#1: Calgary:
| Jake Virtanen - LW, 6'0", 172 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 10-11: Abbotsford Hawks (PCAHA AAA bantam) | 59 | 68 | 49 | 117 | 128 |
| 10-11: Predators (B.C. Cup) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | n/a |
Comments from The Pipeline Show draft preview: "The premier forward in this draft class. "....He dominates with size, skill and speed like no one else, you build around a true franchise player like him". He could be the first BC raised player since Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to be selected first overall."
#2: Swift Current:
| Brycen Martin - D, 6'1", 168 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 09-10: Calgary Bisons (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 33 | 2 | 22 | 24 | 18 |
| 09-10: Calgary Bisons (Western Canadian bantam champ.) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 09-10: Calgary Bisons (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10-11: Calgary Bisons (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 31 | 6 | 36 | 42 | 60 |
| 10-11: Calgary Bisons (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 5 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| 10-11: Calgary South Flames (Alberta Cup) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 10-11: Calgary Rangers (AMMHL AAA minor midget) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Comments from The Pipeline Show draft preview: "A big frame and elite skating truly separates Brycen from the rest of his defending brethren. "...Brycen is the best PP dman in this draft hands down..". His exceptional vision and passing skills will make his future WHL coaches very happy."
#3: Lethbridge (from Regina - in first Carter Ashton deal, Dec 9/09):
| Ryan Pilon - D, 6'2", 170 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 08-09: Beardy’s Blackhawks (CFHL AA pee wee) | 20 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 39 |
| 09-10: Warman Wildcats (CFHL AA bantam) | 16 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 18 |
| 10-11: Warman Wildcats (CFHL AA bantam) | 21 | 28 | 20 | 48 | 48 |
| 10-11: Warman Wildcats (Saskatoon bantam tournament) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 |
| 10-11: Warman Wildcats (KIBIHT AAA) | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| 10-11: Zone 8 (SaskFirst) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 10-11: Beardy’s Blackhawks (Macs Midget Tournament) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Nephew of former WHLer & NHLer Rich Pilon
Comments from The Pipeline Show draft preview: "The top defenceman for most of the season until injury and fatigue really hurt his stock. Ryan can play a skill game or can be one of the top shut down guys in this year’s draft. ".....No one shoots the puck better than this kid.""
#4: Kamloops:
| Jordan Thomson - D, 5'11", 165 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 09-10: Souris Elks (MB AA bantam) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a |
| 09-10: Souris Elks (Maple Leaf A bantam Tournament) | 5 | 13 | 7 | 20 | 4 |
| 09-10: Westman (Directors Cup) | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 |
| 10-11: Team Eakin (Manitoba U-16 POE camp) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10-11: Southwest Cougars (MMHL AAA midget) | 40 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 42 |
Comments from The Pipeline Show draft preview: "One of very few bantams that was capable of playing AAA Midget as a bantam this year. Jordan brings a complete game that really showed well at last month’s director’s cup in Winnipeg.....A very versatile player that also saw time at forward this year"
#5: Lethbridge:
| Reid Duke - C, 5'10", 170 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 09-10: Calgary Royals (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 33 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 50 |
| 10-11: Calgary Royals (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 30 | 28 | 36 | 64 | 79 |
| 10-11: Calgary Royals (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 5 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 2 |
| 10-11: Calgary South Flames (Alberta Cup) | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 10-11: Calgary Royals Gold (AMMHL AAA minor midget) | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 4 |
Comments from The Pipeline Show draft preview: "The best individually skilled forward that will hear his name called on May 5th. "...this kid has the ability to 'wow' you on a regular basis." 64 points in 30 games makes him one of the best offensive players in this draft."
