We sometimes see draft-eligible D play their full draft year in a professional league. ; #191 Kelowna Rockets: Logan Mehl, F, Regina, Sask. #177 Everett Silvertips: Connor Wolitski, D, Spruce Grove, Alta. Theres just this elusiveness to his game where you never know where hes going with the puck. Theres the pinpoint accuracy from impossible angles. 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). Team: Brandon Wheat Kings U15 Stats: 28 GP 58G-50A108 points, #6 Swift Current Broncos Hes got superb vision and ranks among the best in the class at dissecting coverage as a passer. ; #179 Victoria Royals: Wyatt Bouvier, G, Saskatoon, Sask. close. 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). ; #94 Prince George Cougars: Max Threinen, D, Langenburg, Sask. ; #125 Kelowna Rockets: Jonah Pinel, F, Balgonie, Sask. ; #112 Tri-City Americans: Kainoah Brankovic, D, Port Coquitlam, B.C. 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. ; #44 Calgary Hitmen: Sawyer Mayes, F, Salmon Arm, 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. Nicknamed Big Rig when he was at the program, Stramel is a heavy but not doughy kid whoseathletic, muscular build jumps out at you right away. The WHL, along with theOntario Hockey Leagueand theQuebec Major Junior Hockey Leaguecomprise theCanadian Hockey League. Hell make the soft play to the middle of the ice from the perimeter, or go there to get to rebounds or position himself on screens/tips. ; #82 Seattle Thunderbirds: Antonio Martorana, F, Edmonton, Alta. Im talking nobody. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. WHL US Prospect Draft. 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! 7) Vancouver Giants ; #173 Kamloops Blazers: Logan Edmonstone, G, Saskatoon, Sask. His near point-per-game production at the top of the Huskies stat sheet comes a year after he led the BCHL in goals (45 in 46 games) and points (85) for a 1.85 points-per-game clip that stands as the most productive 16-year-old season in the league in decades, besting Alex Newhook(1.47), Kyle Turris (1.26), Tyson Jost (0.98), and Kent Johnson (0.81) while being four months younger than Johnson was at the time. Name: Braeden Cootes Position: Forward Hometown: Sherwood Park, Alta. After the 1st round, the Clubs select in order from fewest to most regular season points. When you think youve got him trapped, you usually dont. 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. 13) Saskatoon Blades WHL Clubs send scouts to watch first-year bantams from the start of the minor hockey season. Felix Nilsson, C (Rogle) ; #61 Prince George Cougars: Aiden Foster, F, Lloydminster, Alta. Hes got gallops, cutbacks, crossovers, all of it. 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). ; #107 Kamloops Blazers: Zachary Pantelakis, F, North Vancouver, B.C. ; #121 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Shea Busch, F, North Vancouver, B.C. The drafts order of selection depends on where the team finishes in the league standings. With a Premium subscription, you'll get access to over 30 tools, features and benefits. WebGo Premium for Elite Prospects Support. Hes excellent in puck protection twisting away from coverage to make things happen along the boards. Thats three more defencemen than my preliminary ranking, and while none still rank in the top 10 (which would be a first if it holds), theres a trio in the conversation for the 11-20 range and a ton of worthwhile second-round options behind them. Only Hughes. Manitoba saw 31 players selected. 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. 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. Everett, by virtue of He can score from mid range consistently with his low-kick wrister, hes got an ability to protect the puck and shade in and out of coverage, hes got a dangerous curl-and-drag wrister, and hes comfortable in traffic. 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. ; #249 Calgary Hitmen: Pass; #250 Swift Current Broncos: Pass; #252 Prince Albert Raiders: Braden Bogardus, F, Houston, Texas; #253 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Kaden Woodcox, D, West Kelowna, B.C. Is there something to be said for the WHL bantam draft and its longer development path in this instance? 2 plrs, USA Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. Hes also dangerous inside the offensive zone from the top of the circles in, with a quick-release wrister (one of the faster releases in the draft) that comes off of his blade hard and with a slight, goalie-fooling adjustment pre-shot, impressive puck skill in congested areas, an ability to attack in bursts and make something happen out of dead plays, and an equal ability to play off of coverage and make himself available for his linemates. 1 or No. One of my favourites in the 2005 age group, Wood is the youngest player in college hockey this season (he was, for a moment, its only 17-year-old) and has stepped right in to become an impactful player on a good UConn team (albeit as a winger after playing mostly centre at the Jr. A level). He has also learned to use the attention his shot gets as a tool to open up passing and find linemates at the backdoor with blind passes through seams. 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. He gets shots off extremely fast and without bobbles in catch-and-release sequences. This season, after noticeably adding some needed muscle and rounding out his game nicely, I think he has shown folks that hell be able to stick down the middle. 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. There has been souring on him as a top-10 candidate because of the point-per-game clip he has played at (though in saying that scouts still have a lot of respect for his game) but I expect his production to take a big leap next season. NAHL Entry Draft. Name: Connor Schmidt Position: Defence Hometown: Sturgeon County, Alta. 