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)