A year out from the 2021 NHL Draft, there are a number of players from the WHL that are extremely intriguing and will be players to watch this year. Joey Lies1. On the other hand, Heidt said he’s looking to use the failed request as motivation as he continues his hockey career. “He’s got good skill for a big man, so we were really, really happy to get him,” said Anholt. Your email address will not be published. The draft is for players born in 2000, so this is the future of hockey. Not only do figures indicate that we’ve already reached a plateau, but we’re in a marked and sustained decline from the peak. Ryker Singer14. The 23 best names in the incredible WHL draft, The SB Nation NFL experts make their picks for Week 5. The elite level of name talent in the pool was deep. The Heidt bloodline is strong when it comes to the game of hockey. Bedard’s birthday falls in July. I call these ‘soap opera names.’ So there’s this imagined dignity to naming your kid Cooper, and then you just flush it down the toilet by intentionally spelling it wrong, like a 90’s rapper. In the second round, Anholt said his staff capitalized on what was a particularly strong group of defencemen coming out of Saskatchewan. +1 but they’re still getting destroyed by Dr. Reason Machete. B.C.’s Connor Bedard was accepted, and will be chosen first overall in Wednesday’s draft. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) cares about your privacy. Kooper Gizowski better be pronunced jizz-owski. Check out the rest of the names Herman highlighted below, and click here for the full results of the draft. Ephram McNutt4. Zach is a perfectly normal first name and it’s not like his parents just made of Zahara. Complete history, facts and stats from the WHL Bantam Draft Their only real crime is a bit of alliteration. ), Bauer Dumanski’s parents were definitely thinking of that sweet, sweet sponsorship money when they named him. Benching Dwayne Haskins reeks of unnecessary desperation by Washington. Saskatoon will be well represented early on in Wednesday’s WHL Bantam Draft thanks to a dynamic duo out of the Contacts AAA program. Three Aidens, SIX Brayden variants, four Kaidens with a Sequoia and Krz for good measure. Yager’s father, Cam also spoke about his son’s future, and the thought of his impending selection in Wednesday’s draft. “I like using my size and my speed to create chances for myself and opportunities for my teammates.”, READ MORE: Wednesday’s draft can be seen on both the WHL’s website, along with their YouTube page beginning at 10 a.m. Saskatoon mayoral candidate Rob Norris is continuing his push to scrap the already agreed upon new central library. Also he appears to be Canadian so he can be Zed Zed Top. If Omen makes the NHL, he should be allowed to have the first three-digit number on his sweater. © 2020 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Lethbridge Hurricanes select Miller and 9 others at 2020 WHL Bantam Draft. by patrick cokane » Wed Feb 19, 2020 2:25 pm, Post Regina Pats sign exceptional status player Connor Bedard ahead of WHL Draft. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Why didn't you stop to say hi to me at the supermarket? On multiple mock drafts for Wednesday’s bantam draft, the two names of Riley Heidt and Brayden Yager end up high on many draft boards. I’m so happy that I’m seeing my fav deadspin posts again. The #DubNames2020 final tally was a big one: Hayden (3), Aiden (3), Caden (3), Kaden (2), Brayden (2), Jayden, Jadon, Grayden and Teydon. The Western Hockey League bantam draft happened on Thursday, and people immediately began noticing the incredible West Canadian names foisted on the sports world: Okay let's try this again. READ MORE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuDeBAYhKO0, It came out and was pretty underwhelming. Tyler Heidt, Riley’s brother, just finished his second season of Divison 1 hockey with the Merrimack Warriors in the NCAA. Omen Harmancy6. I have to imagine the reasoning for giving kids last names for first names is this daydream that one day they’ll be in some powerful position, a la Wellington Rockafeller or Carrington Bartleby or Fenwick McClintock or some such. With the pick, the team took centreman Cole Miller. It’s official; this is the whitest group of names I’ve ever seen in one place. They’re clearly naming him after Dax Shepard, the only person of any repute in history with that name. Coronavirus: Pair of Lethbridge Hurricanes reflect on cancelled WHL season. Covid-19 infections? pic.twitter.com/IQ5tJEslPS. Talented Arizona names selected during USHL, WHL Drafts. The two applied to join the WHL early, but were denied the request. The Western Hockey League (WHL) is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States.The WHL is one of three leagues that constitutes the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada.Teams play for the Ed Chynoweth Cup, with the winner moving on to play for the Memorial Cup, Canada's national junior championship. I don’t have a clever comment. That's a level of fandom for the Steve Miller Band that I did not know could exist. There are actually now three Bauers in the draft, because Eastyn Maddux and Kooper Gizowski are now re-named Bauer. Kooper Gizowski10. “It was good to be a part of the process. In total, the Hurricanes picked 10 players in Monday’s draft: Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. So many good names. It’s so obvious they want to call their kid Dax, but they know it’s an embarrassing name, so they figure adding the -ton makes it dignified. “It was just crazy. Get ready to start cheering for Gianni Fairbrother and Orrin Centazzo. One assumes many of these parents hoped they had conceived a future hukkeh star which makes it odd to me that there are no Skayten’s or Bladen’s. It’s bad(and unimaginative) enough to give your kids last names for first names, but Kooper with K? If I ever meet the kid, I will call him ‘Daxt’ and wait for his parents to correct me. comment . WHL Braydens. “I’m just going to use it here as further motivation to get better. We have successfully flattened the curve. “We look at him to be one of those types of defencemen that can quarterback a power play.”, In a news release, Hurricanes head scout Rob MacLachlan said “Chadwick is a good puck-moving defenceman who had missed a few games due to injury, but he’s phenomenal on the power play.”