We’ve watched these kids grow and get better as the season went on. Overall In the province, it’s a strong year for Saskatchewan talent available. The forward added 53 points (19G, 34A) in 71 post-season games with Tri-City. As players age, the mold of an offensive defenseman shrinks. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. The Winterhawks’ first selection is the first pick of the second round and 23rd overall. His pro-career consisted of three seasons in the AHL and five games with the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens. Hildebrand says he knows first-hand because his son, Max, played with them in Martensville for two years. In 126 AHL games played, Coghlan has put up 64 points (26G, 38A). ROUND TWO: Forward Adam Hughesman was selected by the Americans in the second round at 28th overall at the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft. For example, Cody Glass was 5-foot-9, 138-pounds when he was drafted. Team rookie of the year Tyson Kozak was the 121st player selected. Some of them are expected to go in the first two rounds, led by Brayden Yager and Riley Heidt, who played with the Contacts this season despite being bantam-aged. “What they’ve done this year, at the midget level as 14-year-olds, is something you haven’t seen in a long time in Saskatchewan. The New Jersey Devils then picked him 187th overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. This year’s class – consisting of 2004-born players – is headlined by forward Ben Thornton out of Yale Hockey Academy Bantam Prep, who was selected with the 15th overall pick. At last year’s draft, goalie Shane Farkas was traded to the Victoria Royals. Going back just a few years, guys like Kieffer Bellows (7th), Brendan De Jong (7th), Skyler McKenzie (8th), Alex Overhardt (11th), and Evan Weinger (13th) have all played important roles for the Winterhawks. If recent trends continue, expect to see a netminder called before the draft concludes. We’ve been pretty fortunate this year, especially with a lot of the high-end bantams, with Yager and Heidt topping that off. In each of the last four drafts, the Winterhawks have selected a goaltender: 2016 – Evan Fradette (Now with Medicine Hat). While Saskatoon’s record number was 16, dating back to 2007, there was only one player taken in the first round that year and five, in total, through the first three rounds. Now, the Valley of the Sun is next on his list. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. 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Previously, WHL teams were allowed to list first-year bantam players at the beginning of the season on a set date in September. On the blue line, Portland found Nick Cicek in the seventh round as well. Both deals included several draft selections so the return Johnston received for Ryan Hughes went a long way in replenishing some of the draft capital. The state tournament host sites will remain the same as last season, when the state tournaments were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed by WPZOOM, DUBNetwork is a division of Junior Hockey Media Group, Portland Winterhawks 2020 WHL Bantam Draft Preview, BCHL Today: Spruce Kings trade Zloty to Manitoba, numerous BCHL alumni become NHL free agents, and more, Spruce Kings hope youth and experience lead to winning formula, Guarding the den: A look at the Victoria Grizzlies goalies, 2020 NHL Draft: Western Hockey League by the numbers, Wheat Kings’ Schneider and Greig taken on day one, Daily Dose of the DUB: Broncos support Colby Cave Memorial Fund and more, This topic has 0 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Overall, six of the 10 picks that year went “pretty high.”. Burkholder was a Western Hockey League selection in the league's 2018 Bantam Draft and was picked in the third round by the Dubuque Fighting Saints during this year's USHL Phase I Draft. The Saskatoon Blades are touting this year's 2005-born talent for the 2020 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft as exceptional. The defenseman played for four seasons and 265 games with the Americans. In previous conversations Johnston and Coflin have both talked about drafting the best player available who will fit within the style the organization wants to play. This website is powered by SportsEngine's. Johnston acquired this selection in the Josh Paterson and Ryan Hughes trade. After that, the likes of Dustin Renas, Alex Garrett, Luke Korte, Matthew Edwards, Isaiah Arnold, Tyson Yaremko, Connor Gabriel, Josh Zakreski, Jeter Korte, Braeden Jockims and Joshua Knittig are among the names mentioned as possible WHL picks. In his final season with Portland, Glass was 6-foot-2, 185 pounds and considered to be an NHL-sized centerman. The 17th pick, belonging to Prince George, was traded three times over the span of 33 days. The selection paid off quickly as the Strathclair, MB native scored as a 15-year-old in his WHL debut with the Americans. The first overall selection belongs to the Regina Pats, who by all reports, are selecting Connor Bedard — the first WHL player to be granted exceptional status, allowing him to play in the league at 15 years old. Undrafted the year prior, Geekie was selected 67th overall in the 2017 NHL Draft by the Carolina Hurricanes. This had many drawbacks including the need for extensive scouting systems along with the related expense, as well the added pressure on peewee-aged players (12- and 13-year-olds). The 2016 Bantam Draft was Thursday, May 5, in Calgary, Alberta. “We therefore decided to do that and glad we did right now looking back now in hindsight. Bantams The WHL holds a draft specifically to allow teams to add bantam players to their protected lists. The forward totaled 353 regular season points (155G, 198A) for the Americans. (Riley Trujillo/Sun Devil Athletics). Read more about cookies here. “The 2011 draft was very strong,” assessed Boes, “just like this draft.”. ROUND NINE: In 2007 the Americans selected Justin Feser in the ninth round at 194th overall. 2018-2019, MN Hockey announces '21 State and Region tournament locations, Jax Murray has gone from Sorels to sandals, NTDP Under-18s earn second "W" in St. Three of the six picks included in the Hofer deal will be satisfied on Wednesday with the Winterhawks not holding their own second- and fourth-round selections. Article content continued. On Wednesday the WHL will conduct its 2020 Bantam Draft starting at 9:00 AM Pacific. “There’s a lot of top end kids for sure. ROUND TEN: The Americans found a gem in the tenth round of the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft with Brandon Carlo at 214th overall. He made his NHL debut in 2016 and has played 297 games with the Bruins over four seasons. Saskatoon is looking at one of those special years for its 2020 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft class. WHL announces adjusted start date for 2020-21 Regular Season, Seven Americans Alumni Participate in Stanley Cup Qualifiers. (GREG PENDER/STAR PHOENIX), Turn Your Old Computer To Like New Again - Blazing Fast, Diagnose Car Problems Using Your Smartphone And This Simple Device, Goaltending wasn't an option for top prospect Brayden Yager, Saskatoon Blades welcome 2020 WHL Bantam Draft with open arms. During an interview with me late in March, Johnston spoke about the decision to leave his roster as-is.
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