The most likely candidates to be drafted in the first round would be three forwards (in no particular order): Corban Alman, Luke Moroz, and Lee Shurgot. Hodnett has really developed his physical play in the past season and now effectively takes the body separating the opposing player away from the puck. 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. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features. We are excited to see him add new elements to his toolbox to become an all situations winger and not only a shooting threat, but a passing threat as well., Ash Says: 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. Winner: Winnipeg Ice, (Top photo of Connor Bedard: Larry MacDougal / AP). But theyve lost Ridly Greig (Senators) and Vincent Iorio (Capitals) to the pro ranks. 2) Brandon Wheat Kings Winner: Connor Bedard (2023) He is a player with a multitude of translatable skills, some are still yet to flourish. Drafted players 2022 Filter: Player stats from NHL NHL WC OG AHL ICEHL HockeyAllsvenskan BCHL USports Czechia Denmark DEL ECHL EIHL Mestis France Italy KHL Latvia NCAA NL Norway OHL QMJHL SHL Slovakia Liiga USHL WHL WJC-18 WJC-20 There arent any holes in Cattons game and the offense almost always runs through him. Name: Joby Baumuller Position: Forward Hometown: Wilcox, Sask. . CHLOE PRIMERANOS ELITE PROSPECTS PROFILE. Team: Prairie Storm U15 Stats: 27 GP 47G-61A108 points, #16 Medicine Hat Tigers Hes a strong skater, competitive, has good hands and great finish around the net. Team: Okanagan Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 12G-20A32 points, #15 Prince Albert Raiders Winner: Swift Current Broncos. But theres not a lot else there. All 22 WHL Clubs had equal opportunity to obtain the first-overall selection. Manon Rheaume suited up for Trois-Rivieres during the 1991-1992 season. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Lottery will involve the six non-playoff Clubs from the 2021-22 season. With the 268th overall selection (Round 13) the Vancouver Giants have selected 2007-born defender Chloe Primerano (North Vancouver, BC) in the 2022 @TheWHL Prospects Draft. 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. Scott has written for the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, The Toronto Sun, the National Post, SB Nation and several other outlets in the past. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. Last added: Gary Weitz. 12) Brandon Wheat Kings Team: Calgary Bisons U15 Stats: 33 GP 8G-17A25 points, #18 Portland Winterhawks In order to make the selection with pick #19, the Giants completed a trade with the Saskatoon Blades which sent away pick #21 and pick #70 in Round 4. U.S. Division Because of the cyclical nature of junior hockey, oftentimes the teams that go deep in the playoffs are predominantly veteran groups that rebuild the following season. Welcome to the 2022 WHL Draft Rankings! Calgary Hitmen: Reese Hamilton, D, (2025), 5. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be preceded by the 2022 U.S. More information on the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be provided later. Get access to our unique free . 18th place Club Two 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. This heatmap courtesy of InStat suggests that Gavin might be doing himself a disservice by keeping to the perimeter with his speed at times., This clip shows his ability to gain the zone and the respect the opposition gives his speed, however, he settles for the low-quality shot. Name: Lee Shurgot Position: Forward Hometown: Saskatoon, Sask. The Western Hockey League will conduct the 2022 WHL U.S. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. He is able to retrieve and separate the puck from his direct opponent nearly at will and uses his sharp processing to make smart passes into the slot or back the point to restart the cycle. Lindstrom also provides what you would call more so a typical power forward game. 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). Priority Draft will consist of two rounds and 44 selections, with each WHL Club presented with the opportunity to make two draft choices. Wright has been a trending topic in the NHL Draft world. Not afraid to attack defenders or attack down the middle in traffic. Hes a good kid, who will grow into his body and will carry himself well on the ice in any situation., With the 54th overall selection in Round 3 of the @TheWHL Prospects Draft, the Vancouver Giants are pleased to select 2007-born defenceman Colton Alain (Victoria, B.C.) Thanks for reading part one of our countdown to revealing our Top #5, and ultimately #1 ranked prospect for 2020/21. pic.twitter.com/9HATcebMSI. A team may only move up a maximum of two positions in the WHL Prospects Draft. In the sixth round (119th overall) the Vancouver Giants selected 2007-born goaltender Burke Hood (Brandon, MB). Name: Braeden