Daxon Rudolph

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Daxon Rudolph
Born (2008-03-06) March 6, 2008 (age 17)
Lacombe, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 202 lb (92 kg; 14 st 6 lb)
Position Defenceman
Shoots Right
WHL team Prince Albert Raiders
NHL draft Eligible 2026

Daxon Rudolph (born March 6, 2008) [1] is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He is considered a top prospect eligible for the 2026 NHL entry draft.

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Playing career

Rudolph played ice hockey for the Red Deer Rebels under-15 AAA team during the 2021–22 season, posting two goals and 22 assists in 24 games played. [2] The following season, he was a member of the Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 team in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL), notching 50 points in 30 games played. [2] In 2023, he was selected first overall in the WHL bantam draft by the Prince Albert Raiders. [3] Rudolph spent the 2023–24 season with the Xtreme's U18 team in the CSSHL, leading them to a record of 24–3–2–0–0–1 and an appearance in the league finals. [3] He appeared in 28 regular-season games and was eighth in league scoring with 59 points, from 22 goals and 37 assists. [4] He ranked second in team history for points in a single season by a defenceman and earned both CSSHL Freshman of the Year as well as co-league MVP honors. [3]

Rudolph joined the Raiders for the 2024–25 season, appearing in 64 games while totalling seven goals and 34 assists. [5] He ranked fifth among the league's rookies in assists, as well as fourth among rookie defencemen in points, and was a nominee for Western Hockey League Rookie of the Year. [6]

Rudolph is regarded as a top prospect for the 2026 NHL entry draft. [7]

International play

Rudolph was a member of Canada's ice hockey team at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea, appearing in four games. [2] Later that year, he won the gold medal with Canada White at the 2024 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. [8] He appeared in one game for Canada at the 2025 IIHF World U18 Championships and won a gold medal. [9] [2] Rudolph was also a member of Canada's team at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, helping them to the bronze medal while scoring four points in five games. [2] [10]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2024–25 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 64734413011111122
WHL totals64734413011111122

References

  1. ↑ "Daxon Rudolph Stats". HockeyDB.com.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Daxon Rudolph Stats". EliteProspects.com.
  3. 1 2 3 Gustafson, Ian (May 2, 2024). "Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph rewarded for record-breaking season". The Stettler Independent . p. A1 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. ↑ "Top prospect Daxon Rudolph nominated for CSSHL U18 Prep Division Top Freshman Award". Canadian Hockey League. April 9, 2024.
  5. ↑ Knutt, Cory (April 4, 2025). "Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph in the running for WHL Rookie of the Year". CentralAlbertaOnline.com.
  6. ↑ "Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph a WHL Rookie of the Year nominee". Lacombe Express . April 10, 2025. p. A1 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  7. ↑ McIntosh, Sean (October 20, 2025). "Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph named a first-round candidate for upcoming NHL Draft". Lacombe Express .
  8. ↑ "Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph to play for Canada at U18 IIHF World Championship". Lacombe Express . April 4, 2024.
  9. ↑ McIntosh, Sean (August 6, 2025). "Lacombe's Daxon Ruldoph to represent Canada at 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup". Red Deer Advocate .
  10. ↑ Kerr, Jason (August 22, 2025). "Rudolph honoured to represent Canada at Hlinka Gretzky Cup, expects big things from Raiders in '25-26". Prince Albert Herald .
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