In the coming weeks, mjhlhockey.ca will feature several Western Hockey League (WHL) prospects who are succeeding in the MJHL, along with a number of MJHL alumni who are thriving in the WHL, NCAA and USPORTS levels.
This week, the spotlight continues to shine on the WHL takes the spotlight as we take a look at the next three prospects: Drayden Uhrina, Graeme Pickering, and Jett Deschamps.
Drayden Uhrina | Portage Terriers
16-Years-Old | Forward
2025-26: 32GP | 10G | 28A | 38PTS
WHL Draft: 2024, 3rd Round #53 Overall | Victoria Royals
Uhrina has broke onto the scene in the MJHL this season with the Terriers and sits 11th in league scoring and 3rd amongst all rookies as a 16-year-old. The Winnipegger joined the Terriers from the RHA U18 prep program and has fit in seamlessly on a line with fellow rookie star, Trevor Hill, and veteran Rhett Platt. His playmaking ability, vision on the ice and his hard nosed style make him a force for the Terriers.
Photo Credit: Luke Perrett
Graeme Pickering | Winkler Flyers
16-Years-Old | Defenceman
2025-26: 18GP | 1G | 7A | 8PTS
WHL Draft: 2024, 1st Round #24th Overall | Red Deer Rebels
Jumping into the MJHL as a 16-year-old defenceman is no easy task and Graeme Pickering has done a tremendous job of adapting to playing against stronger and faster competition. Pickering earned 1 game of WHL action this season with the Rebels before his reassignment to Winkler where he has continued to grow and develop. The youngster is expected to return back to the Flyers lineup after recovering from injury. Photo Credit: Ryan Sawatzky
Jett Deschamps | Virden Oil Capitals
17-Years-Old | Defenceman
2025-26: 30GP | 7A | 7PTS
WHL Draft: 2023, 5th Round #96 Overall | Regina Pats
Another young defender who has settled into junior hockey quickly is Jett Deschamps in Virden. Described as a skilled defensemen who thinks the game well and has a good stick, Deschamps’ skill has allowed him to be a regular in the Oil Capitals lineup while earning minutes on special teams. Photo Credit: Todd Pederson
