Our Minnesota scouts were very high on him. “Braden is a very steady and reliable defender who has good, quick feet,” Guenter said. He’s a center, whose slippery, distributes the puck well, and can make plays in traffic. With the 173rd pick in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft, the Winterhawks selected defenseman Brody Tallman from Lethbridge, AB. With that pick Edmonton took Dylan Guenther, a 15-year old center who put up huge numbers in the CSSBHL. Brandon Wheat Kings With that pick Edmonton took Dylan Guenther, a 15-year old center who put up huge numbers in the CSSBHL. “Cage is an Island player who has very good speed,” Guenter said. “His coach talked about him being ‘captain potential’. The Royals used their first pick, 13th overall, to select Victoria, BC native Nolan Bentham from the Yale Hockey Academy Bantam Prep team of the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL). Vancouver Giants The WHL Bantam Draft is an annual event in which the clubs of the Western Hockey League select players who have graduated from bantam. “He’s a two-way forward with solid puck-skills. Saskatoon Blades Call our ticket office at 250-220-7889 or send an email to tickets@victoriaroyals.com for more info or to set up an appointment to view availability. “Murchison is a defenseman who finds and creates space, has a good first pass and is willing to jump into the rush. Red Deer Rebels Prince Albert Raiders Thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me from day 1! 21. 8. “Karsten is an athletic and powerful skater,” Guenter said. Scores by getting into the slot and even in front of the net,” said Assistant General Manager Matt Bardsley. The 2018 WHL Bantam Draft is set for Thursday morning, May 3rd, from the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel, and the Prince George Cougars will be picking twice in the first round of the draft. Do any of these teams have like a direct tie with an NHL team? The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. Prince George Cougars The Giants play at Langley events centre, not the Canucks arena. — Max Burkholder (@mburkholder25) May 3, 2018. Murchison played for the LA Jr. Kings 14U last season and recorded nine goals, 22 points and 60 penalty minutes in 45 games played. The Oil Kings selected a total of 10 players on Thursday at the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft in Red Deer including five forwards, four defencemen and one goaltender. “He is agile and able to produce.”. With the 85th pick in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft, the Winterhawks selected forward Dawson Pasternak from Winnipeg, MB. Jonah Bevington is the first player selection from the Northwest Territories by the @pdxwinterhawks in their history. A two-way winger that plays a heavy game, but has good puck skills,” said Bardsley. Extremely poised on the blueline, never gets rattled,” said Bardsley. Prince George Cougars A total of 50 players from British Columbia were selected, … Brandon Wheat Kings Database: 797 565 players. Though they’re not quite as noteworthy as the NHL Entry Draft, junior drafts can give fans a glimpse of the future of professional hockey. This season, the native of Kamloops, BC played in 17 regular season games and recorded five assists and 18 penalty minutes. 6. “He’s willing to activate into the rush. No direct ties. We’re really happy to get him where we did, as we didn’t think he’d still be available.”. T-Birds make nine selections in 2018 WHL Bantam Draft. Red Deer, AB – The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club concluded the 2018 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft in Red Deer by selecting a total of ten players, including five forwards, four defenseman and one goaltender. Nolan Allan – LHD – Humboldt Broncos (SBAAHL), 8. Victoria Royals Red Deer Rebels Roloson collected 15 points (2g-13a) in 31 games which was the second-highest total among defencemen on his team. 6. A lot of our scouts got to see him in Edmonton, and we view him as one of the better defensemen in the draft.”, Thank you @pdxwinterhawks for selecting me as a third round draft pick! With their second pick in the round, 167th overall, Victoria chose defenceman Karsten Senden. 103 points in just 30 games, he easily led the league in scoring and will now try to continue that success in the CHL. Tri-City Americans “Murray is a big player who can really shoot the puck. 20. “Nolan is a mobile two-way defender who can play on both sides of the ice,” Royals’ Head Scout Ryan Guenter said. Lethbridge Hurricanes “Very smart and skilled defenseman. “Trentyn has really good speed on the puck,” Guenter said. “He is a good two-way defender.”. 11. Medicine Hat Tigers WHL announces adjusted start date for 2020-21 Regular Season, Behind the Bench - “Schultzy for 3” ...as told by Royals Assistant Coach JF Best, ROYALS SELECT MARCUS ALMQUIST IN CHL IMPORT DRAFT, ROYALS’ JASON SPIZAWKA & KALEM PARKER NAMED TO HOCKEY CANADA’S UNDER-17 DEVELOPMENT CAMP. The first round of the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft is scheduled for 8:30 am (MT) / 7:30 am (PT) On Thursday, May 3rd, and will be streamed live on the WHL website. 16. Hanas and Dureau Taken on Day 2 of NHL Draft, Seth Jarvis Selected 13th Overall by Carolina. “Great post-to-post movement and does a good job of tracking pucks. 3. Please login to leave a reply. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. Today, the WHL held their 2018 Bantam Draft where the Edmonton Oil Kings held the first-overall pick. Seven WHL players selected in first round of 2020 NHL Draft, WHL Podcast – Episode 5: Jake Neighbours & Curtis Miske, Signpatico Player Signing: Pats ink forward Colby Wotton. Moose Jaw Warriors, 2nd Round (And All Subsequent Rounds) Order of Selection “Roux has high-end offensive ability,” Guenter said. Can skate, plays physical, and enough puck skills to contribute offensively.”