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Seattle Thunderbirds Braeden Cootes Drafted 15th Overall By The Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks have selected Braeden Cootes 15th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old center was the sixth WHLer selected, and third in a row. Listed at 6'0", 186 lbs, Cootes spent part of this season as the captain of the Seattle Thunderbirds. Cootes had a successful year both at the WHL an international level. He recorded 63 points in 60 regular-season games before putting up eight points in six post-season games. Cootes also captained Canada to a Gold Medal at the U18s, recording 12 points in seven games. Braeden Cootes of the Seattle Thunderbirds (Photo Credit: Evan Morud/Everett Silvertips/WHL) Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Tri-City Americans Jackson Smith Drafted 14th Overall By The Columbus Blue Jackets Advertisement Everett Silvertips Carter Bear Drafted 13th Overall By The Detroit Red Wings Calgary Hitmen Ben Kindel Drafted 11th Overall By The Pittsburgh Penguins Brandon Wheat Kings Roger McQueen Drafted Tenth Overall By The Anaheim Ducks Seattle Thunderbirds Radim Mrtka Drafted Ninth Overall By The Buffalo Sabres
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Buffalo Sabres select towering defenseman Radim Mrtka with 9th pick in NHL Draft
With the 9th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, the Sabres selected Radim Mrtka from the Seattle Thunderbirds.
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Jonathan Aranda's solo home run (9)
On the Sidelines S1E18: Cal Raleigh closes gap in MVP race, Sounders Club World Cup FOX 13 Sports Director Aaron Levine joins the show to help break down the historic run Cal Raleigh is on and his odds at winning American League MVP over Aaron Judge. The guys then rate their concern on the Puget Sound Panic Meter about the Mariners' division odds sitting 4.5 games back of the Astros with an MVP candidate on their roster. Next, Ethan, Dante, and Aaron recap the Sounders' Club World Cup experience and debate how the team will perform as they transition back into league play this weekend. Finally, the guys dive into the repressed emotions brought back to the surface for Seattleites everywhere seeing the Oklahoma City Thunder win the NBA Finals. 40:52 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
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Mariners catcher and MLB homer leader Cal Raleigh to participate in Home Run Derby
'I'm excited to represent the Mariners and our fanbase,' Raleigh said in a statement. 'It will be extra special for me getting to do it in Atlanta, where I spent a lot of time playing baseball as a kid.' No catcher has ever won the Home Run Derby, which began in 1985. Raleigh becomes the eighth Seattle player to compete in the derby, joining Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez along with Jay Buhner, Alex Rodriguez, Bret Boone, Robinson Canó, and current teammate Julio Rodríguez. Griffey won the event in 1994, 1998, and Advertisement Entering Friday, Raleigh was batting .275 with 69 RBIs, 15 doubles, and 47 walks in 79 games.
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MLB Reacts to Cal Raleigh Announcement Amid Historic Season
MLB Reacts to Cal Raleigh Announcement Amid Historic Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's been a very up-and-down season for the Seattle Mariners, who currently have a plus 11 run differential and a 41-39 record, putting them in second place in the American League West. Advertisement However, one completely dominant player is Cal Raleigh, as his 32 home runs are the most for a catcher in MLB history before the All-Star break, crushing the previous record holder, Johnny Bench, who had 28 in 1970. Now, his power will be on full display as on Friday, Raleigh announced in an Instagram post that he will be participating in the Home Run Derby, scheduled to take place on July 14. That news quickly caught the attention of MLB, which posted its reaction on X, saying "BIG DUMPER IN THE DERBY." It's certainly a well-deserved honor for Raleigh, as his 32 home runs also lead all of MLB, while the next closest players are New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who each have 28. Advertisement The home runs aren't his only impressive stat either, as Raleigh's appeared in 79 games, racking up 295 at-bats, 81 hits, 58 runs scored, 69 RBIs and 47 walks while slashing .275/.380/.651 with a 1.031 OPS. Raleigh also advanced to Phase 2 of All-Star voting after leading all AL catchers in votes through Phase 1, which is a big deal considering he's never participated in an All-Star Game before, with this year's set to be played on July 15 at Truist Park in Atlanta. Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) will participate in the Home Run Derby. Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images That may not be the only accolade Raleigh takes home this year, though, as ESPN BET currently gives him the second-best odds (+450) to win AL MVP, which is something no member of the Mariners has won since Ichiro Suzuki in 2001. Advertisement Related: Chicago Cubs Reportedly Making Calls to Trade for Former Cy Young Award-Winning Pitcher This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
