#222 Tri-City Americans: Sean Shiels, F, Saskatoon, Sask. Priority Draft on Wednesday. When he does go there, too, Ive seen him show that dexterity he has getting sticks on tips and redirects. ; #44 Calgary Hitmen: Sawyer Mayes, F, Salmon Arm, B.C. 11) Lethbridge Hurricanes 16) Medicine Hat Tigers (from Seattle) Logan Cooley2. ; 219 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jager Gugyelka, D, Coaldale, Alta. Jordan Martin of Abbotsford was the highest-chosen Abbotsford product, as the defenseman was ranked 41st overall by the Saskatoon Blades, in the second round. Continue with Recommended Cookies. #177 Everett Silvertips: Connor Wolitski, D, Spruce Grove, Alta. ; #63 Kamloops Blazers: Andrew Thomson, F, Sherwood Park, Alta. When you spend some time watching him and asking around about him, you quickly realize why. ; #25 Moose Jaw Warriors: Max Finley, F, Kelowna, B.C. Everett, by virtue of finishing with the third-best overall record in the 2021-22 regular season, will select 20th overall in the first round. He can beat you carrying the puck in rotations around the perimeter of the offensive zone. Name: Reese Hamilton Position: Defence Hometown: Whitewood, Sask. WebJarome was famously never selected in the bantam draft but was later put on Kamloops negotiation list. 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. And while we dont often see smaller defenceman taken as high as I have him ranked here, he doesnt play small and I like his game at both ends of the ice because of his mobility and the confidence with which he reads the play. Im not sure he has the star power of the names in front of him here, but hes got some unique attributes in this class and hes going to make a heck of an NHL player. Scott has written for the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, The Toronto Sun, the National Post, SB Nation and several other outlets in the past. 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). 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. His strength complements a competitive, physical, forechecking, middle-lane style that makes good use of his length and hard wrister from midrange. 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. Still, though he is a dominant junior player and could chase down a 50-goal season this year, its also fair to ask if his advanced growth gives him less runway for improvement (he really does look like a man already). Hes got really good edges and mobility, though he doesnt have the speed in straight lines to pull away from faster chasers. ; #101 Seattle Thunderbirds: Koji Gibson, F, North Vancouver, B.C. Further details on the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be announced at a later date. Carey Terrance, C (Erie) / Yukon were chosen, with another 50 players coming from Saskatchewan. ; #210 Brandon Wheat Kings: Pass; #211 Saskatoon Blades: Malakai Zwiers, G, Lloydminster, Alta. Michkov is, without question or hesitation, the best prospect Ive ever ranked at No. 1 plr, Hungary ; #308 Winnipeg ICE: Pass. Hes a crafty handler who hangs onto pucks to spin away from pressure, attacks in and out of crowds, makes plays into space for himself, and can comfortably make plays through layers to others. And while hes probably not going to be a star at the next level, I like Ziemmer as a potential second-line winger who can contribute offensively in a variety of ways. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U15 Stats: 13 GP 25G-16A41 points, #8 Spokane Chiefs Name: Cole Temple Position: Forward Hometown: Brandon, Man. ; #83 Red Deer Rebels: Carter Cole, F, Edam, Sask. ; #46 Tri-City Americans: Savin Virk, F, Surrey, B.C. Nobody can defend his inside-out cut into that low, hard wrister of his at the junior level. This draft class marks a decade of me doing this work, and I still believe this 2023 group is rivalled only by 2015 among the talent pools Ive scouted to date. Im not sure hes got the soft skill to become the true No. Brennan is a goaltender with excellent positioning and excellent If he were a little bigger, hed be a scouts dream. Adam Gajan, G (Chippewa/Green Bay) WHL Bantam Draft WHL US Prospect Draft . When he tries things and he often does hes never trying them out of desperation but rather intention. ; #224 Vancouver Giants: Cade Bolding, D, Sherwood Park, Alta. ; #261 Kamloops Blazers: Evan Cook, F, Surrey, B.C. And this season theres no doubt: Hes the best forward on arguably the CHLs most talented team at forward. The WHL Prospects Draft is traditionally held in the month of May and represents an important milestone on the annual WHL calendar. The WHL looks forward to welcoming new prospects to our Clubs both in December of 2021 with the 2006 age group, and again next spring with the 2007-born players, commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. 3 pick in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft. Web2022-2023 relegation player stats for Erste Liga, including top goal scorers, most games played, PPG leaders and more. ; #162 Moose Jaw Warriors: Austin Wentz, F, Bonnyville, Alta; #163 Regina Pats: Owen Nelson, F, Prince Albert, Sask. This had many drawbacks including the need for extensive scouting systems along with the related expense, as well the added pressure on peewee-aged players (12-13 year-olds). While that bent-sideways cannon that he has off of his right hip is his defining quality, its not the only tool he has that is singular, either. ; #31 Regina Pats: Corban Almen, F, Saskatoon, Sask. As part of WHL.cas coverage of the event, were drawing attention to some of the more exciting possibilities related to each of the four Western Canadian branches. NA3HL Draft. ; #207 Regina Pats: Pass; #208 Prince Albert Raiders: Cooper Anderson, G, Sidney, B.C. 