19) Kamloops Blazers ; #32 Prince Albert Raiders: Ryan Gower, D, McCreary, Man. . ; #172 Brandon Wheat Kings: Liam Loughery, D, Pitt Meadows, B.C. #155 Everett Silvertips: Remy Hlady, F, Tyndall, Man. 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. 180. All players in the proper age group and WHL territory are automatically eligible for the Draft, and do not need to file any sort of paperwork with the WHL Office. -- Wyshynski, Team: Winnipeg (WHL) 89. Dallas Stars: Artem Grushnikov, D, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.) Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 176 | Shot: L Stats: 26 GP, 9 G, 18 A, How he fits: The Blue Jackets have chased a franchise center for years. Nashville Predators: Simon Knak, RW, Portland (WHL) You have entered an incorrect email address! Name: Luke Vlooswyk Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, Alta. Washington Capitals: Vincent Iorio, D, Brandon (WHL) -- Wyshynski, Team: HV71 (Sweden) The Medicine Hat Tigers hold the first-overall selection in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, as determined by the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Lottery on April 21, 2022. ; #161 Calgary Hitmen: Austin Kindrat, G, Winnipeg, Man. Age: 18 | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 156 | Shot: L Cossa stands 6-foot-6 and has good agility in the crease. This season, he is the horse Delta Green relies upon in tough minutes against top competition. 137. The woman went to local police. New Jersey Devils: Jakub Malek, G, Vsetin (Czech-2) Tansem has a great trajectory as a prolific offensive defenceman who is going to be very reliable in his own end. He can start his offensive plays in the defensive end, too. He has some Brad Marchand DNA in his game. He has a good defensive stick and uses all of his 58/150lbs to leverage oncoming attackers to the boards. Vegas Golden Knights: Jakub Brabenec, C, Brno (Czech) Team: Michigan (Big Ten) Team: OHA Edmonton U15 Prep Stats: 24 GP 22G-24A46 points, #21 Saskatoon Blades 169. 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. ; #176 Winnipeg ICE: Hudson Landmark, F, Sherwood Park, Alta. But he also has strong offensive chops to go along with his tenacious game. To be successful at the next level, as a centerman, he will need to be more focused on making himself available by creating lanes with pivots, stop-starts, and then using his explosiveness to beat the opposition as opposed to trying to maintain speed and swoop around his own zone to pick up the puck. Under pressure in his own zone, he has good awareness of whats around him and has shown in good samples that hes able to negate the forecheck by skating through the pressure and releasing quick exit passes. ; #132 Winnipeg ICE: Jace Egland, F, Eastend, Sask. Philadelphia Flyers: Owen McLaughlin, C, Mount St. Charles (High RI) Back in 2012, he didn't have a goalie of the future with the Lightning, so he drafted a kid from the Russian juniors in the first round. Montreal Canadiens: Joe Vrbetic, G, North Bay (OHL) Macklin mixes elite skating (very good edges, elite agility, and very good separation speed) with a high-end top speed to make him one of the most elusive skaters in the draft. Ranking: 6 | Nationality: CAN Team: Saskatoon Generals U15 Stats: 31 GP 57G-43A100 points, #10 Seattle Thunderbirds In the 2021 WHL Draft, 2006 born players will be eligible to be selected. 172. 1 overall of Owen Power. ; #48 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Koen Cleaver, G, Port Alberni, B.C. Medicine Hat only has one drafted prospect (Capitals long shot Dru Krebs) but they've got a few exciting young players, led by 2022 Bantam draft No. For those players not selected, they will still have the opportunity to attend a WHL Training Camp and play in the League in the near future. One of my favourite traits though is his passing. 138. He wont wow you with his stickhandling or dynamic skating off the rush at this point, but his game is already suited to being a steady winger at the next level and an elite finisher. The Anaheim Ducks selected the Spirit star with the 10th overall pick of the NHL Draft on Thursday, giving the 18-year-old Russian his shot to play at the pinnacle of his sport. Others may have been surer things. Toronto Maple Leafs: Ty Voit, LW, Gatineau (QMJHL) Washington Capitals: Dru Krebs, D, Medicine Hat (WHL) Name: Luke Moroz Position: Forward Hometown: Regina, Sask. No pressure, Brandt. 