40 CSSHL Alumni on 2025 NHL Draft Final Rankings

40 former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athletes have been named to the Final Draft Rankings for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. The 40 CSSHL alumni are currently playing in the QMJHL, NCAA and WHL. Of the 67 WHL players who find their names on the list, 57% (38/67) are CSSHL alumni. 98% of […]

Teammates Gardner and Olsen Not Letting Type 1 Diabetes Impact Hockey Careers

Despite their diagnosis of Type I Diabetes, former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athletes and current Saskatoon Blades teammates Evan Gardner and Zach Olsen continue to find success in the Western Hockey League (WHL). A netminder from Fort St. John, BC, Gardner spent five seasons in the CSSHL with RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna and […]

Elliott Named March CSSHL Female Alumna Player of the Month

Former CSSHL student-athlete Grace Elliott has been named the CSSHL Female Alumna Player of the Month for March. The White Rock, BC forward was recently named the Brodrick Trophy Recipient as the MVP of the 2024/25 U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Season. Along with being named U SPORTS MVP, Elliott was named a First Team All-Canadian, […]

Lin Named March CSSHL WHL Alumni of the Month

Former Delta Hockey Academy and current Vancouver Giants defenseman Ryan Lin has been named the March CSSHL WHL Alumni Player of the Month. The Richmond, BC product recorded at least a single point in all seven regular season games he played in in March, finishing with nine assists. On March 28 he would record his […]

Five Alumni Sign Pro Contracts

Five Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) alumni have signed professional hockey contracts. Ethan Edwards, Charlie Elick, Trey Taylor and Matthew Wood have all signed NHL Entry Level Contracts, while Evan Friesen has signed in the ECHL. Selected in the fourth round, 120th overall at the 2020 NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils, Edwards […]

Gardner Signs NHL Contract

Former RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna student-athlete Evan Gardner has signed an NHL Entry Level Contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets drafted the Fort St. John, BC netmidner in the second round, 60th overall at the 2024 NHL Draft. Gardner spent five seasons in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) with RHA […]

Morris Named February CSSHL Female Alumna Player of the Month

The February CSSHL Female Alumna Player of the Month is Jaylyn Morris. Morris was recently named a Canada West Women’s Hockey First Team All-Star with the University of British Columbia. In 28 games this season the Maple Ridge, BC defenseman tallied 7 goals and 10 assists. Last season Morris would be named a Canada West […]

18 Named to Canada West All Star Teams

18 former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athletes have been named to Canada West (U SPORTS) men’s and women’s All-Star and All-Rookie Teams. Canada West Women’s Hockey – First Team All-Stars D – Jaylyn Morris ​ / UBC Thunderbirds (Delta Hockey Academy) D – Alex Spence / Mount Royal Cougars (Northern Alberta Xtreme) F […]

Jomha Named January CSSHL Female Alumna Player of the Month

The January CSSHL Female Alumna Player of the Month is Aliya Jomha. Jomha recently won a silver medal with Team Canada at the 2025 FISU World University Games. In five games the Edmonton, AB forward finished with three goals and one assist. Jomha was joined on Team Canada by former CSSHL teammate Alex Spence, who […]

Riddle’s Time in CSSHL Key to Naval Academy Acceptance

For most kids the dream to play in the NHL starts the first time they pick up a stick, or try on their first pair of skates. They fall in love with the game and spend years chasing a dream in hopes to turn it into a reality. The sad truth for all but roughly […]