7 Lumberjacks in 2026 NHL Central Scouting's midterm rankings

7 Lumberjacks in 2026 NHL Central Scouting's midterm rankings

NEW YORK, NY – After an impressive showing in the Preliminary Rankings, the Muskegon Lumberjacks are well represented in the NHL Central Scouting’s Midterm Rankings with 7 players from the organization listed.

Carels leads all CHLers as six Cougars crack 2026 NHL Central Scouting mid-term rankings

PRINCE GEORGE — Six Prince George Cougars skaters have earned spots on NHL Central Scouting’s mid-term rankings ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. The Cougars contingent is led by defenceman Carson Carels, who is ranked third among North American Skaters. He trails former WHLers Gavin McKenna (Medicine Hat, now Penn State) and Keaton Verhoeff (Victoria, now North Dakota). Carels has nine goals and 36 points in 33 games this season. He also won a bronz…