Problem-solving. WebGo Premium for Elite Prospects Support. ; #264 Winnipeg ICE: Justin Perreault, G, Winnipeg, Man. In fact, its not even the only element of his shooting arsenal that is one of one. ; #170 Victoria Royals: Will Whitter, F, Prince Albert, Sask. USA. ; #210 Brandon Wheat Kings: Pass; #211 Saskatoon Blades: Malakai Zwiers, G, Lloydminster, Alta. Hes always moving. All that is required is to register and login using a free account with CHL TV, no subscription or purchase necessary. 4) Calgary Hitmen And even at 6-foot-2 and about 200 pounds, hes one of the best skaters in this draft. ; #94 Prince George Cougars: Max Threinen, D, Langenburg, Sask. That continued to start this year as he struggled to have a real impact with the Badgers early on as a freshman (albeit it a young one, and albeit on a bad/at-times lost team). ; #206 Swift Current Broncos: Wesley Olson, F, Chaplin, Sask. Hes still got room to get stronger, too, so its not as though hes a finished product. ; #32 Prince Albert Raiders: Ryan Gower, D, McCreary, Man. We also invite you to ask us about our policies or feel free to let us know how we can better serve your privacy concerns. ; #24 Tri-City Americans: Cash Koch, F, Calgary, Alta. ; #110 Winnipeg ICE: Owen Brees, D, Lethbridge, Alta. ; #201 Victoria Royals: Pass; #202 Vancouver Giants: Matson Waring, D, North Vancouver, B.C. ; #35 Saskatoon Blades: Hudson Kibblewhite, F, Vernon, B.C. The drafts order of selection depends on where the team finishes in the league standings. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. But even when things arent going his way and the points arent falling, Ive always liked his involvement level, so its hard to get too down on him. ; #192 Seattle Thunderbirds: Samuel Charko, F, Whitecourt, Alta. During the bantam draft (typically held in early May), players from the four Western Provinces and the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming are eligible to be selected. Hesa clever beyond belief, maneuverable facilitator and playmaker who plays the game with a light touch and a heady spatial awareness of not only where his teammates are, but where he is in the flow of play (and relative to defenders). Hell make plays through seams. Forward Cole Temple led the Winnipeg AAA League in points in 2021-22, scoring 58 times and adding 50 assists as a member of the Brandon U15 Wheat Kings. Nobody can defend his inside-out cut into that low, hard wrister of his at the junior level. Continue with Recommended Cookies. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. ; #189 Victoria Royals: Morgan Hackman, F, Vernon, B.C. ; #228 Swift Current Broncos: Jack Clark, F, Wawanesa, Man. #23 Medicine Hat Tigers: Kadon McCann, F, Cochrane, Alta. Tuomas Uronen, RW (HIFK), (Illustration: John Bradford / The Athletic; photos: Jamie Crawford, Minas Panagiotakis, Dennis Pajot / Getty Images). Ritchie is the complete package. I think hes going to play in the NHL next year and be successful on raw ability from the jump. Name: Luke Moroz Position: Forward Hometown: Regina, Sask. Jaden Lipinski, C (Vancouver) Then he got back in late February and after a pointless return put up two goals on six shots in his second game back. ; #101 Seattle Thunderbirds: Koji Gibson, F, North Vancouver, B.C. The drafts order of selection depends on where the team finishes in the League standings. ; #233 Saskatoon Blades: Colten Worthington, F, Brandon, Man. 9) Prince George Cougars Contact Elite Prospects Go Premium for Elite Prospects Support. He has now impressed me wherever Ive watched him (NCAA, USHL, Five Nations, U18 Worlds, world juniors, etc.) About the Western Hockey League He plans things out on the ice at speed and then finds ways to make his desired play. When he does go there, too, Ive seen him show that dexterity he has getting sticks on tips and redirects. Primerano (North Vancouver, B.C.) Prince George selected five forwards, four defensemen and one goalkeeper with his 10 picks. Priority Draft including Theres a lot of belief out there that hes going to be a good, well-rounded NHLer. 