5 pick into the WHL, was a point-per-game player and one of Brandons top producers last season before being named captain for his draft year. ; #190 Moose Jaw Warriors: Jonah Vanderhorst, D, Winnipeg, Man. Players born in 2007 will be eligible for the 2022 Prospects Draft, while territorial restrictions will The forward scored 67 points for Yale Academy U15, including 29 goals in 30 CSSHL contests. ; #179 Victoria Royals: Wyatt Bouvier, G, Saskatoon, Sask. Sign up for premium. Ethan Miedema, LW (Kingston) The top pick in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Musty is one the focal points of the Wolves offence and would be their leader in shots on goal, assists and points were it not for a few weeks lost in January to a hand injury (following up on a strong showing at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup this summer). 7 plrs, Croatia 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. ; #28 Prince George Cougars: Jett Lajoie, F, Winnipeg, Man. 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). 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. Calgary, Alta. Go Premium for Elite Prospects Support. ; #166 Brandon Wheat Kings: Tao Flory, D, Saskatoon, Sask. Ritchie is the complete package. For the 2010 bantam draft, players born in 1995 may be selected. Temples father, Jeff, skated in the WHL in the 1990s with both his hometown Wheat Kings and the Medicine Hat Tigers. I think hes going to be a star regardless. Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats:251 GP 40G-52A92 points, #4 Calgary Hitmen ; #148 Red Deer Rebels: Steven Steranka, F, Regina, Sask. While he benefits from playing with talented linemates, Bensons a driver in every sense. He passes the eye test. Sign up for premium. Slick. However, first-year bantams had been playing at the peewee level the previous year, and in order to list first-year bantams, WHL Clubs needed to scout the peewee ranks. Database: 1 000 974 players . Manage Settings Though hes not big, he plays hard and engages in battles in the defensive zone with some sneaky strength. Tanner Jeannot (F) NHL. 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. 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. Hes a smooth skater. 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. The WHL Prospects Draft is Viewed as a mid-round pick by most, Ciernik is a player I diverge from the public and private scouting communities on. 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. He can beat you carrying the puck in rotations around the perimeter of the offensive zone. I think its only a matter of time until he starts to produce more consistently. 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. Finesse. 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! Team: Edge School U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 15G-23A35 points, #3 Victoria Royals 3 pick in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft. Hes gotdecent hands when he pushes through the middle. 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. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. WebWHL Bantam Draft: December Top 22 - #5 - #1 January 1, 2021 | In General, WHL Draft | By Ashley Its The Final Countdown!!!! ; #149 Saskatoon Blades: Tyler Deakos, F, Cochrane, Alta. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features, Austria Hes also a dexterous player who has good size (which will fill out). This ranking follows my way-too-early top 26, my preseason top 32 (released in August), and my preliminary top 64 (released in November). We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. ; #30 Swift Current Broncos: Parker Rondeau, F, Swift Current, Sask. ; #114 Medicine Hat Tigers: Cohen Carter, D, Drayton Valley, Alta. WebCarter Rimstad, 4th Round (86th Overall) Evan Lambert, 5th Round (108th Overall) Ethan Eskit, 6th Round (114th Overall) Drew Williamson, 7th Round (152nd Overall) 2021 US Prospects Draft. Its powerful when it needs to be and light and adjustable when it needs to be. Name: Julien Maze Position: Forward Hometown: Edmonton, Alta. Hes got poise and patience on the puck. ; #280 Seattle Thunderbirds: Brett Woodard, D, Langley, B.C. Oscar Fisker Molgaard, C (HV71) Team: Brandon Wheat Kings U15 Stats: 28 GP 58G-50A108 points, #6 Swift Current Broncos NCDC Entry Draft. The WHL Draft is held annually by the WHL to provide an orderly transfer of players to WHL Club Protected Player Lists (PPL). 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. Here's a quick look at three of the top prospects in this year's draft class. Its not often we see players his size who can move like him. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. The consensus number-one pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft hails from Whitehorse, Yukon, which falls under BC Hockeys jurisdiction. ; #181 Spokane Chiefs: Dane Pyatt, F, Langley, B.C. 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. ; #126 Prince Albert Raiders: Noah Smith, D, Brooks, Alta. 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. Dylan Guenther, RW, Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) 9. 2 plrs, USA Gauthier, the No. Hes a big, strong, sturdy, athletic net-driven winger with slick puckhandling skill one-on-one and a balanced skaters stride. His skating is balanced. Hes one of the older players on this list (October 2004) but was also one of the most productive under-18 players at the J20 level last year, a top performer on the second line (with Dvorsky) as one of the younger players at his Hlinka Gretzky Cup, and Slovakias leading scorer in their promotion win in the Division 1A U18 world championship (his 12 points were one more than Dvorsky). NHL teams love big goalies, and Brennan is likely the WHLs best draft eligible goalie for the 2022 draft. WHL Bantam Draft WHL US Prospect Draft . ; #86 Everett Silvertips: Corbin Sanderman, G, Three Hills, Alta., #87 Tri-City Americans: Damian Kravcak, F, Delta, B.C. Luke Hughes3-50 (plus full evaluations, 55 honourable mentions, player tiers, and more at @TheAthletic): https://t.co/JpsFEKs7Ax, Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) February 13, 2023. Alberta led all provincial branches with 83 players selected. 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. 1 pick had signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement. #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. Regarded as the worlds finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. He skates quite well for his size, hes got good hands and dexterity, hes got great feel and sense for the pressures that exist on the ice, and hes by all accounts a great teammate and kid who is coachable and pays attention to the details of the game. 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. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. ; #173 Kamloops Blazers: Logan Edmonstone, G, Saskatoon, Sask. ; #39 Red Deer Rebels: Matthew Gard, F, Winnipeg, Man. 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. as a small but highly-involved forward who plays the game with energy and pace, making little skill plays between coverage. ; #197 Edmonton Oil Kings: Elijah Hanson, G, West Kelowna, B.C. And while he creates a lot off the rush, he also has the finer skills to play the flank on the power play, create inside the offensive zone, finish from mid-range (hes got a nifty release) and dice up coverage. Rules are in place to ensure that a player may be selected by only one league. 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.. Ill be shocked if he doesnt become a playmaking top-six centre and PP1 creator. Forward Gavin McKenna was the lone player eligible for this years WHL Prospects Draft to play U18 hockey in 2021-22, leading the CSSHL in scoring for Rink Kelowna with 23 goals and 65 points in 35 games played. #290 Vancouver Giants: Pass; #297 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Rhett Vedress, D, Annaheim, Sask. ; #101 Seattle Thunderbirds: Koji Gibson, F, North Vancouver, B.C. 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. Name: Cole Temple Position: Forward Hometown: Brandon, Man. 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. Hes as fun to watch with the puck on his stick as almost anyone in this draft. We sometimes see draft-eligible D play their full draft year in a professional league. Primerano (North Vancouver, B.C.) Hes still got room to get stronger, too, so its not as though hes a finished product. I think theres a small chance he becomes a star or close with the right development, too. NAHL Supplemental Draft. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for over 50 years. Try a week on us. Hes a pro-sized, hardworking pivot who can skate and excels in driving through the middle of the ice, pushing tempo, and playing with energy. Web2022-2023 relegation player stats for Erste Liga, including top goal scorers, most games played, PPG leaders and more. Problem-solving. ; #122 Kelowna Rockets: Lachlan Staniforth, D, Abbotsford, B.C. 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