12) Brandon Wheat Kings Outside of Nolan Foote, the Devils don't exactly have that kind of player in their prospect pool. Given that need, and GM Rob Blake's legacy as a Hall of Fame defenseman, this was one of the draft's most predictable picks. New Jersey Devils: Samu Salminen, C, Jokerit Jr. (Finland Jr.) 90. ; #58 Spokane Chiefs: Matthew Lesyk, D, Wetaskiwin, Alta. 166. Stats: 19 GP, 0.941 save pct., 1.57 GAA, How he fits: The Red Wings flipped the No. His decision to recuse himself from the draft, and the reasons behind that decision, undoubtedly would have sent him plummeting down the board. Catton is a cerebral offensive player that is an exceptional playmaker who also possesses a quick and lethal release. Nashville Predators: Jack Matier, D, Ottawa (OHL) ; #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. Chicago Blackhawks: Connor Kelley, D, Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC) Name: William Sharpe Position: Defence Hometown: Delta, B.C. 100. ; #150 Prince George Cougars: Rowan McDonald, F, Spruce Grove, Alta. Hes a big defenceman, just under 6-foot-3 who can score. Name: Connor Schmidt Position: Defence Hometown: Sturgeon County, Alta. Stats: 8 GP, 4 G, 7 A, How he fits: The Jackets went with forwards in their first two picks, so GM Jarmo Kekalainen completes his hat trick of first-round picks with a defenseman. Name: Aaron Obobaifo Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, Alta. San Jose Sharks: Theo Jacobsson, C, Modo Jr. (Sweden Jr.) Columbus Blue Jackets: Martin Rysavy, RW, Moose Jaw (WHL) 147. Filip Hronek (D) NHL. 155. 175. Team: Notre Dame Hounds U15 Prep Stats: 20 GP 15G-11A26 points, #13 Kamloops Blazers The 2022 WHL U.S. But Boucher was the 25th ranked North American skater as ranked by Central Scouting. Pittsburgh Penguins: Tristan Broz, C, Fargo (USHL) Detroit Red Wings: Shai Buium, D, Sioux City (USHL) Chicago Blackhawks: Colton Dach, C, Saskatoon (WHL) The WHL Draft is held annually by the WHL to provide an orderly transfer of players to WHL Club Protected Player Lists (PPL). Its 2021 and we just came in with a bang! 81. 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.. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Winnipeg U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 9G-26A35 points, #7 Vancouver Giants Age: 17 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 184 | Shot: L Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U15 Stats: 13 GP 25G-16A41 points, #8 Spokane Chiefs #231 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Cole Fisher, F, Dunmore, Alta. New York Rangers: Kalle Vaisanen, LW, TPS (Finland) 146. Toronto Maple Leafs: Vyacheslav Peksa, Irbis Kazan (Russia Jr.) 195. All that is required is to register and login using a free account with CHL TV, no subscription or purchase necessary. 121. He has very fast hands and good extension in his shooting action that generates good pace and elevation. Carolina Hurricanes: Yegor Naumov, G, Krylja Sovetov 2 (Russia Jr.) ; #97 Brandon Wheat Kings: Brady Turko, F, Brandon, Man. The modern NHL game demands the ability to make plays at a high velocity. Florida Panthers: Braden Hache, D, Kingston (OHL) Add Player Add Staff Add Roster/Stats EP Contact Book NHL Draft Guide Fantasy Guide EP Rinkside Contact Elite Prospects . Dangerous off scrambles, from the top of the circle, off the wall, and on the rush (especially as the trail). ; #113 Portland Winterhawks: Callum Stone, D, Kelowna, B.C. Now Power joins him as another left-side defenseman who Buffalo can build around in the next decade -- perhaps using the pieces it gets for an eventual Jack Eichel trade, for example. 48. -- Wyshynski, Team: Djurgarden (Sweden) The Blue Jackets are fortunate that he was here; it's not often you see an NHL draft that goes 15 picks between defensemen being selected. ; #274 Prince Albert Raiders: Pass; #275 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Lucas Hvidston, F, Tisdale, Sask. ; #130 Everett Silvertips: Lukas Kaplan, F, Spruce Grove, Alta. Age: 18 | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 172 | Shot: R San Jose Sharks: Liam Gilmartin, LW, London (OHL) The WHL Bantam Draft 2022 is an annual outing, in which the teams of the Western Hockey League select players who have graduated from bantam. ; #205 Kelowna Rockets: Eric Han, F, Regina, Sask. Defender Chloe Primerano became the first woman skater selected in any Canadian Hockey League selection draft Thursday when she was chosen by the Vancouver Giants. There's a morality problem here. Los Angeles Kings: Kirill Kirsanov, D, St. Petersburg (Russia) He's Harvard bound and had 48 goals in 51 games in the USHL last season. Detroit Red Wings: Pasquale Zito, LW, Windsor (OHL) Montreal Canadiens: Xavier Simoneau, C, Drummondville (QMJHL) Manitoba saw 31 players selected. It isn't even guaranteed that he will return to play for the London Knights next season. Carolina Hurricanes: Joel Nystrom, D, Farjestad (Sweden) ; #308 Winnipeg ICE: Pass. This year's class of prospects came in with little consensus as per rankings and evaluations, thanks to uneven -- or nonexistent -- seasons for many junior, collegiate and/or international leagues amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 83. Ranking: 10 | Nationality: USA He has the tools for become a No. From his posture, dorsiflexion, and edge work; Tansems capacity to create plays with his feet and vision is peerless. 