Sivertson named Sandman WHL Rookie of the Week
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today 2026 NHL Draft-eligible forward Jonah Sivertson of the Prince Albert Raiders has been named Sandman WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending Sunday, February 15.
Sivertson, a 17-year-old product of Regina, Sask., recorded six points (3G-3A) and a plus-3 rating in three games as the Raiders went 2-1-0-0 this past week.
Ranked 88th among North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting’s Midterm Rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft, Sivertson is set to represent Team East at the 2026 WHL Prospects Game presented by Showpass, scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, in Langley, B.C., and streaming FREE on Victory+.
The 6-foot-3, 193-pound Sivertson opened his week with two points (1G-1A) in a 5-2 home win over the Regina Pats on Tuesday, February 10. The second-year right winger opened the scoring with his 17th tally of the campaign coming 9:34 into the first period. He added the primary assist on an insurance goal by Vancouver Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes 2:25 into the third period, as the Raiders cruised to victory. Sivertson was named first star of the game for his effort.
Friday, February 13, Sivertson recorded a three-point performance (1G-2A) in vain as the Raiders dropped a 4-3 road decision to the Brandon Wheat Kings. Sivertson’s 18th goal of the season found the back of the net 6:30 into the first period, tying the game 1-1 at the time. Midway through the opening period, he connected with Riley Boychuk on a power play to give the visitors a 2-1 edge. After three straight markers from the hosts, Sivertson set up Linden Burrett 2:05 into the third period, pulling Prince Albert back within one. Unfortunately for the leaders of the East Division, it wasn’t enough. Sivertson was named second star of the game after factoring into all three of his team’s goals.
Rounding out the week back home Saturday, February 14, Sivertson tallied his 19th goal of the season, helping the Raiders edge the Saskatoon Blades in the shootout by a final score of 5-4. After the visiting Blades roared out to a 4-2 lead in the second period, Boychuk closed the gap to 4-3 late in the period, before Sivertson tied the game at 4-4 only 5:22 into the third period. The Raiders went on to win the game in the shootout and Sivertson was named second star of the game.
In his first WHL season, Sivertson has racked up 46 points (19G-27A) in 52 games, along with a plus-39 rating. His 46 points rank sixth among all WHL rookies, while his plus-39 rating checks in second among all WHL rookies.
Originally selected by the Silvertips in the fourth round (71st overall) of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft, Sivertson made his WHL debut in 2024-25, skating in 14 games with the Raiders. In 66 career WHL regular season games, he has earned 48 points (19G-29A).
Coming out of the week, the Raiders are 41-8-5-0, currently leading the Eastern Conference, and have clinched a berth in the 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien.
Next up, Sivertson and the Raiders host the Moose Jaw Warriors (19-28-5-2) Monday, February 16, at 1 p.m. MT / 2 p.m. ST. Watch all the action FREE on Victory+.
