Pats 2026 Prospect Update Pt. 1
Regina, Sask. – Ahead of the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft (May 6 & 7), the Regina Pats will be releasing a three-part series providing an update on the organization’s prospect pool, including both signed and unsigned players, presented by Western Pizza.
The series will be broken down by birth year, beginning today with 2010-born prospects. The series will continue in the coming days, highlighting the 2009-born prospects, followed by a final look at 2008-born players, as well as listed prospects.
*Note: Prospects are listed alphabetically within each birth year and broken down by position.
UNSIGNED PROSPECTS
Dawson Sheehan | 2010-born Goaltender | Northern Alberta Xtreme U17 Prep (UNSIGNED)
Sheehan, who turns 16 in July, completed his first full season at the U17 level with Northern Alberta Xtreme U17 Prep in 2025-26. The Beaumont, AB, product posted a 7-8-1 record with a .899 save percentage and a 3.49 goals-against average, recording one shutout. Standing at 5-foot-11, 157 pounds, Sheehan was drafted in the sixth round, 120th overall in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. With another season under his belt, the netminder will look to build on that foundation heading into the offseason and an opportunity to make a strong impression at the WHL level.
“Dawson is growing, pushing six feet, which is great for a goalie. I think it makes it a lot easier on your net when you have the height. He’s a very committed kid, has good character, and he played really well for NAX this year. He’ll be at development camp in a month, where we will able to see him a little bit more, and he’ll be able to get on the ice with Max Paddock and continue to work on his development. He’s eligible to compete for a spot on our team next year, so this will be a big summer for him.” – Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei
Tyler Kunz | 2010-born Forward | Shattuck St. Mary’s 15U AAA (UNSIGNED)
Kunz, a 16-year-old forward from Grand Forks, North Dakota played for Shattuck St. Mary’s 15U AAA during the 2025-26 season, posting the fifth most points on the club, with 61 points (23G-38A) in 58 games. The 6-foot-4, 181-pound left-shot forward was selected by the Pats 36th overall in the 2025 U.S. Priority Draft. Last season, the hard nosed winger posted 90 points (48G-42A) in 52 games with the Grand Forks Bantam AA squad.
“Tyler had a strong season with Shattuck St. Mary’s 15U AAA program, where he produced at better than a point-per-game pace. He offers a unique combination of skill and size, making him a compelling prospect. We are excited to see him compete at development camp in the coming weeks.” – Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei
SIGNED PROSPECTS
Charlie Leonard | 2010-born Defenceman | Calgary IHA U18 Prep (SIGNED)
Leonard, 16, made the jump to U18 in the 2025-26 campaign, playing for Calgary IHA U18 Prep in the CSSHL. Competing in 29 games, the Calgary, Alta. native picked up two goals, 10 assists, and 12 points. His 10 assists and 12 points were the second-highest totals for a defenceman on the team. In tournament play, Leonard picked up a goal in four games at the Circle K Classic. The six-foot, 192-pound left-shot defenceman also competed in two games for the Canmore Eagles in the AJHL before most notably making his WHL debut with the Regina Pats on March 17 against the Prince Albert Raiders. The late-season stint offered a glimpse of his physical edge and potential abilities at the WHL level. Leonard was selected with the 46th pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.
“Charlie brings an element to the game that we really like. He’s hard; he plays with an edge. He’ll stick up for teammates, but he’s also a great defenceman. Those are all really good attributes that we like about him. He’s strong and plays a simple game. Coming and spending some time with our team in the last three weeks of the season, and then getting a game in Prince Albert, I thought was great for him.” – Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei
Cruz Nicolay | 2010-born Defenceman | Calgary IHA U18 Prep (SIGNED)
Nicolay, 16, joined Leonard on Calgary IHA U18 Prep in the 2025-26 season, registering three goals, seven assists, and 10 points in 27 appearances for the Club in addition to five games played at the Circle K Classic. As a defenceman, his goal total ranked second most on his team, while his point total ranked third. The Rocky Mountain House, Alta. product played in two games for the Drayton Valley Thunder in the AJHL and competed in four WHL games this past season, making his league debut on March 14 against the Prince Albert Raiders. In the final regular season game of the 2025-26 year, Nicolay notched his first career WHL assist and point in Brandon. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound left-shot defenceman was selected with the 27th overall pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.
“Cruz continues to get better, and we’re really excited about his path and his development. He’s a big defenceman who has great mobility and agility, and he’s a great skater, effortless when he gets up and down the ice. I think in the last year, he’s developed and changed so much in many good ways. So we’re looking forward to him again coming in and competing for a spot.” – Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei
Logan Henry | 2010-born Forward | Burnaby Winter Club U18 Prep (SIGNED)
Henry, 15, continued with Burnaby Winter Club but made the transition to the U18 level in the 2025-26 season. Taking part in 27 regular-season games, the Prince George, BC, native collected eight goals, seven assists, and 15 points. In five postseason appearances, the 5-foot-10, 187-pound power forward was impressively better than a point-per-game, securing six points (1G-5A) over that stretch. The left-handed shot competed in the WHL Cup, where he represented Team British Columbia and won game MVP against Team Manitoba and finished in second place in the event. He registered three goals and one assist for a four-point total at the WHL Cup before scoring twice at the Circle K Classic tournament later in the season. Henry was picked 23rd overall in the first round of the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.
“Logan plays a game that we really like, and we feel is a style that we want our players to play. He plays hard, with an edge, and finishes his checks, but he also has skill. He’s good around the net, stops at the net, and wants to score goals. He has a good, heavy shot he likes to use off the rush. Those are all elements that we like about Logan’s game. We’re looking forward to seeing him at development camp again in May and in the fall as well.” – Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei.
Mahlon Wiley | 2010-born Forward | Regina Pat Canadians (SIGNED)
Wiley, 15, competed in his first season with the Regina Pat Canadians at the U18 AAA level in the SMAAAHL, recording six goals, nine assists, and 15 points in 37 regular-season games. The Yorkton, Sask. product represented Team Saskatchewan at the WHL Cup, scoring the team’s first goal of the tournament before taking part in five games at the Circle K Classic with the Pat Canadians. Standing at 6-foot-2, 174 pounds, Wiley signed his WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Regina Pats on January 6.
He played a key role in the long playoff run in Regina, helping the Pat Canadians win their league championship with four crucial goals in 11 postseason games, before helping lift the club to a Western Regional Final victory, and punch their ticket to the 2026 Telus Cup Men’s U18 National Championship in Peterborough, ON., where he racked up has three assists. Wiley was selected 89th overall in the fourth round of the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.
“We’re really excited about Mahlon. He just continues to get better; his skating, physicality, and plays with bite and an edge. He finishes his checks, blocks shots, but also can provide offence. I think he took a step this year and added some depth scoring to that team. For him, we’re excited for his development. He won the league, won the Western Regional Final, and now a bronze medal at the Telus Cup. All those experiences make you a better player and help grow your development.” – Regina Pats Asst. GM Tristan Frei.
