Exceptional status defenceman DuPont named WHL Rookie of the Month for December
Calgary, Alta.- Everett Silvertips defenceman Landon DuPont has been named WHL Rookie of the Month for December, the Western Hockey League announced Thursday.
This is the second time the 15-year-old has won the award this season after picking up the monthly honour for September/October.
DuPont led all first-year players with five goals and 11 assists for 16 points and a +4 rating in nine games.
His 11 assists were the fourth-most of all WHL skaters.
DuPont registered six multipoint games in December and was only held off the scoresheet once.
The blueliner enters 2025 on a six-game point streak (five goals, seven assists) and was named Tempo WHL Player of the Week on December 30.
15 years old and already the Tempo WHL Player of the Week!
Exceptional status defenceman Landon DuPont hasn't missed a beat since returning from Christmas break.
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— The WHL (@TheWHL) December 30, 2024
DuPont scored a powerplay goal, a powerplay assist and added an even-strength marker in a 6-1 win over the Seattle Thunderbirds in front of a sellout crowd at Angel of the Winds Arena on December 28. He followed the first-star performance up with another powerplay goal and two helpers on December 31 as the Silvertips snapped the Portland Winterhawks’ six-game winning streak with a 7-3 victory.
DuPont is the first defenceman to receive exceptional status to compete in the WHL full-time as a 15-year-old. Everett drafted the youngster with the first-overall pick in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft.
The Calgary, Alta. product has amassed 10 goals and 30 assists for 40 points and a +23 rating in 32 matches.
Not only does he lead all WHL rookies in scoring as a blueliner, he’s tied for the most points among all first-year players in the CHL.
Day two of the survey!
Which first-year player takes home the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy this season?
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— The WHL (@TheWHL) December 21, 2024
DuPont also tallied four assists in four games en route to a silver medal with Canada Red in November’s U17 World Hockey Challenge.
Everett (28-5-2-1) has won four straight games and eight of their past 10 to remain first in the WHL’s overall standings.
The U.S. Division powerhouse heads north of the border to take on the Victoria Royals (18-11-3-4) on Friday, January 3 at 7:05 p.m. PST.
2024-25 WHL Rookie of the Month
September/October: Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips
November: Gavin Garland, Tri-City Americans
About the Western Hockey League
Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL offers a world-class player experience featuring three key cornerstones: hockey development, education, and a safe and positive environment for all participants. A diverse and inclusive organization, the WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 16 located in Western Canada and six in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for close to 60 years. The WHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.
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