Raiders defenceman Rudolph named WHL Rookie of the Week
Calgary, Alta. – Prince Albert Raiders defenceman Daxon Rudolph has been named WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending Sunday, February 23, 2025, the Western Hockey League announced Monday.
The 16-year-old led all first-year players with a goal and five assists for six points and a +9 rating in four games.
Rudolph, from Lacombe, Alta., popped off for a career-high five-point game in an 8-2 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors on February 17. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound blueliner snagged his fifth goal of the season with a sensational screened shot from the high slot. On the powerplay, he rifled another long shot on the Warriors’ net, with Ethan Bibeau parked in front to tip the puck home. Rudolph served up another helper just 27 seconds later as he set up Captain Justice Christensen for his 20th of the season. Four of Rudolph’s points came in a six-minute span in the third period. The youngster was named third star of the night in the win.
Just a casual 5 point night for Dax. Oh yeah, and a +6 rating🔥 pic.twitter.com/MAgDqjBnBO
— Prince Albert Raiders (@PARaidersHockey) February 18, 2025
He found the scoresheet once more in a rematch against Moose Jaw at the Art Hauser Centre, picking up a secondary assist on Ty Meunier’s game-winning goal in the first period. Prince Albert would go on to claim a 4-1 victory.
Rudolph is fresh off of picking up WHL Rookie of the Month honours for January.
The first-overall pick in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft has piled up five goals and 23 assists for 33 points in 52 games in his rookie season, sitting fourth in assists among all WHL rookies.
He also captured gold with Canada White at the 2024 U17 World Challenge in November.
Rudolph is eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft.
Prince Albert (33-19-3-1) heads back to Hockeytown North for a two-game homestand, starting with the Lethbridge Hurricanes (35-19-2-1) on Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m. ST.
2024-25 WHL Rookie of the Week
September 23, 2024: Keaton Verhoeff, Victoria Royals
September 30, 2024: Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips
October 7, 2024: Cooper Williams, Saskatoon Blades
October 15, 2024: Josh Banini, Moose Jaw Warriors
October 21, 2024: Gavin Garland, Tri-City Americans
October 28, 2024: Jaxon Jacobson, Brandon Wheat Kings
November 4, 2024: Gavin Garland, Tri-City Americans
November 11, 2024: Ondrej Stebetak, Portland Winterhawks
November 18, 2024: Kason Kobelka, Calgary Hitmen
November 25, 2024: Jordan Duguay, Portland Winterhawks
December 2, 2024: Jaxon Jacobson, Brandon Wheat Kings
December 9, 2024: Liam Ruck, Medicine Hat Tigers
December 16, 2024: Keaton Verhoeff, Victoria Royals
December 23, 2024: Parker Rondeau, Swift Current Broncos
December 30, 2024: Joe Iginla, Edmonton Oil Kings
January 6, 2025: Keaton Verhoeff, Victoria Royals
January 13, 2025: Tommy Lafreniere, Kamloops Blazers
January 20, 2025: Ryan Lin, Vancouver Giants
January 27, 2025: Matej Pekar, Seattle Thunderbirds
February 3, 2025: Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips
February 10, 2025: Savin Virk, Tri-City Americans
February 18, 2025: Jordan Switzer, Medicine Hat Tigers
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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