Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 187 | Shot: L 5) Swift Current Broncos The consensus number-one pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft is from Whitehorse, Yukon, which falls under the jurisdiction of BC Hockey. There weren't many mocks that had him in the first round, but GM Bill Zito clearly felt there was no point in trading down. 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. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. Hes a head-up shooter who can pick his spots too., Weve only seen a paucity so far in the CSSHL this season and to be fair, Tansem and his Rink Kelowna team havent truly been tested yet. Dangerous off scrambles, from the top of the circle, off the wall, and on the rush (especially as the trail). San Jose Sharks: Gannon Laroque, D, Victoria (WHL) All that is required is to register and login using a free account with CHL TV, no subscription or purchase necessary. Team: OHA Edmonton U15 Prep Stats: 24 GP 22G-24A46 points, #21 Saskatoon Blades It isn't even guaranteed that he will return to play for the London Knights next season. Connor McDavid (F) NHL. Name: Cole Reschny Position: Forward Hometown: Macklin, Sask. Toronto Maple Leafs: Vyacheslav Peksa, Irbis Kazan (Russia Jr.) ; #218 Everett Silvertips: Charles Menard, G, Fairbanks, Alaska. Becoming a true dual-threat from the left wall should be a priority for him to ensure defenders at the next level are kept on their toes., Gavin shows subtle and mature plays when he gets possession in his own zone. ; #93 Spokane Chiefs: Trennen Redlick, F, St. Albert, Alta. Name: Graham Jones Position: Forward Hometown: Winnipeg, Man. McTavish's stock shot up the draft board in the past few weeks, and you can see why: He has an NHL shot, plays strong and has drawn comparisons to Ryan O'Reilly. Detroit Red Wings: Shai Buium, D, Sioux City (USHL) 213. 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. Add Player Add Staff Add Roster/Stats EP Contact Book NHL Draft Guide Fantasy Guide EP Rinkside Contact Elite Prospects . ; #116 Prince George Cougars: Brady Holtvogt, G, Humboldt, Sask. Lucius missed a lot of time due to knee surgery but has enough proof of concept to earn this draft placement. Dallas Stars: Jacob Holmes, D, Sault Ste. #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. Hes dynamic, smart, and hes very good with the puck.. The forward scored 67 points for Yale Academy U15, including 29 goals in 30 CSSHL contests. The WHL Draft order of selection is determined by where a WHL Club finishes in the WHL Regular Season standings. Like Matthew Savoie and Conor Geekie, there are a lot of 2022 NHL Draft eligible prospects to be excited about in the WHL this season. He has gotten Alex Pietrangelo comps, and that's hard to pass up for the Wild. "This was a challenging scouting season with two Prospects Drafts and two U.S. ; #260 Portland Winterhawks: Mario Fate, F, Omaha, Neb. He's Harvard bound and had 48 goals in 51 games in the USHL last season. 91. He is doing a better job in his own zone to help his defencemen down low, however, at times he is not always making himself available for a pass as he either comes too close to the puck carrier, positions himself on the opposite side of traffic, or swoops across the open lane making it harder for his teammates to time passes. Chicago Blackhawks: Ethan Del Mastro, D, Mississauga (OHL) 9 overall in 2015. in NHL history, Rangers, Bruins, other Beasts of the East feast on NHL trade deadline, Chasing history in Boston: The numbers behind the Bruins' wild 2022-23 season, McDavid, then who? ; #90 Tri-City Americans: Jaxen Adam, D, Cochrane, Alta. 73. 20) Everett Silvertips ; #80 Moose Jaw Warriors: Landen McFadden, F, Edmonton, Alta. Elite Prospects - WHL Bantam Draft 2022. You couldn't find a mock draft that had him slotted this high. Florida Panthers: Jakub Kos, LW, Ilves (Finland) Name: Lee Shurgot Position: Forward Hometown: Saskatoon, Sask. 54. The Regina Pats hold the first-overall selection following the conclusion of the WHL Bantam Draft Lottery on March 25. Here are all 224 picks from the 2021 NHL draft, along with scouting notes and team fits for every Round 1 selection. He is more adept at shooting off the rush, in the medium/high slot, and from around the circles. 