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. Bedards statistical profile speaks for itself: 28 points in 15 games as a 15-year-old in the WHL, two points per game at U18 worlds as a double underager, 51 goals and 100 points on a dreadful team at 16, six goals in four games at U18 Worlds as an underager this time (in what wasnt even his best hockey), 13 goals and 31 points in 14 world juniors games (after forcing his way onto the first of those three teams by torching the selection camp), and now, as a 17-year-old who wont turn 18 until July (we can almost forget that! Hes got an impressive one-timer from the right flank and can really lean into and rip his catch-and-release or in-stride wrister. Here's a quick look at three of the top prospects in this year's draft class. I think theres a small chance he becomes a star or close with the right development, too. ; #113 Portland Winterhawks: Callum Stone, D, Kelowna, B.C. When you package all of that skill with a dogged work ethic that keeps him around pucks all the time, and youve gota tremendous player. Name: William Sharpe Position: Defence Hometown: Delta, B.C. ; #149 Saskatoon Blades: Tyler Deakos, F, Cochrane, Alta. WHL US Prospect Draft. On talent, and upside, and pedigree, his game checks all three boxes. WebMost recently in the WHL with Seattle Thunderbirds. His near point-per-game production at the top of the Huskies stat sheet comes a year after he led the BCHL in goals (45 in 46 games) and points (85) for a 1.85 points-per-game clip that stands as the most productive 16-year-old season in the league in decades, besting Alex Newhook(1.47), Kyle Turris (1.26), Tyson Jost (0.98), and Kent Johnson (0.81) while being four months younger than Johnson was at the time. NHL teams love big goalies, and Brennan is likely the WHLs best draft eligible goalie for the 2022 draft. Id like to see him go past effective and really take over more, but he makes his fair share of plays, hes a sub-.500 teams leading scorer, and it does feel like he has middle-six centre written all over him. Colin Frank, 1st Round (22nd Overall) Ethan Gonyeau, 2nd Round (32nd Overall) 2020. close. And while hes probably not going to be a star at the next level, I like Ziemmer as a potential second-line winger who can contribute offensively in a variety of ways. USA NAHL Entry Draft NAHL Supplemental Draft NA3HL Draft NCDC Entry Draft NCDC Futures Draft Then you add in instincts off the puck to get open even when hes a marked man, an improved physical engagement (hes really quite feisty and competitive), some underrated skill as a puck thief, and youve got a superstar prospect. ; #51 Calgary Hitmen: Hunter Aura, D, Kamloops, B.C. ; #105 Red Deer Rebels: Reece Gault, D, Oakbank, Man. 4 pick in the 2019 Bantam draft (a year ahead of when most of the plethora of other top WHL names on this list were selected). Hes a multi-dimensional forward who has quick acceleration, can handle the puck at speed and change tempos in control, can shape play by opening up his hips to go heel-to-heel, thrives in traffic, is a dual shot-pass threat, plays one step ahead of the game in possession, supports the play effectively, problem-solves as well as anyone in this class (in an age group that is full of intelligent playmakers), works his tail off off the puck to keep his energy up (he plays heavier and scrappier than he looks, too), and sets the pace for his line (whether by picking it up or slowing it down to use his creativity). Dylan Guenther, RW, Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) 9. I love the way he slows down the game, adjusts and maneuvers his frame and shades pucks. 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. ; #144 Brandon Wheat Kings: Dominic Grieco, F, Lethbridge, Alta. Team: Rink Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 33G-48A81 points, #19 Vancouver Giants Hes eager physically. ; #138 Prince George Cougars: Kieran Thibault, D, Kamloops, B.C. Currently After the first round, the Clubs select in order from the fewest to most regular season points. Hes going to be a transition monster. NCDC Entry Draft. ; #116 Prince George Cougars: Brady Holtvogt, G, Humboldt, Sask. We sometimes see draft-eligible D play their full draft year in a professional league. WebWhile 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. ; #104 Seattle Thunderbirds: Caleb Potter, D, Regina, Sask. The son of longtime NHLer Yanic Perreault and brother of Ducks prospect Jacob, Gabe doesnt have his dads defensive acumen or his brothers build (hes listed at 165 pounds now), but hes an intuitive, highly-intelligent player who sees the play develop offensively at a more advanced level than his two family members did/do and than almost anybody in the draft does. ; #188 Brandon Wheat Kings: Brendyn Van Oene, F, Shawnigan Lake, B.C. Heidt, taken No. Though he doesnt play the game with some of the shine of the three players in front of him, Carlsson, the top Swede in the