211. #199 Medicine Hat Tigers: Pass. Calgary Flames: Cameron Whynot, D, Halifax (QMJHL) The 2021 NHL draft is complete, and we have tracked all 224 picks over two days and seven rounds, starting with the Buffalo Sabres' selection at No. ; #218 Everett Silvertips: Charles Menard, G, Fairbanks, Alaska. 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, . Two Abbotsford talent and a total of 10 players from the Yale Hockey Academy in Abbotsford were selected in the Western Hockey League Prospect Draft, which took place on Thursday (May 19). 153. 139. 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. But the group is extremely talented, with numerous future impact players at the NHL level. 202. Name: Connor Schmidt Position: Defence Hometown: Sturgeon County, Alta. ; #121 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Shea Busch, F, North Vancouver, B.C. 165. Detroit Red Wings: Redmond Savage, C, USA U-18 (NTDP) ; #182 Everett Silvertips: Gino Cotroneo, F, Winnipeg, Man. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. Anaheim Ducks: Kyle Kukkonen, C, Maple Grove (High MN) ; #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. ; #203 Spokane Chiefs: Jack Bousquet, F, Dallas, Texas. Philadelphia Flyers: Samu Tuomaala, RW, Karpat (Finland Jr.) The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. Florida Panthers: Evan Nause, D, Quebec (QMJHL) Tri-City holds the ninth and 36 th overall selections. Ranking: 3 | Nationality: USA ; #32 Prince Albert Raiders: Ryan Gower, D, McCreary, Man. Buffalo Sabres: William Von Barnekow Lofberg, C, Malmo (Sweden) Bolduc needs to develop an NHL frame and isn't among the first round's better skaters. #155 Everett Silvertips: Remy Hlady, F, Tyndall, Man. Instead, he opts for Lysell here. ; #119 Vancouver Giants: Burke Hood, G, Brandon, Man. ; #79 Victoria Royals: Jerrett Ross, D, Leduc, Alta. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 213 | Shot: L ; #109 Edmonton Oil Kings: Eliot Compton, F, Victoria, B.C. EVERETT, Wash. The Everett Silvertips have added nine prospects to the organization after the completion of the 2022 Western Hockey League Prospects Draft. He is one of those players that is noticeable and makes an impact every single shift. Team: Edge School U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 28G-29A57 points, #14 Moose Jaw Warriors ; #110 Winnipeg ICE: Owen Brees, D, Lethbridge, Alta. 38. Ranking: 13 | Nationality: SWE 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. 89. 108. The 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Pre-Show begins with co-hosts Chris Wahl and Taylor Rocca at 9:30 a.m. MT, with live draft coverage beginning at 10 a.m. MT. ; #197 Edmonton Oil Kings: Elijah Hanson, G, West Kelowna, B.C. The modern NHL game demands the ability to make plays at a high velocity. ; #169 Kelowna Rockets: Jaxen Smyth, F, Red Deer, Alta. In total, 240 players were selected by WHL member Clubs, including 137 forwards, 78 defenders, and 25 goaltenders. New York Islanders: Aatu Raty, C, Karpat (Finland) 198. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U18 Prep Stats: 35 GP 23G-42A65 points, #2 Tri-City Americans He can manipulate the release point, explode a quick snapshot with his weight transfer, all while being absurdly accurate." #111 Medicine Hat Tigers: Jordan Switzer, G, Edmonton, Alta. Ranking: 16 | Nationality: USA Team: Edge School U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 15G-23A35 points, #3 Victoria Royals ; #35 Saskatoon Blades: Hudson Kibblewhite, F, Vernon, B.C. Beniers is a great building block for the NHL's newest franchise. Rosen has the skating ability to create separation from defenders. ; #168 Moose Jaw Warriors: Preston Baerwald, F, Corman Park, Sask. -- Wyshynski, Team: Flint (OHL) Also, his ability to cut down angles and control his gaps aid him in battles against bigger peers. The complete order of selection for the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft can be found at WHL.ca/draft. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. 46. Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthew Knies, LW, Tri-City (USHL) #319 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Pass. 125. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. He has very good hands and he is very deceptive with his body movement and quick hands to throw off defenders. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 198 | Shot: L 2021 sportsbugz.com - All Rights Reserved. 134. He's headed to Wisconsin, which has developed a good defenseman or two. #133 Medicine Hat Tigers: Brody Green, F, Winnipeg, Man. ; #114 Medicine Hat Tigers: Cohen Carter, D, Drayton Valley, Alta. 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. Catton played one game with the Contacts last year as a double underage and did not look out of place, even scoring a goal. The Whitewood product led all CSSHL defencemen in scoring with 54 points this past season and has drawn comparisons to former Seattle Thunderbirds blueliner Shea Theodore. Team: Yale Hockey Academy U15 Stats: 30 GP 29G-38A67 points, #11 Lethbridge Hurricanes Montreal Canadiens: Joshua Roy, RW, Sherbrooke (QMJHL) Dangerous off scrambles, from the top of the circle, off the wall, and on the rush (especially as the trail). Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. 57. Ranking: 4 | Nationality: CAN 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. WHL Live will air free, live first-round coverage, with results also available through WHL.ca. ; #77 Medicine Hat Tigers: Hudson Gainer, D, Medicine Hat, Alta. 222. From the last half of the previous season to now, I dont believe anyone in this class has shown the improvements that he has. Edmonton Oilers: Jake Chiasson, C, Brandon (WHL) 51. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 175 | Shot: L, How he fits: Not the best forward available here -- that honor probably goes to Chaz Lucius, Fabian Lysell or Fedor Svechkov -- but Othmann fits a particular need for the Rangers. They wanted him, they had the No. San Jose Sharks: Liam Gilmartin, LW, London (OHL) Under pressure in his own zone, he has good awareness of whats around him and has shown in good samples that hes able to negate the forecheck by skating through the pressure and releasing quick exit passes. ; #80 Moose Jaw Warriors: Landen McFadden, F, Edmonton, Alta. 217. Tampa Bay Lightning: Robert Flinton, LW, St. Paul's School (High NH) Catton is a cerebral offensive player that is an exceptional playmaker who also possesses a quick and lethal release. ; #50 Prince George Cougars: Leith Hunter, D, North Vancouver, B.C. -- Wyshynski, Team: Shawinigan (QMJHL) Boston Bruins: Oskar Jellvik, LW, Djurgarden Jr. (Sweden Jr.) Name: William Sharpe Position: Defence Hometown: Delta, B.C. Vancouver Canucks: Aku Koskenvuo, G, HIFK Jr. (Finland Jr.) ; #174 Kamloops Blazers: Tommy Lafreniere, F, Hornby Island, B.C. 197. Johnston fits with the kind of role player GM Jim Nill likes, and he was the 16th-ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting despite not playing last year due to the OHL COVID-19 postponement. Montreal Canadiens: Dmitri Kostenko, D, Spartak (Russia) Manitoba saw 31 players selected. 90. 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. ; #103 Kelowna Rockets: Nathan Kam, G, Burnaby, B.C. He has the kind of skating and offensive chops to lead a rush and send the defense scrambling back into its own zone. Tampa Bay Lightning: Cameron Macdonald, C, Saint John (QMJHL), 161. Ranking: 12 | Nationality: CAN Dallas Stars: Jack Bar, D, Chicago (USHL) ; #152 Vancouver Giants: Liam Magnuson, D, Calgary, Alta; #153 Seattle Thunderbirds: Ryan Ulmer, F, Regina, Sask. 186. Ottawa Senators: Ben Roger, D, London (OHL) 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.). Columbus Blue Jackets: James Malatesta, LW, Quebec (QMJHL) 212. ; #263 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jack Toogood, F, Devon, Alta. But GM Doug Armstrong correctly snags a center here, which is an area of need in the Blues' rather shallow prospect pool. Tansem has a great trajectory as a prolific offensive defenceman who is going to be very reliable in his own end. He has some Brad Marchand DNA in his game. He has torn up the QMJHL with 111 points in 92 games over the past two seasons. 