2026 NHL Draft-eligible forward Sivertson named Sandman WHL Rookie of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today 2026 NHL Draft-eligible forward Jonah Sivertson of the Prince Albert Raiders has been named Sandman WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending Sunday, February 15.

Sivertson, a 17-year-old product of Regina, Sask., recorded six points (3G-3A) and a plus-3 rating in three games as the Raiders went 2-1-0-0 this past week.

Ranked 88th among North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting’s Midterm Rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft, Sivertson is set to represent Team East at the 2026 WHL Prospects Game presented by Showpass, scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, in Langley, B.C., and streaming FREE on Victory+.

The 6-foot-3, 193-pound Sivertson opened his week with two points (1G-1A) in a 5-2 home win over the Regina Pats on Tuesday, February 10. The second-year right winger opened the scoring with his 17th tally of the campaign coming 9:34 into the first period. He added the primary assist on an insurance goal by Vancouver Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes 2:25 into the third period, as the Raiders cruised to victory. Sivertson was named first star of the game for his effort.

Friday, February 13, Sivertson recorded a three-point performance (1G-2A) in vain as the Raiders dropped a 4-3 road decision to the Brandon Wheat Kings. Sivertson’s 18th goal of the season found the back of the net 6:30 into the first period, tying the game 1-1 at the time. Midway through the opening period, he connected with Riley Boychuk on a power play to give the visitors a 2-1 edge. After three straight markers from the hosts, Sivertson set up Linden Burrett 2:05 into the third period, pulling Prince Albert back within one. Unfortunately for the leaders of the East Division, it wasn’t enough. Sivertson was named second star of the game after factoring into all three of his team’s goals.

Rounding out the week back home Saturday, February 14, Sivertson tallied his 19th goal of the season, helping the Raiders edge the Saskatoon Blades in the shootout by a final score of 5-4. After the visiting Blades roared out to a 4-2 lead in the second period, Boychuk closed the gap to 4-3 late in the period, before Sivertson tied the game at 4-4 only 5:22 into the third period. The Raiders went on to win the game in the shootout and Sivertson was named second star of the game.

In his first WHL season, Sivertson has racked up 46 points (19G-27A) in 52 games, along with a plus-39 rating. His 46 points rank sixth among all WHL rookies, while his plus-39 rating checks in second among all WHL rookies.

Originally selected by the Silvertips in the fourth round (71st overall) of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft, Sivertson made his WHL debut in 2024-25, skating in 14 games with the Raiders. In 66 career WHL regular season games, he has earned 48 points (19G-29A).

Coming out of the week, the Raiders are 41-8-5-0, currently leading the Eastern Conference, and have clinched a berth in the 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien.

Next up, Sivertson and the Raiders host the Moose Jaw Warriors (19-28-5-2) Monday, February 16, at 1 p.m. MT / 2 p.m. ST. Watch all the action FREE on Victory+.

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
December 8, 2025: Boston Tait, Wenatchee Wild
December 15, 2025: Tyson Moss, Medicine Hat Tigers
December 22, 2025: Ludovic Perreault, Victoria Royals
December 29, 2025: Mason Kraft, Wenatchee Wild
January 5, 2026: Jacob Kvasnicka, Penticton Vees
January 12, 2026: Jacob Kvasnicka, Penticton Vees
January 19, 2026: Prab Bhathal, Brandon Wheat Kings
January 26, 2026: Andrei Molgachev, Calgary Hitmen
February 2, 2026: Matias Vanhanen, Everett Silvertips
February 9, 2026: Kale Dach, 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, 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.