Complete player biography and stats. The Vancouver Giants hold the most first-round selections in 2022 with three, picking at number seven, 21 and 22 in Round One. Hes going to be an NHLer. Hes the go-to center for the Cougars in the faceoff circle. 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). Name: Connor Schmidt Position: Defence Hometown: Sturgeon County, Alta. 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. USHL Entry Draft. 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. ; #157 Victoria Royals: Ethan Watkins, F, Calgary, Alta; #158 Brandon Wheat Kings: Ryder Green, G, Prince George, B.C. Cam Squires, RW (Cape Bretton) Theres a lot to work with though. close. Hes got everything else you look for in a dynamic play creator, too. Jacob Fowler, G (Youngstown) He can definitely drift a little at five-on-five but his eyes light up and his head swivels when the puck lands on his stick, and skill plays against the grain usually follow. Here's a quick look at three of the top prospects in this year's draft class. Connor Levis, RW (Kamloops) As in, you could put him on the icewith the worlds best shooters (say, Auston Matthews, Nikita Kucherov, Patrik Laine, Alex Ovechkinand Steven Stamkos) and they wouldnt be able to load up just off of their lead skate and fire it off balance like he does. Its impossible not to. Name: Jackson Smith Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, Alta. Priority Draft including 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). Hes also a very selfless player for his age who is quick to change in the offensive zone and will sooner make the right play than trying to overdo it. Sign up for premium. He has also shown a little more fire. The WHL Bantam Draft is an annual NAHL Entry Draft. Honourable mentions (sorted alphabetically): Beau Akey, RHD (Barrie) Nico Myatovic, LW (Seattle) The first three rounds of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft featured 36 players selected from the Canadian Sports School Hockey League, comprising 54.5 per cent of the total selections in the first three rounds. 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). Mix in a multi-dimensional shooting arsenal and I see top-six upside. ), the CHLs leader in goals per game, assists per game, points per game, and shots per game. Database: 1 001 091 players . The WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and five in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. ; #280 Seattle Thunderbirds: Brett Woodard, D, Langley, B.C. Team: Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 28 GP 19G-27A46 points. 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). Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats:251 GP 40G-52A92 points, #4 Calgary Hitmen The drafts order of selection depends on where the team finishes in the League standings. ; #195 Kamloops Blazers: Nicholas Morin, D, Coquitlam, B.C. ; #61 Prince George Cougars: Aiden Foster, F, Lloydminster, Alta. The 2021 U.S. Shakir Mukhamadullin (D) Team: Rink Hockey Academy Winnipeg U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 9G-26A35 points, #7 Vancouver Giants ; #192 Seattle Thunderbirds: Samuel Charko, F, Whitecourt, Alta. 1 plr, Germany And even at 6-foot-2 and about 200 pounds, hes one of the best skaters in this draft. Name: Aaron Obobaifo Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, Alta. Not Logan Cooley. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. 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 not just the energy guy though either. Hes excellent in puck protection twisting away from coverage to make things happen along the boards. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. Primerano (North Vancouver, B.C.) A number of years ago, WHL Clubs were allowed to list first-year bantam players as of a set date in September. ; #31 Regina Pats: Corban Almen, F, Saskatoon, Sask. ; #68 Tri-City Americans: Leo Seitz, F, Saskatoon, Sask. ; #77 Medicine Hat Tigers: Hudson Gainer, D, Medicine Hat, Alta. 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. 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. 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. On the puck, hes a multi-faceted playmaker who often looks like the player who was the No. ; #112 Tri-City Americans: Kainoah Brankovic, D, Port Coquitlam, B.C. ; #56 Brandon Wheat Kings: Emerson Clark, D, Saskatoon, Sask. 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. 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). Name: Cole Temple Position: Forward Hometown: Brandon, Man. ; #65 Edmonton Oil Kings: Presley Kerner, F, Kelowna, 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). 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. And despite suffering a lower-body injury in a KHL preseason game, Michkov (who played to a goal a game last year in the MHL) played to a goal a game in Russias second-tier VHL and has been very productive for his age since the move to Sochi in the KHL. If he were a little bigger, hed be a scouts dream. He walks the line and bends coverage as an impressive and tactical power-play quarterback. The Clubs that miss the playoffs are placed into a lottery to determine the selection order for the first round only. 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). 1 plr, U.K. Jesper Wallstedt, G, Lule (SHL) 10. NCDC Entry Draft. Currently ; #78 Brandon Wheat Kings: Gradey Hope, D, Kelowna, B.C. 2 plrs, Scotland Hes a big, strong, sturdy, athletic net-driven winger with slick puckhandling skill one-on-one and a balanced skaters stride. ; #196 Kelowna Rockets: Kyler Beechinor, D, Bentley, Alta. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. 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. He does a good job maintaining gaps and matching opposing forwards step-for-step skating backwards. I like the way he has learned to hunt and come up with pucks, too. ; #40 Portland Winterhawks: Kyle McDonough, F, Langdon, Alta. There are times when he can wait too long to make his decisions and I wouldnt call him creative, but he makes good choices more often than hes careless with it and he has progressed really rapidly for a kid who doesnt turn 18 until a couple of weeks from now. One of the more impressive 2005s in the CHL last season, Barlow scored 35 goals in 66 combined regular-season and playoff games as a rookie in the OHL and was named captain of the Attack for his draft year (both rare goal scoring for a player his age, and a rare honour for a player his age). Some scorers tunnel-vision the net and even though the goalie is his focus, theres a lot to his game between the offensive-zone blue line and the shot he takes thats inventive. Calgary, Alta. 