draft, has emerged as my clear No. There are many whove settled on Perreault as more of a mid-to-late-round first because of the combination of his skinny frame and the linemates he plays with. ; #84 Portland Winterhawks: Kayd Reudig, D, Humboldt, Sask. ; #112 Tri-City Americans: Kainoah Brankovic, D, Port Coquitlam, B.C. ; #195 Kamloops Blazers: Nicholas Morin, D, Coquitlam, B.C. Not Phil Kessel. Ive seen him create breakaways with ease, win races he should, and send defenders sliding when he stops up on them with a head of steam. Players from non-North American countries are allowed to be added in the CHL Import Draft which is held in June. Im not sure hes got the soft skill to become the true No. ; #145 Prince George Cougars: Mitchell DeCoste, D, Airdrie, Alta. 2 in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft with the pick between Bedard and Yager (he and Yager were actually teammates in minor hockey), is a talented and hardworking playmaker who keeps himself involved in the play off the puck and then makes plays between battles in possession of the puck. Quinn Mantei, 1st Round. Hes just a rock-solid, projectable two-way defenceman. I think the former outcome is the more likely, which is why Id probably steer clear of him in the teens (where some believe he belongs). ; #79 Victoria Royals: Jerrett Ross, D, Leduc, Alta. The 2021 WHL Prospects Draft, for the 2006-born players, is scheduled for Thursday, December 9, 2021. ; #91 Victoria Royals: Caleb Matthews, F, Calgary, Alta. He looks to take instead of give in the neutral zone, regularly stepping up to try to bump puck carriers off possession and force dumps (though there are times when that style can leave him chasing if his timings off or hes flatfooted). Live coverage of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be live-streamed FREE via WHL Live on CHL TV. Brennan is a goaltender with excellent positioning and excellent 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. ; #37 Seattle Thunderbirds: Kaleb Hartmann, F, Langley, B.C. NAHL Entry Draft. Name: Reese Hamilton Position: Defence Hometown: Whitewood, Sask. And while his game is bullish, hes also got surprising soft skill. Hes got poise and patience on the puck. His size is obviously a talking point, and theres a boom or bust element to his projection, but hes a first-round talent and a clear play creator on a team with a few of them in Chicago this year. The Giants acquired first-round picks from both the Edmonton Oil Kings and Winnipeg ICE at the WHL Trade Deadline in January in transactions involving forward Justin Sourdif and defenceman Tanner Brown, respectively. Its not often we see players his size who can move like him. This may be a little low given that, but also underscores the strength of this draft. 19) Kamloops Blazers After playing on Russias Hlinka Gretzky team twosummers ago, But played to a point-per-game level in the MHL as one of its top 2005s last season and began his draft year on a tear in the MHL, scoring 11 goals in his first 15 games of the season before earning a mid-October promotion to the KHL for the first time (he has since scored his first two pro goals and has bounced between the KHL and MHL). The fifth overall pick from the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft, Williams has been a consistent point-getter since his Jan. 10, 2019, trade to the Edmonton Oil Kings. For the 2010 bantam draft, players born in 1995 may be selected. WebJarome was famously never selected in the bantam draft but was later put on Kamloops negotiation list. ; #210 Brandon Wheat Kings: Pass; #211 Saskatoon Blades: Malakai Zwiers, G, Lloydminster, Alta. With the first-overall pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, the Medicine Hat Tigers used the selection to take forward Gavin McKenna (Whitehorse, Yukon / Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna, U18). Connor Bedard (F) WHL. 516 plrs. He was theNo. Hes a crafty handler who hangs onto pucks to spin away from pressure, attacks in and out of crowds, makes plays into space for himself, and can comfortably make plays through layers to others. Database: 1 000 974 players . He can run the wall or the point on the PP, effortlessly picking coverage apart and feathering pucks through seams. And while he may not be a driver on a top-six line, its not hard to imagine him as a first- or second-line playmaker who makes finishing plays off of a drivers work and does damage on PP1. Simon Edvinsson, D, Frlunda J20 (Nationell) 12. ; #43 Calgary Hitmen: Benjamin Kindel, F, Coquitlam, B.C. Hes got smooth hands. He buzzes around the ice and does such a good job releasing from one battle or chance to hunting or getting open for the next one. ; #94 Prince George Cougars: Max Threinen, D, Langenburg, Sask. Hes a big defenceman, just under 6-foot-3 who can score. Hes gotdecent hands when he pushes through the middle. The WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and five in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. I think hes going to be a star regardless. I dont think hes going to become the kind of star that youre hoping to get when you draft him in the 5-7 range that some expected him to land in this year, but hes got 2C, PP1 upside if he can fill out his game and continue to add dimension. