1st Overall Pick McKenna Signs with Leafs

2026 NHL Entry Draft first overall pick Gavin McKenna has signed a three year entry level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Whitehorse, YT forward joined the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) for the 2020/21 U15 Prep season. The following season he would play in the U18 Prep division as an underage player, […]

Penguins Sign Calvert to Two Year ELC

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed former Prairie Hockey Academy student-athlete Atley Calvert to a two year, NHL Entry Level Contract. Calvert joined Prairie Hockey Academy in 2017/18, tallying 53 points in 40 U15 Prep games. The following season Prairie would join the CSSHL at the U16 Prep division. Calvert would lead his team in goals […]

Collins Named Nick Crosby Top Scholastic Athlete Recipient

BWC Academy student-athlete Nic Collins has been named as the recipient of the Nick Crosby Top Scholastic Athlete Award for the 2025/26 season. “Burnaby Central is honored that Nic Collins is the recipient of the Nick Crosby Scholarship Award. Nic immersed himself in our school community and is recognized as a leader, especially for our […]

North Shore Winter Club Takes Ownership of the North Shore Warriors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2026 An ownership change for the North Shore Warriors Hockey Academy has been approved by the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) Board of Directors and Governors based on majority vote ahead of the 2026/2027 season. The ownership change became effective on July 1, 2026, with the North Shore Winter […]

2026 Tyson Giuriato Hockey Camp Scholarship Recipients

In honour of Tyson Giuriato’s memory, his family is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Tyson Giuriato Hockey Camp Scholarship: Juliette Arsenault, Westin Bebber, Annabelle Castonguay, Brooks and Colton Rousell, & Brian Whitelock. Tyson joined the CSSHL in 2013 and served as the Director of Media and Communications until he sadly passed away […]

23 CSSHL Alumni Selected at 2026 NHL Entry Draft

23 Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) alumni have been selected at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft including a record 6 in the first round. Gavin McKenna (2026 – Toronto Maple Leafs) joins Connor Bedard (2023 – Chicago Blackhawks) as the second CSSHL alumni selected first overall at an NHL Entry Draft. Daxon Rudolph (2026 […]

Three CSSHL Student-Athletes Sign in WHL

Current CSSHL student-athletes Brady Leinenweber, Justin Moon and Miller Watkins have signed WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements with their respective teams. Reigning out of the small town of Kerrobert, SK, Leinenweber joined the Northern Alberta’s Extreme U15 Prep team to start the 2025/26 season. Leienenweber impressed along the blueline with NAX registering 35 points across […]

Four Sign PWHL Contracts

Former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athletes Dara Greig, Rylind MacKinnon, Stephanie Markowski and Sophie Shirley have signed PWHL Contracts for the 2026/27 season with their respective teams. A forward from Camden, New Jersey, Greig will join her brother and Senators forward Ridly in Ottawa after she signed a two year contract with the […]

Tri-City Signs Pair of Defensemen

Current CSSHL student-athlete John Main and former student-athlete Deacon Gayfer have signed WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements with the Tri-City Americans. Beginning his CSSHL career with the Pacific Coast Hockey Academy in 2024. Main would make the jump to St. George’s School for his draft-eligible season in 2025/26. The hulking 6’1 defender from Duncan, BC […]

Bradbeer, Laliberte and Vodden Sign WHL Contracts

Current CSSHL student-athletes Jacson Bradbeer, and Brock Vodden, and former student-athlete Avery Laliberte have signed WHL Scholarship and Development Agreements with their respective teams. Reigning out of Maple Ridge, BC and playing in his second season with Yale Hockey Academy’s U15 Prep squadron, Bradbeer has been a commanding presence with on the blueline in the […]