{"id":12473,"date":"2026-05-28T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=2dc89ab2d98f0bd2cb84cd4c0bff11d4"},"modified":"2026-05-28T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T17:00:00","slug":"victory-powers-41-surge-in-whl-playoff-viewership-as-everett-silvertips-claim-double-victory-in-championship-and-battle-of-the-rinks-fan-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=12473","title":{"rendered":"Victory+ Powers 41% Surge in WHL Playoff Viewership as Everett Silvertips Claim Double Victory in Championship and \u2018Battle of the Rinks\u2019 Fan Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nCompetition generated 2.85 million streaming points across thousands of participants, crowning five $5,000 individual winners as Memorial Cup coverage begins<\/i><\/p><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>

CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#athlete<\/a>--Victory+<\/a>, the premier free sports streaming service from A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC), today celebrated the conclusion of a thrilling Western Hockey League season defined by massive fan engagement, meaningful streaming growth, and a championship run that extended both on and off the ice.<\/p>

\nThe historic season culminated with the Everett Silvertips capturing their first Ed Chynoweth Cup while simultaneously winning the inaugural Victory+ \u201cBattle of the Rinks\u201d fan competition, a season-long streaming challenge that transformed viewership into points for each fan\u2019s home team. Momentum continues for the Silvertips as they advance to the Memorial Cup tournament to determine the champion of the Canadian Hockey League, with coverage available on Victory+.<\/p>

\nBattle of the Rinks proved to be a strong engagement driver, with thousands of fans participating across all 23 WHL markets, generating a substantial 2.85 million points and driving a 41% year-over-year increase in total playoff minutes viewed on the platform.<\/p>

\nThe Everett Silvertips secured the competition\u2019s grand prize: a $25,000 Victory+ fan experience investment that will fund a premier in-arena celebration for supporters next season. In one of the competition\u2019s most remarkable outcomes, Everett claimed the top spot despite recording nearly half the participant total of runner-up Prince Albert Raiders. Prince Albert\u2019s second-place finish was equally notable, with one of the league\u2019s smallest markets emerging as one of its most active streaming fanbases. Both outcomes underscore the outsized passion and engagement of smaller WHL communities.<\/p>

\n\u201cWhat an unbelievable time to be a Silvertip,\u201d said Casey Bryant, Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Everett Silvertips. \u201cWinning the WHL Championship on the ice was a historic milestone, but seeing our fans win the Battle of the Rinks off the ice makes this season truly unforgettable. Silvertip Country showed up in record numbers, both at Angel of the Winds Arena and on the broadcast stream, and we couldn\u2019t be more grateful. We can\u2019t wait to use this $25,000 prize from Victory+ to give back to our fans with a premier Fan Experience Night next season as we look toward the Memorial Cup.\u201d<\/p>

\nThe competition also rewarded individual fandom at the highest level. Five fans earned $5,000 cash prizes for topping the streaming leaderboard, with winners representing powerhouse communities in Everett, Kelowna, and Prince Albert. The results reinforced the Victory+ fan-first philosophy and proved that deeply engaged communities can compete with, and outperform, significantly larger markets when access barriers are removed.<\/p>

\n\u201cThe passion of WHL fans is the heartbeat of this league, and Battle of the Rinks proved just how far communities will go to support their teams,\u201d said Neil Gruninger, President & CEO of APMC. \u201cCongratulations to the Everett Silvertips and their fans for taking home the crown both on the ice and on the platform. Victory+ was built to remove barriers for fans, expand access to the game, and create deeper engagement between teams and their communities. Seeing that vision come to life across the WHL this season has been incredibly rewarding.\u201d<\/p>

\nThe pursuit of junior hockey stardom now culminates at the Memorial Cup, where the Everett Silvertips will chase a third championship victory to complete a remarkable hat trick season. Victory+ will provide comprehensive tournament coverage through May 31:<\/p>