What Happened
Sportsnet's prospects report profiles Liam Pue, a 16-year-old Regina Pats forward who is already viewed as one of the most dangerous players in the WHL and a likely high pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. The story traces his development from Langley, B.C., where he began skating at age two and later trained under coach Curtis Fraser at the Langley Hockey Academy.
Key Details
- Pue, 16, plays for the Regina Pats in the WHL.
- He is regarded as a top prospect for the 2028 NHL Draft.
- Pue is from Langley, B.C., and first skated at age two.
- His father, Jason, once misstated his age to enroll him in skating programs.
- Coach Curtis Fraser, a former pro, worked with Pue from a young age.
- Pue continued with Fraser at the Langley Hockey Academy.
What It Means
Pue's early billing as a high-end 2028 draft prospect puts attention on his development in Regina over the next two WHL seasons. The report frames his skating foundation and long relationship with coach Curtis Fraser as central to his rise, though any draft projection remains more than a year away from being tested.