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Columbus Blue Jackets Prospect Has Massive Game For Western Michigan Last Night

Columbus Blue Jackets prospect William Whitelaw, a 2023 3rd-round pick, has had an up-and-down college career.

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 1:36 PM
Columbus Blue Jackets Prospect Has Massive Game For Western Michigan Last Night
Key Things to Know
  • Columbus Blue Jackets prospect William Whitelaw scored four goals and totaled five points in Western Michigan's 10-2 victory.
  • Whitelaw's four goals tied the NCHC single-game record and marked the first such performance by a Bronco since 2021.
  • The 2023 third-round draft pick now ranks second nationally in goals with seven and third in points with 12.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Columbus Blue Jackets prospect William Whitelaw recorded four goals and five total points in Western Michigan's dominant 10-2 victory over Long Island University. His four-goal performance tied the NCHC single-game record and marked the first time a Western Michigan player achieved that milestone since 2021.

A 2023 third-round draft pick, Whitelaw now ranks second nationally with seven goals and third with 12 points this season. Columbus holds his signing rights until June 1, 2027, with the forward expected to turn professional following his senior collegiate campaign.

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