The Prince Albert Raiders are kings of the East Division for the 2025-26 season. Prince Albert clinched the division title on Saturday after a 4-1 victory over the Swift Current Broncos. The Raiders are the second team to claim a division crown this year, joining the Everett Silvertips, who will finish at the top of the U.S. Division this year. This is the second straight season that Prince Albert has been crowned East Division champions. Through 57 games, the Raiders have a record of 44-8-5-0 and sit at the top of the Eastern Conference. Prince Albert has scored 264 goals this season while only allowing 143. The Raiders have won of the deepest teams in the league. They are led by Daxon Rudolph, who is a projected top-15 pick, and Braeden Cootes, who went 15th overall in 2025. Other notable players include Aiden Oiring, Max Heise, Brandon Gorzynski and Michal Orsulak. Prince Albert Raiders vs Tri-City Americans, November 8, 2025 (Photo Credit: Tri-City Americans) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/c676e84f-b241-4e31-855f-7e7b3867d518.jpeg] Prince Albert Raiders vs Tri-City Americans, November 8, 2025 (Photo Credit: Tri-City Americans) Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. Brandon Wheat Kings & Calgary Hitmen Clinch 2026 WHL Playoffs Spots [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/brandon-wheat-kings-calgary-hitmen-clinch-whl-playoffs] Penticton Vees Closing In On CHL Record [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/penticton-vees-closing-in-on-chl-record] 2026 WHL Prospects Game Recap; Team East Wins 5-4 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/whl-prospects-game-recap-team-east-wins-5-4] Everett, Prince Albert, Penticton & Medicine Hat Named To 2025-26 CHL Top-10 Week 21 Rankings [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/everett-prince-albert-penticton-medicine-hat-named-to-2025-26-chl-top-10-week-21-rankings] Players To Watch At 2026 WHL Prospects Game [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/players-to-watch-at-whl-prospects-game] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*11e3hua*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjYzMzYxOTQkbzkwOSRnMSR0MTc2NjMzNzA3NyRqNTYkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/3b9b9bce-5e63-461f-8fad-ff9c7f28a590.png] The Hockey News
