Player Advancements: Yale Hockey Academy

The Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) would like to congratulate the following current and former Yale Hockey Academy student-athletes on their advancement to the next step on their hockey journey: Name Commitment League Devan Bahia Ridge Meadows Flames PJHL Colby Callan Quesnel River Rush KIJHL Drew Dornan University of Victoria BCIHL Marshall Finnie Niagara […]

14 Named to World Junior Summer Showcase

14 former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) have been selected to the World Junior Summer Showcase event ahead of the World Junior Championship, which kicks off on Dec. 26 in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota later this year. 12 former CSSHL student-athletes have been selected to represent Team Canada, while 2 have been selected […]

Cootes Signs ELC with Canucks

Former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athlete Braeden Cootes has signed an NHL Entry Level Contract with the Vancouver Canucks after they selected him in the first round, 15th overall at the 2025 NHL Draft. Cootes finished tied for fifth among all CSSHL U15 Prep skaters with 67 points in 30 games during the […]

Pair of CSSHL 1st Round NHL Picks Sign

A pair of Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) alumni who were selected in the first round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft have signed NHL Entry Level Contracts with their respective teams. The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Benjamin Kindel after selecting him 11th overall, while Lynden Lakovic, has signed with the Washington Capitals after […]

20 CSSHL Alumni Selected at 2025 NHL Entry Draft

20 Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) alumni have been selected at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft including a record tying 5 in the first round. The five CSSHL alumni selected in the first round ties the previous CSSHL record set in 2021 and 2023. A record 25 CSSHL alumni were selected at both the […]

21 CSSHL Alumni Capture CHL Championships

21 Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) alumni have won their respective Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Championships. 18 of those 21 CSSHL alumni come from the Western Hockey League (WHL) Champions, the Medicine Hat Tigers. 75% (18/24) of the Tigers playoff roster played in the CSSHL. The three remaining CSSHL alumni played for the London […]

CSSHL at the WHL Draft: 2025

87 current and 7 former Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) student-athletes were selected at the 2025 Western Hockey League (WHL) Prospects and U.S. Priority Drafts. For the second straight draft a St. George’s School (Vancouver, BC) defenseman was selected second overall as Holden Wouters was taken by the Edmonton Oil Kings. STAR Hockey Academy […]

12 CSSHL Alumni Claim Medals at 2025 U18 Worlds

12 Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) alumni have claimed medals at the 2025 IIHF U18 World Championships. 11 of those alumni earned gold with Team Canada, while Blake Fiddler (Okanagan Hockey Academy) took home a bronze with Team U.S.A. Congratulations to the 11 former student-athletes who captured gold with Team Canada: Carson Carels – […]

CSSHL Announces 2024/25 Most Sportsmanlike Award Winners

The Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) has announced the eight division winners of the Most Sportsmanlike Award: Eastern U17: Matthew D’Urso, Lower Canada College A 2024 QMJHL Draft pick by the Drummondville Voltigeurs, D’Urso finished second in league and team scoring with 43 points in 19 games. The Montreal, QC forward finished the season […]

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 […]