ACQUIRED:
Was selected by the Silvertips in the 2nd round (40th overall selection) in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft
DRAFT STATUS:
Eligible 2014
2012-13 SILVERTIPS HIGHLIGHTS:
Made WHL debut 09/22/12 vs. Prince George... recorded his first career WHL point (an assist) vs. Red Deer on 11/07/12...scored first career WHL goal 11/25/12 vs. Kelowna...had a pair of points (goal, assist) 12/04/12 at Portland and was a +2...had the game winning goal at Seattle 03/09/13
2013 WHL PLAYOFFS:
Had an assist in his WHL Playoff debut 03/22/13 at Portland (Game #1)...scored first two career playoff goasl 03/27/13 vs. Portland (Game #3), #3 Star Of The Game
*2012 Telus Cup Bronze Medal (Canadian Midget National Championship) - Saskatoon Contacts
*Silvertips Scholastic Player of the Month for October 2012
*2012-13 Silvertips Co-Scholastic Players of the Year
Full name is Dawson Derek Leedahl...son of Derek and Tracey Leedahl...has a brother, Garrett, and a sister, Toni...brother played for the Spokane Chiefs (2009-2011)...uncle Darren Leedahl played for the Saskatoon Blades (1978-1980)...nickname is "Leeds"...likes to hunt and fish...favorite NHL team is the Detroit Red Wings and favorite player is Pavel Datsyuk...enjoys listening to country music and watching "Blue Mountain State"