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. Im talking nobody. About the Western Hockey League 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. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. When hes on, he can completely take over a game. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. ; #110 Winnipeg ICE: Owen Brees, D, Lethbridge, Alta. The best way to define Fantilli is the way one USHL source once described him to me: Hes a horse.. Name: Cameron Schmidt Position: Forward Hometown: Prince George, B.C. 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. 10) Prince Albert Raiders The WHL Draft is typically held on the first Thursday in May, at which time WHL Clubs select players who have graduated from the U15 age category. 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. WHL Live will air free, live first-round coverage, with results also available through WHL.ca. USA. After the Draft is completed, all remaining U15 players become eligible to be listed by WHL Clubs, and many will be added as spots become available on a WHL Club PPL, or as player development improves at a higher level of hockey. ; #204 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Zachary Larmour, D, Edmonton, Alta. ; #71 Spokane Chiefs: Owen Schoettler, D, Edmonton, Alta. NCDC Futures Draft. WHL Bantam Draft WHL US Prospect Draft . 1 or No. 14) Moose Jaw Warriors ; #43 Calgary Hitmen: Benjamin Kindel, F, Coquitlam, B.C. WHL Behind The Scenes - 2023 Road to Nashville. His actual statistical profile is good without being great, though. Its hard to be a true top-of-the-lineup forward at his size, though, and I think he projects more as a complementary scorer who gives a lineup a bit of a different look. As always, Ive broken down the full ranking into tiers to give you a better sense for the fluidity within groupings and the drop-offs between them. ; #162 Moose Jaw Warriors: Austin Wentz, F, Bonnyville, Alta; #163 Regina Pats: Owen Nelson, F, Prince Albert, Sask. 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. Im not talking about him compared to other prospects in this draft. Not Phil Kessel. Team: OHA Edmonton U15 Prep Stats: 24 GP 22G-24A46 points, #21 Saskatoon Blades ; #58 Spokane Chiefs: Matthew Lesyk, D, Wetaskiwin, Alta. ; #138 Prince George Cougars: Kieran Thibault, D, Kamloops, B.C. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canadas National Junior Hockey Team. 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. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features. ; #108 Everett Silvertips: Ethan Makokis, D, St. Albert, Alta. After the 1st round, the Clubs select in order from fewest to most regular season points. It has been a few rough age groups for Russian defencemen but Gulyayevs got a chance to flip the script. When you think youve got him trapped, you usually dont. Its an exciting time of year, a busy time of year, WHL Manager, Hockey Operations Taylor Green recently told the WHL Radio Show. ; #302 Seattle Thunderbirds: Pass; #307 Edmonton Oil Kings: Pass. A Maine Black Bears commit, Nadeau creates offence in a variety of ways, bursting wide or pulling away from defenders in transition with his quick feet, taking the puck right at or through coverage with his maneuverability, or leaning into a pinpoint shot (whether off of catch-and-releases, standstill shooting mechanics off the flank on the power play or through his one-timer which the Vees have tried to open by playing him, a right-handed shot, on his off-wing this season). Hell make plays through seams. Regarded as the worlds finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. #222 Tri-City Americans: Sean Shiels, F, Saskatoon, Sask. ; #80 Moose Jaw Warriors: Landen McFadden, F, Edmonton, Alta. Hes a marvel, with legit 50-goal upside at the next level. Hes got really quick side-to-side hands, a hardshot that rattles off of his stick, and quick crossover patterns that allow him to use those hands to get to places where he can look to shoot. ; #206 Swift Current Broncos: Wesley Olson, F, Chaplin, Sask. Sign up for EP Premium to create your WebWHL Bantam Draft. Hes got quick hands and instincts, with standout puck control and shading. The drafts order of selection depends on where the team finishes in the league standings. ; #228 Swift Current Broncos: Jack Clark, F, Wawanesa, Man. But for 2022, the draft will return to the month of May, this time occurring on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Calgary, Alta. ; #49 Spokane Chiefs: Hayden Paupanekis, F, Winnipeg, Man. Hes a good skater and should pick up another step as he gets stronger. ; #255 Saskatoon Blades: Pass; #258 Seattle Thunderbirds: Jaxson Pawlenchuk, D, Ardrossan, Alta. 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. 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). ; #131 Edmonton Oil Kings: Caleb Gartner, D, Calgary, Alta. One of three draft eligibles on this list playing college hockey this season, Brindley hasnt just settled in at the University of Michigan, he has looked anywhere from comfortable to impactful in every game, including at centre and on the wing. 21) Vancouver Giants (from Edmonton) He has shown a knack for making big plays at big moments. ; #176 Winnipeg ICE: Hudson Landmark, F, Sherwood Park, Alta. 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. Hes a treat to watch in possession and processes the game at such an advanced and rapid level. Evasive. Name: Reese Hamilton Position: Defence Hometown: Whitewood, Sask. Go Premium for Elite Prospects Support. ; #53 Regina Pats: Brayden Smith, D, Saskatoon, Sask. ; #175 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jordan Ramsay, F, Victoria, B.C. He just has a unique ability to impose his will on the game. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. 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. Bedards statistical profile speaks for itself: 28 points in 15 games as a 15-year-old in the WHL, two points per game Yager plays a threatening, attacking, puck-dominant game with skill in straight lines and in cutting sequences in transition. Mazden Leslie, RHD (Vancouver) Swift Current Broncos: Wesley Olson, F, Winnipeg, Man control and shading round only National! A lot to work with though 2023 Road to Nashville for making big plays at big.! 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