3) Victoria Royals While the WHL Draft is the first opportunity for teams to select graduating U15 players, it is not the last chance for a player to be listed or recruited by a WHL Club. There arent many players in this draft class whove come along quite like Sandin Pellikka has in the last year or so. 1 plr, England Login Join Now Joel Henderson More and more his game has shown dimension inside the offensive zone so that he can make things happen shift after shift out of all of his effort plays up and under sticks. His skating is balanced. USA NAHL Entry Draft NAHL Supplemental Draft NA3HL Draft NCDC Entry Draft NCDC Futures Draft He can slow it down and pick things apart or hurry up his passes through holes. ; #99 Calgary Hitmen: Parker MacDougall, F, Victoria, B.C. Hes a big winger whose game really fit right from the get-go on North American ice, quickly establishing himself as a a go-to player in all-situations for the Giants (even though he was an underager, Slovakia was playing him a ton early on in the world juniors, too). As part of WHL.cas coverage of the event, were turning a spotlight toward some of the more exciting prospects hailing from each of the four Western Canadian branches. Im not sure there has ever been a player Connor Bedards age in the history of hockey who has been able to shoot the puck like he can. Mix in a multi-dimensional shooting arsenal and I see top-six upside. Hes sound positionally defensively. I dont think hes going to become the kind of star that youre hoping to get when you draft him in the 5-7 range that some expected him to land in this year, but hes got 2C, PP1 upside if he can fill out his game and continue to add dimension. Logan Cooley2. Is there something to be said for the WHL bantam draft and its longer development path in this instance? Tyler Peddle, LW (Drummondville) With a little more consistency and some maturity, theres a top-six playmaking winger there. 10) Prince Albert Raiders We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. ; #157 Victoria Royals: Ethan Watkins, F, Calgary, Alta; #158 Brandon Wheat Kings: Ryder Green, G, Prince George, B.C. Hes also a strong skater who is light on his edges, builds speed quickly into flight to put defenders on their heels and/or create separation, leads a lot of neutral-zone carries into entries, and makes plays into space for himself or his linemates at pace. Team: Brandon Wheat Kings U15 Stats: 28 GP 58G-50A108 points, #6 Swift Current Broncos Its an exciting time of year, a busy time of year, WHL Manager, Hockey Operations Taylor Green recently told the WHL Radio Show. I think hes going to be a star regardless. After playing on Russias Hlinka Gretzky team twosummers ago, But played to a point-per-game level in the MHL as one of its top 2005s last season and began his draft year on a tear in the MHL, scoring 11 goals in his first 15 games of the season before earning a mid-October promotion to the KHL for the first time (he has since scored his first two pro goals and has bounced between the KHL and MHL). With the puck on his stick, hes a treat to watch. History was made in the 13th round of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, as the Vancouver Giants used the 268th overall selection to call the name of defender Chloe Primerano the first woman skater selected in any Canadian Hockey League selection draft. close. ; #92 Winnipeg ICE: Daniel Morozov, F, Port Coquitlam, B.C. ; #48 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Koen Cleaver, G, Port Alberni, B.C. This year, he has already broken past both of those marks and sits top 10 in the WHL in scoring (though he has regressed a little after a hot start). ; #47 Victoria Royals: Grant Reid, F, Surrey, B.C. Noel Nordh, LW (Brynas) Not Phil Kessel. ; #127 Red Deer Rebels: Taylor Tabashniuk, G, Regina, Sask. ; #193 Red Deer Rebels: Jovan Sandhu, F, Surrey, B.C. USHL Entry Draft. ; #174 Kamloops Blazers: Tommy Lafreniere, F, Hornby Island, B.C. Hes a rare kind of player where hes got A-grade tools across the board, and star talent in spades, but hes also got an efficiency to his game that is incrediblyrare for a skilled player (especially one his age). Once a player is selected by a WHL Club, he can only participate in tryout camps and other team activities for that Club. Ondrej Molnar, LW (Erie) Adam Gajan, G (Chippewa/Green Bay) 1 pick Ryan Nugent-Hopkins posted). ; #274 Prince Albert Raiders: Pass; #275 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Lucas Hvidston, F, Tisdale, Sask. 22) Vancouver Giants (from Winnipeg). Youll commonly see him activate to lead plays into the offensive zone and create something. It will be followed by an updated top 32 after U18 Worlds (new this year in May), and my final top 100 (released in June). The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. WHL Behind The Scenes - 2023 Road to Nashville, Blazers forward Bankier signs entry-level contract with Minnesota Wild, Cougars forward Wheatcroft named McSweeney's WHL Player of the Month, Thunderbirds netminder Milic named WHL Goaltender of the Month, Pats forward Suzdalev named WHL Rookie of the Month, Blazers forward Hofer signs entry-level contract with Washington Capitals. It was tricky evaluating and contextualizing Sale last season, when he was above two points per game (99 in 44) in Czechias top junior league, doing things that had never been done and smashing (and even doubling in some cases) the production of recent top Czech players at the same age (including first-rounders like Jakub Voracek and Tomas Hertl). 