Maddox Schultz
| Maddox Schultz | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
March 15, 2010 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| WHL team | Regina Pats | ||
| NHL draft | Eligible 2028 | ||
Maddox Schultz (born March 15, 2010) is a Canadian junior ice hockey forward for the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League (WHL).[1] He will be eligible for the 2028 NHL entry draft.[2]
Playing career
[edit]Schultz is often ranked as the top Canadian ice hockey player born in 2010, with one scout comparing his scoring and skating to Sidney Crosby.[3]
Schultz was granted exceptional status to play U18 AAA as a 14-year-old, after putting up 63 goals and 134 points in 27 games with the Regina Pat Blues.[4] Schultz won the provincial championship as a member of the Pat Blues.[5]
After being down 3 goals playing for the Regina Pat Canadians, Schultz attracted attention at the Circle K Classic, scoring four goals, including the game-winner, in 7-6 OT comeback win.[6] In his rookie season, he put up 24 goals and 52 points through 27 games and lead the under-18 league in scoring.[7] Schultz was the lead-scorer of the season, leading the Canadians to a first-place finish in the league with 93 points in 44 games.[8] Playing for the Canadians, Schultz defeated the Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors to claim the team’s first SMAAAHL title since 2017 as the top male U18 AAA team in Saskatchewan, advancing to the west regional playoffs.[9] Schultz scored 20 points in just seven games, including the overtime winner, to win the 2025 Telus Cup.[10]
Schultz chose not to apply for WHL exceptional player status, owing to a rule change, the “Western Canadian Development Model” pilot, which allows players previously granted exceptional status, to play half of a season with their respective WHL club without applying for further exceptional status.[11] The consensus first overall prospect leading into the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft, Schultz would be drafted by his hometown Regina Pats.[12][13][14][15]
Personal life
[edit]Schultz began skating when he was two and originally trained as a figure skater before switching to hockey when he was eight.[16] Both of his parents are figure skating coaches and created a program for him to hone his skills.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ Plaster, Dan. "Regina Pats select prodigious hometown hero Maddox Schultz with top pick of WHL draft". CBC. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ "PROSPECTS TO KNOW: WHO IS… MADDOX SCHULTZ?". Black Stitch hockey. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Plaster, Dan. "'He's built like Crosby': 15-year-old Regina phenom Maddox Schultz taking the hockey world by storm". CBC. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ Palmer, Randy. "Hockey Sask GM Kelly McClintock explains how Maddox Schultz can earn WHL exceptional status". Sask Today. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Martensville U15AA Marauders edged out in provincial final by Regina". Clark's Crossing Gazette. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Saelhof, Todd. "'Special player' 14-year-old Maddox Schultz turns heads at Circle K Classic". Calgary Herald. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Davis, Darrell. "Maybe former Regina Pats superstar Dale Derkatch can find another superstar". Regina Leader-Post. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Shire, Taylor. "Maddox Schultz wins scoring title as Regina Pat Canadians finish first". Regina Leader-Post. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
- ^ Ly, Allan. "Regina Pat Canadians' Maddox Schultz crosses Saskatchewan Male AAA Hockey League title off his list". Moosejaw Today. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ Lypka, Ben. "Maddox Schultz's spectacular tournament guides Regina Pats to U18 crown". Agassiz Harrison Observer. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
- ^ Shire, Taylor. "14-year-old Regina hockey phenom Maddox Schultz not applying for WHL exceptional status". Regina Leader-Post. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Palmer, Randy. "Possibly selecting Maddox Schultz has Regina Pats' Alan Millar looking forward to WHL Prospects Draft". Moosejaw Today. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ Gray, Britton. "Regina Pat Canadians claim male U18 AAA hockey title". CJME 980. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ Larson, Scott. "Regina Pats win No. 1 pick, shot at hometown phenom in WHL Prospects Draft". CBC. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
- ^ Davis, Darrell. "Pat Blues teammates Maddox Schultz and Chase Surkan are scoring sensations and best friends". Regina Leader-Post. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Dort, Brit. "Maddox Schultz, 14, leading U18 AAA hockey league in points". CTV News. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Britton, Gray. "13-year-old getting chance to play with Pat Canadians". CJME. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com