Mathis Preston does everything fast.

From his speedy skating and scores to blitzing to one of the top 2026 NHL draft prospects, he can’t slow down.

“Kinda being more the guy," Spokane Chiefs forward Preston said. "Being the heartbeat on the team is what I’ve been focusing on, and I like it. I like the pressure.”

“He’s a very competitive individual, which is nice as a coach to have a player that’s very competitive," Spokane head coach Brad Lauer said.

The British Columbian began his career with Spokane, appearing in five games in 2023-24, to then 54 last year, adding in nine playoff goals for Spokane's run to the WHL Western Conference Finals.

“Each year, you got new guys coming in, 16-year-olds, guys that’re trying to make an impact on the league, whether it’s 18-year-old rookies, I t

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