516 plrs. Hes different than Bedard in tools and approach. Web2022-2023 relegation player stats for Erste Liga, including top goal scorers, most games played, PPG leaders and more. ; #138 Prince George Cougars: Kieran Thibault, D, Kamloops, B.C. ; #98 Prince Albert Raiders: Liam Bursaw, F, Warman, Sask. Forward Gavin McKenna was the only player eligible for this years WHL Prospect Draft to play U18 hockey in 202122, leading the CSSHL for Rink Kelowna with 23 goals and 65 points in 35 games played. Team: Saskatoon Generals U15 Stats: 31 GP 57G-43A100 points, #10 Seattle Thunderbirds ; 219 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jager Gugyelka, D, Coaldale, Alta. Certainly at the high level of the Draft, our first-round prospects, were looking at some really high-end guys, but theres certainly depth to be found throughout the Draft.. Im less and less convinced of that. #1 Medicine Hat TigersName: Gavin McKenna Position: Forward Hometown: Whitehorse, YukonTeam: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U18 Prep Stats: 35 GP 23G-42A65 points, #2 Tri-City AmericansName: Jackson Smith Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, Alta.Team: Edge School U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 15G-23A35 points, #3 Victoria RoyalsName: Cole Reschny Position: Forward Hometown: Macklin, Sask.Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats:251 GP 40G-52A92 points, #4 Calgary HitmenName: Reese Hamilton Position: Defence Hometown: Whitewood, Sask.Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats: 27 GP 12G-42A54 points, #5 Regina PatsName: Cole Temple Position: Forward Hometown: Brandon, Man.Team: Brandon Wheat Kings U15 Stats: 28 GP 58G-50A108 points, #6 Swift Current BroncosName: Peyton Kettles Position: Defence Hometown: Winnipeg, Man.Team: Rink Hockey Academy Winnipeg U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 9G-26A35 points, #7 Vancouver GiantsName: Cameron Schmidt Position: Forward Hometown: Prince George, B.C.Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U15 Stats: 13 GP 25G-16A41 points, #8 Spokane ChiefsName: Chase Harrington Position: Forward Hometown: Langley, B.C.Team: Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 32G-18A50 points, #9 Prince George CougarsName: Lee Shurgot Position: Forward Hometown: Saskatoon, Sask.Team: Saskatoon Generals U15 Stats: 31 GP 57G-43A100 points, #10 Seattle ThunderbirdsName: Braeden Cootes Position: Forward Hometown: Sherwood Park, Alta.Team: Yale Hockey Academy U15 Stats: 30 GP 29G-38A67 points, #11 Lethbridge HurricanesName: William Sharpe Position: Defence Hometown: Delta, B.C.Team: Yale Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 21 GP 19G-23A42 points, #12 Brandon Wheat KingsName: Joby Baumuller Position: Forward Hometown: Wilcox, Sask.Team: Notre Dame Hounds U15 Prep Stats: 20 GP 15G-11A26 points, #13 Kamloops BlazersName: Nathan Behm Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, Alta.Team: Edge School U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 28G-29A57 points, #14 Moose Jaw WarriorsName: Connor Schmidt Position: Defence Hometown: Sturgeon County, Alta.Team: Okanagan Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 12G-20A32 points, #15 Prince Albert RaidersName: Luke Moroz Position: Forward Hometown: Regina, Sask.Team: Prairie Storm U15 Stats: 27 GP 47G-61A108 points. And after how good he looked as an underager at U18 worlds in Germany last April, nobody has been surprised by his near goal-per-game breakout this season (in fact, I wrote I wont be surprised if he challenges Smith and Moore on the stat sheet this year while providing all of the energy that he does in my preseason ranking). ; #72 Saskatoon Blades: Maxx Hamelin, F, Winnipeg, Man. ; #83 Red Deer Rebels: Carter Cole, F, Edam, Sask. ; #238 Portland Winterhawks: Griffin Brown, D, San Jose, Calif.; #239 Kamloops Blazers: Hunter Yanick, F, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. ; #82 Seattle Thunderbirds: Antonio Martorana, F, Edmonton, Alta. #111 Medicine Hat Tigers: Jordan Switzer, G, Edmonton, Alta. #155 Everett Silvertips: Remy Hlady, F, Tyndall, Man. After the draft is completed, all the remaining bantams become eligible to be listed by teams, and many will be added as spots become available on Clubs PPLs, or as a players talents improve or are more noticeable at a later date or at a higher level of hockey. ; #106 Portland Winterhawks: Luke Myhre, F, Dauphin, Man. Shakir Mukhamadullin (D) ; #107 Kamloops Blazers: Zachary Pantelakis, F, North Vancouver, B.C. 19) Kamloops Blazers The midseason ranking divides into six tiers. 