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Results First Round #1 Medicine Hat Tigers Name: Gavin McKenna Position: Forward Hometown: Whitehorse, Yukon Team: Rink With the puck on his stick, hes a treat to watch. Team: Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 28 GP 19G-27A46 points. Web2023 WHL Draft Rankings - TOP 50 - Elite Prospects 2023 WHL Draft Rankings - TOP 50 Add to Favorites This is a custom user-submitted ranking. ; #93 Spokane Chiefs: Trennen Redlick, F, St. Albert, Alta. he wants the puck in the offensive zone and has the skill and shot to make things happen when teammates find him off the point or as the trailer off the rush. 2020 WHL Draft Rankings Showing 1 to 10 of 10 entries Detailed Player Game Reports Position: Defense Height: 6-0 Weight: 160 Shot: Right DOB: 8/14/2000 Hometown: Mississauga, ONT CHL Status: 2016 Guelph (OHL) 1/1 NHL Draft Eligible: 2018 EHP Rating Recent Player Highlights An elite defender who can take care of the puck in any situation Web2022-2023 relegation player stats for Erste Liga, including top goal scorers, most games played, PPG leaders and more. 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. ; #170 Victoria Royals: Will Whitter, F, Prince Albert, Sask. He can beat you by pushing through lanes to the middle third, driving the net, or dropping a shoulder to take space that isnt there. WebWHL Bantam Draft. You can also find an additional 32 honourable mentions below. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canadas National Junior Hockey Team. ; #126 Prince Albert Raiders: Noah Smith, D, Brooks, Alta. Sherwood Parks Braeden Cootes, meanwhile, enjoyed life on the West Coast this year. Though he doesnt play the game with some of the shine of the three players in front of him, Carlsson, the top Swede in the draft, has emerged as my clear No. ; #27 Spokane Chiefs: Owen Martin, F, Oakbank, Man. ; #104 Seattle Thunderbirds: Caleb Potter, D, Regina, Sask. Jesse Nurmi, LW (KooKoo) The complete order of selection for the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft can be found at WHL.ca/draft. ; #149 Saskatoon Blades: Tyler Deakos, F, Cochrane, Alta. NA3HL Draft. NAHL Supplemental Draft. No subscription is necessary. 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. Thursdays proceedings saw six players selected from the United States, following on the heels of 44 American-born players taken in the 2022 WHL U.S. 1 plr, England Slick. The Western Hockey League announced today that the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022. USA. #111 Medicine Hat Tigers: Jordan Switzer, G, Edmonton, Alta. WebWHL Bantam Draft: December Top 22 - #5 - #1 January 1, 2021 | In General, WHL Draft | By Ashley Its The Final Countdown!!!! Hes a versatile, high-RPM player who makes things happen when hes on the ice and pulls teamates into the fight with his scrappy, competitive, never-stop style. Hes going to be an NHLer. ; #192 Seattle Thunderbirds: Samuel Charko, F, Whitecourt, Alta. 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. WHL Live will air free, live first-round coverage, with results also available through WHL.ca. ; #233 Saskatoon Blades: Colten Worthington, F, Brandon, Man. 1) Medicine Hat Tigers I have questions about his talent level, though. The order of selection for the second round and all other rounds will be the inverse order of final 2021-22 WHL Regular Season standings. He walks the line and bends coverage as an impressive and tactical power-play quarterback. He takes smart routes with and without the puck, he has become a reliable three-zone player, and the skill is there (hes got superb puck control skill). Hes a multi-dimensional forward who has quick acceleration, can handle the puck at speed and change tempos in control, can shape play by opening up his hips to go heel-to-heel, thrives in traffic, is a dual shot-pass threat, plays one step ahead of the game in possession, supports the play effectively, problem-solves as well as anyone in this class (in an age group that is full of intelligent playmakers), works his tail off off the puck to keep his energy up (he plays heavier and scrappier than he looks, too), and sets the pace for his line (whether by picking it up or slowing it down to use his creativity). Jacob Fowler, G (Youngstown) To attend the camp of another Club, the player must be dropped from his current Clubs PPL. ; #212 Moose Jaw Warriors: Pass; #213 Kelowna Rockets: Jasper Fellbaum, F, Courtenay, B.C. The NHL Draft Guide Fantasy Guide EP Rinkside Discover Ive said it before and Ill say it again: Bedard can do things with the puck that nobody else in the sport can replicate. His ability to make plays offensively both off the rush and inside the zone (where hes got slick skill in traffic, great instincts off of the puck, and a lunch-pale approach) also gives me a lot of confidence that hell continue to progress. He has struggled in spurts with the pace required of centres at higher levels (whether that be last summers world juniors, or the pro game, he could stand to get and play a little quicker) and some scouts worry about his consistency at five-on-five, but he has shown important progress on that front and showed well at this winters world juniors at evens. He has shown a knack for making big plays at big moments. 1 plr, Sweden Eventually, when the points pile up like they have, and they happen making the kinds of plays that he does, you cant ignore them. ; #102 Regina Pats: Wyatt Stinton, F, Flin Flon, Man. There are many whove settled on Perreault as more of a mid-to-late-round first because of the combination of his skinny frame and the linemates he plays with. For the 2010 bantam draft, players born in 1995 may be selected. close. Ondrej Molnar, LW (Erie) Hes got excellent touch and weight on his passes (hes a great saucer passer off of his forehand and backhand, in particular), and does a beautiful job waiting for lanes to open. ; #86 Everett Silvertips: Corbin Sanderman, G, Three Hills, Alta., #87 Tri-City Americans: Damian Kravcak, F, Delta, B.C. 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. 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