The Red Deer Rebels are proud to announce that defenceman Nolan Wolitski, the club’s first-round pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft, has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.
The Rebels selected the St. Albert, Alta., native with the seventh overall pick in last month’s draft.
Wolitski played for Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep (CSSHL) in 2024–25, recording 48 points (eight goals, 40 assists) and 74 penalty minutes in 29 league games. He added seven points in five playoff games and also appeared in four games with NAX’s U18 Prep team this season.
“He’s a big, strong kid who isn’t done growing yet. He’s got good hockey sense and some meanness to his game,” said Jamie Novakoski, Rebels director of player personnel.
“He plays to win, sticks up for his teammates and is a guy who will play heavy minutes down the road in all situations. Maybe not on the first power play, but probably the second.”
Wolitski is originally from Raleigh, N.C., and holds dual Canadian-U.S. citizenship.
Nolan Wolitski
Position: Defence
Shoots: Left
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 181 pounds
Birthdate: March 27, 2010
Hometown: St. Albert, Alta.
2024–25 Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep (CSSHL)
With information from the Red Deer Rebels.
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