. Victoria’s 12 draft picks where comprised of five skaters from British Columbia, that included four who call Vancouver Island home, two players from Alberta and Manitoba, and one from Saskatchewan. Klassen was first on his team in scoring, and also led the entire Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League in goals and points. Red Deer, AB – The Victoria Royals are proud to announce the selection of 12 players at the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft today in Red Deer, AB. It was an exciting day for hundreds of young hockey players from all over North America on Thursday as the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft was held in Red Deer, Alberta. By position, Victoria selected six forwards, five defencemen and one goalie. The product of Treherne, MB finished the regular season with the third-most goals and points on his team, and tied for the most assists. 17. The Draft order is determined by way of points in the regular season, with the exception of teams that missed the WHL Playoffs which are placed into a draft lottery for the first round only. Carson Lambos – LHD – RHA Nationals (CSSHL), 2. Corson Ceulemans – RHD – OHA Edmonton (CSSHL)*, 9. “Graeme is a two-way defender with an offensive side,” said Guenter. No. Here’s www.DraftGeek.ca’s Top 10 ranked prospects for the WHL Bantam Draft: 1. Jayden Grubbe – RHF – Calgary Bisons (AMBHL), 5. The closest thing to a link would be that the Hitmen, Oil Kings and I think the Giants play in the Flames, Oilers and Canucks buildings. McCleary, 5’9″, played 31 games with the Swift Current Broncos BAA last year, recording 11 goals and 41 points. The 2018 WHL Bantam Draft is set for Thursday morning, May 3 rd, from the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel, and the Prince George Cougars will be picking twice in the first round of the draft.. Eligible for selection in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, we’ll surely hear his name a few more times over the next few years. “Strong two-way defenseman. In total, 223 players were selected in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft, with 124 forwards, 76 defencemen and 23 goaltenders selected. “When we watched him play, we loved the way he sees the ice, and he plays the game at a pace we want our team to play with. With the 109th pick in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft, the Winterhawks selected forward Jonah Bevington from Yellowknife, NT. We love the way he finishes.”, (Pick acquired from Brandon) 10th Round, 218th Overall: D Max Burkholder. He has a good stick and reads the ice very well. The Royals’ remaining two selections were drafted from Alaska and California. Seattle Thunderbirds Today, the WHL held their 2018 Bantam Draft where the Edmonton Oil Kings held the first-overall pick. Maddocks, who currently resides in Langford, BC, played in 19 games last season where he earned a 9-7-0 record to go with a 3.60 goals against average, a 0.869 save percentage and one shutout. Though they’re not quite as noteworthy as the NHL Entry Draft, junior drafts can give fans a glimpse of the future of professional hockey. Regina Pats Moose Jaw Warriors. Klassen played for Prince Albert Pirates BAA last year, and recorded 52 goals, 37 assists and 89 points in 31 games played. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. Special thanks to my mom and day. With the 129th pick in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft, the Winterhawks selected forward Aidan Litke from Winnipeg, MB. 2. He has a really good scoring touch and has the ability to find open ice,” said Assistant General Manager Matt Bardsley. Prince Albert Raiders Very high upside. 5. We believe in fully disclosing the methods to which we collect and use your personal information. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. (Please note that traded picks are not indicated), 1. Kootenay ICE 2018 WHL Bantam Draft Results. Saskatoon Blades 14. For Immediate Release With the 63rd pick in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft, the Winterhawks selected defenseman Ty Murchison from Corona, California. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. Below is a breakdown of the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft for Portland, with Assistant General Manager Matt Bardsley providing a scouting report on all 11 players the Winterhawks drafted. Our scouts kept talking about his game rising and rising as the year went on.”, Congrats to Bantam Prep F Aidan Litke on being selected 129th overall (6th Round) to the @pdxwinterhawks #WHLBantamDraft pic.twitter.com/ULeG0vm0aD, — RHA Nationals (@RHAnationals) May 3, 2018, 8th Round, 173rd Overall: D Brody Tallman. Recent draft picks that were on the Cougars roster this past season include: goalies Taylor Gauthier (1st round, 10th overall, 2016) and Isaiah DiLaura (8th round, 160th overall, 2015) and forwards Jackson Leppard (1st round, 8th overall, 2015), Reid Perepeluk (6th round, 113th overall, 2015) and Liam Ryan (7th round, 138th overall, 2015). “Bevington plays a heavy game, but also has good speed,” said Bardsley. “He is reliable and steady in his own end.”. With the 147th selection, Victoria chose Parksville, BC native Cage Newans. We are extremely excited to select Gabe and think he’s going to be a really good compliment to the ‘ 02 born players we selected in the last year’s draft.”, Watch as Assistant General Manager, Matt Bardsley, announces the Winterhawks' selection of center Gabe Klassen with the 19th overall pick in the 2018 #WHLBantamDraft! With the 218th pick in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft, the Winterhawks selected defenseman Max Burkholder from Chaska, Minnesota. The club used the 189th overall pick in the ninth round to draft defenceman Graeme Hampton. Also, thank you @lethgoldenhawks @HAVOCELITE03 @SA_Battle, — Brody Tallman (@Brodytallman20) May 3, 2018, (Pick acquired from Brandon) 10th Round, 213th Overall: F Parker Murray. 7. Pick previously acquired by Arizona from Chicago with round 5 pick in the 2018 draft (Mike Callahan) for round 3 pick in the 2018 draft (Niklas Nordgren). The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy.