Six Portland Winterhawks have been named in NHL Central Scouting鈥檚 North American Final Rankings, highlighting their standout performances this season. Notable players include rookie Jake Gustafson (No. 52), who contributed 25 points, and Will McLaughlin (No. 57), who led defensemen with 30 points. Jordan Duguay, another top performer, scored 65 points, while Reed Brown is notable for his speed, ending with 29 points. Both Nathan Brown and Ond艡ej 艩t臎bet谩k have made significant impacts in their debut seasons, ranked at No. 224 and No. 35, respectively.

By the Numbers
  • Jake Gustafson: 25 points (13G, 12A), ranked No. 52.
  • Will McLaughlin: 30 points (9G, 21A), ranked No. 57.
  • Jordan Duguay: 65 points (22G, 43A), ranked No. 123.
  • Reed Brown: 29 points (17G, 12A), ranked No. 154.
  • Nathan Brown: 39 points (16G, 23A), ranked No. 224.
  • Ond艡ej 艩t臎bet谩k: 3.40 GAA, ranked No. 35 among netminders.
State of Play
  • The Winterhawks have six players among 72 WHL athletes recognized by Central Scouting.
  • The team is seeing heightened attention as scouts monitor prospects closely.
What's Next

As the NHL draft approaches, these players aim to improve rankings through playoff performance. Continued success could boost their draft prospects significantly, while NHL teams are likely to watch closely during the ongoing postseason.

Bottom Line

The recognition of six Winterhawks in Central Scouting鈥檚 final rankings underscores the team鈥檚 development pipeline and potential for future professional transitions, making them a key component of the WHL landscape.