The Prince Albert Raiders are headed to the 2026 WHL Playoffs. Prince Albert clinched their spot by picking up a point on Wednesday against the Calgary Hitmen. The Hitmen are the first team to punch their ticket to the post-season, and currently sit at the top of the Eastern Conference. Prince Albert has assembled one of the deepest teams in the WHL. Daxon Rudolph is a projected top 15 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, while goaltender Michal Orsulak is the second-ranked North American goaltender. The Raiders also did a good job of adding drafted talent at the deadline, as they acquired both Braeden Coote and Brandon Gorzynski. So far this season, Prince Albert has a record of 37-7-5-0. They rank second in the league and only trail the Everett Silvertips by three points. The Raiders have now clinched a spot in the playoffs for the third-straight season and have lifted the Ed Chynoweth Cup twice in franchise history. Daxon Rudolph of the Prince Albert Raiders (Photo Credit: Mark Peterson/Prince Albert Raiders/WHL) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/3768f539-7d48-49e5-825a-3cf43adfb06f.jpeg] Daxon Rudolph of the Prince Albert Raiders (Photo Credit: Mark Peterson/Prince Albert Raiders/WHL) 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]. Latest From THN’s Western Hockey League [https://thehockeynews.com/whl] Site: WHL Reveal Roster For 2026 Prospects Game [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/whl-reveal-roster-for-2026-prospects-game] Over 70 WHL Players Named To NHL Central Scouting Midterm 2026 Rankings [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/over-70-whl-players-named-to-nhl-central-scouting-midterm-2026-rankings/comment/avmiIGOwNMb38HmQUvwd] Medicine Hat Tigers Tie Franchise Win Streak Record [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/medicine-hat-tigers-tie-franchise-win-streak-record] Vancouver Giants Defensemen Ryan Lin Focused On The Future After Busy 2026 Trade Deadline [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/vancouver-giants-defensemen-ryan-lin-focused-on-the-future-after-busy-2026-trade-deadline] Vancouver Giants Complete Pair Of Trades Ahead Of 2026 Deadline [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/vancouver-giants-complete-pair-of-trades-ahead-of-2026-deadline] 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/ad22317d-2fc5-4f95-ab9e-09801944f15d.jpeg] The Hockey News
