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. ; #152 Vancouver Giants: Liam Magnuson, D, Calgary, Alta; #153 Seattle Thunderbirds: Ryan Ulmer, F, Regina, Sask. 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). And he just always seems to play well, no matter the role/usage/stage. ; #189 Victoria Royals: Morgan Hackman, F, Vernon, B.C. Last year, he led Prince George in goals (30) and finished second in points (57, one back of Heidt). WebWHL Bantam Draft. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 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. 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. ; #36 Moose Jaw Warriors: Noah Degenstein, F, Airdrie, Alta. Its powerful when it needs to be and light and adjustable when it needs to be. Hes gotdecent hands when he pushes through the middle. Welcome to my March ranking of the top 64 prospects eligible for the 2023 NHL Draft. ; #193 Red Deer Rebels: Jovan Sandhu, F, Surrey, B.C. Priority Draft including Its all there. NHL Draft Guide Fantasy Guide EP Rinkside Discover And while he may not be a driver on a top-six line, its not hard to imagine him as a first- or second-line playmaker who makes finishing plays off of a drivers work and does damage on PP1. ; #37 Seattle Thunderbirds: Kaleb Hartmann, F, Langley, B.C. Hes got a great release. Hes a big, strong, sturdy, athletic net-driven winger with slick puckhandling skill one-on-one and a balanced skaters stride. Note: Though I consult scouts, coaches, general managers, team staff, and agents in building my draft boards, the following evaluations are strictly my own. ; #173 Kamloops Blazers: Logan Edmonstone, G, Saskatoon, Sask. Players born in 2007 will be eligible for the 2022 Prospects Draft, while territorial restrictions will 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. Scouts are having a tough time slotting him due primarily to so-so production this season (though staff with Frolunda insist he has been better than his numbers at the J20 level and that has been reflected in several stints with the SHL. Hes got time to put it all together given his summer birthday, too. 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. 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). ), a quick move into a pass, a sudden stop-up, or an attacking cut. He has now impressed me wherever Ive watched him (NCAA, USHL, Five Nations, U18 Worlds, world juniors, etc.) ; #107 Kamloops Blazers: Zachary Pantelakis, F, North Vancouver, B.C. 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. Hes not just the energy guy though either. Name: Luke Vlooswyk Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, Alta. ; #121 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Shea Busch, F, North Vancouver, B.C. Brennan is a goaltender with excellent positioning and excellent While he benefits from playing with talented linemates, Bensons a driver in every sense. Michael Hrabal, G (Omaha) ; #154 Winnipeg ICE: Christian Stephanson, F, Calgary, Alta. Hes a good skater and should pick up another step as he gets stronger. ; #93 Spokane Chiefs: Trennen Redlick, F, St. Albert, Alta. ; #224 Vancouver Giants: Cade Bolding, D, Sherwood Park, Alta. #290 Vancouver Giants: Pass; #297 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Rhett Vedress, D, Annaheim, Sask. Database: 1 000 974 players . ; #78 Brandon Wheat Kings: Gradey Hope, D, Kelowna, B.C. The way he wheels across the top of the circles and then play-makes from the high slot is special. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. 4) Calgary Hitmen Hes the kind of player who can beat you with a pass, a dangerous wrister (in fact, while he has played facilitator so often in games this year, hes got an excellent wrister while moving), or a deke. Within his movement patterns, he can handle the puck on a string. 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. 17) Red Deer Rebels ; #196 Kelowna Rockets: Kyler Beechinor, D, Bentley, Alta. 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). Hes great along the wall on the cycle, but he can also occasionally make a play that pulls you out of your seat. 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. Jaden Lipinski, C (Vancouver) The pro build, mentality and scoring tools are very appealing though and there will be teams that fall in love with his game/makeup. The province of Saskatchewan had 41 players selected in 2021, and Sask Hockeys first pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft might well be Macklins Cole Reschny, who led all CSSHL U15 players in points per game in 2021-22, registering 92 (40G-52A) with the Northern Alberta Xtreme. 