Seattle Kraken prospect Tyson Jugnauth led all WHL defensemen in points this season. 

The 20-year-old finished the season with 13 goals and 89 points in 65 games. He ranked 13th among all WHL players and held a 17-point lead over the next closest defenseman, Mazden Leslie. 

Born in Toronto, ON, Jugnauth moved to British Columbia when he was young and played his minor hockey in Kelowna. He played two seasons with the West Kelowna Warriors in the BCHL, scoring 13 goals and 67 points in 75 games, earning Top Defenseman honours. 

Following the two years in the BCHL, Jugauth joined the University of Wisconsin for an additional one-and-a-half seasons. He played 45 NCAA games, scoring five goals and 17 points.

Mid-way through his sophomore season, Jugnauth joined the Portland Winterhawks in the WHL, scoring seven goals and 41 points. His 2024-25 campaign was spectacular and has reopened a move back to the NCAA because of their agreement with the Canadian Hockey League.

Jugnauth will spend the 2025-26 season with Michigan State University. 

The fourth-round pick (100th overall) in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft remains unsigned, allowing him to return to the NCAA. Jugnauth is eligible to sign his entry-level contract and play with the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the AHL, but at the moment, it seems he and the organization believe the best thing for his development is to return to college. 

Much can change, but Jugnauth is currently gearing up for the WHL playoffs. 

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