Maddox Schultz is one of the most talked-about young talents in hockey today. Born in 2010, the forward is not draft eligible until 2028, but he is already on many scouts’ radars and is expected to be drafted first overall. He was drafted by the Regina Pats, first overall in the 2025 WHL draft. But who is he? Here’s everything you need to know about Maddox Schultz.
Maddox Schultz early life
Schultz was born on March 15, 2010, in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Both of his parents, Vicki and David, are figure skating coaches and thus, they trained Maddox to be a figure skater. But at age eight, he switched to hockey and immediately showed talent.
Maddox Schultz playing career
In 2022-2023, Schultz tallied 63 points (23 + 40) in 28 games with the Regina Pat Blues U15. In the following season, he was granted with exceptional status as a 14-year-old to play in U18 AAA, after scoring 134 points (63 + 71) in 27 games with the Regina Pat Blues U15. The Blues also won the championship that year.
In 2024-2025, Maddox Schultz played 44 games with the Regina Pat Canadians U18, scoring 43 goals and 50 assists. Schultz was voted Rookie of the year and also won the championship for the Canadians.
He ended the 2025-26 season with the Regina Pats in the WHL, with 29 points in 34 games.
FACTS
| Full name | Maddox Schultz |
| Age | 16 |
| Born | March 15, 2010 — Medicine Hat, Alberta 🇨🇦 |
| Hometown | Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Position | Center |
| Shoots | Left |
| Height | 178 cm / 5’10” |
| Weight | 82 kg / 181 lbs |
| Current team | Regina Pats, WHL |
| Draft | Eligible for the 2028 NHL Entry Draft — ranked #1 by Daily Faceoff |
CAREER
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Regina Pat Blues U15 | SAAHL U15 | 27 | 63 | 71 | 134 |
| 2024-25 | Regina Pat Canadians U18 | SMAAAHL | 44 | 43 | 50 | 93 |
| 2025-26 | Regina Pat Canadians U18 | SMAAAHL | 21 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 2025-26 | Regina Pats | WHL | 34 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
HONORS
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| SMAAAHL MVP + Rookie of the Year | 2024-25 |
| Telus Cup national champion, MVP and scoring leader | 2025 |
| Youngest hat trick in Regina Pats history (age 15) | Feb 12, 2026 |
| U17 World Challenge silver + All-Star Team + most goals (6) | 2025-26 |
| Telus Cup bronze, MVP and scoring leader | 2026 |
| Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold (alternate captain, co-led scoring with 10 pts) | Aug 2026 |
Personal Life
Maddox Schultz parents are Vicki and David, both elite-level figure skating coaches. He also has a younger sister, Sydney. Both of them spent most of their childhood at the rink, honing their skating skills.
Maddox and little sister Sydney have spent their whole lives at the rink.
Height and Weight
Maddox Schultz stands 5’10″ (178 cm) tall and weighs 181 lbs (82 kg).
2028. This is frequently reported incorrectly as 2027. He was born in March 2010, which places him in the 2028 class.
He was granted exceptional status at the sub-junior level as a 14-year-old, allowing him to play U18 AAA hockey early. He did not pursue full WHL exceptional-player status for early NHL draft eligibility.
He was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, and grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan — where the Pats then drafted him first overall in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.
Vicki and David Schultz, both figure skating coaches, who built a custom skating program for him. He started on the ice at two as a figure skater and switched to hockey at eight.
He stands 178 cm tall, or 5’10”, and weighs 181 lbs.