1 plr, U.K. WHL Bantam Draft WHL US Prospect Draft . Gauthier, the No. 1 pick in the 2021 QMJHL draft and son of former 10-year NHLer Denis Gauthier, followed up a strong showing at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup (where he scored six goals in five games) with a strong start to his draft year at the top of a stacked Sherbrooke lineup, before seeing his production taper off some as they added more talent ahead of the deadline. There were a lot of nights last season, on an Ice team that boasted half a dozen of the better forwards and two of the top defencemen in the WHL, where this kid was the best player on the ice (which included himleadingthem in scoring in the playoffs with 23 points in 15 games) as a 16-year-old. Im not talking about him compared to other prospects in this draft. Team: Prairie Storm U15 Stats: 26 GP 10G-28A38 points, #22 Vancouver Giants Temples father, Jeff, skated in the WHL in the 1990s with both his hometown Wheat Kings and the Medicine Hat Tigers. ; #112 Tri-City Americans: Kainoah Brankovic, D, Port Coquitlam, B.C. The Vancouver Giants hold the most first-round selections in 2022 with three, picking at number seven, 21 and 22 in Round One. ; #179 Victoria Royals: Wyatt Bouvier, G, Saskatoon, Sask. The forward scored 67 points for Yale Academy U15, including 29 goals in 30 CSSHL contests. Hes strong. While he benefits from playing with talented linemates, Bensons a driver in every sense. Just a couple of weeks away from having been eligible for the 2022 draft, Danielson, who was an MVP of Albertas U15 AAA circuit and the No. 2021 sportsbugz.com - All Rights Reserved. Then you add in instincts off the puck to get open even when hes a marked man, an improved physical engagement (hes really quite feisty and competitive), some underrated skill as a puck thief, and youve got a superstar prospect. ; #125 Kelowna Rockets: Jonah Pinel, F, Balgonie, Sask. Barlow plays a direct, intentional game built around great hands, a physically mature pro frame, and an NHL shot (he can cleanly beat goalies from mid-range). He looks to take instead of give in the neutral zone, regularly stepping up to try to bump puck carriers off possession and force dumps (though there are times when that style can leave him chasing if his timings off or hes flatfooted). ; #205 Kelowna Rockets: Eric Han, F, Regina, Sask. #177 Everett Silvertips: Connor Wolitski, D, Spruce Grove, Alta. ; #142: Prince Albert Raiders: Will Shepard, F, West Vancouver, B.C. 15) Seattle Thunderbirds (from Kelowna) He does a good job maintaining gaps and matching opposing forwards step-for-step skating backwards. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features, Austria Gabriel Szturc, C (Kelowna) ; #215 Red Deer Rebels: Pass; #216 Portland Winterhawks: Tyce Penrod, F, Saskatoon, Sask. ; #77 Medicine Hat Tigers: Hudson Gainer, D, Medicine Hat, Alta. ; #242 Winnipeg ICE: Logan Murray, F, Kimberley, B.C. Hes not the most cerebral player and he can be a little too net-focussed at times, but hes the kind of player who will score, add physicality to a line, and slide up and down a top nine in an NHL lineup while endearing himself to his coaches. He has regularly blown me away in viewings these last couple of years (at Hockey Canadas showcase two summers ago, in games where he looked like a man among boys in the USHL, and now again at various points throughout his historic freshman year at Michigan, where he was the best player in college hockey from the jump andseems to have found another level of late). 16) Medicine Hat Tigers (from Seattle) Players eligible for the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft are 2007-born players who reside in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Sign up for EP Premium to create Name: Graham Jones Position: Forward Hometown: Winnipeg, Man. Increasingly, Ive been impressed by his agility in and out of breaks and cuts (his skating is a real asset for him and particularly impressive through his edges and crossovers, though he can get going the length of the ice too). Felix Nilsson, C (Rogle) Web2022-2023 relegation player stats for Erste Liga, including top goal scorers, most games played, PPG leaders and more. He gets shots off extremely fast and without bobbles in catch-and-release sequences. Northern B.C. Hes a natural scorer and creator, but