Daxon Rudolph

Daxon Rudolph (born March 6, 2008) is a Canadian ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He was drafted fourth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2026 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Rudolph played ice hockey for the Red Deer Rebels under-15 AAA team during the 2021–22 season, posting two goals and 22 assists in 24 games played. The following season, he was a member of the Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 team in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL), notching 50 points in 30 games played. Rudolph spent the 2023–24 season with the Xtreme's U18 team in the CSSHL, leading them to a record of 24–3–2–0–0–1 and an appearance in the league finals. He ranked second in team history for points in a single season by a defenceman and earned both CSSHL Freshman of the Year as well as co-league MVP honors. He ranked fifth among the league's rookies in assists, as well as fourth among rookie defencemen in points, and was a nominee for Western Hockey League Rookie of the Year.

Rudolph was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round, with the fourth overall pick, of the 2026 NHL entry draft.

International play

Rudolph was a member of Canada's ice hockey team at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea, appearing in four games. He appeared in one game for Canada at the 2025 IIHF World U18 Championships and won a gold medal.

Career statistics Bold indicates led league Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2024–25 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 64 7 34 41 30 11 1 11 12 2 2025–26 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 68 28 50 78 75 19 9 18 27 25WHL totals 132 35 84 119 105 30 10 29 39 27