A team may only move up a maximum of two positions in the WHL Prospects Draft. Duzan works hard in his own zone, often battling below the goal line and around the net front for pucks. pic.twitter.com/CUcf8jnYAt. Gavin is an elite two-way player with how he reads the play, transitioning effectively from defence to offence and vice-versa. He has a good defensive stick and uses all of his 58/150lbs to leverage oncoming attackers to the boards. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. Gavin McKenna (F) CSSHL U18. Alberta, WHL Draft. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. He also appeared in three games with the U16 Prep Team. Though I think the Portland Winterhawks are a cut below the Thunderbirds, theyre going to be competitive too, with a forward group that includes Tyson Kozak (Sabres), undrafted standouts Jack OBrien, James Stefan, Robbie Fromm-Delorme, and Gabriel Klassen, a defence anchored by Ryan McCleary (Penguins), Mark Alscher (Panthers), and top 2023 prospect Luca Cagnoni, and a goalie tandem of 20-year-old Dante Giannuzzi and import Jan Spunar. forward with skill and a heavy shot who really impressed in preseason and isnt eligible until 2025. Is there something to be said for the WHL bantam draft and its longer development path in this instance? 10 Puck Touches: Day Three and Four - 2023 John Reid Memorial Tournament Joel Henderson. Tansem has good-to-very good stickhandling skills and is able to combine that with his skating to shake free defensive pressure to advance further into the offensive zone. Aaron Obobaifo is a teammate at Shattuck St. Marys withMasun Fleece who the Giants selected 21stoverallin yesterdays U.S. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features. Players eligible for the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft were 2007-born players residing in Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. He was the No. Previous Giants to have been selected 19thoverall include: With their final selection of the first round of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, the Vancouver Giants selected 2007-born Langley native Jakob Oreskovic. Vancouver Giants Head Scout Terry Bonner said, Liam Magnuson has good size, he moves the puck well and can play in all situations for his team. Sign up for premium. Lindstrom has a subtleness to his offensive craft that cant be ignored. Its of my opinion that once he gets his feet moving at the pace of his hands, more plays in transition will open up for him. Name: Joby Baumuller Position: Forward Hometown: Wilcox, Sask. January Top-80 2023 OHL Draft Ranking Update Jordan Malette. 6) Regina Pats Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler, The Blackhawks took Thunderbirds defenceman Kevin Korchinski with the No. 4) is fascinating as a 6-foot-5 (at 15!) Last added: Gavin Veneruzzo. Ward was the fourth forward and the fourth BC-born player drafted by the Giants on Thursday. 20) Portland Winterhawks Team: Edge School U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 28G-29A57 points, #14 Moose Jaw Warriors He has a good active stick in all three zones and defensively takes a lot of responsibility around the net-front and in the shooting lanes., Overall, theres a bunch of positives with Cayden. Brennan is a goaltender with excellent positioning and excellent coverage of the. - The Western Hockey League announced today that the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022. to select 2007-born defenceman Colton Alain (Victoria, B.C.). In March, 2022 goaltender Eve Gascon started a game for the Gatineau Olympiques. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be preceded by the 2022 U.S. DRAFTED OVERALL: 56 DRAFT ROUND: 2 DRAFTED BY: CGY SUMMARY Dillon Dub's salary is $2,300,000 and his cap hit is $2,300,000 for the 2022-23 season. Shouldnt take too much to fix with some coaching and maturation., Ash: A physically mature forward with a good blend of speed, great scoring touch, and skill on the puck. 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. Before you dive in, as a team we thank you for your readership and support. Brayden Yager has been talked about in the public scouting sphere for nearly as long as Connor Bedard, being drafted third overall in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft and winning the CHL Rookie of. Connor Bedard (F) WHL. Priority Draft will be unveiled during the live show on Thursday, April 21. Steady puck skills and stick handles at speed with relative ease, though there is room for development here as he could be more deceptive and manipulate his release points to be more effective. Hes also shown a great ability to use the boards and the corners to find space, something that I really like from a young player. A top five candidate for Name of the Draft, Firkus is one of the best pure goal scorers in the entire draft. These plays are typical of a more mature player. . The Western Hockey League announced today the results of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Lottery will be broadcast in a free WHL Live event Thursday, April 21 at 2 p.m. MT. WHL Bantam Draft: December Top 22 - #5 - #1, You cant help but watch Seth and appreciate the athleticism, but what has my interests peaked the most is what hell be in three to four seasons time. [6] His ranking climbed as the season progressed, which Schaefer credited to his work during the offseason. The main thing is hes a good kid and comes from a good family., Welcome to the Giants Burke! DN Scouting is a member of Junior Hockey Media Group. 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. Also, his ability to cut down angles and control his gaps aid him in battles against bigger peers. 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. 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. Name: Luke Moroz Position: Forward Hometown: Regina, Sask. close. (Brian Liesse / Seattle Thunderbirds), The Sabres took Winnipeg Ice centre Matt Savoie with the No. Again, this is attributed to the lack of explosiveness in his stride and his base seems narrow. Priority Draft. 15) Calgary Hitmen Used in all situations, an effective penalty killer that powerplays have to account for as he can easily get a takeaway or block and make you pay., His physical tools make him difficult to contain on the rush and in transition. Winner: Winnipeg Ice, Western Conference champions He was the third overall selection in the first round of the WHL Bantam Draft by the Prince George Cougars, becoming the first defenseman taken in the draft. Top 2023 prospect Nate Danielson, will share the C in Brandon with overager Nolan Ritchie and be worth the watch. Whether it be slowing up to set up the breakout or identifying a quick opportunity for an exit and rush. Jordan is one of, if not, the purest sniper in the upcoming draft. 