Exceptional status defenceman DuPont named Tempo WHL Player of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – Everett Silvertips defenceman Landon DuPont has been named Tempo WHL Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday, April 13, 2025, the Western Hockey League announced Monday.

This is the second time DuPont has been named Player of the Week, in addition to two Rookie of the Week wins and a pair of monthly honours.

DuPont led his team with one goal and three assists for four points and a plus-3 rating in two games as the Silvertips seized two overtime victories against the Portland Winterhawks in Round Two of the 2025 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien.

After missing three games, DuPont jumped back into the lineup with a vengeance in Game 1 against the rival Winterhawks on April 11. With Portland leading 1-0 in the second period, DuPont ripped a power-play shot on net, where Nashville Predators prospect Austin Roest was ready to scoop up the rebound and level the match. The high-shooting game was destined for overtime. In the fourth period, Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen slung the puck to a streaking DuPont as the Silvertips advanced into the offensive zone. The youngster worked the puck up to veteran Jesse Heslop for a sharp wrister and the all-important 2-1 Game 1 win.

The rookie defenceman came in clutch again in a 4-3 win on April 12. DuPont opened the scoring late in the first period with a heavy one-timer from the faceoff dot. The teams would seesaw to a 2-2 score late in the third, where DuPont kicked off a slick power-play sequence for Dominik Rymon to put Everett back on top. The Silvertips reigned supreme with another overtime win, with DuPont earning third star of the night.

DuPont has seven points (1G-6A) in five games.

He sits third in scoring among all rookies, though his 1.40 points-per-game average leads all first-year players. He’s also tied for fourth in plus/minus with a plus-5 rating.

The Calgary, Alta. product has only been held off the scoresheet once in the playoffs.

His historic season saw DuPont become the first defenceman gain exceptional status to compete in the WHL full-time as a 15-year-old. He was selected by the Everett Silvertips with the first overall pick in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft and went on to lead all rookies in his first season with 60 points (17G-43A) in 64 games.

DuPont is a Western Conference finalist for the prestigious Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy, which is awarded annually to the WHL Rookie of the Year.

Everett looks to take a commanding 3-0 series lead when they hit the ice at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Ore., on Tuesday, April 15.

Fans can stream the 2025 WHL Playoffs for free on Victory+.

2024-25 Tempo WHL Player of the Week
September 23, 2024: Roger McQueen, Brandon Wheat Kings
September 30, 2024: Nathan Behm, Kamloops Blazers
October 7, 2024: Shea Van Olm, Spokane Chiefs
October 15, 2024: Mazden Leslie, Vancouver Giants
October 21, 2024: Ben Kindel, Calgary Hitmen
October 28, 2024: Nathan Behm, Kamloops Blazers
November 4, 2024: Brady Birnie, Swift Current Broncos
November 11, 2024: Koehn Ziemmer, Prince George Cougars (Los Angeles Kings)
November 18, 2024: Tomas Mrsic, Prince Albert Raiders (St. Louis Blues)
November 25, 2024: Andrew Cristall, Kelowna Rockets (Washington Capitals)
December 2, 2024: Gavin McKenna, Medicine Hat Tigers
December 9, 2024: Tyson Jugnauth, Portland Winterhawks (Seattle Kraken)
December 16, 2024: Gracyn Sawchyn, Edmonton Oil Kings (Florida Panthers)
December 23, 2024: Rilen Kovacevic, Moose Jaw Warriors
December 30, 2024: Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips
January 6, 2025: Evan Friesen, Wenatchee Wild
January 13, 2025: Andrew Cristall, Spokane Chiefs (Washington Capitals)
January 20, 2025: Berkly Catton, Spokane Chiefs (Seattle Kraken)
January 27, 2025: Quinn Mantei, Brandon Wheat Kings
February 3, 2025: Andrew Cristall, Spokane Chiefs (Washington Capitals)
February 10, 2025: Cole Reschny, Victoria Royals
February 18, 2025: Berkly Catton, Spokane Chiefs (Seattle Kraken)
February 24, 2025: Gavin McKenna, Medicine Hat Tigers
March 3, 2025: Teydon Trembecky, Victoria Royals
March 10, 2025: Hunter Laing, Saskatoon Blades (Calgary Flames)
March 17, 2025: Gavin McKenna, Medicine Hat Tigers
March 24, 2025: Jackson Smith, Tri-City Americans
March 31, 2025: Oasiz Wiesblatt, Medicine Hat Tigers
April 7, 2025: Berkly Catton, Spokane Chiefs (Seattle Kraken)

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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