Calgary Hitmen blueliner Carter Yakemchuk is the Western Hockey League’s (WHL) Participant of the Week.
He put up two objectives and three assists as Calgary moved right into a playoff spot.
It’s been a powerful stretch for the native child who lately returned from the 2024 Kubota CHL/NHL High Prospects.
He additionally leads the WHL in d-man scoring with 20 objectives.
Yakemchuk is 2024 NHL Entry Draft-eligible, and NHL Central Scouting has the 18-year-old ranked sixth amongst all North American skaters.
This marks the primary time a Calgary participant has gained the weekly honour this season.
Because the Hitmen have some extent in 9 of their final 10 video games, they’ve pushed previous the Prince Albert Raiders into the ultimate playoff spot within the Jap Convention.
The Hitmen are again in motion later this week with three video games in three days, beginning Friday in Edmonton.
