Hurricanes forward Daneault named Sandman WHL Rookie of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Easton Daneault has been named Sandman WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending Sunday, March 8.

Daneault, an 18-year-old product of Red Deer, Alta., recorded six points (1G-5A) and a plus-3 rating in two games this past week.

The 5-foot-9, 160-pound centre started his week with a three-point effort (1G-2A) Friday, March 6, as the Hurricanes dropped a 6-4 decision to the Regina Pats at the Brandt Centre. First, Daneault set up Kai Anderson for a power-play tally 3:25 into the first period, tying the game 1-1. Early in the third period, Daneault grabbed a secondary assist on a power-play marker from defenceman Kyle Heger, which got the Hurricanes within a goal of the Pats, 4-3. Daneault finished his night by scoring his 12th goal of the season with 3:47 to go in regulation. He was named third star of the game for his performance.

On the road once again, Daneault secured three assists Saturday, March 7, as the Hurricanes fell 7-3 to the Moose Jaw Warriors at Tempe Gardens Centre. Midway through the first period, Daneault grabbed a secondary assist on a goal by defenceman Matteo Fabrizi, making it a 1-1 game. Late in the second period, Daneault set up Owen Berge to get the visitors back within two goals, trailing the Warriors 4-2. With one second remaining in the middle period, Daneault helped Kayden Longley find the back of the net and the Hurricanes were within one goal heading into the third period. Once again, Daneault finished the night with third-star recognition after factoring into all three Hurricanes goals.

Having posted 47 points (12G-35A) in 61 games, Daneault leads the Hurricanes in scoring as a rookie.

Originally selected by the Hurricanes in the seventh round (146th overall) of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft, Daneault signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement December 6, 2024. He made his WHL debut with the Hurricanes during the 2024-25 season, appearing in six games and earning one assist.

In 67 career WHL regular season games, Daneault has collected 48 points (12G-36A).

Next up, Daneault and the Hurricanes welcome the Regina Pats (24-29-7-1) to VisitLethbridge.com Arena on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. MT. Watch every second of 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
February 16, 2026: Jonah Sivertson, Prince Albert Raiders
February 23, 2026: Vojtech Cihar, Kelowna Rockets
March 2, 2026: Matias Vanhanen, Everett Silvertips

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.