Achi news desk-
The Western Hockey League is expected to announce the designation of 14-year-old defenseman Landon DuPont as its next exceptional status player at a press conference on Monday.
The league said in a press release issued Friday that it would confirm the player’s identity on Monday, but is not naming them at this time.
DuPont, who is currently a defender on the Edge School under-18 team, is widely regarded as the best player of his age in the country.
He is in grade nine.
DuPont caught everyone’s attention with his play at the Circle K Classic back in December, where he stood out despite playing against players years older than him.
Exceptional player status allows minor players to join the league a year early.
The last WHL player to receive outstanding player status was Connor Bedard, who joined Regina at the age of 15.
The Everett Silvertips have the first pick in the 2024 WHL draft.
Monday’s news conference will be held in Calgary at 1pm
