The battle for top goal scorer in the WHL is heating up. With teams heading into the 2025 holiday break, seven players have already hit the 20-goal mark for the season. In addition, 18 players already have 40 points, showing the scoring is alive and well in the WHL. The top of the list is very surprising as the WHL's current goals leader is Bryce Pickford. The Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman has been unstoppable as of late, with 12 goals in his past six games. Pickford is on pace for over 50 goals this year, which would set a new WHL record for goals in a season by a defenceman. In second sits Brandon Wheat Kings Joby Baumuller, who has 23 goals in 31 games. Up next is a tie for third, with Kamloops Blazers' JP Hurlbert and Tommy Lafreniere, as well as Vancouver Giants' Cameron Schmidt. As for other players who have hit the 20-goal mark, they include Penticton Vees' Ryden Evers (21) and Victoria Royals' Ryan Woodward (20). JP Hurlbert of the Kamloops Blazers (Photo Credit: Brian Johnson/Kamloops Blazers/WHL) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/8805049c-970c-452d-9aec-a9de1d70fbe1.jpeg] JP Hurlbert of the Kamloops Blazers (Photo Credit: Brian Johnson/Kamloops Blazers/WHL) If the first part of the WHL season proved anything, it is that teams are scoring at will. Multiple teams have already scored 10 goals in a game, while it is not uncommon to see seven goals on a nightly basis. Ultimately, the next few months should be exciting as teams compete for a spot in the 2026 Memorial Cup. Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. Latest From THN’s Western Hockey League [https://thehockeynews.com/whl] Site: 5 Players Added To The 2026 WHL Prospects Game [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/5-players-added-to-the-2026-whl-prospects-game] Former WHLer Draisaitl Hits 1,000 Mark In The NHL [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/former-whler-draisaitl-hits-1-000-mark-in-the-nhl] Everett, Prince Albert, Edmonton & Medicine Hat Named To 2025-26 CHL Top-10 Week 13 Rankings [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/everett-prince-albert-edmonton-medicine-hat-named-to-2025-26-chl-top-10-week-13-rankings] WHL GM's Busy Making Trades Ahead Of The 2025-26 Holiday Roster Freeze [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/whl-gm-s-busy-making-trades-ahead-of-the-2025-26-holiday-roster-freeze] Standouts From Week 13 Of The 2025-26 WHL Season [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/standouts-from-week-13-of-the-2025-26-whl-season] https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/a-look-at-the-2025-26-whl-teddy-bear-toss-scheduleFor action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*b7v1p0*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjYwNzY1MDUkbzg5MyRnMSR0MTc2NjA3ODE2OSRqNDQkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/eebf7046-1e0b-4e7a-997b-614936ff5f36.jpeg] The Hockey News