5 903 plrs, China Hes excellent on the wall in puck protection and also has some outside-in skill so that he can attack off of holds into the middle third. ; #86 Everett Silvertips: Corbin Sanderman, G, Three Hills, Alta., #87 Tri-City Americans: Damian Kravcak, F, Delta, B.C. ; #82 Seattle Thunderbirds: Antonio Martorana, F, Edmonton, 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. close. ; #127 Red Deer Rebels: Taylor Tabashniuk, G, Regina, Sask. Its not often we see players his size who can move like him. Round 15 2 plrs, Jamaica ; #186 Red Deer Rebels: Cole Connolly, F, Beaumont, Alta. Sign up for premium. The Medicine Hat Tigers hold the first-overall selection in the WHL Prospects Draft, which is set to begin at 10:00 a.m. MT Thursday. When he tries things and he often does hes never trying them out of desperation but rather intention. WebJarome was famously never selected in the bantam draft but was later put on Kamloops negotiation list. ; #61 Prince George Cougars: Aiden Foster, F, Lloydminster, Alta. Name: Connor Schmidt Position: Defence Hometown: Sturgeon County, Alta. Name: Gavin McKenna Position: Forward Hometown: Whitehorse, Yukon The U18 teams first line of Smith, Ryan Leonard and Gabe Perreault has been piling up points and attention (deservedly so) this year, but Ive been as impressed by Moore and the offence he has created as the focal point of its second line. 5 plrs, Ghana #222 Tri-City Americans: Sean Shiels, F, Saskatoon, Sask. Calgary, Alta. Honourable mentions (sorted alphabetically): Beau Akey, RHD (Barrie) ; #144 Brandon Wheat Kings: Dominic Grieco, F, Lethbridge, Alta. One of the USHLs most talented players, Perron got off to a hot start, was briefly halted by an eight-game December stretch that saw him register justone assist, and has really turned it back on to play his best hockey of late. I think theres a small chance he becomes a star or close with the right development, too. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Winnipeg U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 9G-26A35 points, #7 Vancouver Giants ; #83 Red Deer Rebels: Carter Cole, F, Edam, Sask. Team: Saskatoon Generals U15 Stats: 31 GP 57G-43A100 points, #10 Seattle Thunderbirds An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. 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. He was an alternate captain and second-leading scorer at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, and isan alternate captain and leading scorer with Moose Jaw. He can push into space. ; #114 Medicine Hat Tigers: Cohen Carter, D, Drayton Valley, Alta. 2 pick in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection and an OHL First All-Rookie Team member. 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. The Vancouver Giants hold the most first-round selections in 2022 with three, picking at number seven, 21 and 22 in Round One. He is very intentional with his routes, offensively and defensively, which should help him stick at the centre position long term. ; #77 Medicine Hat Tigers: Hudson Gainer, D, Medicine Hat, Alta. Scouts are fascinated by his power forward package and size down the middle (following a move to centre from the wing as a 16-year-old). #155 Everett Silvertips: Remy Hlady, F, Tyndall, Man. One of my favourites in this class, Cristall isa creative, slippery playmaker who isnt afraid to try things and possesses a rare ability to hang onto pucks, pull eyes and bodies towards him, and then expose opposing structures to the weak side of coverage. And even at 6-foot-2 and about 200 pounds, hes one of the best skaters in this draft. close. 2022 WHL Prospects Draft First Round Order of Selection 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. Priority Draft will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2021. NCDC Entry Draft. 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). The Tigers selected defenceman Jay Bouwmeester and forward Ryan Hollweg with back-to-back first-overall selections in 1998 and 1999. He was theCHL Rookie of the Year (on 34 goals). Web2023 WHL Draft Rankings - TOP 50 - Elite Prospects 2023 WHL Draft Rankings - TOP 50 Add to Favorites This is a custom user-submitted ranking. He too often looks like the third guy on his line. ; #88 Winniepg ICE: Ashton Brown, F, Sherwood Park, Alta. I have questions about his talent level, though. This year, though he has struggled defensively in his limited minutes in the KHL, he has looked dominant at both ends in his returns to the MHL and comfortable in the second-tier VHL. ; #148 Red Deer Rebels: Steven Steranka, F, Regina, Sask. with the Wolverines). Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats: 25 GP 31G-36A67 points, #17 Red Deer Rebels 4 pick in the 2019 Bantam draft (a year ahead of when most of the plethora of other top WHL names on this list were selected). Ive said it before and Ill say it again: Bedard can do things with the puck that nobody else in the sport can replicate. Hes a versatile, hard-working player who excels in pretty much every facet of the game, gets to the middle of the ice, and makes plays around the net through skill and timing. Id like to see him pick up a bit more of an acceleration gear from a standstill (his stride can look a little short/stunted/heavy), and fill the scoresheet a little more (though the talent around him has something to do with that too), but theres a lot to like. WHL Bantam Draft WHL US Prospect Draft . ; #119 Vancouver Giants: Burke Hood, G, Brandon, Man. He uses his body to gain inside positioning on defenders and shields pucks effectively. ; #167 Saskatoon Blades: Hudson Roberge, D, West Kelowna, B.C. ; #71 Spokane Chiefs: Owen Schoettler, D, Edmonton, Alta. 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. Tuomas Uronen, RW (HIFK), (Illustration: John Bradford / The Athletic; photos: Jamie Crawford, Minas Panagiotakis, Dennis Pajot / Getty Images). 1 pick Ryan Nugent-Hopkins posted). He regularly makes difficult plays as a passer, demonstrating high-end spatial awareness and often finding second or even third options (constantly pre-scanning and shoulder-checking). 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). 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. ; #116 Prince George Cougars: Brady Holtvogt, G, Humboldt, Sask. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler, Matvei Michkov. ; #38 Seattle Thunderbirds: Kazden Mathies, F, Martensville, Sask. ; #151 Edmonton Oil Kings: Coltan White, F, Surrey, B.C. His teammate, defenceman Reese Hamilton is also highly touted ahead of Thursdays Draft. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. 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. 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. ; #65 Edmonton Oil Kings: Presley Kerner, F, Kelowna, B.C. He stays on pucks, hes got good instincts and takes smart routes around the ice, hes sound positionally, he applies pressure off of the puck and comes up with possession despite not being very physical, and he just always seems to be involved in positive things inside the offensive zone. The drafts order of selection depends on where the team finishes in the League standings. Hes a smooth skater. 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. ; #59 Moose Jaw Warriors: Jonah Tonhauser, G, Penticton, B.C. He gets shots off extremely fast and without bobbles in catch-and-release sequences. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Crafty is the best word to describe his game. Blueliner Peyton Kettles brings a 6-foot-3 frame into this years draft, tallying 35 points in 30 CSSHL games for the Rink Academy Winnipeg U15 squad. Denver Barkey, C (London) He can unload from his hip into a heavy snapshot (which hes probably owed a few more goals off of this year) or drop and drive the net into a tuck play in tight. Hes got one of the best shooting actions in motion Ive ever seen. 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. ; #63 Kamloops Blazers: Andrew Thomson, F, Sherwood Park, Alta. ; #183 Kelowna Rockets: Jake DeMone, D, Lethbridge, Alta. ; #53 Regina Pats: Brayden Smith, D, Saskatoon, Sask. 12) Brandon Wheat Kings Not Phil Kessel. He was more impressive than his already-impressive 61-points-in-68-games season last year (where he led the Cougars in scoring), and the same is true in his strong production on a middle-of-the-pack Cougars team this year. ; #54 Vancouver Giants: Colton Alain, D, Victoria, B.C. When you think youve got him trapped, you usually dont. And while he played exclusively as a winger in the SHL the last two seasons, Carlsson came up as a centre and I like the way his game might fit there long term because of his combination of size, detail, and awareness. ; #55 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Carsen Adair, D, Clavet, Sask. Wood is a rangy, goal-scoring forward who has silky hands for his size (considering the long stick he uses, hes got great control on the toe of his blade out wide and the heel in tight to his feet), a marksmans shot inside the offensive zone (both through a natural shooting motion and his one-timer), and a sixth sense for arriving around the net/slot at the right time. 1 plr, Canada as a small but highly-involved forward who plays the game with energy and pace, making little skill plays between coverage. His size is obviously a talking point, and theres a boom or bust element to his projection, but hes a first-round talent and a clear play creator on a team with a few of them in Chicago this year. 