Wheat Kings forward Jacobson named WHL Rookie of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – Brandon Wheat Kings forward Jaxon Jacobson has been named WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending Sunday, December 1, 2024, the Western Hockey League announced Monday.

This marks the second time the youngster has earned the award this season.

Jacobson led all rookies in points on the week with two goals and four assists for six points in three games.

The youngster kicked off a three-game road trip with a pair of goals against the Central Division-leading Medicine Hat Tigers on November 29. With the Tabbies up 2-0 in the first frame, Jacobson got the Wheaties on the board with a laser from the faceoff dot. He also got in the mix in a wild six-goal second period, pouncing on a long rebound to tie the game at four. The Tigers would pot two deciding goals in the final frame for an eventual 7-5 victory.

Jacobson helped Brandon kick off the scoring as they continued their road trip in Red Deer. The 5-foot-9.5, 176-pound centre kicked off a strong powerplay cycle that saw Nicholas Johnson bury the puck for a late first-period lead. The Rebels would storm back with four unanswered goals, though Jacobson’s point streak stayed alive.

The Wheat Kings’ fortunes would change as they filled the net early and often in Edmonton. Jacobson played set-up man again less than three minutes into the match as he earned the primary assist on Brady Turko’s game-opening goal. The Turko, Jacobson, Carter Klippenstein line would connect again in the second as Turko fired home his second of the night. Jacobson earned a third assist by stealing the puck from an Oil Kings defender and firing it into the slot for a wide-open Easton Odut, capping off a 5-1 win.

Jacobson was selected by his hometown Wheat Kings with the fifth-overall pick in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft.

He made a splash in his debut on December 8, 2023, with a pair of goals against the Moose Jaw Warriors. He’s since piled up nine goals and and 18 assists for 27 points in 28 career regular-season games.

The 15-year-old is eligible for the 2027 NHL Entry Draft.

Brandon (12-8-3-1) looks to hold down the fort as the Red Deer Rebels (12-10-1-2) roll into Westoba Place on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. CST.

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

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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