Raiders forward Harvey named Sandman WHL Rookie of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today Prince Albert Raiders forward Ben Harvey has been named Sandman WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending Sunday, March 15.

Harvey, a 16-year-old product of Edmonton, Alta., recorded six points (3G-3A) and a plus-6 rating in two games as the Prince Albert Raiders went 2-0-0-0 this past weekend.

The 5-foot-11, 184-pound right winger exploded for a career high six points (3G-3A) Friday, March 13, as the Raiders drubbed the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors by an 11-0 score at Art Hauser Centre. Harvey collected assists on two goals by Maddix McCagherty and another by Vancouver Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes. McCagherty’s first goal of the night stood up as the eventual game-winner, coming only 3:26 into the first period. Harvey registered his 10th goal of the season 4:19 into the second period, putting Prince Albert in front by a 3-0 score. He followed up with his second goal of the night and 11th of the campaign midway through the second period before completing the hat trick with 40 seconds remaining in regulation. Harvey’s first career hat trick helped him land first-star recognition in the victory over the Raiders’ East Division rivals from Moose Jaw.

Saturday, March 14, Harvey registered two shots on goal as the Raiders secured a 2-1 shootout victory over the Regina Pats.

Originally selected by the Raiders in the first round (fourth overall) of the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft, Harvey has notched 26 points (12G-14A) in 48 career WHL regular season games. He dressed in one post-season contest for the Raiders during the 2025 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien.

He made his WHL debut with the Raiders in 2024-25, skating in six games and registering one assist.

Born in 2009, Harvey is eligible for the 2027 NHL Draft.

With a record of 49-10-5-1, the Raiders have clinched the WHL’s East Division title.

Next up, Harvey and the Raiders host the Regina Pats (25-31-7-2) Tuesday, March 17 (7 p.m. ST) at Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert. Watch another East Division clash between the Raiders and Pats for 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
March 9, 2026: Easton Daneault, Lethbridge Hurricanes

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.