Daxon Rudolph

Daxon Rudolph
Rudolph in 2026 with the Prince Albert Raiders
Born (2008-03-06) March 6, 2008
Lacombe, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 206 lb (93 kg; 14 st 10 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
WHL team Prince Albert Raiders
NHL draft 4th overall, 2026
Buffalo Sabres

Daxon Rudolph (born March 6, 2008)[1] is a Canadian ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He was drafted fourth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2026 NHL entry draft.

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 was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round, with the fourth overall pick, of the 2026 NHL entry draft.[7]

International play

Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  Canada
World U18 Championship
Gold medal – first place2025 United States

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

Bold indicates led league

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2024–25 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 647344130 11111122
2025–26 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 6828507875 199182725
WHL totals 1323584119105 3010293927

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 icon
  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 icon
  7. ↑ Alpert, Justin (June 27, 2026). "Rudolph and family savor unforgettable draft night". National Hockey League.
  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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