Carter Bear is showing he has the playing style and temperament to fit into the Detroit Red Wings’ plans to become a team that is harder to play against.

The 2025 Detroit first round pick (15th overall) has been a generator of offense and an agitator for the Everett Silvertips against the Prince Albert Raiders in their WHL Final matchup. Bear added two more assists, and another layer of prickliness, Tuesday to help the Silvertips down Prince Albert 3-2 to take a 2-1 lead in their series.

Bear has racked up six goals and 15 assists for 21 points in 16 playoff games. He is also plus-21. If the Silvertips win two more games, they will head to the Memorial Cup.

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Defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker earned a place in next season’s defensive mix, although he may still be battling for playing time.

Captain Dylan Larkin contributes mightily to the Red Wings cause and yet the team needs more from him.

Goalie Michal Postava has played his way into the contention to be with the Red Wings next season.

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Detroit goalie prospect Rudy Guimond’s Moncton Wildcats are now down 2-1 in the QMJHL Final after Chicoutimi beat them 6-5 in overtime. It seemed like a surprise on the ice when replay officials declared the puck had been over the line for the winning goal. Watch the replay and draw your own conclusion.

Brent Solomon’s Sioux Falls Stampede advance to the USHL’s Clark Cup Final by defeating the Fargo Force 3-2 in the deciding Game 5. The Stampede will play the Muskegon Lumberjacks in the Final. Solomon owns four goals and two assists for six points in 10 playoff games.

Hockey Now Digest

Boston: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have to sit out a six-game suspension at the start of the 2026-27 NHL season. Boston Bruins

Colorado: Avs GM Chris MacFarland is up for the Jim Gregory Award as the league’s top GM. Minnesota’s Bill Guerin and Anaheim’s Pat Verbeek are the other finalists. Former Detroit executive Verbeek might be the favorite. Colorado Avalanche.

Florida: Sergei Bobrovsky will be a UFA on July 1. What are the Panthers going to do at goalie next season? George Richards has analysis. Florida Panthers.

Pittsburgh: Sidney Crosby decided to play for Team Canada at the World Championships. The Canadians seem to have a good chance for the gold. Pittsburgh Penguins.