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The Montreal Canadiens host the Nashville Predators after Zachary Bolduc's two-goal game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Canadiens' 6-4 loss

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Bryce Pickford named CHL Defenseman of the Year | Montréal Canadiens He is just the second player in Medicine Hat Tiger history to win the award

JUNE 15 • NHL.COM

Bryce Pickford named WHL's Defenseman of the Year | Montréal Canadiens His 45 goals rank fourth all-time in goals scored by a CHL defenseman in a single season

MAY 5 • NHL.COM

Two goals in WHL win Pickford scored twice in WHL Medicine Hat's 3-2 overtime win over Calgary in Game 1 on Friday.

Impact Pickford had four points over the first five games of the postseason as the Tigers got past Regina in the first round. The defenseman was electric in the regular season with 45 goals and 83 points over 55 contests. He also had 24 points in 18 playoff outings a year ago, so he knows how to elevate his play when it matters most.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Crosses 40-goal mark with hattie Pickford scored three goals on eight shots in WHL Medicine Hat's 6-3 win over Brandon on Wednesday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

One of each Friday Pickford scored a goal and added an assist in WHL Medicine Hat's 3-2 win over Calgary on Friday.

Impact Pickford has earned seven points over four games since he returned from a month-long absence. The 19-year-old defenseman is up to 36 goals and 69 points through 46 appearances this season. The Montreal prospect will still need to translate this production to higher levels, but his stock has risen significantly with his high-scoring totals this year.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Five more points for Tigers Pickford had a hat trick on eight shots and added two assists in WHL Medicine Hat's 8-3 win over Seattle on Friday.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Already at career high in points Pickford scored a goal and added three assists in WHL Medicine Hat's 5-1 win over Lethbridge on Saturday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens sign prospect Bryce Pickford to entry-level contract The Montreal Canadiens signed one of their top Canadian junior prospects, defenceman Bryce Pickford to a three-year, entry-level deal.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Inks entry-level deal Pickford signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Canadiens on Wednesday.

Impact Pickford was selected by Montreal with the No. 81 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The blueliner helped Medicine Hat win the WHL Championship by supplying 20 goals and 47 points in 48 during the 2024-25 regular season, followed by 13 goals and 24 points in 18 playoff appearances. However, the 19-year-old has been even more impressive this campaign. Pickford has collected 25 goals and 44 points in 31 outings with Medicine Hat. He's the league leader in goals, which is crazy for a blueliner.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Piling up points Pickford scored twice and added two assists in WHL Medicine Hat's 6-5 overtime win over Moose Jaw on Friday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps rolling with hat trick Pickford scored three goals in WHL Medicine Hat's 5-1 win over Wenatchee.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Surging on offense for Medicine Hat Pickford scored twice and added an assist in WHL Medicine Hat's 7-1 win over Prince Albert on Wednesday.

Impact Pickford has three goals and seven points over his last three games. The Canadiens prospect is up to 15 goals and 16 helpers, as well as a plus-26 rating, through 26 appearances this season. Pickford is also captaining the Tigers this season, showing off his leadership traits in addition to a blossoming offense.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Massive in Tigers' overtime loss Pickford scored twice on 11 shots and added an assist in WHL Medicine Hat's 6-5 overtime loss to Brandon on Saturday.

Impact Pickford has racked up seven points over his last four contests. The defenseman is up to 11 goals and 10 assists through 19 contests for the Tigers this season. The Canadiens prospect finished with 47 points in 48 regular-season outings in 2024-25, but it looks like he's found another level to his game in what's likely to be his last year in the WHL.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist Friday in WHL play Pickford scored a goal on six shots and added an assist in WHL Medicine Hat's 4-3 shootout loss to Edmonton.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns two points Saturday Pickford scored a goal on eight shots and added an assist in WHL Medicine Hat's 5-4 loss to Victoria on Saturday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns two points Saturday Pickford scored a goal on eight shots and added an assist in WHL Medicine Hat's 5-4 loss to Victoria on Saturday.

Impact Pickford's second year with the Tigers is off two 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 19-year-old blueliner was selected by the Canadiens in the third round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. He'll be eligible to play in the AHL for 2026-27, but he'll need to sign an entry-level deal first, though he could also opt to make the jump to the NCAA.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Prospect Gets The C At the last draft, the Montreal Canadiens added a lot of depth when it came to right-shot defensemen by drafting three of them, the first of...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Red vs. White: Pickford scores | Montréal Canadiens Bryce Pickford's individual effort gets Team White on the board during the first intrasquad game at the 2025 Canadiens Development Camp powe...

JULY 3, 2025 • NHL.COM

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