; #188 Brandon Wheat Kings: Brendyn Van Oene, F, Shawnigan Lake, B.C. From his posture, dorsiflexion, and edge work; Tansems capacity to create plays with his feet and vision is peerless. 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. Team: Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 32G-18A50 points, #9 Prince George Cougars But he has a solid wrist shot in his offensive repertoire and could certainly develop into a top-six forward. 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. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. Mailloux was considered a lower first-round talent before his transgressions. Primerano (North Vancouver, B.C.) 151. 217. 124. About the Western Hockey League 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. New Jersey Devils: Jakub Malek, G, Vsetin (Czech-2) Add Player Add Staff Add Roster/Stats EP Contact Book NHL Draft Guide Fantasy Guide EP Rinkside Contact Elite Prospects . 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. 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. He's a smooth-skating and puck-possessing player who can also run a power play. 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. 1 7) Vancouver Giants Ranking: 7 | Nationality: CAN Forward Cole Temple led the Winnipeg AAA League in points in 2021-22, scoring 58 times and adding 50 assists as a member of the Brandon U15 Wheat Kings. Instead, he opts for Lysell here. The WHL, along with theOntario Hockey Leagueand theQuebec Major Junior Hockey Leaguecomprise theCanadian Hockey League. The Coyotes were forced to surrender their 2021 first-round pick at No. 112. There are few offensive players in the first round with his "wow" factor, with a combination of blazing-fast skating and a tremendous shot. The consensus number-one pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft is from Whitehorse, Yukon, which falls under the jurisdiction of BC Hockey. That kid just won the Conn Smythe and his second straight Stanley Cup: Andrei Vasilevskiy. ; #154 Winnipeg ICE: Christian Stephanson, F, Calgary, Alta. Team: Calgary Bisons U15 Stats: 33 GP 8G-17A25 points, #18 Portland Winterhawks Boston Bruins: Ty Gallagher, D, Boston University (H-East) But the group is extremely talented, with numerous future impact players at the NHL level. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U15 Stats: 13 GP 25G-16A41 points, #8 Spokane Chiefs Ranking: 22 | Nationality: RUS 17) Red Deer Rebels The Stars probably could have traded down and still landed Johnston, given that a lot of mock drafts had him on the bubble or in the second round. 205. 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. Offensively he can drive the bus in transition or provide fantastic support off the rush. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 172 | Shot: R ; #128 Portland Winterhawks: Simon Garchinski, D, Martensville, Sask; #129 Saskatoon Blades: Rylan Hue, F, Saskatoon, Sask. ; #230 Prince Albert Raiders: Hubert Clarke, D, Winnipeg, Man. Something he is working on adding to his game is adding a dimension to his offensive skillset, now that defenders expect and know him as the shooter, he is mixing in the ability to distribute a pass low to an open teammate for a high-quality chance. 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. Ottawa Senators: Zack Ostapchuk, C, Vancouver (WHL) New York Rangers: Kalle Vaisanen, LW, TPS (Finland) ; #263 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jack Toogood, F, Devon, Alta. 148. Ranking: 27 | Nationality: USA ; #117 Calgary Hitmen: Connor Bear, F, Whitewood, Sask. Ranking: NR | Nationality: CAN The consensus number-one pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft hails from Whitehorse, Yukon, which falls under BC Hockeys jurisdiction. The Vancouver Giants hold the most first-round selections in 2022 with three, picking at number seven, 21 and 22 in Round One. 196. Cossa fits that mold, and fits the M.O. 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. 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. Edvinsson gives Detroit a player many feel projects to be a franchise blueliner. Has the end of the John Tortorella era ushered in a more offensive era? ; #164 Prince Albert Raiders: Mikey Thomas, F, Winnipeg, Man. 142. ; #190 Moose Jaw Warriors: Jonah Vanderhorst, D, Winnipeg, Man. It was assumed that's where the team would go here, and Dean fits the need. Stats: 19 GP, 0.941 save pct., 1.57 GAA, How he fits: The Red Wings flipped the No. Gavin McKenna, the first-overall pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, has signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement with the Medicine Hat Tigers. New York Rangers: Jayden Grubbe, C, Red Deer (WHL) Given his abilities, to be successful at the next level he will have to be comfortable and willing to attack the middle of the ice. