CHIEFS FEATURES

On Wednesday, the Spokane Chiefs made a blockbuster deal for one of the most dynamic players in the Western Hockey League. It’s a strong signal that they are “all-in” in their pursuit of a WHL title and to earn a berth in this year’s Memorial Cup. It may not take the sting out of losing their bid to host the 2026 Cup, but winning cures a lot of ills.

Berkly Catton is two players in one.

With temperatures still in the 70s under mostly sunny skies, it might not feel like hockey season . But don’t let the pleasant weather fool you.

Western Hockey League training camp means a lot of things to a lot of the people involved . The Red-White scrimmage at the conclusion of camp brings it all together.

The 2024 NHL draft begins with the first round on Friday, and Spokane Chiefs center Berkly Catton expects to hear his name called early in the draft. Draft experts rate Catton to land somewhere between No. 5 and 15.

Not every prospect takes the same path on their journey toward the NHL.

A lot of 20-year-olds spend their summers on vacation or working a part-time job. Ty Cheveldayoff isn’t a typical 20-year-old.

If his youthful face didn’t give it away, it would be easy to forget Berkly Catton is just 17 years old. His maturity, presence and natural leadership abilities belie his tender age.

From staff reports