51. Get access to our unique free . ; #33 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Kash Andresen, F, Saskatoon, Sask. Boucher is going to be a fine pro. Ranking: 17 | Nationality: CAN ; #125 Kelowna Rockets: Jonah Pinel, F, Balgonie, Sask. Outside of Nolan Foote, the Devils don't exactly have that kind of player in their prospect pool. -- Wyshynski, Team: Winnipeg (WHL) #111 Medicine Hat Tigers: Jordan Switzer, G, Edmonton, Alta. ; #60 Prince Albert Raiders: Oli Chenier, F, Winnipeg, Man. Calgary, Alta. Age: 18 | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 176 | Shot: L He has very good hands and he is very deceptive with his body movement and quick hands to throw off defenders. Boston Bruins: Brett Harrison, C, Oshawa (OHL) ; #212 Moose Jaw Warriors: Pass; #213 Kelowna Rockets: Jasper Fellbaum, F, Courtenay, B.C. Hes a big defenceman, just under 6-foot-3 who can score. ; #159 Spokane Chiefs: Ashton Beriana, R, Port Coquitlam, B.C. You have entered an incorrect email address! In total, 240 players were selected by WHL member Clubs, including 137 forwards, 78 defenders, and 25 goaltenders. There were a couple of other options here, but Dean projected to go right around the first-round bubble. 212. Gavin McKenna, the first-overall pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, has signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement with the Medicine Hat Tigers. Columbus Blue Jackets: Guillaume Richard, D, Tri-City (USHL) The Avalanche have some absolute blue-chippers at center and on defense, but they could use some more high-end talent on the wings in the pipeline. ; #308 Winnipeg ICE: Pass. ; #94 Prince George Cougars: Max Threinen, D, Langenburg, Sask. The Western Hockey League completed the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft online today. Players not selected in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will remain eligible to be listed by WHL Clubs at any time thereafter. 123. Technically his skating is very sound. On the defensive side of the game, Macklin has a good stick, getting in passing lanes and breaking up plays deep in the zone. ; #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. Tampa Bay Lightning: Robert Flinton, LW, St. Paul's School (High NH) ; #117 Calgary Hitmen: Connor Bear, F, Whitewood, Sask. Dallas Stars: Logan Stankoven, C, Kamloops (WHL) In other news, water remains wet. beginning the process . St. Louis Blues: Ivan Vorobyov, RW, Khanty-Mansiysk 2 (Russia Jr.) There's proof of concept here with Wallstedt in both international play and in one season in the Swedish Hockey League. He has the tools for become a No. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 198 | Shot: L This includes a trio of defensemen, Mats Lindgren of the Kamloops Blazers, Keaton Dowhaniuk of the Prince George Cougars and Denton Mateychuk of the Moose Jaw Warriors. Stats: 16 GP, 3 G, 1 A, How he fits: Olausson is a player with a big shot and solid puck control skills, but most importantly, he plays a 200-foot game. 220. 1 in the NHL. Priority Draft, Tigers sign Gavin McKenna, first overall selection in 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, RE/MAX Report with Taylor Green: Gavin McKenna, WHL Prospects Draft 1-on-1: Gavin McKenna, Americans sign second-overall selection Jackson Smith, Royals sign Cole Reschny to WHL Standard Player Agreement, Hitmen sign defenceman Reese Hamilton to WHL Standard Player Agreement, WHL Prospects Draft Highlight Reel: Chloe Primerano, WATCH: First-overall pick Fiddler signs with Oil Kings, WHL Clubs prepare for deep 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, Medicine Hat Tigers to select first overall in 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. 165. Full list of all 224 picks Jordan is one of, if not, the purest sniper in the upcoming draft. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 175 | Shot: L If the Flames didn't believe either goalie was the future for them, then this is a nice pick. The Victoria Royals are poised to select third, the highest pick by the franchise since it landed on Vancouver Island 11 years ago. Anaheim Ducks: Sean Tschigerl, LW, Calgary (WHL) Shortly after the selection of McKenna, the Tigers announced the No. 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. 206. Also Read- Liam Highfield: Net Worth, Illness, Cuetracker, Snooker, Highfield Hair. Ranking: 28 | Nationality: CAN Ottawa Senators: Oliver Johansson, LW, Timra (Sweden) -- Wyshynski, Team: HV71 (Sweden) To attend the camp of another Club, the player must be dropped from his current Clubs PPL. His off-the-puck play rarely screams urgency, but he is typically reliable and consistent in his positioning and support. ; #39 Red Deer Rebels: Matthew Gard, F, Winnipeg, Man. He drops here to the Coyotes, who get the kind of goal scorer their prospect pipeline lacks. Vancouver Canucks: Connor Lockhart, RW, Portland (WHL) Tampa Bay Lightning: Alex Gagne, D, Muskegon (USHL), 193. Cooper Zech (D) AHL. 195. ; #98 Prince Albert Raiders: Liam Bursaw, F, Warman, Sask. Alberta led all provincial branches with 83 players selected. While the WHL Draft is the first opportunity for teams to select graduating U15 players, it is not the last chance for a player to be listed or recruited by a WHL Club. -- Wyshynski, Team: Rimouski (QMJHL) 50. 