50. -- Wyshynski, Team: USA U-18 (NTDP) ; #77 Medicine Hat Tigers: Hudson Gainer, D, Medicine Hat, Alta. He's headed to Wisconsin, which has developed a good defenseman or two. Buffalo Sabres: Viljami Marjala, LW, Quebec (QMJHL) Vancouver Canucks: Danila Klimovich, RW, Minsk Zubry (Belarus 2) ; #149 Saskatoon Blades: Tyler Deakos, F, Cochrane, Alta. ; #215 Red Deer Rebels: Pass; #216 Portland Winterhawks: Tyce Penrod, F, Saskatoon, Sask. -- Wyshynski, Team: Chicago (USHL) Curtis Lazar (* 2.Februar 1995 in Salmon Arm, British Columbia) ist ein kanadischer Eishockeyspieler, der seit Mrz 2023 bei den New Jersey Devils in der National Hockey League (NHL) unter Vertrag steht und dort auf der Position des Centers spielt. Stats: 16 GP, 1 G, 1 A, How he fits: The final pick of the first round had the Blackhawks acquiring their second most-notable defenseman of the day. Ranking: 14 | Nationality: CAN Age: 18 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 175 | Shot: R 201. 15) Seattle Thunderbirds (from Kelowna) Forward Gavin McKenna was the only player eligible for this years WHL Prospect Draft to play U18 hockey in 202122, leading the CSSHL for Rink Kelowna with 23 goals and 65 points in 35 games played. Carolina Hurricanes: Aleksi Heimosalmi, D, Assat Jr. (Finland Jr.) 92. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 175 | Shot: L Western Hockey League completes 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, Western Hockey League completes 2022 WHL U.S. 70. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 187 | Shot: L 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. 18) Portland Winterhawks 51. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. He is at his best when facilitating the offense and capitalizing on the many opportunities he finds himself in by finding space and having an innate ability to find and bury pucks near the net. is also set to be represented by forward Cameron Schmidt of Prince George, who skated with Rink Kelownas U15 side this season compiling an eye-popping 25 goals in just 13 appearances. ; #76 Prince Albert Raiders: Jaxon Herchak, D, Waldheim, Sask. Ranking: NR | Nationality: CAN ; #116 Prince George Cougars: Brady Holtvogt, G, Humboldt, Sask. Carolina Hurricanes: Aidan Hreschuk, D, USA U-18 (NTDP) Ranking: 4 | Nationality: CAN Anaheim Ducks: Joshua Lopina, C, UMass (H-East) The Vancouver Giants hold the most first-round selections in 2022 with three, picking at number seven, 21 and 22 in Round One. 69. -- Wyshynski, Team: Michigan (Big Ten) Ranking: 33 | Nationality: CAN Sounds like Gavin McKenna will be the #1 pick this year , he is leading the U18 CSSHL league in scoring and is only 15 years old. Arizona Coyotes: Cal Thomas, D, Maple Grove (High MN) 134. Washington Capitals: Chase Clark, G, Jersey (USPHL) Hes dynamic, smart, and hes very good with the puck.. He plays with speed, loves to get on the forecheck and was an impressive member of the Canadian World Junior team this season. ; #131 Edmonton Oil Kings: Caleb Gartner, D, Calgary, Alta. Ranking: 8 | Nationality: SWE He has a profound skill of finding ways to gain shooting lanes, mostly with his feet and deft deceptive puck movement. 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. From the last half of the previous season to now, I dont believe anyone in this class has shown the improvements that he has. 4) Calgary Hitmen 79. Elite Prospects - WHL Bantam Draft 2007. ; #28 Prince George Cougars: Jett Lajoie, F, Winnipeg, Man. 215. 156. Jordan is one of, if not, the purest sniper in the upcoming draft. Carolina Hurricanes: Jackson Blake, RW, Eden Prairie (High MN) Obviously that was a function of seeing Cossa still on the board. Mikael Granlund (F) NHL. ; #263 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jack Toogood, F, Devon, Alta. -- Wyshynski, Team: Gatineau (QMJHL) 133. The best goalie prospect in the system is already on the roster: Kaapo Kahkonen, 24, was most recently seen exposed in the Seattle expansion draft. ; #185 Regina Pats: Kelsen Podworny, F, Onoway, Alta. -- Wyshynski, Team: USA U-18 (NTDP) ; #110 Winnipeg ICE: Owen Brees, D, Lethbridge, Alta. ; #190 Moose Jaw Warriors: Jonah Vanderhorst, D, Winnipeg, Man. #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. 