VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS SIGN PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS' ALEX WEIERMAIR Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced that the team has signed forward Alex Weiermair to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 20-year-old right winger, a sixth-round selection (186th overall) by Vegas in the 2025 NHL Draft, has enjoyed a massive breakout season with the Winterhawks. He currently leads the Winterhawks with 32 goals and 43 assists through 57 games, tallying 16 points in his last 10 games alone. The Los Angeles native finished with 21 goals and 25 assists in 41 regular-season games while adding 10 goals and 13 assists in 18 post-season games last year before being drafted by Vegas. Before joining Portland mid-way through last season, he played parts of two seasons with the University of Denver Pioneers, winning an NCAA Championship in 2024. With the signing, Weiermair joins fellow Portland teammate and Vegas prospect Carter Sotheran in the Golden Knights' system. He is expected to finish the current WHL season in Portland before potentially joining Vegas' AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights, for their playoff run or next season’s training camp. 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]. 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] 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] 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. Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/3b9b9bce-5e63-461f-8fad-ff9c7f28a590.png]