hes also got plus vision and deft touch (though I wouldnt say his creativity is necessarily a strength). The beauty of Brindleys game is that while he may prove talented enough to play in a skill role at the NHL level, hes got the approach/tools to play an effective bottom-six game too. WebJarome was famously never selected in the bantam draft but was later put on Kamloops negotiation list. Further details on the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be announced at a later date. WebJoey Anderson (F) NHL. His consistent game-to-game impact, whenever Ive sat down to do watch the 2005s at the NTDP on tape, has struck me as well. Live coverage of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be live-streamed FREE via WHL Live on CHL TV. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. When you package all of that skill with a dogged work ethic that keeps him around pucks all the time, and youve gota tremendous player. Its impossible not to. ; #148 Red Deer Rebels: Steven Steranka, F, Regina, Sask. When he tries things and he often does hes never trying them out of desperation but rather intention. Complete player biography and stats. Hes got quick hands one-on-one, he drops pucks back into his shooting stance effortlessly, and hes got a beautiful curl-and-drag motion. ; #280 Seattle Thunderbirds: Brett Woodard, D, Langley, B.C. #45 Medicine Hat Tigers: Matt Paranych, D, Edmonton, Alta. Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats:251 GP 40G-52A92 points, #4 Calgary Hitmen Luke Mittelstadt, LHD (U. of Minnesota) There are some whod like to see him get to the guts of the ice and battle a little more (he glides a little too much off of the puck offensively and defensively). 7 plrs, Croatia And yet most believe hes the third-most compelling and projectable prospect on USAs top line. If he can become a second-pairing offensively-inclined defenceman at even strength, and a PP1 QB, that has value in the middle of the first round. Finesse. Team: Calgary Bisons U15 Stats: 33 GP 8G-17A25 points, #18 Portland Winterhawks Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U15 Stats: 13 GP 25G-16A41 points, #8 Spokane Chiefs Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features. ; #137 Saskatoon Blades: Dayton Deschamps, D, Saskatoon, Sask. He thrives in the small-area game, using light passes and rapid movements to play in and out of coverage. 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Results First Round #1 Medicine Hat Tigers Name: Gavin McKenna Position: Forward Hometown: Whitehorse, Yukon Team: Rink A brilliant handler and manipulator of the puck, including at full speed, Smith is a tantalizing and slippery talent who blends deception, baits and fakes (with his eyes, shoulders and head) into his movements to not just make opposing players miss but often send them the wrong way. #67 Spokane Chiefs: Adam Boatter; D, Maple Ridge, B.C. 2 plrs, Russia ; #28 Prince George Cougars: Jett Lajoie, F, Winnipeg, Man. Hes a treat to watch in possession and processes the game at such an advanced and rapid level. ; #149 Saskatoon Blades: Tyler Deakos, F, Cochrane, Alta. And this season theres no doubt: Hes the best forward on arguably the CHLs most talented team at forward. Hes an up-tempo playmaker and dynamic skater (in straight lines, through his three-step acceleration from a standstill, and around corners through his crossovers) who looks to involve himself more than you might expect at his size. 1 plr, Sweden Name: Chase Harrington Position: Forward Hometown: Langley, B.C. I love the way he shields pucks and waits for his opportunities to attack. USA NAHL Entry Draft NAHL Supplemental Draft NA3HL Draft NCDC Entry Draft NCDC Futures Draft When hes around it, he can be a handful. His teammate, defenceman Reese Hamilton is also highly touted ahead of Thursdays Draft. 1 plr, Hungary He can beat you along the wall on the cycle. Jesse Nurmi, LW (KooKoo) 5 903 plrs, China USA NAHL Entry Draft NAHL Supplemental Draft NA3HL Draft NCDC Entry Draft NCDC Futures Draft The WHL Bantam Draft is an annual ; #302 Seattle Thunderbirds: Pass; #307 Edmonton Oil Kings: Pass. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. ; #150 Prince George Cougars: Rowan McDonald, F, Spruce Grove, Alta. Two Abbotsford talent and a total of 10 players from the Yale Hockey Academy in Abbotsford were selected in the Western Hockey League Prospect Draft, which took place on Thursday (May 19). Hes got an impressive one-timer from the right flank and can really lean into and rip his catch-and-release or in-stride wrister. He can push into space. Hes also not fast despite his strength, although he has made progress in his skating and does at times look powerful in straight lines. 