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Western Hockey League adopts mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy
The WHL has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in advance of the 2021-22 Regular Season.
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Steelheads' Bjorgvik-Holm signs with Blue Jackets
Mississauga Steelheads defenceman Ole Bjorgvik-Holm has signed a three-year entry-level NHL contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Petes' McTavish signs with Ducks
Peterborough Petes forward and third overall 2021 NHL Draft pick Mason McTavish has signed a three-year entry-level NHL contract with the Anaheim Ducks.
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Oil Kings' Cossa signs with Detroit Red Wings
Sebastian Cossa has signed his entry-level contract after being selected 15th overall by the Red Wings in the 2021 NHL Draft.
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Silvertips' Zellweger signs with Anaheim Ducks
Olen Zellweger was a second round selection of the Anaheim Ducks in the 2021 NHL Draft.
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Firebirds' Othmann signs with Rangers
Flint Firebirds forward Brennan Othmann has signed a three-year entry-level NHL contract with the New York Rangers.
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Colts' Clarke signs with Kings
The L.A. Kings have signed Barrie Colts defenceman Brandt Clarke to a three-year entry-level NHL contract.
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#GrowStronger Check In with Kubota Canada
Over the past two months, the Canadian Hockey League has continued to share the #GrowStronger message in partnership with Kubota Canada.
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Stu Barnes returns to Tri-City Americans as head coach
The Tri-City Americans have unveiled alumnus, and long-time NHL forward Stu Barnes as the Club's new head coach.
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87 CHL players selected in 2021 NHL Draft
The Canadian Hockey League is proud to announce that 87 CHL players were selected in the 2021 NHL Draft.
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Dylan Guenther - 9th Overall - Arizona Coyotes
We continue our 1-On-1 series with the ninth overall selection in the 2021 NHL Draft, Dylan Guenther of the Edmonton Oil Kings.
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Cole Sillinger - 12th Overall - Columbus Blue Jackets
A conversation with Cole Sillinger after the Medicine Hat Tigers forward was selected 12th overall by Columbus in the 2021 NHL Draft.
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Sebastian Cossa - 15th Overall - Detroit Red Wings
Edmonton's Sebastian Cossa was the first goaltender selected in the 2021 NHL Draft, going 15th overall to the Detroit Red Wings.
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Brennan Othmann - 16th Overall - New York Rangers
Flint Firebirds forward Brennan Othmann can't wait to bring his standout hockey IQ to the New York Rangers after being picked 16th overall.
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Zachary Bolduc - 17th Overall - St. Louis Blues
The first QMJHLer chosen at the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Zachary Bolduc reacts to being selected 17th overall by the St.Louis Blues.
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Xavier Bourgault - 22nd Overall - Edmonton Oilers
The highest ranked QMJHL prospect heading into the draft, Xavier Bourgault ended up going 22nd overall to the Edmonton Oilers!
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Wyatt Johnston - 23rd Overall - Dallas Stars
Windsor Spitfires forward Wyatt Johnston looks forward to showcasing his two-way game with the Dallas Stars after being selected 23rd overall in the 2021 NHL Draft.
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Carson Lambos - 26th Overall - Minnesota Wild
Hear from Winnipeg ICE defenceman Carson Lambos after he was selected 26th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft by the Minnesota Wild.
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Zachary L'Heureux - 27th Overall - Nashville Predators
Forward Zachary L'Heureux is all smiles after being selected with the 27th overall pick by the Nashville Predators!
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Chase Stillman - 29th Overall - New Jersey Devils
Sudbury Wolves forward Chase Stillman can't wait to get started with the New Jersey Devils after being picked 29th overall at the 2021 NHL Draft.