PJHL), with 45 teams. They now call that level "Junior A Tier 2". No, the BCHL is not "Junior A Tier 1". Nobody is! BC evidently has a turd-polishing committee at work here.

Once again, all BCIHL games are available free on their YouTube channel. It starts with an exhibition game between Portage College (ACAC) and UVic on September 12, 2025. It looks like BCIHL home exhibition games are included.

Links:
➤ BCIHL: Defending BCIHL Champions UVIC Lead Expectations Ahead of 25/26
➤ BCIHL: 2025/26 PLAYER COMMITMENTS
➤ YouTube: BCIHL YouTube Channel : Direct link: BCIHL TV

 

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August 23, 2025: A SLEW OF ANNOUNCEMENTS AROUND THE C.W.

The week ended with a flurry of press releases around the CW, including the Bisons. The linked story dealt with Miguel Bouvier, who captained the NorMan (formerly OCN) Blizzard to the Turnbull Cup, and Tanner Willick, a two-time AJHL d-man of the year who has transferred from the NCAA. Both were previously listed at Elite Prospects (and cited in this thread) and Bouvier was featured in an MJHL story. This leaves Kaycee Coyle, Ethan DeKay, Aidan Litke, Joel Purdom, and (possibly) Lucas Brenton as recruits still awaiting their spotlight stories.

Links:
➤ GoBisons: Men's hockey announce commitment of forward Miguel Bouvier and defenceman Tanner Willick

The Banjo-Mutts are just over a week away from their season opener in Hungary. I thought they might have a roster page before the trip abroad, but not yet. We do have a story on d-man Karter Prosofsky. He once played for the Winnipeg Ice, and spent last year playing for an Italian side in the Alps Hockey League. If no roster page is updated before the trip, hopefully the Hungarian teams will post rosters and box scores for each game. In that event, one would have to hope that the internet translation from Hungarian to English produces better results than "My hovercraft is full of eels."

Links:
➤ Sask: Huskie Men's Hockey Signs Former WHL and AlpsHL Defenceman Karter Prosofsky

The Evil Monkeys have been the tardiest when it comes to announcements this year. They were also slow (or non-existent) at reporting game and preview stories last season. At one time, they were the best! Is it possible to have no news at this stage of the off-season? At Elite Prospects, they have two arrivals and 11 departures, including six transfers to the NCAA.

In any event, former Monkey Harlan Anderson was admitted to the Apes' Wall of Fame. That's worth a lot of bananas!

Links:
➤ Alberta: Sports Wall of Fame

After an initial flurry of departures to the NCAA, the traffic stalled, and then reversed somewhat as players started moving north. Then Dylan Sydor left the Town of Bedrock (after one season) to have a yabba dabba doo time at Alaska-Fairbanks. This is the Dinos' 6th departure. While low in comparison to the Monkeys, no other CW team is losing more than four players (so far). Two of those six players are headed to the NCAA, and four are going pro.

Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: Dylan Sydor Career Stats

 

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August 23, 2025: STINKERS START THE SEASON WITHOUT TELLING ANYBODY

CONCORDIA STINGERS 4
NOTTINGHAM PANTHERS 5

I saw some pictures about this game pop up on Instagram. So I looked it up and, lo and behold, the Stinkers have at least a three game tour of the British Isles. Game one in Nottingham, England, game two in Cardiff, Wales, and game three in Dundee, Scotland. Yet these games were not only missing from Concordia's schedule page, there were no news stories elsewhere on their own website.

The Stinkers blew a 4-2 lead in the 3rd period to start with a loss. The Panthers notched three goals in the last five minutes. The Stinkers also lost an overtime period, which was agreed-upon before-hand to be played no matter what the outcome of the actual game. Of note, Nottingham dressed a 17 year old named Alex Rushby. Keep that name in mind.

The remaining games on the EIHL schedule are:
Sun Sep 24 Concordia at Cardiff Devils 5:00 GMT/11:00 am CDT
Sat Sep 30 Concordia at Dundee Stars 7:00 GMT/1:00 CDT

I would guess that there would be a game in those six off days against a non-EIHL opponent. My scouring of the internet came up blank, however.

Concordia's next opponent is the Cardiff Devils. They opened with a 5-1 exhibition win over Rapaces de Gap (from France). Former Bluegar Nolan Yaremko has turned pro with the Devils.

The Dundee Stars have a new signing with CW roots, namely former Calgary Dino Brad Schoonbaert from Brandon.

