
2024 NHL Draft Profile: Josh Zakreski
June 18, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
Josh Zakreski set career highs with 21 goals and 49 points while dressing in all 68 regular-season games. The tenacious forward from Saskatoon, Sask. was trusted in all situations, earning minutes on both special teams units with the Winterhawks. In the 2024 Playoffs, the 2005-born winger recorded eight points in 18 postseason games and scored the series-clinching goal against the Victoria Royals in the opening round. Now, the do-it-all skater is hopeful to hear his name announced at this month's NHL Draft in Vegas before taking on a bigger role in Portland during the 2024-25 season.
The Portland Winterhawks will highlight their top prospects with draft profile videos ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft.
WHERE HE RANKS:
#157 - NHL Central Scouting (North American Skaters)
#263 - McKeen's Hockey
Honorable Mention - EliteProspects
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