132. Manitoba Hockey has helped produce several names likey to be heard in the first round. Others may have been surer things. But that process has just started. ; #120 Prince Albert Raiders: Ethan Bibeau, F, Winnipeg, 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 I've scouted to date. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U18 Prep Stats: 35 GP 23G-42A65 points, #2 Tri-City Americans The Blue Jackets take their second forward of the first round. ; #85 Kamloops Blazers: Isa Guram, D, Burnaby, B.C. 156. 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Results - First Round #1 - Medicine Hat Tigers Name: Gavin McKenna Position: Forward Hometown: Whitehorse, Yukon Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U18 Prep Stats: 35 GP - 23G-42A-65 points #2 - Tri-City Americans Name: Jackson Smith Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, Alta. Ranking: 25 | Nationality: SWE 125. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 210 | Catch: L 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. ; #261 Kamloops Blazers: Evan Cook, F, Surrey, B.C. 11) Lethbridge Hurricanes ; #135 Medicine Hat Tigers: Kyle Heger, D, Eagan, Minn.; #136 Regina Pats: Cruz Chase, G, Airdrie, Alta. All You Need To Know. Manitoba saw 31 players selected. Celebrini is a relentless player who chases pucks and wins puck battles. He will need to be a triple threat when carrying the puck down the wing, being able to drive wide, stop and survey, as well as attack down the gut. Stats: 26 GP, 3 G, 13 A, How he fits: It's not often that a team gets the first overall pick in the draft in two out of four seasons. 215. ; #187 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Roghan Walker, F, Beaverlodge, Alta. Ottawa Senators: Carson Latimer, RW, Edmonton (WHL) ; #162 Moose Jaw Warriors: Austin Wentz, F, Bonnyville, Alta; #163 Regina Pats: Owen Nelson, F, Prince Albert, Sask. ; #122 Kelowna Rockets: Lachlan Staniforth, D, Abbotsford, B.C. -- Wyshynski, Team: USA U-18 (NTDP) New York Islanders: Tristan Lennox, G, Saginaw (OHL) Given his hockey sense and offensive awareness, there have already been comparisons for Clarke to the kind of impact Adam Fox has had early in his NHL career with the Rangers. The Tri-City Americans will select second, having utilized a second-overall pick on forward Jordan Gavin in 2021. Age: 18 | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 172 | Shot: R 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. ; #169 Kelowna Rockets: Jaxen Smyth, F, Red Deer, Alta. Here are all 224 picks from the 2021 NHL draft, along with analysis on every Round 1 selection. Players eligible for the 2022 WHL Prospect Draft are those born in 2007 and eligible to play in the WHL full-time beginning in the 202324 season. 13) Saskatoon Blades 53. 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. Given his proven ability to break forecheck containment in much simpler, conventional ways I dont think its going to be a huge issue moving forward. Dallas Stars: Artem Grushnikov, D, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.) 144. 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. Round 15 No pressure, Brandt. Once a player is selected by a WHL Club, he can only participate in tryout camps and other team activities for that Club. Arizona Coyotes: Rasmus Korhonen, G, Assat (Finland) 1 All players in the proper age group and WHL territory are automatically eligible for the Draft, and do not need to file any . Washington Capitals: Haakon Hanelt, C, Eisbaren Berlin (Germany) ; #76 Prince Albert Raiders: Jaxon Herchak, D, Waldheim, Sask. 128. The Tigers selected defenceman Jay Bouwmeester and forward Ryan Hollweg with back-to-back first-overall selections in 1998 and 1999. Good on the walls for his size, and enjoys playing tough minutes and offensive minutes all the same. 207. 180. Calgary Flames: Jack Beck, RW, Ottawa (OHL) Pittsburgh Penguins: Ryan McCleary, D, Portland (WHL) His skating is solid and he utilizes a wide base to protect the puck, maintain balance, and use leverage. Buffalo Sabres: Nikita Novikov, D, Dynamo Moscow 2 (Russia Jr.) ; #55 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Carsen Adair, D, Clavet, Sask. Northern B.C. ; #156 Tri-City Americans: Clayton Gillmore, F, West Kelowna, B.C. 74. Alberta British Columbia Manitoba Northwest Territories Saskatchewan Yukon, Alaska Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Idaho Kansas Minnesota Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Texas Utah Washington Wyoming. ; #210 Brandon Wheat Kings: Pass; #211 Saskatoon Blades: Malakai Zwiers, G, Lloydminster, Alta. 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. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canadas National Junior Hockey Team. Ranking: 6 | Nationality: CAN Age: 18 | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 183 | Shot: R His virtue is in the totality of his game, as a workhorse who is effective on both the power play and the penalty kill. 60. In five of his six drafts with the Bruins, GM Don Sweeney -- a former NHL defenseman -- has selected a blueliner with his first pick. 95. ; #141 Regina Pats: Samuel Laplante, D, Okotoks, Alta. Stats: 13 GP, 13 G, 7 A, How he fits: We're torn on this one. He has a good defensive stick and uses all of his 58/150lbs to leverage oncoming attackers to the boards. ; #44 Calgary Hitmen: Sawyer Mayes, F, Salmon Arm, B.C. 157. Dallas Stars: Albert Sjoberg, RW, Sodertalje (Sweden Jr.) Vancouver Canucks: Lucas Forsell, LW, Farjestad Jr. (Sweden Jr.) The order of selection was determined on April 21, 2022 through the 2022 WHL U.S. ; #201 Victoria Royals: Pass; #202 Vancouver Giants: Matson Waring, D, North Vancouver, B.C. Western Hockey League completes 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, Western Hockey League completes 2022 WHL U.S. 6) Regina Pats ; #144 Brandon Wheat Kings: Dominic Grieco, F, Lethbridge, Alta. Live coverage of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be live-streamed FREE via WHL Live on CHL TV. Calgary Flames: Cole Jordan, D, Moose Jaw (WHL) Teams will immediately begin speaking with the families of the players, and work with them on bringing the newly selected prospects to development camps, as well as the full training camp for the team. Forward Cole Reschny was selected third-overall by Victoria in Thursday's WHL Prospects Draft. But he has a solid wrist shot in his offensive repertoire and could certainly develop into a top-six forward. 5. ; #184 Swift Current Broncos: Brennen Hocher, D, Calgary, Alta. 1) Medicine Hat Tigers 199. 109. Team: Michigan (Big Ten) 102. Stats: 31 GP, 24 G, 22 A, How he fits: Yes, Mike "Suitcase" Sillinger did in fact play for the Blue Jackets from 2001 to 2003. Anaheim Ducks: Sasha Pastujov, RW, USA U-18 (NTDP) Carolina Hurricanes: Aleksi Heimosalmi, D, Assat Jr. (Finland Jr.) 23 pick -- along with the 48th and 138th overall selections to the Stars for this selection. ; #95 Calgary Hitmen: Kale Dach, F, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. 158. 218. Philadelphia Flyers: Brian Zanetti, D, Peterborough (OHL) ; #235 Kelowna Rockets: Pass; #236 Seattle Thunderbirds: Colten Scott, G, Calgary, Alta. 76. ; #192 Seattle Thunderbirds: Samuel Charko, F, Whitecourt, Alta. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 213 | Shot: L Name: Julien Maze Position: Forward Hometown: Edmonton, Alta. Lars Eller (F) NHL. Anaheim Ducks: Gage Alexander, G, Winnipeg (WHL) He plays with speed, loves to get on the forecheck and was an impressive member of the Canadian World Junior team this season. 2 overall (Matthew Beniers). 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? Sherwood Parks Braeden Cootes, meanwhile, enjoyed life on the West Coast this year. With the 65 th overall selection, the Oil Kings drafted right-winger Presley Kerner. The reasoning for Tansem being rewarded as our top defender on our list is evident, His skating ability and offensive generation separate himself from any other defenseman in this class. In this clip, he is also 1-on-3 but has more real estate and attacks the defenders down the middle forcing them into a precarious position and creating the potential to draw a penalty or get a high-quality opportunity. ; #92 Winnipeg ICE: Daniel Morozov, F, Port Coquitlam, B.C. He has torn up the QMJHL with 111 points in 92 games over the past two seasons. His shot is great, but his ability to find spaces to get that shot off is equally impressive. ; #196 Kelowna Rockets: Kyler Beechinor, D, Bentley, Alta. Players, coaches, execs vote for NHL's top centers, Road to the men's Frozen Four: Conference tournaments at a glance, Theodore scores in SO, Golden Knights beat Devils 4-3, Lineup picks, matchups, start or sit advice for Friday, Meet the Kraken: Full results of the NHL expansion draft, violating the NHL's rules on pre-combine testing. ; #54 Vancouver Giants: Colton Alain, D, Victoria, B.C. ; #29 Calgary Hitmen: Wyatt Pisarczyk, D, Airdrie, Alta. ; #64 Prince Albert Raiders: Dayce Derkatch, F, Regina, Sask. Mock draft: First-round predictions Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 207 | Shot: L, How he fits: As the Ryan Getzlaf era fades into memory, the Ducks get themselves another talented center who plays a power game. WHL Live will air free, live first-round coverage, with results also available through WHL.ca. He had a strong U18 World Juniors with four points in seven games, and he has a great hockey sense around the offensive zone. Coles an excellent two-way centreman who projects as a very good player in our League, Green noted. ; #30 Swift Current Broncos: Parker Rondeau, F, Swift Current, Sask. Luke Hughes may not have the offensive dynamism that Quinn Hughes does, but his solid two-way game will be an asset to the Devils as he joins Ty Smith among the next-wave defensemen.
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