Wheat Kings forward Surkan named Sandman WHL Rookie of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today Brandon Wheat Kings forward Chase Surkan has been named Sandman WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Surkan, a 16-year-old product of Regina, Sask., recorded two goals and one assist in one game this weekend, as the Wheat Kings fell to the Prince Albert Raiders 5-4 in a shootout Saturday at Assiniboine Credit Union Place.

The 5-foot-8, 167-pound left winger notched a power-play goal 34 seconds into the second period, drawing the score even 2-2. Midway through the period, he registered a primary assist on a goal from Nicholas Johnson, before capping his night with his second goal of the game at even strength. Surkan was named first star of the game for his performance.

The rookie forward has been a bright spot for the Wheat Kings to start the 2025-26 season, collecting seven points (4G-3A) in three games, to sit tied for third in WHL scoring.

Selected by the Wheat Kings in the first round (14th overall) of the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft, Surkan made his WHL debut during the 2024-25 campaign, appearing in three contests.

Surkan is eligible for the 2027 NHL Draft.

Through two weeks, the Brandon Wheat Kings (0-2-1-0) sit fifth in the WHL’s East Division.

The Wheat Kings are set to play five consecutive games at home, beginning Saturday, October 4 at 6 p.m. CT, when the Edmonton Oil Kings (2-1-0-0) visit Assiniboine Credit Union Place.

Sandman WHL Rookie of the Week

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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.