Canadiens' Bryce Pickford: Crosses 40-goal mark with hattie
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Pickford scored three goals on eight shots in WHL Medicine Hat's 6-3 win over Brandon on Wednesday.
Pickford is up to 41 goals and 76 points in just 49 appearances this season. He has eight goals and six assists over seven games since he returned from a month-long absence. Pickford has been incredible all season, and the Canadiens prospect earned his entry-level deal in December, paving the way for him to contribute for AHL Laval in 2026-27.
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Canadiens' Bryce Pickford: Five more points for Tigers
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Pickford had a hat trick on eight shots and added two assists in WHL Medicine Hat's 8-3 win over Seattle on Friday.
This game saw the WHL's top two goal scorers go to battle, with Pickford getting the better of Stars prospect and Thunderbirds winger Cameron Schmidt. With the hat trick, Pickford now has 31 goals on the season to lead the WHL, and his 58 points through 37 games places him fourth in the league. His offense has taken a massive leap while playing for a top team, and if he can play passable defense, he has appeal as a power-play specialist in the pro ranks as soon as next season. Pickford will likely need some time with AHL Laval, and the Canadiens won't rush him to the NHL since they've already got Lane Hutson and Noah Dobson in place on their blue line.
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Canadiens' Bryce Pickford: Already at career high in points
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Pickford scored a goal and added three assists in WHL Medicine Hat's 5-1 win over Lethbridge on Saturday.
Pickford signed his entry-level deal earlier in the week, and he continues to roll now that he's under contract with the Canadiens. He's picked up 13 goals and seven assists over his last seven outings. For the season, he has 26 goals and 22 helpers through 32 appearances. Now that he's under contract, it's possible he sees some time with the Canadiens near the end of the regular season if the Tigers' WHL playoff run is short.
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Canadiens' Bryce Pickford: Piling up points
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Pickford scored twice and added two assists in WHL Medicine Hat's 6-5 overtime win over Moose Jaw on Friday.
That's four multi-goal games in a row for Pickford, who has 10 goals and six assists over his last six outings. The Canadiens prospect missed out on Team Canada's World Junior Championship roster, but that will allow him to keep rolling in the WHL. Overall, he has a stunning 22 goals and 40 points over 29 appearances this season.
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Canadiens' Bryce Pickford: Keeps rolling with hat trick
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Pickford scored three goals in WHL Medicine Hat's 5-1 win over Wenatchee.
Pickford continues to put up mind-boggling numbers for a defenseman. He has 20 goals this season in just 28 games, matching his total from 48 regular-season contests a year ago. Pickford has 36 points, a plus-29 rating and 128 shots on net in total. With seven goals and a helper over the last three games, it's likely the 19-year-old will be earning some WHL honors for his work this week.
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Canadiens' Bryce Pickford: Goal, assist Friday in WHL play
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Pickford scored a goal on six shots and added an assist in WHL Medicine Hat's 4-3 shootout loss to Edmonton.
Pickford has logged five multi-point efforts this season, including three over his last seven games. He's at eight goals, eight helpers, 64 shots on net and a plus-16 rating through 16 outings for Medicine Hat this season. The 19-year-old blueliner is showing consistency for the second year in a row, and his big shot from the blue line could be a plus as he continues his development.
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Canadiens' Bryce Pickford: Earns two points Saturday
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Pickford scored a goal on eight shots and added an assist in WHL Medicine Hat's 5-4 loss to Victoria on Saturday.
Pickford's second year with the Tigers is off to a strong start. The defenseman has seven goals and four assists over 10 games, playing at a similar pace to last year when he logged 20 goals and 47 points over 48 regular-season outings. The Canadiens selected the 19-year-old blueliner in the third round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. He'll be eligible to play in the AHL in 2026-27, but he'll need to sign an entry-level deal first. However, he could also opt to make the jump to the NCAA.
