Winterhawks forward Duguay named WHL Rookie of the Week
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today Portland Winterhawks forward Jordan Duguay has been named WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending November 24, 2024.
The 5-foot-10, 164-pound product of Edmonton enjoyed a solid week, recording two goals and four points in two games, helping the Winterhawks to back-to-back weekend wins.
Duguay, 16, secured his first multi-point game of the week Friday, November 22, in a 6-3 triumph over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. He was named third star of the game for his efforts.
The rookie forward opened the scoring 2:18 into the first period, before assisting on a power-play goal by Tyson Yaremko midway through the second period.
Duguay registered his second consecutive multi-point outing, tallying a goal and an assist Saturday, November 23, as the Winterhawks dispatched the Wenatchee Wild by a score of 8-4. Once again, he was named third star for his performance.
With Portland trailing 4-3, Duguay set up fellow rookie Reed Brown 1:13 into the third period, tying the game and sparking a five-goal third period for the home team. Duguay then found the back of the net 4:56 into the third period. The even-strength strike stood up as the insurance marker and the third Winterhawks goal in a span of 3:43 to start the third period.
In 22 games this season, Duguay leads all Winterhawks rookies with 12 points (5G-7A). He was originally selected by Portland in the second round (39th overall) of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft.
Duguay is the second Winterhawk to be named WHL Rookie of the Week this season, following goaltender Ondrej Stebetak, who was honoured the week ending November 11.
On the strength of four consecutive victories, the Winterhawks are 12-8-2-0 and sit sixth in the WHL’s Western Conference.
Next up, Jordan Duguay and the Portland Winterhawks host the Kelowna Rockets for back-to-back games this Wednesday, November 27 (7 p.m. PT) and Friday, November 29 (1 p.m. PT).
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
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, Alta. 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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