Two more teams have clinched their spots in the 2026 WHL Playoffs. On Friday, the Prince George Cougars and Kelowna Rockets clinched berths in the 2026 post-season. Prince George securied their spot with a a 5-1 victory over the Spokane Chiefs while the Kelowna locked up their place by picking up a point against the Vancouver Giants. The Cougars are headed to the playoffs for the fifth straight season. Prince George currently sits second in the B.C. Division with a record of 37-22-2-0. The Cougars have scored 222 goal this season and have the third-best penalty kill in the Western Conference. As for the Rockets, they are set to host the Memorial Cup this season. Through 61 games, Kelowna has a record of 34-19-6-2. The Rockets are hitting their stride at the right time as they have won seven of their last 10 games. Carson Carels of the Prince George Cougars (Photo Credit: James Doyle/Prince George Cougars/WHL) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/ed1299be-8dd9-42c7-b7bb-c8c5f73e9cb7.jpeg] Carson Carels of the Prince George Cougars (Photo Credit: James Doyle/Prince George Cougars/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]. Edmonton Oil Kings Forward Max Curran Traded By The Colorado Avalanche At The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/edmonton-oil-kings-forward-max-curran-traded-by-the-colorado-avalanche-at-the-2026-nhl-trade-deadline] Everett Silvertips Closing In On Another Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/everett-silvertips-closing-in-on-another-scotty-munro-memorial-trophy] Everett, Prince Albert, Medicine Hat & Penticton Named To 2025-26 CHL Top-10 Week 23 Rankings [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/everett-prince-albert-medicine-hat-penticton-named-to-2025-26-chl-top-10-week-23-rankings] WHL Announces Players Of The Month For February 2026 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/whl-announces-players-of-the-month-for-february-2026] Vancouver Giants Forward Joe Iginla Remains Focused On Impressing The Scouts Ahead Of The 2026 NHL Draft [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/vancouver-giants-forward-joe-iginla-remains-focused-on-impressing-the-scouts-ahead-of-the-2026-nhl-draft] 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/2c51d0bf-6b58-4764-8ee6-1605358c731a.jpeg] The Hockey News