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. Name. ; #206 Swift Current Broncos: Wesley Olson, F, Chaplin, Sask. -- Wyshynski, Team: Prince Albert (WHL) 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. On the defensive side of the game, Macklin has a good stick, getting in passing lanes and breaking up plays deep in the zone. Vegas Golden Knights: Artur Cholach, D, Sokol Kiev (Ukraine) But not many of them project to be the kind of power forward that Stillman could become. ; #65 Edmonton Oil Kings: Presley Kerner, F, Kelowna, B.C. The players selected at this year's Bantam Draft will fill the prospects portion of their team's WHL protected list. He hits. 219. -- Wyshynski, Team: Chicago (USHL) 23 pick -- along with the 48th and 138th overall selections to the Stars for this selection. But he has a solid wrist shot in his offensive repertoire and could certainly develop into a top-six forward. 72. 195. Age: 18 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 178 | Shot: R, How he fits: Interesting pick. WHL Draft 2022: Prospects, Rankings, Predictions, Results, Live Stream, Liam Highfield: Net Worth, Illness, Cuetracker, Snooker, Highfield Hair, Marko Grilc: Accident, Death, Wife, Family, Wiki, Net Worth, Demaryius Thomas: Wife, Family, Kids, Wiki, Ice Hockey Game: History, Rules, Equipment, Time Duration, Alabama vs Georgia 2022: Predictions, Dates, Time, Odds, Spread, Who is Chloe Primerano? Vegas Golden Knights: Daniil Chayka, D, CSKA (Russia) Ranking: 22 | Nationality: RUS 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. 43. 47. But all that established Montreal had two picks in the second round. ; #106 Portland Winterhawks: Luke Myhre, F, Dauphin, Man. 159. He went 17-1-1 with a .941 save percentage for the Edmonton Oil Kings. Here are all 224 picks from the 2021 NHL draft, along with analysis on every Round 1 selection. 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. Macklin mixes elite skating (very good edges, elite agility, and very good separation speed) with a high-end top speed to make him one of the most elusive skaters in the draft. Ranking: NR | Nationality: CAN Nashville Predators: Jack Matier, D, Ottawa (OHL) The Tigers selected defenceman Jay Bouwmeester and forward Ryan Hollweg with back-to-back first-overall selections in 1998 and 1999. Rasmus Dahlin, No. 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. Hes dynamic, smart, and hes very good with the puck.. New York Islanders: Eetu Liukas, LW, TPS (Finland) Age: 18 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 195 | Shot: L 181. 71. ; #66 Portland Winterhawks: Ryan Miller, F, Medicine Hat, Alta. ; #118 Swift Current Broncos: Levi Benson, F, Rosedale, B.C. 11) because they violated the NHL's scouting combine testing rules. 2 overall (Matthew Beniers). Zach says: Jordan Gavin is an elite scoring winger. Chicago Blackhawks: Victor Stjernborg, C, Vaxjo (Sweden) 104. Ranking: 5 | Nationality: USA Tansem has a great trajectory as a prolific offensive defenceman who is going to be very reliable in his own end. Mailloux was not arrested but was charged with invasion of privacy and defamation. Boston Bruins: Brett Harrison, C, Oshawa (OHL) Boston Bruins: Ryan Mast, D, Sarnia (OHL) -- Wyshynski, Team: Michigan (Big Ten) 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. ; #94 Prince George Cougars: Max Threinen, D, Langenburg, Sask. Stats: 27 GP, 10 G, 19 A, How he fits: It's a little bit of a reach for the Blues here. -- Wyshynski, Team: Winnipeg (WHL) Elite Prospects - WHL Bantam Draft 2022. Cossa fits that mold, and fits the M.O. Wallstedt has a higher ceiling. 62. ; #105 Red Deer Rebels: Reece Gault, D, Oakbank, Man. 84. Team: Notre Dame Hounds U15 Prep Stats: 20 GP 15G-11A26 points, #13 Kamloops Blazers ; #54 Vancouver Giants: Colton Alain, D, Victoria, B.C. Calgary Flames: Jack Beck, RW, Ottawa (OHL) We are certainly excited about some of the talent that were going to be able to bring into our League., Its a deep year this year, Green added. ; #31 Regina Pats: Corban Almen, F, Saskatoon, Sask. ; #61 Prince George Cougars: Aiden Foster, F, Lloydminster, Alta. 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. -- Wyshynski, Team: Lulea (Sweden) 199. 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. 