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Madden Daneault Selected First Overall By The Kelowna Rockets In The 2026 WHL Prospects Draft
TL;DR
Madden Daneault has been selected first overall by the Kelowna Rockets in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft. The 15-year-old forward previously played for the Red Deer Rebels U15 AAA team, scoring 65 goals in 34 games last season.
Key points
- Madden Daneault selected first overall by Kelowna Rockets
- Daneault scored 65 goals in 34 games last season
- He won John Reid Memorial MVP for two years
- Daneault served as captain of his team
- He recorded 22 points in nine playoff games
Madden DaneaultKelowna RocketsRed Deer Rebels U15 AAA2026 WHL Prospects Draft
The Kelowna Rockets have selected Madden Daneault first overall in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft. The 15-year-old spent last season with the Red Deer Rebels U15 AAA team. Daneault also played three games at the U18 level in 2025-26.
Daneault lit up the AEHL U15 league last year. Listed at 5'11", 172 lbs, he scored 65 goals while adding 149 points in 34 games. Daneault also served as captain of his team this season.
As for the playoffs, Daneault had no problems finding the back of the net. He scored 11 times, while recording 22 points in nine games. Daneault has won the John Reid Memorial MVP in each of the last two years and was voted to the AEHL U15 First All-Star Team in 2024-25 and 2025-26.
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Q&A
Who is Madden Daneault and what are his achievements?
Madden Daneault is a 15-year-old hockey player who scored 65 goals and 149 points in 34 games for the Red Deer Rebels U15 AAA team, and he has won the John Reid Memorial MVP for two consecutive years.
What team drafted Madden Daneault in the WHL Prospects Draft?
Madden Daneault was drafted first overall by the Kelowna Rockets in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft.
What were Madden Daneault's stats in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Madden Daneault scored 11 goals and recorded 22 points in nine games.