#6: Seattle:
| Ryan Gropp - LW, 6'1", 160 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 09-10: Kamloops Jardine Blazers (BCAHA AAA bantam) | 46 | 12 | 21 | 33 | 18 |
| 09-10: Kamloops Jardine Blazers (PoCo AAA bantam tournament) | 5 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| 10-11: Kamloops Jardine Blazers (BCAHA AAA bantam) | 49 | 53 | 53 | 106 | n/a |
| 10-11: Kamloops Jardine Blazers (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 21 |
| 10-11: Kamloops Jardine Blazers (KIBIHT AAA) | 8 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 12 |
| 10-11: Bruins (B.C. Cup) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | n/a |
Comments from The Pipeline Show draft preview: "The top forward from a very skilled Kamloops team and scouts say Ryan has shown vast improvement all year long. Skill, size and able to make things happen around the net should make Ryan a top 15 pick."
#7: Everett:
| Ty Mappin - C, 5'11", 168 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 08-09: Kneehill Chiefs (NCAHL AA bantam) | 21 | 12 | 19 | 28 | 31 |
| 08-09: Kneehill Chiefs (NCAHL AA bantam - PLF) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 09-10: Kneehill Chiefs (NCAHL AA bantam) | 23 | 33 | 41 | 74 | 64 |
| 09-10: Kneehill Chiefs (NCAHL AA bantam - PLF) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 09-10: Kneehill Chiefs (Saskatoon bantam tournament) | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| 10-11: Red Deer Rebels White (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 33 | 37 | 34 | 71 | 66 |
| 10-11: Red Deer Rebels White (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 20 |
| 10-11: Central Thrashers (Alberta Cup) | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 4 |
Younger brother of former WHLer Cassidy Mappin
Comments from The Pipeline Show draft preview: "Ty capped off a sensational bantam campaign with an outstanding performance at the Alberta Cup. "...this guys is the best forward in the entire province of Alberta no question. Ty’s versatile play also allows him to play defence when called upon, thus making him one of the top defenceman in this year’s draft as well!"
#8: Prince Albert:
| Reid Gardiner - C, 5'11", 172 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 08-09: Humboldt Broncos (CFHL AA pee wee) | 20 | 49 | 30 | 79 | 40 |
| 09-10: Humboldt Broncos (CFHL AA bantam) | 24 | 44 | 29 | 73 | 50 |
| 10-11: Humboldt Broncos (CFHL AA bantam) | 24 | 50 | 31 | 81 | 30 |
| 10-11: Zone 5 (SaskFirst) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 10-11: Humboldt Broncos (CFHL AA midget) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Comments from The Pipeline Show draft preview: "A strong two way player that some feel is could step in and play in the WHL right now. A work horse that loves to compete…a true leader, he could be a captain in the WHL by the time he's 18"
#9: Edmonton:
| Aaron Irving - D, 6'0", 165 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 09-10: Edmonton SSAC (EMHA AA bantam) | 29 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 62 |
| 09-10: Edmonton SSAC (Edmonton AA bantam tournament) | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| 10-11: Edmonton SSAC (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 33 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 48 |
| 10-11: Edmonton SSAC (Western Canadian bantam champ.) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 10-11: Edmonton SSAC (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
| 10-11: Edmonton South Bruins (Alberta Cup) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 10-11: Edmonton SSAC (AMMHL AAA minor midget) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Comments from The Pipeline Show draft preview: "A strong second half of the season has really vaulted Aaron in most scouts’ rankings. A physical game makes him very hard to play against. "....Aaron can also run a power play and is an effective penalty killer.""
#10: Prince George:
| Jordan Harris - D, 6'1", 170 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 08-09: Prince Albert Ice (CFHL AA pee wee) | 20 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 24 |
| 09-10: Prince Albert Pirates (CFHL AA bantam) | 24 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 6 |
| 10-11: Prince Albert Pirates (CFHL AA bantam) | 23 | 10 | 24 | 34 | 28 |
| 10-11: Prince Albert Pirates (Western Canadian bantam champ.) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 10-11: Zone 8 (SaskFirst) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 10-11: Prince Albert Mintos (SMHL AAA midget) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Comments from The Pipeline Show draft preview: "Another top defenceman that was part of a championship team. Jordan led his Pirate team to an almost perfect season that saw his team only lose two hockey games. But could disappointing outing at the Western Canadian Championships may see his stock slip?"