All told, the USports grads on opposing teams in this tour include: David Noel (Notts/UQTR), Matt Alfaro (Notts/Calgary), Tyson Helgesen (Cardiff/MRU), Riley Brandt (Cardiff/RMC & MacEwen), Kristoff Kontos (Cardiff/StFX), Cole Sanford (Cardiff/Alberta), Nolan Yaremko (Cardiff/MRU), Justin Bean (Dundee/York), Drydn Dow (Dundee/Calgary), Matt Boudens (Dundee/UNB), Kameron Kielly (Dundee/UPEI), and Brad Schoonbaert (Dundee/Calgary).

Links:
➤ EIHL: Pre-Season 2025/26
➤ Concordia: Schedule/Results Page
➤ Nottingham: Opening-night Preview: Panthers Host Concordia
➤ Nottingham: 23rd August 2025: Panthers 5-4 Stingers
➤ EIHL: Official Gamesheet (pdf)
➤ EIHL: Yaremko double gets Devils off to winning start
➤ Cardiff: Everything happening Sunday against Concordia
➤ Facebook: August 23rd post
➤ Dundee: Schoonbaert Swaps Devils for Dundee

So here's McGill's rebrand. A new record in BORING. Why bother? How much money is spent on rebrands? I think these things are generally a waste, and this one especially so.

Links:
➤ McGill: McGill Athletics unveils new varsity logo rooted in historic legacy

 

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August 24, 2025: STINKERS BEAT THE DEVILS

CONCORDIA STINGERS 3
CARDIFF DEVILS 2

Despite being outshot 54-21, the Stinkers evened their tour record at 1-1 in Wales. The only further game I have found is on Saturday, September 30, 2025 in Scotland at the Dundee Stars. I suspect that they have an additional game in that long gap, perhaps against a second-tier NIHL opponent. Finding scores on this tour is not easy. But I did find a Devils' Fan Site, in the links. Still nothing with words at any Concordia website or social media. They did have an IG clip of Cardiff entering the ice before a sold-out crowd, which I cannot find. I did get a couple of IG links. They had great crowds in both venues thus far. IIRC, the Scottish teams don't draw as well.

Links:
➤ Concordia: Schedule/Results Page
➤ EIHL: Concordia edge Devils
➤ EIHL: Official Gamesheet (pdf)
➤ Cardiff: Devils sign forward Nolan Yaremko
➤ Cardiff: Kristoff Kontos Signs with Devils
➤ Facebook: Postgame breakdown: Coach tells it how it is (video)
➤ The Inferno: Forum
➤ Instagram: Nottingham Game Action (video)

 

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August 26, 2025: ONE MORE GAME ANNOUNCED

One more non-conference game for the Bisons. In the Christmas/New Year holiday season they already have a game on December 30 against Nebraska-Omaha (and their roster of USports poaches), and now on January 2 it is off to Minnesota-Duluth. Neither of these, nor the game at North Dakota, are yet on the official Bison schedule.

 

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August 28, 2025: ANOTHER BISON PRESS RELEASE

The latest story at GoBisons.ca features Kaycee Coyle (defenceman) and Joel Purdom (forward). Now all new recruits announced on LOI and/or Elite Prospects other than Ethan DeKay, Aidan Litke, and Lucas Brenton have been featured.

This story adds that Purdom was the team captain in Powell River last year and in 2024 was named the Selkirk Steelers' Most Inspirational Player award winner.

Meanwhile, Coyle was was the MJHL's MVP and Defenceman of the Year in 2023-24, playing for the Niverville Nighthawks. He then split last year between the BCHL and NAHL, and got a scholarship to the new program at Tennessee State. However, that program hit the financial skids, leaving many players looking for a new school.

Links:
➤ GoBisons: Men's hockey announce commitment of forward Joel Purdom, defenceman Kaycee Coyle

 

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August 30, 2025: Preview: SASKATCHEWAN at EUROPE

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (2024-25: 23-5-0, 38-7-0, OHT35 #2)
ÚJPESTI TORNA EGYLET (UTE) BUDAPEST (2024-25: 12-17, OT 2-5)
HK NITRA (2024-25: 25-15, OT 8-6)
FERENCVAROSI TC-TELEKOM BUDAPEST (2024-25: 14-14, OT 5-3)

The CW pre-season begins on August 31st with the Banjo-Mutts starting their tour of Hungary and Slovakia. Here’s the schedule:

Sun Aug 31 Saskatchewan at UTE Budapest 9:00am CST/10:00 CDT
Tue Sep 2 Saskatchewan at HK Nitra 10:00am CST/11:00 CDT
Wed Sep 3 Saskatchewan at Ferencvaros Budapest 10:30am CST/11:30 CDT
Fri Sep 5 Saskatchewan at HK Spisska Nova Ves 9:30am CST/10:30 CDT

The first three games are part of this preview, and the game on September 5th will be previewed with next weekend’s games.