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. Here's a quick look at three of the top prospects in this year's draft class. ; #168 Moose Jaw Warriors: Preston Baerwald, F, Corman Park, Sask. Heres the complete schedule, dates, TV channel, and sites, Zverev reveals hes been pain-free for weeks after surgery and opens up about tough loss in first match back. He was an alternate captain and second-leading scorer at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, and isan alternate captain and leading scorer with Moose Jaw. Dvorsky is a highly-talented and intelligent playmaker who can threaten defenders and coverage in a variety of ways, whether thats carving them up in control and finishing cleanly from the home plate area, or sliding off of coverage to find pockets of space to get open into. Hes a slick one-on-one player. Name: Nathan Behm Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, Alta. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features, Austria Scott Ratzlaff, G (Seattle) Priority Draft 10 months ago 44 players were selected by the 22 WHL member Clubs in Wednesday's U.S. ; #115 Spokane Chiefs: Finn Kallay, F, St. Albert, Alta. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Brindleys a plus-level skater who gets through his extensions quickly (including from a standstill), excels on his edges, rounds corners sharply, and darts around the ice, hunting pucks and pushing through holes. Draft will be held Thursday May 19th 2022 , there hasn't been much talk about it so thought I would get the ball rolling. ; #203 Spokane Chiefs: Jack Bousquet, F, Dallas, Texas. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Pre-Show begins with co-hosts Chris Wahl and Taylor Rocca at 8:30 a.m. PDT, with live draft coverage beginning at 9 a.m. PDT. 1 plr, U.K. All that is required is to register and login using a free account with CHL TV, no subscription or purchase necessary. ; #73 Tri-City Americans: Ryan Grout, G, Sturgeon County, Alta. Arguably the fastest skater in the Draft, Schmidt could become the second Prince George product to be selected in the first round of the WHL Prospects Draft in as many years, joining forward Miguel Marques, who went 10th overall to Lethbridge in 2021. Smith is one of the very best slot passers in the draft and uses his unique puckhandling ability to dodge close-outs, weave off of the wall, and make plays through holes in coverage in possession with ease, regularly hanging onto pucks to delay his way into his spots or carve in. ; #188 Brandon Wheat Kings: Brendyn Van Oene, F, Shawnigan Lake, B.C. I love the way he slows down the game, adjusts and maneuvers his frame and shades pucks. Gavin McKenna (F) CSSHL U18. WebWHL Bantam Draft. 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. ; #238 Portland Winterhawks: Griffin Brown, D, San Jose, Calif.; #239 Kamloops Blazers: Hunter Yanick, F, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. 1 plr, Czechia Honzek was on one of the steeper ascents in the draft this season when he suffered a leg injury in Slovakias second game of the world juniors. Sign up for premium. After the Draft is Priority Draft will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2021. The 2023 draft is led by three maybe four A-plus (or close) prospects at the very top, a superb collection of high-end talents at forward behind them that will run deep into the first round and produce additional stars, and better depth on defence and in net than I anticipated when the year started. He has a high floor and should safely become a strong third-line player but also has the upside to become more if things really click in his north-south game at the next level. He is very intentional with his routes, offensively and defensively, which should help him stick at the centre position long term. WHL US Prospect Draft. And while hell fade in stretches, the talent level is clear. Team: Prairie Storm U15 Stats: 26 GP 10G-28A38 points, #22 Vancouver Giants Hes not just the energy guy though either. The combination of Michkovs position and the uncertainty around Russias invasion of Ukraine and his contract in the KHL with SKA (which is signed through to the end of the 2025-26 season and has been loaned out to Sochi after he reportedly forced his way out in search of greater opportunity) could complicate where he goes on draft day, but he still belongs here. ; #64 Prince Albert Raiders: Dayce Derkatch, F, Regina, Sask. We are certainly excited about some of the talent that were going to be able to bring into our League., Its a deep year this year, Green added. ; #171 Red Deer Rebels: Matthew Kondro, G, St. Albert, Alta. The ; #107 Kamloops Blazers: Zachary Pantelakis, F, North Vancouver, B.C. And he likes to try to take D one-on-one, which can result in some high-end plays but also some turnovers. 2 pick in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection and an OHL First All-Rookie Team member. The consensus number-one pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft hails from Whitehorse, Yukon, which falls under BC Hockeys jurisdiction. He may become a darn good, hard and heavy bottom-six player at the next level in time, but hell have to show me more to warrant a projection higher than that (a projection some others do still believe in). And while his game is bullish, hes also got surprising soft skill. He projects as a pass-first playmaking centre with a middle-six floor, first-line potential, and clear PP value (in multiple roles, too, because hes great around the net and below the goal line but can also run it from the flank). 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. Players eligible for the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be 2007-born players who reside in Alberta, B.C., 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. ; #149 Saskatoon Blades: Tyler Deakos, F, Cochrane, Alta. Priority Draft including Name: Gavin McKenna Position: Forward Hometown: Whitehorse, Yukon 2 plrs, Jamaica Im not talking about him compared to other prospects in this draft. About the Western Hockey League Hes got quick hands and instincts, with standout puck control and shading. Lindgren could very well be a A number of years ago, WHL Clubs were allowed to list first-year bantam players as of a set date in September. NCDC Entry Draft. 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