5) Moose Jaw Warriors Team: Rink Hockey Academy Winnipeg U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 9G-26A35 points, #7 Vancouver Giants Wetsch is an explosive bruising winger who isnt afraid to use his body to block a shot, space the ice, or make a guy pay with a big hit. But theres not a lot else there. Players not selected in the 2022 WHL U.S. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Team: Prairie Storm U15 Stats: 27 GP 47G-61A108 points, #16 Medicine Hat Tigers Team: Shattuck St. Marys Sabres 14U Stats: 52 GP 44G-47A91 points, #20 Everett Silvertips Priority Draft will be conducted online. He is a great exponent of passing teammates open, slicing through layers of defence., Defensively Tansem is also very sound. His accuracy could use some work as he relies on his power to blow pucks by goalies. He displays great spatial awareness, finding open spots in all areas of the ice, and presenting passing lanes for teammates., He has a very solid release and is able to get shots off rather quickly and accurately. Team: Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 32G-18A50 points, #9 Prince George Cougars Calgary, Alta. 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His skating is good as he has good speed and agility but can work on his separation speed to take his skating to the next level. The Victoria Royals may be the least compelling team in the WHL this season. (Winnipeg Ice). Priority Draft - Order of Selection 1) Edmonton Oil Kings 2) Brandon Wheat Kings 3) Regina Pats 4) Lethbridge Hurricanes 5) Moose Jaw Warriors 6) Seattle Thunderbirds A significant number of Manitoba-born products are expected to be selected at both the 2021 and 2022 runnings. Celebrini is a high IQ player with a high skill set that controls the game when on the ice and sets the tempo with his relentless motor and his ability to control the play. Bolding checks in at 61 and 150-pounds. Contact Elite Prospects Go Premium for Elite Prospects Support. Theyve also got two of the leagues most talented forwards up front in Jagger Firkus (Kraken) and Brayden Yager (a potential top-10 pick in 2023), as well as a strong support cast that features Blues Jackets prospect Martin Rysavy and a pair of players who were just invited to rookie camps in Eric Alarie (Kings) andAtley Calvert (Sabres). He suited up in two additional playoff games and went 1-1 with a 3.52 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage. 2023 Whl Bantam Draft Add to Favorites . Starting at #22 and ending with #1, this five-part release is intended to be informative, instructional, and borderline controversial; but in a good way! Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features. In 34 games with the Sherwood Park Flyers U15 AAA program he produced six goals and 11 assists for 17 points along with 48 penalty minutes. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. Hood became the first goaltenderand their first Manitoban-born player selected during the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. Kaden: Buttazzoni is a very good two way forward who does all the little things right. Catton played one game with the Contacts last year as a double underage and did not look out of place, even scoring a goal. . Priority Draft including defenceman Blake Fiddler, picked first-overall by the Edmonton Oil Kings. The Vancouver Giants are happy to recognize her strong play by drafting her to the Western Hockey League.. WHL Behind The Scenes - 2023 Road to Nashville, Blazers forward Hofer signs entry-level contract with Washington Capitals, WHL Highlight of the Night - February 28, 2023, Real Canadian Superstore Save of the Night - February 28, 2023. pic.twitter.com/JDnVqmi26Q. But enough talking, let's start off at #22 with Kaden's report on Burnaby's 'Mr. Reliable', Diego Buttazzoni. Lindstrom also provides what you would call more so a typical power forward game. Last season, I didnt start viewing the 2022 WHL Draft class closely until after Christmas time and Ive thought about that quite a bit when getting used to viewing this 2023 class of players in comparison. He has a profound skill of finding ways to gain shooting lanes, mostly with his feet and deft deceptive puck movement. More information on the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be provided later. And Kyle Masters (Wild) is an excellent shutdown minute-eater on the backend (though they will likely add to the blue line at the deadline). 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? 22) Vancouver Giants (from Winnipeg). 17th place Club One. Youve most probably read our Honorable Mentions section already, but now its time to get to the net-front and get a little nasty. 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. 13) Saskatoon Blades Diego Buttazzoni #90 - Burnaby Winter Club. Blows past defenders in the neutral zone and can backcheck in a flash when engaged. Afterward, he takes a quick look and is able to get a pass to a teammate in the home plate area for an opportunity on net., In limited games this season, he has displayed speed and explosiveness that few possess. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. Congratulations Chloe! He was the CHL Rookie of the Year (on 34 goals). I wonder. 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. In 30 games in 2021-2022 with the Pacific Coast Academys U15 Prep program, Alain, a 62, 162-pound, right-handed shot, scored 16 goals and 16 assists for 32 points in 30 games. She added two assists in three playoff games. The Central Division is likely to be the WHLs weakest this year. . The complete order of selection for the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft can be found at WHL.ca/draft. Magnuson was the second defenceman and the second Alberta-born player chosen by the Giants on Thursday. The Kelowna Rockets wont be competitive this year, but theyve got two of the better prospects in a stacked 2023 draft class out of the WHL in highly talented forward Andrew Cristall (a personal favourite) and defenceman Caden Price (a breakout candidate), as well as the Blackhawks Colton Dach. 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