The Mutts’ roster page has not been updated, but Elite Prospects has updated their Team Page (along with those of Regina and MacEwan). I include their roster update with this post.

UTE Budapest has quite a few Canadian players, including former Brandon Wheat King Luka Berzan. They finished 8th out of 10 teams in the Hungarian Erste Liga last year. Though not a highly touted league (like the KHL etc.) there are a lot of players there with AHL or ECHL backgrounds.

HK Nitra are in the Slovak Extra Liga, where they finished 3rd of 12 teams. Former Evil Monkey Elias Carmichael has signed there.

Ferencvarosi TC play in the multi-national ICE Hockey League (International Central European Hockey League), mostly based in Austria but with teams in South Tirol (part of Italy), Slovenia, and Hungary, and formerly from other countries as well. It used to be called the EBEL. It is a very good league, ranked in Europe’s top six leagues. Last year the league was 40.3% Austrian and 17.6% Canadian. They were in the Hungarian Erste Liga last year, where they were 5th out of 10 teams. They have Tyler Coulter, formerly with the Calgary Dinosaurs and Brandon Wheat Kings, and Maxime Trepanier, formerly with Concordia, on their roster.

Links:
➤ Huskie Fan: Huskies to begin 2025/26 exhibition schedule overseas
➤ UofS: Team Website
➤ Újpesti Torna Egylet (UTE) Budapest: Team Website
➤ Eurohockey: UTE Budapest Team Page
➤ Elite Prospects: UTE Budapest Team Page
➤ Elite Prospects: Luka Berzan Player Page
➤ HK Nitra: Team Website
➤ Eurohockey: HK Nitra Team Page
➤ Elite Prospects: HK Nitra Team Page
➤ Elite Prospects: Elias Carmichael Player Page
➤ Ferencvarosi TC: Team Website
➤ Eurohockey: Ferencvarosi TC Team Page
➤ Elite Prospects: Ferencvarosi TC Team Page
➤ Elite Prospects: Tyler Coulter Player Page
➤ Elite Prospects: Maxime Trepanier Player Page

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES ROSTER

Roster
Link: Univ. of Saskatchewan - Roster, News, Stats & more
Link: 2024-25 Men's Hockey Roster - Huskie Athletics

Arrivals (8)

Bryan Thomson - G - Texas (AHL)/Idaho (ECHL) [prior Lethbridge (WHL)/ Melville (SJHL)]
Link: Bryan Thomson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
AHL: 0 GP - 0-0-0 - .000 S% - 0.00 GAA
ECHL: 60 GP - 31-18-5 - .906 S% - 3.07 GAA
WHL: 117 GP - 59-42-5 - .901 S% - 3.06 GAA
SJHL: 4 GP - 3-0-0 - .931 S% - 2.09 GAA

James Venne - G - Sherwood Park (BCHL) [prior Melfort (SJHL)]
Link: James Venne - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
BCHL: 32 GP - 16-14-1 - .890 S% - 3.63 GAA
SJHL: 111 GP - 65-26-9 - .907 S% - 2.68 GAA

Nicholas Andrusiak - D - Melfort (SJHL) [prior Saskatoon, Red Deer, Portalnd (WHL), Melville (SJHL)
Link: Nicholas Andrusiak - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
SJHL: 119 GP - 11 G - 38 A - 49 Pts
WHL: 77 GP - 0 G - 8 A - 8 Pts

Eric Johnston - D - Vernon (BCHL)/ Moose Jaw & Swift Currebt (WHL) [prior Prince Albert & Edmonton (WHL)]
Link: Eric Johnston - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
BCHL: 15 GP - 0 G - 3 A - 3 Pts
WHL: 239 GP - 15 G - 49 A - 64 Pts

Karter Prosofsky - D - Gherdeina (Alps HL/Italy) [prior Winnipeg Ice/Wenatchee (WHL)]
Link: Karter Prosofsky - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Alps HL/Italy: 39 GP - 3 G - 9 A - 12 Pts
WHL: 176 GP - 18 G - 64 A - 82 Pts

Ben Saunderson - D - Saskatoon (WHL)
Link: Ben Saunderson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
WHL: 259 GP - 10 G - 77 A - 87 Pts

Connner Roulette - LW/C - Tulsa (ECHL) [prior Spokane, Saskatoon, Seattle (WHL), Selkirk (MJHL)]
Link: Conner Roulette - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
ECHL: 61 GP - 17 G - 17 A - 34 Pts
WHL: 259 GP - 118 G - 170 A - 288 Pts
MJHL: 3 GP - 1 G - 1 A - 2 Pts

