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By Paul FiglerNetFront Sports ContributorHanowski signs with Wild
2010-born forward Avery Hanowski has signed a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement with the Wenatchee Wild. Hanowski, from Rosemount, Minnesota, was selected in the 11th round of the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft by the Wild. Playing in the Upper Midwest High School Elite Hockey League (UMHSEHL) this season, Hanowski has scored once and added five assists through eight games. He has committed to the University of St. Thomas for the 2029-30 NCAA hockey season.
Pellack recalled by Warriors
2011-born forward Kobe Pellack made his WHL debut on Tuesday night. The product of Warman, SK, was recalled from his Saskatchewan Male AAA Hockey League U18 team, the Saskatoon Blazers, where he has scored five goals and added four assists through six games. The Warriors selected Pellack 29th overall at the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft.
Silvertips shake things up
Drafted in the second round of the 2026 CHL Import Draft by the Penticton Vees, 2009-born forward Dominik Drabek has joined the Everett Silvertips roster after being released by the Vees. Drabek, who is from Olomouc, Czechia, had yet to appear in a game for the Vees this season. He played in 24 games for HC Dynamo Pardubice U17 in 2025-26, scoring 17 goals and 18 assists in 24 regular-season games. He added two goals and five assists in nine playoff contests. He has also played internationally for Czechia at the U16 and U17 levels.
2008-born forward Crosby Harrison has been released to a team yet to be announced by the Silvertips after playing in three games. Last season, Harrison played 58 games with the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s (MJHL) Swan Valley Stampeders, scoring 15 goals and adding 26 assists. The Kamloops Blazers selected Harrison in the ninth round of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft.
Rebels reassign Jamieson
Following action in five WHL games, 2009-forward Luke Jamieson has been reassigned by the Red Deer Rebels to the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s (AJHL) Lloydminster Bobcats. The 2024 sixth-round WHL Prospects Draft pick played three games with the Bobcats in 2025-26, as well as 19 games (8G, 3A) with Calgary Edge School U18 Prep of the CSSHL U18.
Pederson resurfaces in QMJHL
Just eight days after his release from the Vancouver Giants, 2006-born defenseman Rhys Pederson (5G, 22A in 191 games with Edmonton and Vancouver from 2022-26) has signed with the Cataractes de Shawinigan of the QMJHL. Pederson saw action in eight games with the Giants this season, registering one goal. He is scheduled to make his debut with the Cataractes on October 24, 2026.
Swetlikoff joins Red Devils
23-year-old forward Blake Swetlikoff (39G, 76A in 225 games with Spokane, Lethbridge and Kamloops from 2019-24 ) has joined the Briançon Red Devils of Ligue Magnus in France. Swetlikoff split the 2025-26 season between the University of Manitoba and the ECHL’s Greensboro Gargoyles. With the Bisons, Swetlikoff had 14 points on six goals and eight assists in 28 games. With the Gargoyles, he had six assists in 18 games.
Around the DUB
(4) Swift Current AT Moose Jaw (2)
Trae Wilke, SC, 1G 1A, GWG scored at 14:35 of the second period
(5) Vancouver AT Prince George (2)
Mathis Preston, VAN, 3G, GWG scored at 8:48 of the second period
Paul Figler
NetFront Sports Contributor
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