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 176 | Shot: L He's Harvard bound and had 48 goals in 51 games in the USHL last season. ; #31 Regina Pats: Corban Almen, F, Saskatoon, Sask. ; #92 Winnipeg ICE: Daniel Morozov, F, Port Coquitlam, B.C. The WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and five in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. 105. 1) Medicine Hat Tigers Columbus Blue Jackets: Guillaume Richard, D, Tri-City (USHL) ; #240 Everett Silvertips: Pass; #241 Edmonton Oil Kings: Owen Mastroianni, F, Golden, B.C. ; #48 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Koen Cleaver, G, Port Alberni, B.C. ; #102 Regina Pats: Wyatt Stinton, F, Flin Flon, Man. ; #182 Everett Silvertips: Gino Cotroneo, F, Winnipeg, Man. #23 Medicine Hat Tigers: Kadon McCann, F, Cochrane, Alta. ; #217 Kamloops Blazers: Tyson Moss, D, Port Moody, B.C. ; #76 Prince Albert Raiders: Jaxon Herchak, D, Waldheim, Sask. He had a strong U18 World Juniors with four points in seven games, and he has a great hockey sense around the offensive zone. 69. Age: 18 | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 176 | Shot: L 89. Ranking: NR | Nationality: CAN 116. CLICK HERE for a complete list of all players selected in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. ; #209 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Nate Crashley, F, Calgary, Alta. ; #286 Winnipeg ICE: Griffin Wright, G, Edmonton, Alta. / Yukon were chosen, with another 50 players coming from Saskatchewan. He's also a deft stick handler, especially in offensive zone traffic. Winnipeg Jets: Dmitri Rashevsky, RW, Krasnogorsk (Russia Jr.) San Jose Sharks: Gannon Laroque, D, Victoria (WHL) Blows past defenders in the neutral zone and can backcheck in a flash when engaged. 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Tracker - Vancouver Giants aaron obobaifo cameron schmidt chloe primerano colton alain jakob oreskovic ROUND 1 - PICK #7 - CAMERON SCHMIDT With the seventh overall pick, the Vancouver Giants started their day by selecting 2007-born forward Cameron Schmidt (Prince George, B.C.). Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. Ranking: 18 | Nationality: CAN 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. 56. He is a great exponent of passing teammates open, slicing through layers of defence., Defensively Tansem is also very sound. Toronto Maple Leafs: Ty Voit, LW, Gatineau (QMJHL) 220. ; #142: Prince Albert Raiders: Will Shepard, F, West Vancouver, B.C. 6) Regina Pats 63. ; #77 Medicine Hat Tigers: Hudson Gainer, D, Medicine Hat, Alta. Age: 18 | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 196 | Shot: L -- Wyshynski, Team: Lulea (Sweden) ; #100 Brandon Wheat Kings: Quinn Parker, F, Winnipeg, Man. Arizona Coyotes: Rasmus Korhonen, G, Assat (Finland) 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. -- Wyshynski, Team: Edmonton (WHL) Calgary Flames: Arsenii Sergeev, G, Shreveport (NAHL) 179. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 175 | Shot: L A center that is quick to help out his defenders and provide support to clear pucks and transition the play up the ice. 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. 40. New York Islanders: Cameron Berg, C, Muskegon (USHL) Buffalo Sabres: William Von Barnekow Lofberg, C, Malmo (Sweden) Gavin has good hands and will make you pay when given space, and he is not afraid to make difficult passes through traffic. Even with all his offensive tools, he is often the hardest working player on ice causing turnovers in all three zones. Mailloux was not arrested but was charged with invasion of privacy and defamation. 78. ; #173 Kamloops Blazers: Logan Edmonstone, G, Saskatoon, Sask. WHL Prospects Draft. ; #62 Saskatoon Blades: Lochlan Tetarenko, F, Bragg Creek, Alta. It feels like they drafted for need here, which meant passing over some more intriguing options like Francesco Pinelli, Samu Tuomaala and wild card Aatu Raty. ; #181 Spokane Chiefs: Dane Pyatt, F, Langley, B.C. Savoie was the top pick in his WHL Bantam Draft after applying for and being denied exceptional status to play at the . Tampa Bay Lightning: Niko Huuhtanen, RW, Tappara Jr. (Finland Jr.), 2021 NHL draft: Pick tracker and analysis for every team. 94. ; #135 Medicine Hat Tigers: Kyle Heger, D, Eagan, Minn.; #136 Regina Pats: Cruz Chase, G, Airdrie, Alta. ; #54 Vancouver Giants: Colton Alain, D, Victoria, B.C. ; #107 Kamloops Blazers: Zachary Pantelakis, F, North Vancouver, B.C. 11) because they violated the NHL's scouting combine testing rules. Dallas Stars: Jacob Holmes, D, Sault Ste. "This was a challenging scouting season with two Prospects Drafts and two U.S. 11) Lethbridge Hurricanes 147. Ceulemans plays strong in his own end, but he's also a strong skater and has an affinity for shooting the puck. 71. Dallas Stars: Logan Stankoven, C, Kamloops (WHL) 49. ; #27 Spokane Chiefs: Owen Martin, F, Oakbank, Man. 2022-2023 regular season player stats for GTHL U14 AA, including top goal scorers, most games played, PPG leaders and more. 1 picks to then select defensemen, but that's how the draft classes have worked out for the Sabres. 