221. The reasoning for Tansem being rewarded as our top defender on our list is evident at least to DUBNetwork Scouting., His skating ability and offensive generation separate himself from any other defenseman in this class. Columbus Blue Jackets: Martin Rysavy, RW, Moose Jaw (WHL) However, these are the Jets. Priority Draft on Wednesday. It's also not often that a team uses those two No. Team: Okanagan Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 12G-20A32 points, #15 Prince Albert Raiders ; #171 Red Deer Rebels: Matthew Kondro, G, St. Albert, Alta. These clips demonstrate calm and cool decisions with the puck as well as his strong stride and ability to be an effective forechecker at times., It is clear Gavin has no issues processing the game and typically makes a simple, heads-up play with the puck. You have entered an incorrect email address! -- Wyshynski, Team: Gatineau (QMJHL) Towards the end of his penalty-killing shift, watch him maintain responsible positioning until he sees the defenceman whiff on the puck and he is gone (1:28). Then the Canucks sent the ninth overall pick to Arizona in the trade that sent Oliver Ekman-Larsson to Vancouver, and now we can officially include Guenther as part of the bounty Arizona received in that deal. Meet the next wave of top picks Its an exciting time of year, a busy time of year, WHL Manager, Hockey Operations Taylor Green recently told the WHL Radio Show. Cooper Zech (D) AHL. The Sabres could certainly use that, too. Name: Gavin McKenna Position: Forward Hometown: Whitehorse, Yukon ; #178 Spokane Chiefs: Sam Saskiw, G, Sherwood Park, Alta. 123. His stature will no doubt grow as part of a Michigan team with designs on a national championship. ; #185 Regina Pats: Kelsen Podworny, F, Onoway, Alta. 223. 128. Alberta led all provincial branches with 83 players selected. -- Wyshynski, Team: London (GOJHL) 158. His ability to shoot the puck at full stride has earned him Nikolaj Ehlers' comparisons. 177. 106. CLICK HERE for a complete list of all players selected in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. 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. Pittsburgh Penguins: Tristan Broz, C, Fargo (USHL) He fights. Temples father, Jeff, skated in the WHL in the 1990s with both his hometown Wheat Kings and the Medicine Hat Tigers. ; #88 Winniepg ICE: Ashton Brown, F, Sherwood Park, Alta. NHL execs identify the top prospects ; #175 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jordan Ramsay, F, Victoria, B.C. 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. 59. ; #59 Moose Jaw Warriors: Jonah Tonhauser, G, Penticton, B.C. Pittsburgh Penguins: Ryan McCleary, D, Portland (WHL) -- Wyshynski, Team: Togliatti (Russia 2) ; #194 Portland Winterhawks: Trevor Oishi, D, West Vancouver, B.C. 148. Priority Draft Lottery. They thought they had ones in Ryan Johansen and Pierre-Luc Dubois, before trading both. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. ; 219 Edmonton Oil Kings: Jager Gugyelka, D, Coaldale, Alta. Winnipeg Jets: Dmitry Kuzmin, D, Molodechno (Belarus) Now his son is tabbed to join the Columbus family. 140. ; #39 Red Deer Rebels: Matthew Gard, F, Winnipeg, Man. Tampa Bay Lightning: Daniil Pylenkov, D, St. Petersburg (Russia) Vegas Golden Knights: Jakub Demek, C, Edmonton (OHL), 129. Stats: 22 GP, 0.908 save pct., 2.23 GAA, How he fits: The Wild acquired this pick by flipping the 22nd and 90th overall selections to the Oilers -- another trade-up to get a goalie. Florida Panthers: Braden Hache, D, Kingston (OHL) Pittsburgh Penguins: Isaac Beliveau, D, Gatineau (QMJHL) Ottawa Senators: Zack Ostapchuk, C, Vancouver (WHL) 20) Everett Silvertips Another two in the third round. Nashville Predators: Anton Olsson, D, Malmo (Sweden) 182. 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. The Blazers also made three minor moves today as they sent their 2020 7 th round selection to Moose Jaw for a 7 th round pick in the 2022 WHL Bantam Draft. Colorado Avalanche: Taylor Makar, LW, Brooks (AJHL) 183. -- Wyshynski, Team: Djurgarden (Sweden) Mailloux was playing on loan for SK Lejon, a third-tier team in Sweden, when he was fined by police for showing a photo to his teammates via Snapchat that depicted him and a woman engaged in a consensual sexual act -- a photo that was taken without her consent. Ranking: 18 | Nationality: CAN 204. There arent any holes in Cattons game and the offense almost always runs through him. ; #150 Prince George Cougars: Rowan McDonald, F, Spruce Grove, Alta. ; #157 Victoria Royals: Ethan Watkins, F, Calgary, Alta; #158 Brandon Wheat Kings: Ryder Green, G, Prince George, B.C. Team: OHA Edmonton U15 Prep Stats: 24 GP 22G-24A46 points, #21 Saskatoon Blades Dallas Stars: Justin Ertel, LW, Summerside (MHL) 120. Anaheim Ducks: Tyson Hinds, D, Rimouski (QMJHL) ; #26 