Cootes Position: Forward Hometown: Sherwood Park, Alta. Team: Yale Hockey Academy U15 Stats: 30 GP 29G-38A67 points, #11 Lethbridge Hurricanes It was back to Alberta in the 11th round as the Giants selected 2007-born defenceman Cade Bolding (Sherwood Park, AB). pick Zach Benson all also factoring in with Savoie. Diego is one of those players who does everything well. He is more adept at shooting off the rush, in the medium/high slot, and from around the circles. Lam is 510 and 170-pounds and appeared in just two games this past season with St. Georges. from the Pacific Coast Academy. The WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and five in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. In Prince Albert, though Sharks first rounder Ozzy Wiesblatt has turned pro, theyre returning Team Canada hopeful Nolan Allan (Blackhawks) and Senators fourth-rounder Carson Latimer. Hes not going to get the attention that Bedard, Benson, Yager, Heidt, Danielson, or even Cristall and Ziemmer get, but hes a good prospect. 22) Vancouver Giants (from Winnipeg). 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. Celebrini can catch and receive passes whether in-front of or behind him in stride is elite, as he can corral a poor pass without skipping a beat. 1 for the 2022 draft. Its 2021 and we just came in with a bang! Something imperative to future success being a smaller defender. Medicine Hat Tigers: Gavin McKenna, LW, (2026), 2. Add-in well-rounded veterans like Owen Pederson (just back from a rookie camp with the Predators) and returning 18-year-old goalie Daniel Hauser (who went 34-3-1 last year) and theyre a Memorial Cup threat. 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! Winner: Seattle Thunderbirds. Bogart Cup Playoff Recap | 73's, Braves, and Grads all win with their backs against the wall Bogart Cup Playoff Recap | Braves force Game 7 with road victory in Pembroke Watch Live Online -5D 21:53:39 Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U18 Prep Stats: 35 GP 23G-42A65 points, #2 Tri-City Americans Name: Chase Harrington Position: Forward Hometown: Langley, B.C. 2007 GIANTS INDUCTED INTO BC HOCKEY HALL OF FAME, In 2002, Shannon Szabados made history when she became the first female to appear in a Western Hockey League regular season game. Name: Cameron Schmidt Position: Forward Hometown: Prince George, B.C. I wondered if my thoughts were altered by the late start and had an effect on how I viewed. Honourable mentions: Logan Stankoven (Stars), Matthew Savoie (Sabres), Player of the year Whether it be slowing up to set up the breakout or identifying a quick opportunity for an exit and rush. 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. Giants GM Barclay Parneta pic.twitter.com/ZtET7xbIHT, Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) May 19, 2022. 5. Of the 22 players selected, there were 15 forwards and seven defencemen chosen. 2023 Whl Bantam Draft Add to Favorites . Although he isnt a burner on his skates his timing and efforts to find space as a trailer are quite impressive. Just a couple of weeks away from having been eligible for the 2022 draft, Danielson, who . The order of selection was determined on April 21, 2022 through the 2022 WHL U.S. From his posture, dorsiflexion, and edge work; Tansems capacity to create plays with his feet and vision is peerless. 1 pick Gavin McKenna, who registered four assists in his WHL debut over the weekend at just 14 years old! Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canadas National Junior Hockey Team. Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats:251 GP 40G-52A92 points, #4 Calgary Hitmen Go Premium for Elite Prospects Support. Hes hard on both the backcheck and forecheck and uses his reach and size through the neutral zone to disrupt passing lanes and to force attackers to the walls. 21) Vancouver Giants Blue Jackets first rounder Denton Mateychuk should be one of the best defenecemen in the league, and hell lead a backend that also features 20-year-old Cole Jordan (Flames) and 19-year-old Maximus Wanner (Oilers). . Load More. Sign up for EP Premium to create your own ranking. 3) Regina Pats Our scouts have done a fantastic job in constructing what is a very thought out and well presented piece of work. Priority Draft Lottery. Player Watchlist: Western Canada Hockey Exposure Camp. Tansem has a great trajectory as a prolific offensive defenceman who is going to be very reliable in his own end. Medicine Hat only has one drafted prospect (Capitals long shot Dru Krebs) but theyve got a few exciting young players, led by 2022 Bantam draft No. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. In 30 games last season with St. Georges U15 Prep program, Magnuson (511, 165-pounds) notched two goals and 11 assists for 13 points along with 34 penalty minutes. 