TIER 5 — DEEPNA-G #15 CONSENSUS
GOALTENDER · 2026 NHL DRAFT ELIGIBLE

Xavier Wendt

Shattuck-St.

Height
6'0"
Weight
179 lb
Position
G
League
USHL
Rank
NA-G #15
HMD Tier
T5
NHL COMPARABLE
Undersized technical goalie
Developmental starter
Scouting Report

Xavier Wendt — 2026 NHL Draft Profile

Xavier Wendt is a deep-tier prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. Shattuck-St. Mary's product.

.929 SV% with the Tri-City Americans — dynamite numbers despite lacking the prototype size. Technically sound, doesn't waste many movements. Notable for scoring a rare goalie goal this season.

Xavier is a prospect to watch for teams with strong development pipelines and patience for a longer NHL timeline.

Scouts compare Xavier’s game to Undersized technical goalie. The comparison reflects similar playing style, position, and the projected role at the NHL level.

✓ Strengths
TechniquePositioningSpeedPuck-playing
△ Areas to Develop
SizeDepth in crease
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Advanced Scouting Report
Deep-dive analysis from our 10 War Room advisors

Game-by-game heat map: Xavier Wendt's scoring distribution over the past 30 days reveals patterns invisible at the box-score level. Per-60 production rate vs top-pair defenders is...

Trade scenarios: Three teams have the draft capital to trade up for Xavier. Each scenario carries different risk profiles for the acquiring team...

Comparable analysis: Among USHL prospects with similar age-adjusted production, Xavier's underlying metrics rank...

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📋 SCOUTING NOTES — AGGREGATED
Shattuck-St. Mary's product. .929 SV% with the Tri-City Americans — dynamite numbers despite lacking the prototype size. Technically sound, doesn't waste many movements. Notable for scoring a rare goalie goal this season. Sits a touch deep in his crease; speed and positioning are the selling points.
Compiled from: TSN (Bob McKenzie, Craig Button), Hockey Prospects (Ferrari), Tankathon, Sound of Hockey composite, EliteProspects.
Frequently Asked

Common questions about Xavier

Where will Xavier Wendt be drafted in 2026?
Xavier Wendt projects as a late-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, currently in our deep prospect tier.
Who does Xavier Wendt play like?
Most-cited NHL comparable is Undersized technical goalie. The comparison is based on playing style, position, and projected role.
What team does Xavier Wendt play for?
Xavier Wendt plays for Tri-City in the USHL. Xavier was born 2008.
What are Xavier Wendt's strengths?
Scouting consensus highlights Technique, Positioning, Speed, and Puck-playing as Xavier's primary strengths. See the full strengths-and-weaknesses breakdown above.

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