Zackery Somers - F - Melfort (SJHL)
Link: Zackery Somers - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
SJHL: 165 GP - 62 G - 85 A - 147 Pts

U-Turns (1)

Hudson Thornton - D - Hershey (AHL)/South Carolina/Orlando (ECHL) [prior Chilliwack (BCHL), Fargo (USHL), Prince George (WHL)]
Link: Hudson Thornton - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
AHL: 1 GP - 0 G - 0 A - 0 Pts
ECHL: 49 GP - 3 G - 11 A - 14 Pts
BCHL: 54 GP - 6 G - 11 A - 17 Pts
USHL: 23 GP - 2 G - 2 A - 4 Pts
WHL: 207 GP - 56 G - 140 A - 196 Pts
NOTE: He has now committed to Bemidji State.

Returnees - Listed at Elite Prospects (18)
2 Cole Jordan (D)
4 Chase Bertholet (F)
6 Rhett Rhinehart (D)
7 Logan Bairos (D)
9 Ty Prefontaine (D)
10 Liam Keeler (F)
11 Chantz Petruic (C/LW)
13 Ethan Regnier (D)
15 Carter Stebbings (F)
16 Dawson Holt (RW/C)
17 Cade Hayes (C)
19 Josh Pillar (RW/C)
20 Keaton Sorenson (C)
21 Ashton Ferster (F)
23 Ben Tkachuk (F)
26 Braxton Buckberger (F)
27 Raphael Pelletier (F)
28 Gunner Kinniburgh (D)

Destination Unknown (7)
5 Quinton Ong (F)
12 Justin Ball (F)
18 Vince Loschiavo (F)
22 Mac Gross (D)
25 Cohner Saleski (F)
30 Jordan Kooy (G)
32 Ethan Chadwick (G)

Departures (4)
Link: Elite Prospects - Transactions and Rumours for Univ. of Saskatchewan
Roddy Ross (G) Wichita Thunder (ECHL)
Parker Gavlas (D) Norfolk Admirals (ECHL)
Landon Kosior (D) Nebraska-Omaha (NCAA)
Trevor Wong (F) Nebraska-Omaha (NCAA)

OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

OUT EAST

CONCORDIA STINGERS 2
DUNDEE STARS 1

All I saw was the score pop up on and then disappear from Instagram. So the Stinkers go 2-1 on their trip through the UK.

 

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August 31, 2025: MUTTS COME BACK FOR O.T. VICTORY

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 5
ÚJPESTI TORNA EGYLET (UTE) BUDAPEST 4
(in overtime)

Links:
➤ UTE: Team Website
➤ YouTube: Team Channel
➤ YouTube: SportStream Hungary: Complete Game Replay
➤ UofS: Schedule/Results
➤ Star-Phoenix: Moving pieces: Kosior returns to Saskatchewan Huskies from NCAA; Thornton leaves for NCAA ranks

The Hungarians don’t seem to be big on hockey stats. Or game reports, for that matter. However, they have a YouTube channel and the game was streamed, albeit without play-by-play.

The Saskatown Star-Phoenix had an article about Landon Kosior (who had previously committed to Nebraska-Omaha) coming back, and Hudson Thornton (who had previously committed to the Mutts) going to Bemidji State.

NEXT UP

Tue Sep 2 Saskatchewan at HK Nitra 10:00am CST/11:00 CDT
Wed Sep 3 Saskatchewan at Ferencvaros Budapest 10:30am CST/11:30 CDT
Fri Sep 5 Saskatchewan at HK Spisska Nova Ves 9:30am CST/10:30 CDT
Fri Sep 5 MacEwan at Red Deer Poly (ACAC) 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
Sat Sep 6 Red Deer Poly (ACAC) at MacEwan 5:00 MDT/6:00 CDT

OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

OUT EAST

Sat Aug 30 Concordia 2 Dundee Stars 1 : Summary (PDF)
Sat Sep 6 R.M.C. v Queen's (at Gananoque) 2:30 EDT/1:30 CDT

 

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September 2, 2025: NEW BISON LOGOS, MUTTS LOSE IN O.T.

The Bisons have announced their new logo, and issued another press release on one of the new recruits.

I mostly see all “rebranding” as a waste of money. This new logo is very good, but so was the old one. The Centennial logo (the word Manitoba in the shape of a bison) is still the best one, and most iconic. Like NWT’s polar bear-shaped licence plates.

The latest press release is for Ethan DeKay, leaving just Aidan Litke and (possibly) Lucas Brenton for feature stories. The roster page is still 2024-25’s, so we don’t know who all is coming back for sure.