106. ; #261 Kamloops Blazers: Evan Cook, F, Surrey, B.C. ; #175 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jordan Ramsay, F, Victoria, B.C. 158. ; #63 Kamloops Blazers: Andrew Thomson, F, Sherwood Park, Alta. 11) because they violated the NHL's scouting combine testing rules. 20) Everett Silvertips Ranking: 2 | Nationality: SWE Cossa fits that mold, and fits the M.O. He played professionally in the Swiss League, too. But as deep as that pool is, it has more big fish at center and wing than on the blue line. Colorado Avalanche: Taylor Makar, LW, Brooks (AJHL) New York Islanders: Tomas Machu, D, Vitkovice Jr. (Czech Jr.) ; #228 Swift Current Broncos: Jack Clark, F, Wawanesa, Man. Drafts in short order coming out of a Covid-shortened season," commented Silvertips director of player . In other news, water remains wet. #23 Medicine Hat Tigers: Kadon McCann, F, Cochrane, Alta. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U18 Prep Stats: 35 GP 23G-42A65 points, #2 Tri-City Americans 1) Medicine Hat Tigers There is a lot to like and a lot of opportunities for him to improve further and become more dynamic which is very exciting., Kaden says: A cerebral assassin on the ice, Celebrini has an elite hockey IQ and an elite toolset to compliment that. Well, he just drafted a two-way center with great skating ability, dynamic offense and a "leads-by-example" work ethic, which should be familiar to Francis. #133 Medicine Hat Tigers: Brody Green, F, Winnipeg, Man. Hold onto your britches and jockstraps, as weve got one name here sure to keep you talking for at least a while, maybe an omission that will do the same? ; #73 Tri-City Americans: Ryan Grout, G, Sturgeon County, Alta. 205. #290 Vancouver Giants: Pass; #297 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Rhett Vedress, D, Annaheim, Sask. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Pre-Show begins with co-hosts Chris Wahl and Taylor Rocca at 9:30 a.m. MT, with live draft coverage beginning at 10 a.m. MT. ; #118 Swift Current Broncos: Levi Benson, F, Rosedale, B.C. 22) Vancouver Giants (from Winnipeg). ; #47 Victoria Royals: Grant Reid, F, Surrey, B.C. Tansem sees and stretches the ice well, although sometimes the pace isnt always consistent, his timing on most of his passes see him break lines and find dangerous areas often. Name: Julien Maze Position: Forward Hometown: Edmonton, Alta. ; #92 Winnipeg ICE: Daniel Morozov, F, Port Coquitlam, B.C. Stillman was the 35th-ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting. Now his son is tabbed to join the Columbus family. Ranking: 20 | Nationality: SWE ; #40 Portland Winterhawks: Kyle McDonough, F, Langdon, Alta. 203. 123. 1 picks to then select defensemen, but that's how the draft classes have worked out for the Sabres. Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats: 27 GP 12G-42A54 points, #5 Regina Pats 34. 80. 173. 60. WHL Network Medicine Hat Tigers to select first overall in 2022 WHL Prospects Draft 10 months ago Columbus Blue Jackets: Ben Boyd, LW, Charlottetown (QMJHL) ; #128 Portland Winterhawks: Simon Garchinski, D, Martensville, Sask; #129 Saskatoon Blades: Rylan Hue, F, Saskatoon, Sask. For the Canadiens to select him in this draft is calculated and unsettling. He fancied Patrice Bergeron growing up, but Beniers may end up becoming the Kraken's own version of Jonathan Toews one day. 152. We all know about their defensive needs. ; #225 Spokane Chiefs: Pass; #226 Prince George Cougars: Pass; #227 Kelowna Rockets: Carson Croteau, D, Bonnyville, Alta. Another three in the fourth round. Minnesota Wild: Josh Pillar, C, Kamloops (WHL) ; #65 Edmonton Oil Kings: Presley Kerner, F, Kelowna, B.C. 206. beginning the process . Name: Graham Jones Position: Forward Hometown: Winnipeg, Man. Carolina Hurricanes: Patrik Hamrla, G, Karlovy Vary (Czech) Seattle Kraken: Ryan Winterton, C, Hamilton (OHL) 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. With the 65 th overall selection, the Oil Kings drafted right-winger Presley Kerner. 44. More NHL and draft content, How he fits: Three words: Off the board. Detroit Red Wings: Carter Mazur, LW, Tri-City (USHL) Age: 18 | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 176 | Shot: L 150. 11) Lethbridge Hurricanes 99. 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. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft is scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2022, with first-round coverage streaming on WHL Live.