Ryden Evers is the latest WHLer to sign an entry-level contract. The Penticton Vees forward inked his three-year deal on Sunday with the Seattle Kraken. Evers was not drafted into the NHL and was signed by the Kraken as an unrestricted free agent. Evers is in currently in his rookie WHL season. The 20-year-old has spent the majority of his junior career in the BCHL, where he played over 150 games, and was with Penticton before they joined the WHL this year. Evers was scheduled to head to the NCAA [http://thn.com/ncaa] in 2026-27 before signing as he commited to the University of Nebraska-Omaha. As for this season, Evers has developed into a leader for the Vees. He has 69 points in 60 games and has helped Penticton set a new CHL record for wins in an inagural season. The Vees are the favourites to claim the B.C. Division title this season, which also means they will be the second seed in the Western Conference. Ryden Evers of the Penticton Vees (Photo Credit: Cherie Morgan/Penticton Vees/WHL) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/31bf91a5-2775-4606-8245-55135e82b60d.jpeg] Ryden Evers of the Penticton Vees (Photo Credit: Cherie Morgan/Penticton Vees/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]. Vegas Golden Knights Sign Portland Winterhawks' Alex Weiermair [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/vegas-golden-knights-sign-portland-winter-hawks-alex-weiermair] 10 WHL Alumni Win Medals At The 2026 Winter Olympics [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/10-whl-alumni-win-medals-at-the-2026-winter-olympics] Prince Albert Raiders Claim 2026 East Division Crown [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/prince-albert-raiders-claim-2026-east-division-crown] 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] 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
