Winterhawks Named Trevor Toyne Player of the Week
The 16-year-old forward earned the team honor following his first career point in the Western Hockey League.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Hockey
Portland Winterhawks forward Trevor Toyne has been named the team's Player of the Week for the period of September 28 through October 4. The 16-year-old rookie secured the recognition after recording his first point in the Western Hockey League during a stretch of two games.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the early development of the Winterhawks' 2025 third-round draft pick as he transitions from his standout AAA career in Winnipeg to the professional-grade intensity of the Western Hockey League.
Toyne recorded 1 assist across 2 games played during the week, a notable shift from the 2 points per game he averaged in his AAA career in Winnipeg. His season performance remains to be seen as he adjusts to the league's pace.
The players
Trevor Toyne
A 16-year-old rookie forward for the Portland Winterhawks who was selected in the 3rd round of the 2025 draft.
Alessandro Domenichelli
A teammate of Toyne who scored the goal assisted by the rookie during the Friday matchup.
Portland Winterhawks
The local major junior ice hockey team competing in the Western Hockey League.
The details
The 16-year-old recorded his first Western Hockey League point by assisting on a goal by Alessandro Domenichelli during Friday's game against Spokane. Despite the individual milestone, the team faced consecutive losses to the Spokane squad with scores of 6-1 on Friday and 3-1 on Saturday. Toyne was originally drafted by the Winterhawks organization in the 3rd round of the 2025 draft.
Timeline
Trevor Toyne was drafted by the Winterhawks in 2025.
The award covers the week of September 28 through October 4, 2026.
Beyond the Bridges
This award marks the early professional progression of a talent selected in the 2025 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. It follows the established pattern of integrating high-scoring youth prospects into the Winterhawks' competitive roster.
Fans can watch for Toyne's ice time in upcoming matchups as the team looks to recover from their recent losses to Spokane. Keep an eye on local game-day rosters to see how the rotation changes following this award.
The takeaway
The Winterhawks are betting on the long-term potential of their 2025 draft class as young forwards like Toyne adjust to the league's speed. Fans should watch his development in the team's upcoming series to see if he can maintain his point-scoring momentum.
Further reading
You can follow the Portland Hockey section for ongoing coverage of the Winterhawks roster development.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Oregon Live.