Swift Current Broncos: Jace McFaul, D, Edmonton, Alta. Arizona Coyotes: Ilya Fedotov, LW, Nizhny Novgorod 2 (Russia Jr.) Columbus Blue Jackets: Nikolai Makarov, D, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.) Age: 18 | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 156 | Shot: L Arizona Coyotes: Janis Moser, D, Biel (Switzerland) Jordan is one of, if not, the purest sniper in the upcoming draft. ; #255 Saskatoon Blades: Pass; #258 Seattle Thunderbirds: Jaxson Pawlenchuk, D, Ardrossan, Alta. Dallas Stars: Logan Stankoven, C, Kamloops (WHL) Carolina Hurricanes: Aidan Hreschuk, D, USA U-18 (NTDP) ; #93 Spokane Chiefs: Trennen Redlick, F, St. Albert, Alta. 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. He has a terrific shot and plays an aggressive brand of offense, tallying 46 points in 31 games last season for the Sioux Falls Stampede. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. Stats: 8 GP, 4 G, 7 A, How he fits: The Jackets went with forwards in their first two picks, so GM Jarmo Kekalainen completes his hat trick of first-round picks with a defenseman. Ranking: 6 | Nationality: CAN The WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and five in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. 113. Real-time results will be available at WHL.ca/draft. Having one of the defensemen still on the board join Dylan Samberg and Ville Heinola as the future of the Winnipeg defensive corps wouldn't have been a bad choice, either. 115. Arizona Coyotes: Josh Doan, RW, Chicago (USHL) ; #264 Winnipeg ICE: Justin Perreault, G, Winnipeg, Man. His decisions are all calculated and he exploits open space like no other player in the draft. He can start his offensive plays in the defensive end, too. Perhaps trading down to where they thought he'd end up would be too much of a guessing game for the Senators. 1 in the NHL. 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. 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. Like Isak Rosen, Lysell has earned Nikolaj Ehlers comparisons, but he needs to get a little stronger to make that kind of NHL impact. The WHL Draft is held annually by the WHL to provide an orderly transfer of players to WHL Club Protected Player Lists (PPL). On the defensive side of the game, Macklin has a good stick, getting in passing lanes and breaking up plays deep in the zone. ; #274 Prince Albert Raiders: Pass; #275 Lethbridge Hurricanes: Lucas Hvidston, F, Tisdale, Sask. 166. ; #141 Regina Pats: Samuel Laplante, D, Okotoks, Alta. WHL Network Medicine Hat Tigers to select first overall in 2022 WHL Prospects Draft 10 months ago 99. He's Harvard bound and had 48 goals in 51 games in the USHL last season. 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. ; #116 Prince George Cougars: Brady Holtvogt, G, Humboldt, Sask. The WHL Draft order of selection is determined by where a WHL Club finishes in the WHL Regular Season standings. Ranking: NR | Nationality: CAN . Name: Reese Hamilton Position: Defence Hometown: Whitewood, Sask. History was made in the 13th round of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, as the Vancouver Giants used the 268th overall selection to call the name of defender Chloe Primerano the first woman skater selected in any Canadian Hockey League selection draft. ; #184 Swift Current Broncos: Brennen Hocher, D, Calgary, Alta. Arizona Coyotes: Emil Martinsen Lilleberg, D, Oskarshamn (Sweden) 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. 2) Tri-City Americans San Jose Sharks: Artem Guryev, D, Lindsay (OJHL) 151. A center that is quick to help out his defenders and provide support to clear pucks and transition the play up the ice. 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. Forward Cole Reschny was selected third-overall by Victoria in Thursday's WHL Prospects Draft. Chicago Blackhawks: Ilya Safonov, C, Kazan (Russia) Ranking: 33 | Nationality: CAN ; #30 Swift Current Broncos: Parker Rondeau, F, Swift Current, Sask. ; #162 Moose Jaw Warriors: Austin Wentz, F, Bonnyville, Alta; #163 Regina Pats: Owen Nelson, F, Prince Albert, Sask. 4) Calgary Hitmen Chicago Blackhawks: Jalen Luypen, C, Edmonton (WHL) Nashville Predators: Simon Knak, RW, Portland (WHL) Connor McDavid (F) NHL. ; #134 Kelowna Rockets: Rhett Serfas, D, Turin, Alta. Obviously that was a function of seeing Cossa still on the board.