2022 Divisional Award Winners and All-Star Teams. Prior to that in 1999-2001, goaltender Charline Labonte appeared in 28 games for Acadie-Bathurst. 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. 17) Kelowna Rockets Shane Wright, C, Kingston (OHL) Jan. 5, 2004 | 6 0.25 | 191 pounds March 2022 Ranking: 1 Tier: Projected bubble NHL All-Star and top of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL. Hes highly skilled, and can put up points, and were excited to watch him at training camp.. From the last half of the previous season to now, I dont believe anyone in this class has shown the improvements that he has. . Calgary, Alta. He also has good vision and a smart clean passing ability to set teammates up. close. pic.twitter.com/Ox7nlVRFwl. Hood became the first goaltenderand their first Manitoban-born player selected during the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. About the Western Hockey League 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. His top-end speed is still coming along as hes still growing, but the quick bursts to separate in a straight line or cut and create space is impressive, He displays a proficient crossover ability both forward and backwards., 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, . Winner: Connor Bedard (2023) Get access to our unique free agency lists and many . 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. His vision for space is stellar, he is always around the puck and uses his skills to get creative on most possessions., Seth is a also proficient playmaker running the point on the powerplay and implements himself into the cycle on many occasions with good results. Kaden: "Buttazzoni is a very good two way forward who does all the little things right. That the Thunderbirds were WHL finalists and remain as a top team this year even after losing all of overaged assistant captain Henrik Rybinski (Capitals), trade deadline acquisition Lukas Svejkovsky (Penguins), captain Tyrel Bauer (Jets), assistant captain Matt Rempe (Rangers), and import Samuel Knazko (Blue Jackets), as well as trading Conner Roulette (Stars) speaks to the job they did building around that group with a strong young core. Currently, one of the more under-appreciated prospects in the class., Brayden: Gavin Hodnett is the imaginative two-way forward who likes to control the game with the puck on his stick. 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. pic.twitter.com/JDnVqmi26Q. Giants B.C. Sign up for premium. The 511, 146-pound left-shot forward played this season with the Delta Hockey Academys U15 Prep Green program. Players not selected in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will remain eligible to be listed by WHL Clubs at any time thereafter. Captain and Sharks prospect Gannon Laroque is a B-level prospect and Kalem Parker will be of modest interest for scouts ahead of the 2023 draft, but thats about it. The 5-foot-10 offensive-defenseman will return to the Blazers this season where he will take on an even larger role within the lineup. Theyve also got an excellent tandem in net with veteran starter Thomas Milic (a frontrunner to make Canadas world juniors squad) and 2023 prospect Scott Ratzlaff, plus a strong mix of old and young undrafted pieces in 94-point 20-year-old Kyle Crnkovic (acquired for Roulette from Saskatoon) and 16-year-old Tij Iginla (the No. Hes a strong two-way player who plays a consistent, 200-foot game.. Name: Hayden Harsanyi Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, Alta. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canadas National Junior Hockey Team. When first assessing a draft class, many WHL scouts will begin by just trying to figure out which round of grade a prospect could. Technically his skating is very sound. The first WHL U.S. Look for undrafted forwards Zack Stringer and Cole Dubinsky (who just played for the Oilers rookie tournament team) to break out too. close. Regina Pats (from Swift Current Broncos): Cole Temple, C, (2025), 6. Regarded as the worlds finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. Duzan positionally does everything required as a centre, hes malleable and plays a fantastic three-zone supportive role. We hope you enjoyed the first part of our countdown! The 2022-23 major junior hockey season is here. He explodes through the neutral zone and can lose players in his first few strides with great acceleration. A Second Welcome, From The Assistant Director of Scouting. In 13 games he managed 25 goals and 16 assists for 41 points along with 38 penalty minutes. Even if he finds the space closing, Duzan is really clean on the puck and utilizes subtle trickery to create shooting lanes. On a few occasions, Id noticed that his posture and hands were way ahead of his foot movements. Additionally Alain played in five games with the U16 team, and had one goal and one assist for two points. 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