Wild forward Lovsin named WHL Rookie of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today that Wenatchee Wild forward Oscar Lovsin has been named WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending September 24, 2023.

The 17-year-old forward finished the week with four points (2G-2A) from his first two career WHL regular season contests, helping Wenatchee post a 1-1-0-0 record in two home contests.

Lovsin started his week by scoring the first WHL regular season goal for the Wenatchee Wild Friday, September 22 in a 6-5 victory over the Portland Winterhawks.

The product of Calgary, Alta. finished the evening with two goals and an assist and for his efforts, he was named the game’s First Star.

The following evening, Lovsin chipped in with an assist as Wenatchee dropped a 3-2 decision to the Seattle Thunderbirds.

Lovsin, who checks in at 5-foot-10 and 149 pounds, was originally selected by the Winnipeg ICE in the sixth round of the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft.

Oscar Lovsin and the Wenatchee Wild are next in action Friday, September 29 when they visit the Everett Silvertips (7:05 p.m. PT, Angel of the Winds Arena).

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.