September 19, 2025 - Prince George 6, Portland 1 (WHL)

Jett Lajoie  Prince George  5-Feb-07  5-11  178  RW (Undrafted 2025) 
Lajoie started fast last year but his scoring faded later as older drafted players returned to the team, had 67-14-21-35 total and went undrafted.  He has grown an inch or two and added several pounds since last year, and is now much more physical on the forecheck and around the net.  Working hard down low to get possession and pass out front, stayed around the net.  Good shot, scored two late goals in the game, several good passes in the game.  Will need to stay physical and keep up scoring through the season to be selected in the mid to late rounds of the draft.

Carson Carels  Prince George  23-Jun-08    6-2 194 LD  (2026 Eligible, Wiz #10)  
Carels showed very well on both offense and defense.  Physical on defense, had several hits and was able to transition easily to the offense.  Knows when to join the rush and had several chances in front of the net.  Effective on penalty kill and has a low hard shot that gets through on the power play.  Has also grown some last year.  Shows all the traits that have him in the top half of the first round for 2026.

Arseni Anisimov  Prince George 25-Nov-07 5-11 175 LD (2026 Eligible)  
Anisimov had 58-2-10-12 at PG last year.  He plays a competent all-around game but does not have an outstanding attribute like size or speed.  Is always in the right plce and handles well on the power play.  Picked up two assists on the night.  Good stick handling in the offensive zone, and plays a good position game on defense.  Drew a penalty when he was on the penalty kill.  Will need to score some to get consideration for a mid-to-late 2026 pick.

Will McLaughlin  Portland  10-Mar-08  6-2  175  LD (2026 Eligible, Wiz #160) 
This is a defender that has good positioning and stick use in the defensive zone.  Is in the right place and contests well in front of the net.  Drew a penalty and has a good shot that he can get through to the goal.  Good size and uses it well; was 47-3-16-29 in the AJHL last year, and had 3 assists for Canada at the Hlinka-Gretzky tournament.  Looks like a mid-round pick for 2026, could move up with some more scoring.

Jordan Duguay  Portland  16-Feb-08  5-11  175  LW  (2026 Eligible, Wiz #203) 
Duguay is not large but plays a physical game.  Took a boarding penalty early, was engaged along the boards.  Plays right wing on the power play.  Will need to show some scoring to get draft consideration.  Scored 68-11-21-32 for Portland last year.

Ondrej Stebetak  Portland  19-Jul-07  6-1  173  G  (Undrafted 2025)
Stebetak went undrafted last year after having an 0.891 save percentage (47-3.72-0.891 for Portland).  Was under fire early and often as Prince George dominated play for most of the game.  Gave up 6 goals, two early ones were screened, two were very late in the game.  Will need improvement to be considered for the 2026 draft.