. The Pats had already signed the forward to a WHL standard player agreement on Tuesday. Future WHL Draft Names. Anholt said that while the move might have surprised a couple of teams, his scouting staff was high on the centreman and the Hurricanes were thrilled to get Miller where they did. Grand Moff Larkin Site … Thank you for this A+ world class reporting. by 2PEENZ » Tue Feb 18, 2020 11:27 pm, Post Also Loeden, Paycen and Keltie. You had a perfect top 3 with Omen, Teydon and Ephram, yet inexplicably kept going. The Edmonton product said he was hoping to see his name in one of the first two rounds, but was thrilled when Lethbridge selected him at 16. I'm torn if this kid's parents are insane or actually geniuses. The WHL bantam draft is exclusively for children named things Lukahs, Carsynn, and Koldlan. Please read our Commenting Policy first. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thank you for your interest in our network of websites, newsletters, and other services. Both Yager and Heidt produced at nearly a point-per-game pace during the 2019-20 season, with Yager leading the pair, scoring 18 goals and 42 points in 44 games. Lots of hard work to get to this point, there’s some really good players in the draft. Puck Lists: 60 most ridiculous names in 2016 WHL bantam draft Never sure which is which. “I think it’s maybe a little bit off the board, to a certain extent possibly, but for us, he’s got a pro body and really good pro potential.”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuDeBAYhKO0. Teydon Trembecky5. Forwards Brayden Yager and Riley Heidt are both expected to hear their names called early in the virtual draft, which is set to … It's clearly a name in decline. Yager echoed Heidt’s comments, and spoke about his familiarity around the organization. Want to discuss? Pictured: The Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association class of 2019. Eastyn Maddux21. As always, the number of wacky Western Canada names that were selected truly … by Grand Moff Larkin » Tue Feb 18, 2020 11:41 pm, Post The full draft list is mesmerizing. • Wikipedia lists Minnesota Wild owner as Patrick Kane. I was pretty lucky that Hockey Canada considered my application, and allowed me to go through the process,” Yager said. The 14-year-old was the first player ever to be granted exceptional player status in the WHL, meaning he can play a full season in the league at just 15. Bless you, WHL draft. pic.twitter.com/5Fo7ZHgQvs. Information The league’s first Distinctive Standing participant is now formally a member of the Regina Pats, however he’ll need to maintain his eye on the runners-up within the coming years. WATCH ABOVE: The Lethbridge Hurricanes made 10 selections at the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft, with the group of new prospects highlighted by first-round pick Cole Miller. “It was like a dream come true when I saw my name pop up and it was from Lethbridge,” said Miller. Inside Lacrosse has been publishing the All-Name Team for years, but the next generation of hockey names will be just as good. This decision makes little sense, and that’s par for the course for Washington. That's accordi... Norris asks library board to pause central library project, Curling's top athletes to stay in Sask., out of province travel not permitted for 'purpose of sport:' CURLSASK. “But being a leader is one of them, and being a real good team guy.”. That’s an ominous name. Friend of mine told me the other day that an in-law is naming their boy ‘DAXTON.’ It’s the perfect name crime for 2020. So glad to have you back together, even for a short time. Bantam Prep, #104 (5th rd) Dustin Renas (C), Saskatoon, SK – Saskatoon Maniacs BAA, #123 (6th rd) Brady Smith (G), Cloverdale, BC – Yale H.A. Foxx McColl9. Ashton Cumby19. Cade Meiklejohn17. The good news is, we’re through the worst. That included a short stint in the NHL with the Ottawa Senators, before he returned to Saskatoon as an assistant coach with the Blades. Miller captained the Edmonton KC Squires Bantam AAA team in 2019-2020, recording 26 points in 28 games and adding a goal and an assist in the three midget AAA games he played in. I miss this article and your attitudes. Here's Your 2020 Name Of The Year Bracket. These are the western Canadian versions of “Bobson Dugnutt” and “Sleve McDichael.”. It was a dream come true, and a goal accomplished that I set for myself this season.”. Although the Saskatoon Blades pick at number 5, both Heidt and Yager said the thought of playing for their hometown team would fulfill a dream come true. Zach Zahara12. The pair have developed quite the chemistry together, playing for the Midget AAA Contacts this past season. Trent Heidt, Riley’s father, said he has coached many of the 2005-born prospects in Western Canada. Post by 2PEENZ » Wed Feb 19, 2020 4:27 am. Went to watch my nephew's peewee hockey game last weekend, 12 year olds. Eastyn’s parents just couldn’t spell Easton. He says watching that talent grow over the years has been a privilege. This is the content that UTSB was meant to deliver. The 38th overall pick was used to select left-shot defenceman Noah Chadwick, a product of the Saskatoon Stallions bantam AA team. It’s been fun to be a part of.”. “The compete, the hockey sense, how he can skate, how he can make a play — I think all those things start to come into play,” Anholt said. I’ve got good news and bad news. They’re unbelievable people.”. Following the first-round selection, the Canes took nine more players on Wednesday. Lethbridge Hurricanes general manager Peter Anholt had to wait 15 picks between Bedard and the 16th overall selection that his club held in the first round. Imagine my delight this week when I remembered the WHL Bantam Draft was on Thursday. Reliably and wonderfully covered each year by the likes of Adam Herman and Sunaya Sapurji, Wednesday’s Draft gives us a window onto what folks were naming their kids 15 years ago, and what the NHL will look like in a decade.