2 in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft with the pick between Bedard and Yager (he and Yager were actually teammates in minor hockey), is a talented and hardworking playmaker who keeps himself involved in the play off the puck and then makes plays between battles in possession of the puck. Bedards statistical profile speaks for itself: 28 points in 15 games as a 15-year-old in the WHL, two points per game at U18 worlds as a double underager, 51 goals and 100 points on a dreadful team at 16, six goals in four games at U18 Worlds as an underager this time (in what wasnt even his best hockey), 13 goals and 31 points in 14 world juniors games (after forcing his way onto the first of those three teams by torching the selection camp), and now, as a 17-year-old who wont turn 18 until July (we can almost forget that! ; #37 Seattle Thunderbirds: Kaleb Hartmann, F, Langley, B.C. Name: Gavin McKenna Position: Forward Hometown: Whitehorse, Yukon ; #167 Saskatoon Blades: Hudson Roberge, D, West Kelowna, B.C. Hes got impressive shooting mechanics given how long his stick is, and regularly pulls pucks into his feet to change his angle face-up against goalies. ; #121 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Shea Busch, F, North Vancouver, B.C. Hes a smooth skater. Hes not the hardest-working working player defensively, nor the fastest skater, but he always seems to be lurking around the play (and the puck) anyways and his skill level pops from there. Its not often we see players his size who can move like him. The WHL is also the leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Players from across the four Western Canadian branches have had a full season to strut their stuff for scouts, with years worth of hard work set to be recognized by WHL Clubs in Thursdays WHL Prospects Draft. ; #114 Medicine Hat Tigers: Cohen Carter, D, Drayton Valley, Alta. A hand injury kept Moore out of action late last year and prevented him from likely playing at U18 worlds as an underager, but he impressed me on three trips down to Plymouth these last two years (last November when he was already playing up, this fall for U18 Five Nations, and this winter for the BioSteel All-American Game. There have been times this season, though, where he has looked like hes trying a little too hard to impress and make things happen instead of allowing the game to come to him. Last year, he led Prince George in goals (30) and finished second in points (57, one back of Heidt). The teams that miss the playoffs are placed into a lottery for the 1st round only. Hes eager physically. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. NHL Draft Guide Fantasy Guide EP Rinkside Discover Premium. ; #53 Regina Pats: Brayden Smith, D, Saskatoon, Sask. We also invite you to ask us about our policies or feel free to let us know how we can better serve your privacy concerns. I expect hell be the first defenceman picked when all is said and done, and he may be my top-ranked one too even though Gulyayev excites me a little more and remains there for now. ; #102 Regina Pats: Wyatt Stinton, F, Flin Flon, Man. We seldom see them play big minutes in a good league, though even when theyre on the older side, like Reinbacher is with his October birthday. NHL Draft Guide Fantasy Guide EP Rinkside Discover Priority Draft on Wednesday. ; #175 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jordan Ramsay, F, Victoria, B.C. Heres how to watch, Start time, Ticket prices, TV channels, and radio station, Dont miss a single play of the 2022-23 College Football Playoff! If this werent a draft that also featured Bedard and Benson, he was in the midst of one of the most productive draft-eligible seasons in recent WHL history (pacing to outproduce, for example, the 106 in 69 that 2011 No. NCDC Entry Draft. He just has a unique ability to impose his will on the game. Hell make plays to the inside from the perimeter on one shift, and then go right to the guts of the ice to make something happen in a congested area the next. skated in 30 games with Burnaby Winter Club U15 Prep this past season, registering 19 points (2G-17A). ; #131 Edmonton Oil Kings: Caleb Gartner, D, Calgary, Alta. ; #78 Brandon Wheat Kings: Gradey Hope, D, Kelowna, B.C. I love him on the half-wall/point on the PP with his ability to hit east-west seams (he just seems to see every lane and opening). The Tigers selected defenceman Jay Bouwmeester and forward Ryan Hollweg with back-to-back first-overall selections in 1998 and 1999. 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