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. ; #80 Moose Jaw Warriors: Landen McFadden, F, Edmonton, Alta. To attend the camp of another Club, the player must be dropped from his current Clubs PPL. ; #280 Seattle Thunderbirds: Brett Woodard, D, Langley, B.C. 7 plrs, Croatia (Maksim Konstantinov / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images), how strong the 2022 draft class was for Slovakia. The WHL Draft is held annually by the WHL to provide an orderly transfer of players to WHL Club Protected Player Lists (PPL). I see clear, projectable top-six tools as a play-creating winger and Im not the least bit worried about him doing it against NHL defences because of how hard he is to pin down. Only Hughes. 18) Portland Winterhawks Hes also going to be an able penalty killer, which should give him all-situations upside at the next level. Team: Okanagan Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 12G-20A32 points, #15 Prince Albert Raiders That will limit concerns about his height (he certainly hasnt played small in his freshman year so far). ; #100 Brandon Wheat Kings: Quinn Parker, F, Winnipeg, Man. 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. He started to come on before the world juniors, though, and then he was good in a bottom-six role for Team USA and he has played quite well in his return to college hockey. 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. ; #184 Swift Current Broncos: Brennen Hocher, D, Calgary, Alta. Despite his diminutive size, hes also a smart player off of the puck and Ive been struck by how often hes in the right position above the puck to hold play inside the offensive zone (I absolutely get why he was named an alternate captain). Hes a natural scorer and creator, but hes also got plus vision and deft touch (though I wouldnt say his creativity is necessarily a strength). 2023 WHL Draft Rankings - Elite Prospects 2023 WHL Draft Rankings Add to Favorites This is a custom user-submitted ranking. He has also begun to fill out his frame, which has helped turn him into a diligent, relied-upon two-way player off the puck. The top 50 drafted NHL prospects ranking, 2023 edition:1. Hes a good skater and should pick up another step as he gets stronger. This year, after getting off to a bit of a slow start (one goal and five points in his first eight games), he has really come on. The forward scored 67 points for Yale Academy U15, including 29 goals in 30 CSSHL contests. He can beat you carrying the puck in rotations around the perimeter of the offensive zone. WebThis years event has yet to happen, but will occur in early-December. Manage Settings He skates quite well for his size, hes got good hands and dexterity, hes got great feel and sense for the pressures that exist on the ice, and hes by all accounts a great teammate and kid who is coachable and pays attention to the details of the game. Name: Cameron Schmidt Position: Forward Hometown: Prince George, B.C. 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. Team: Saskatoon Generals U15 Stats: 31 GP 57G-43A100 points, #10 Seattle Thunderbirds ; #68 Tri-City Americans: Leo Seitz, F, Saskatoon, Sask. The Tri-City Americans will select second, having utilized a second-overall pick on forward Jordan Gavin in 2021. ; #198 Winnipeg ICE: Jaden Kokosha, F, Ardrossan, Alta. ; #28 Prince George Cougars: Jett Lajoie, F, Winnipeg, Man. ; #134 Kelowna Rockets: Rhett Serfas, D, Turin, Alta. Yager has been on the radar in Western Canada for some time now, and hes got some real pedigree to his profile and cache to his game to support it. With a Premium subscription, you'll get access to over 30 tools, features and benefits. He wants to hang onto the puck and make plays but hell also hurry it up and dominate in and out of give-and-goes. ; #235 Kelowna Rockets: Pass; #236 Seattle Thunderbirds: Colten Scott, G, Calgary, Alta. #244 Tri-City Americans: Pass; #246 Vancouver Giants: Markus Lam, F, Vancouver, B.C. Hes got really good edges and mobility, though he doesnt have the speed in straight lines to pull away from faster chasers. #45 Medicine Hat Tigers: Matt Paranych, D, Edmonton, Alta. Coles an excellent two-way centreman who projects as a very good player in our League, Green noted. Players born in 2007 will be eligible for the 2022 Prospects Draft, while territorial restrictions will 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. 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. Can beat you carrying the puck and make plays but hell also hurry up. Gonyeau, 2nd Round ( 32nd Overall ) Ethan Gonyeau, 2nd Round 22nd. 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