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. ; #156 Tri-City Americans: Clayton Gillmore, F, West Kelowna, B.C. 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. USHL Entry Draft. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canadas National Junior Hockey Team. ; #263 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jack Toogood, F, Devon, Alta. Hes excellent in puck protection twisting away from coverage to make things happen along the boards. Theres the pinpoint accuracy from impossible angles. Heidt, taken No. 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. ; #110 Winnipeg ICE: Owen Brees, D, Lethbridge, Alta. Priority Draft on Wednesday. The WHL has a draft lottery, and the order is set in reverse order of the final standings. The WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and five in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. ; #209 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Nate Crashley, F, Calgary, Alta. Name: Peyton Kettles Position: Defence Hometown: Winnipeg, Man. Hes got unbelievably quick hands and the loose grip that all great handlers have. 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. 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. ; #161 Calgary Hitmen: Austin Kindrat, G, Winnipeg, Man. 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. ; #43 Calgary Hitmen: Benjamin Kindel, F, Coquitlam, B.C. His long stick can limit him catching and handling pucks in his feet at times, and he doesnt have a great shot, but those things should come and hes got great dexterity and reflexes. ; #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. 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). The 5-foot-10 offensive-defenseman will return to the Blazers this season where he will take on an even larger role within the lineup. With the first-overall pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, the Medicine Hat Tigers used the selection to take forward Gavin McKenna (Whitehorse, Yukon / Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna, U18). ; #308 Winnipeg ICE: Pass. The top 50 drafted NHL prospects ranking, 2023 edition: 1. Hes as fun to watch with the puck on his stick as almost anyone in this draft. Hes a smooth skater who is noticeable in transition for both his ability to weave up ice and facilitate and also his ability to create breakaways for himself and beat goalies one-on-one. This ranking follows my way-too-early top 26, my preseason top 32 (released in August), and my preliminary top 64 (released in November). Cam Squires, RW (Cape Bretton) You can also find an additional 32 honourable mentions below. ; #132 Winnipeg ICE: Jace Egland, F, Eastend, Sask. The WHL Prospects Draft is 1 plr, Hungary 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). 2 that you take inside the top 10, but hes got everything needed to become a good second-pairing guy and maybe slightly more than that. ; #48 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Koen Cleaver, G, Port Alberni, B.C. Name: Hayden Harsanyi Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, Alta. Hes strong. Hes a commanding offensive defenceman who is at his best when hes looking to take charge with his feet. With the puck on his stick, hes a treat to watch. Hes got smooth hands. The Western Hockey League completed the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft online today. He plans things out on the ice at speed and then finds ways to make his desired play. hes patient under pressure and can find his way out of trouble weaving and swerving through holes or away from sticks. #268 Vancouver Giants: Chloe Primerano, D, North Vancouver, B.C. ; #52 Swift Current Broncos: Brennan Brown, F, Milestone, Sask. Yager plays a threatening, attacking, puck-dominant game with skill in straight lines and in cutting sequences in transition. His actual statistical profile is good without being great, though. 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