Zachary Spurgeon is the newest member of the Portland Winterhawks.
A familiar name may soon be hitting the ice in the WHL. The Portland Winterhawks announced that they have signed defenceman Zach Spurgeon to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The name should sound familiar, as Zach is the son of current Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon.
Just like his dad, Zach is choosing the WHL route for his development. During his WHL career, Jared spent five years playing for the Spokane Chiefs, which included capturing the 2008 Memorial Cup. In 266 WHL games, Jared scored 37 goals while recording 170 points.
As for Zach, he spent last year with the Northstar Christian Academy 18U AAA team. In 23 games, he scored two goals and recorded seven points. This season, Spurgeon is playing in the BCHL with the Brooks Bandits.
May 3, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) warms up before game one against the Colorado Avalanche of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesMake sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News.
For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.
The Hockey News