192. After the Draft is completed, all remaining U15 players become eligible to be listed by WHL Clubs, and many will be added as spots become available on a WHL Club PPL, or as player development improves at a higher level of hockey. Now his son is tabbed to join the Columbus family. Montreal Canadiens: Dmitri Kostenko, D, Spartak (Russia) 2 overall (Matthew Beniers). 64. 201. 13) Saskatoon Blades ; #60 Prince Albert Raiders: Oli Chenier, F, Winnipeg, Man. ; #157 Victoria Royals: Ethan Watkins, F, Calgary, Alta; #158 Brandon Wheat Kings: Ryder Green, G, Prince George, B.C. ; #64 Prince Albert Raiders: Dayce Derkatch, F, Regina, Sask. Stats: 38 GP, 5 G, 10 A, How he fits: After selecting goalie Yaroslav Askarov last season with the 11th overall pick, GM David Poile goes back to Russia to select Svechkov. The Tigers selected defenceman Jay Bouwmeester and forward Ryan Hollweg with back-to-back first-overall selections in 1998 and 1999. In other news, water remains wet. 95. 122. 48. 16, so this is a strong pick here for GM Joe Sakic. ; #308 Winnipeg ICE: Pass. 70. 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. Calgary, Alta. 123. Get access to our unique free . ; #175 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jordan Ramsay, F, Victoria, B.C. The modern NHL game demands the ability to make plays at a high velocity. ; #189 Victoria Royals: Morgan Hackman, F, Vernon, B.C. 113. Boston Bruins: Philip Svedeback, G, Vaxjo Jr. (Sweden Jr.) 160. ; #46 Tri-City Americans: Savin Virk, F, Surrey, B.C. Name: Luke Moroz Position: Forward Hometown: Regina, Sask. ; #137 Saskatoon Blades: Dayton Deschamps, D, Saskatoon, Sask. A controlled exit/entry machine. 153. 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. Edmonton Oilers: Matvey Petrov, LW, Krylja Sovetov 2 (Russia Jr.) Its 2021 and we just came in with a bang! Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 185 | Shot: R #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. Name. Whether it be slowing up to set up the breakout or identifying a quick opportunity for an exit and rush. 209. New York Islanders: Aatu Raty, C, Karpat (Finland) NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? Hes a dynamic, skilled player that can finish around the net with ease and processes the game at an extremely high level, Green commented. Ranking: 12 | Nationality: CAN ; #109 Edmonton Oil Kings: Eliot Compton, F, Victoria, B.C. ; #264 Winnipeg ICE: Justin Perreault, G, Winnipeg, Man. 159. Philadelphia Flyers: Samu Tuomaala, RW, Karpat (Finland Jr.) The Tigers boast the first-overall selection in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, marking the first time in 23 years that Medicine Hat holds the number-one pick. ; #150 Prince George Cougars: Rowan McDonald, F, Spruce Grove, Alta. His teammate, defenceman Reese Hamilton is also highly touted ahead of Thursdays Draft. For the Canadiens to select him in this draft is calculated and unsettling. 1 pick had signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement. Priority Draft Lottery. 2022 WHL Prospects Draft First Round Order of Selection San Jose Sharks: Benjamin Gaudreau, G, Sarnia (OHL) Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 187 | Shot: L 164. ; #180 Vancouver Giants: Simon Ward, F, Burnaby, B.C. ; #55 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Carsen Adair, D, Clavet, Sask. ; #218 Everett Silvertips: Charles Menard, G, Fairbanks, Alaska. Blueliner Peyton Kettles brings a 6-foot-3 frame into this years draft, tallying 35 points in 30 CSSHL games for the Rink Academy Winnipeg U15 squad. Team: Yale Hockey Academy U15 Stats: 30 GP 29G-38A67 points, #11 Lethbridge Hurricanes Something imperative to future success being a smaller defender. Get the lowdown on Gavin McKenna courtesy of the RE/MAX Report with WHL Manager of Hockey Operations Taylor Green. Anaheim Ducks: Joshua Lopina, C, UMass (H-East) Edmonton Oilers: Luca Munzenberger, D, Koln Jr. (Germany Jr.) 60. 168. Pittsburgh Penguins: Daniel Laatsch, D, Sioux City (USHL) Stats: 33 GP, 19 G, 20 A, How he fits: The Predators traded up to this spot, sending the Nos. 87. The Silvertips will also have picks in Round 4 (86th overall), Round 5 (108th), Round 6 (124th, via Moose Jaw completing a 2018 trade for Luke Ormsby), Round 10 (218th), Round 11 (240th), Round 12 (262nd), Round 13 (284th), Round 14 (306th) and Round 15 (328th).