Wild defenceman Tait named Sandman WHL Rookie of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today Wenatchee Wild defenceman Boston Tait has been named Sandman WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending Sunday, December 7, 2025.

A 16-year-old product of Estevan, Sask., Tait tallied four points (1G-3A) in four games as the Wild went 2-2-0-0 this past week.

Tait started his week by recording a primary assist on Caelan Joudrey’s opening goal of the game as the Wild skated to a resounding 7-2 triumph over the Swift Current Broncos on Tuesday, December 2.

The rookie rearguard registered another primary assist – this one on the power play – as the Wild dropped a 5-1 decision to the Medicine Hat Tigers on Friday, December 6.

Tait wrapped up the weekend with a two-point performance (1G-1A) as the Wild slipped by the Calgary Hitmen, spoiling the team’s annual Teddy Bear Toss on Sunday, December 7, at Scotiabank Saddledome. The defenceman collected the first goal of his WHL career, opening the scoring with a power-play effort 2:37 into the second period. Late in the third period, he served up the primary helper on the game-winning goal by Zane Torre. Tait was named third star of the game for his effort.

With seven points (1G-6A) in 22 games, Tait ranks third in scoring among all Wenatchee defencemen.

In November, the Saskatchewan product earned a gold medal with Canada Red at the 2025 U17 World Challenge. In five games, Tait recorded six assists to help Canada Red reign supreme.

Originally selected by the Wild in the first round (12th overall) of the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft, Tait made his WHL debut in 2024-25, skating in six games from January 31 through February 8, 2025. In 28 career WHL regular season games, Tait has secured nine points (1G-8A).

Having concluded a three-game swing through the Central Division, the Wild (10-15-1-1) return home to host the Tri-City Americans (13-11-2-0) Friday, December 12 (7 p.m. PT) at Town Toyota Center.

Sandman WHL Rookie of the Week

September 22, 2025: JP Hurlbert, Kamloops Blazers
September 29, 2025: Chase Surkan, Brandon Wheat Kings
October 6, 2025: Jacob Kvasnicka, Penticton Vees
October 14, 2025: Carter Casey, Medicine Hat Tigers
October 20, 2025: Andrei Molgachev, Calgary Hitmen
October 27, 2025: Chase Surkan, Brandon Wheat Kings
November 3, 2025: Dylan Dean, Edmonton Oil Kings
November 10, 2025: Kale Dach, Calgary Hitmen
November 17, 2024: Brock England, Seattle Thunderbirds
November 24, 2025: Colt Carter, Moose Jaw Warriors
December 1, 2025: JP Hurlbert, Kamloops Blazers

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 consists of 23 member Clubs with 17 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 over 50 years. The WHL is also the 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.