Winterhawks Draft Cullen Stephenson 10th Overall in 2026 WHL Prospects Draft
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Winterhawks Draft Cullen Stephenson 10th Overall in 2026 WHL Prospects Draft

Published on May 7, 2026 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release


Portland, Ore. - The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club is proud to announce the selection of forward Cullen Stephenson with the tenth overall selection in today's 2026 WHL Prospects Draft.

During the 2025-26 season, the Warman, Saskatchewan, native played for the Warman Wildcats U15 AA, where he registered 38 goals, 50 assists, and 88 points in 25 games. Stephenson then added another 20 points in seven playoff games.

"He's a highly skilled winger," Head Saskatchewan Scout Darwin Bennett said. "He can skate, he makes plays, he's got a good shot, he's an unselfish player. He makes other players better, and he's got a high compete...a real solid team player."

Stephenson earned comparisons to former Winterhawks Ryan Johansen and Nate Danielson from members of the Portland staff.

This marks the fourth time the Winterhawks have selected tenth overall. Previous selections include Joey Tetarenko (1993), Colton Sceviour (2004), and Riley Boychuk (2006).

The Winterhawks will continue to add to their prospect group during the second day of the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft, which takes place Thursday beginning at 9:00 A.M. PT.

Portland's next selection comes in the second round, 38th overall.

Fans can follow the action online.

Players eligible for the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft are 2011-born players who reside in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Players not selected in the Prospects Draft will remain eligible to be listed by WHL Clubs at any time thereafter.

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