DeKay is an example of Manitoba’s somewhat enlarged recruiting footprint. He is from Mississauga, Ontario but played for the Weyburn Red Wings in the SJHL. He is on the smaller side (5'10", 170-pounds) but has some scoring touch, at least when he played in the SJHL. He was named the team's Most Dedicated Player and Hardest Worker in 2025, and was committed to Michigan Tech in the NCAA.

Links:
➤ GoBisons: One Herd: Bisons unveil bold new brand for a new era
➤ GoBisons: Men's hockey announce commitment of Weyburn standout Ethan Dekay
➤ Elite Prospects: Ethan DeKay Player Page

OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 2
HK NITRA 3
(in overtime)

Links:
➤ Nitra: Nitra broke Canadian resistance, Čederle rules in extra time
➤ UofS: Schedule/Results

Two games, two overtimes, one OTW, and one OTL. The last game was in Hungary, this one was against some wild and crazy Slovakian guys.

I used a translator to get an English version of the game. It was awkwardly worded, but that’s okay. They had a mini-summary in the article, and Nitra’s roster, There was no Sask roster posted.

Nitra – University of Saskatchewan 3:2pp (0:0, 1:2, 1:0, 1:0)

Nitra: 25. Jackson (Chreno, Passolt), 42. Passolt (Lacta, Chrenko) , 62. Čederle (Kristof)
Sask: 23. Roulette, 31. Regnier (Kinningurgh)

NEXT UP

Wed Sep 3 Saskatchewan at Ferencvaros Budapest 10:30am CST/11:30 CDT
Fri Sep 5 Saskatchewan at HK Spisska Nova Ves 9:30am CST/10:30 CDT
Fri Sep 5 MacEwan at Red Deer Poly (ACAC) 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
Sat Sep 6 Red Deer Poly (ACAC) at MacEwan 5:00 MDT/6:00 CDT
Sat Sep 6 R.M.C. v Queen's (at Gananoque) 2:30 EDT/1:30 CDT

 

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September 3, 2025: MUTTS CHALK UP ONE MORE

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 5
FERENCVAROSI TC-TELEKOM BUDAPEST 2

Links:
➤ Ferencvarosi: Deterior's performance, but the Canadians won
➤ Ferencvarosi: “Brad Marchand is a lifelong experience.”
➤ UofS: Schedule/Results

The translation of the game story from Hungarian to English is worth reading for all linguists. Sporting jargon often translates oddly. For example, "In the first third there was no groping hockey ...." In the Brad Marchand story (a former player visited him), Halifax was translated as "fishifax". No word on whether his hovercraft was full of eels, or if the record was scratched. (Only Monty Python fans will catch those references.) However, Banjo-Mutt Jordan Cole " ... flashed and found a way between the goalkeeper’s legs ...." Hockey Canada may launch an enquiry over that one.

Anyhow, this game was tied with about 7 minutes left when Sask took a 3-2 lead, then salted it away with a pair of empty-netters. They also had a mini-summary which was useful:

Men's Ice Hockey, Preparing match

FTC-Telekom – University of Saskatchewan 2-5 (1-0, 0-2, 1-3)

FTC-Telekom: Nagy Kristóf (Golden) – Bengtsson, Ytterell, Laskawy, Coulter, Shaw – Lindgren, Horváth, Sofron, Rönni, Tammela – Tóth G., Tyni, Mihalik, Kestils, Molnár – Tóth R., Seregély, Mattyasovszky, Nagy Krisztián, Galajda, Head coach:

University of Saskatchewan: Venne (Thomson) – Jhonston, Kosior, Petruic, Pillar, Roulette – Saunderson, Rhinehart, Hayes, Pelletier, Berthole – Jordan, Prosofsky, Sorensen, Tkachuk, Ong – Buckberger, Somers, Penner, Head coach: Cote Brandin

Goals: Bengtsson (10:26 EE, Shaw, Rönni), Mattyasovszky (40:59 EH, Tyni) and Prosofsky (29:17, Roulette), Jordan (30:10, Petrovic), Roulette (53:09), Bertholet (59:22), Buckberger (59:37)

NEXT UP

Fri Sep 5 Saskatchewan at HK Spisska Nova Ves 9:30am CST/10:30 CDT
Fri Sep 5 MacEwan at Red Deer Poly (ACAC) 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
Sat Sep 6 Red Deer Poly (ACAC) at MacEwan 5:00 MDT/6:00 CDT
Sat Sep 6 R.M.C. v Queen's (at Gananoque) 2:30 EDT/1:30 CDT