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Blue Jackets prospect watch, William Whitelaw has his sights set on the Hobey Baker Award

William Whitelaw is off to a hot start this season after a seven point series including a four-goal game.

By Weston Motz · Union and Blue

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 1:26 PM

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Weston Motz argues that Blue Jackets prospect William Whitelaw is firmly in the conversation for the Hobey Baker Award.
Whitelaw scored four goals and provided three assists across a two-game series against the Long Island Sharks.
Through seven games this season, Whitelaw has recorded seven goals and 14 points for Western Michigan.

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Columbus Blue Jackets prospect William Whitelaw has entered the conversation for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award after a standout start to the college hockey season with Western Michigan. Whitelaw recently starred in a dominant two-game series against the Long Island Sharks, recording four goals and three assists to power the Broncos to 17 total goals.

Writer Weston Motz highlights that Whitelaw now has seven goals and 14 points in seven games, ranking among the top scorers in NCAA hockey. Selected in the third round of the 2023 NHL draft, the forward is viewed by Motz as possessing the high-end offensive upside the Blue Jackets need in their system.

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