#11: Brandon:
| Kord Pankewicz - D/LW, 5'10", 165 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 09-10: Leduc Oil Kings (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 31 | 22 | 20 | 42 | 32 |
| 09-10: Leduc Oil Kings (Edmonton AAA bantam tournament) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 09-10: Leduc Oil Kings (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 10-11: Leduc Oil Kings (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 33 | 22 | 26 | 48 | 69 |
| 10-11: Leduc Oil Kings (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 29 |
| 10-11: Northwest Sharks (Alberta Cup) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 10-11: Leduc Oil Kings (AMMHL AAA minor midget) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pankewicz played half the season at left wing and half at defence. We'll see which position the Wheat Kings picture him playing at the WHL level....
#12: Victoria:
| Joe Hicketts - D, 5'6", 169 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 09-10: Kamloops Jardine Blazers (BCAHA AAA bantam) | 46 | 11 | 32 | 43 | 32 |
| 09-10: Kamloops Jardine Blazers (PoCo AAA bantam tournament) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 10-11: Kamloops Jardine Blazers (BCAHA AAA bantam) | 50 | 18 | 39 | 57 | n/a |
| 10-11: Kamloops Jardine Blazers (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 24 |
| 10-11: Kamloops Jardine Blazers (KIBIHT AAA) | 8 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 6 |
| 10-11: Stars (B.C. Cup) | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | n/a |
Comments from The Pipeline Show draft preview: "The most exciting dman in this year’s draft, Joe’s combination of skill, energy and work ethic make him a true fan favourite. Will his size be the only thing that could keep him out of the top 10?"
#13: Swift Current (from VAN via KTN - in Cody Eakin deal, Jan 9/11. KTN had acquired from VAN for
David Musil, Jun 24/09):
| Zach Gonek - D, 6'1", 174 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 09-10: St. Albert Sabres (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 28 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 16 |
| 09-10: St. Albert Sabres (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10-11: St. Albert Sabres (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 28 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 28 |
| 10-11: St. Albert Sabres (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 10-11: Northwest Sharks (Alberta Cup) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 10-11: St. Albert Flyers (AMMHL AAA minor midget) | 8 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
#14: Moose Jaw:
| Brayden Point - C, 5'5", 130 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 09-10: Calgary Bisons (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 33 | 21 | 12 | 33 | 26 |
| 09-10: Calgary Bisons (Western Canadian bantam champ.) | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 09-10: Calgary Bisons (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10-11: Calgary Bisons (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 33 | 42 | 60 | 102 | 12 |
| 10-11: Calgary Bisons (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| 10-11: Calgary South Flames (Alberta Cup) | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
One of the most interesting picks, I think....Point is an extremely skilled player but that size is really small and slight. He needs to grow and fill out.
#15: Kelowna:
| Rourke Chartier - C, 5'7", 140 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 09-10: Saskatoon Outlaws (GSHL AA bantam) | 51 | 86 | 45 | 131 | n/a |
| 09-10: Saskatoon Outlaws (Saskatoon bantam tournament) | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 4 |
| 10-11: Saskatoon Stallions (GSHL AA bantam) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 10-11: Saskatoon Stallions (Saskatoon bantam tournament) | 5 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 2 |
| 10-11: Zone 6 (SaskFirst) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 10-11: Saskatoon Contacts (SMHL AAA midget) | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 10-11: Saskatoon Contacts (Macs Midget Tournament) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Another smaller player with big skills. WHL teams are not shying away from the small skilled guys like they used to....
#16: Moose Jaw (from Regina in swap of picks today, Regina had acquired from Tri-City in second Carter Ashton deal, Dec 10/10)
| Miles Warkentine - C, 6'0", 175 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 08-09: Melfort Mustangs (CFHL AA pee wee) | 13 | 29 | 24 | 53 | 24 |
| 09-10: Melfort Mustangs (CFHL AA bantam) | 23 | 26 | 15 | 41 | 30 |
| 10-11: Prince Albert Pirates (CFHL AA bantam) | 21 | 33 | 37 | 70 | 39 |
| 10-11: Prince Albert Pirates (Western Canadian bantam champ.) | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 10-11: Zone 8 (SaskFirst) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 10-11: Prince Albert Mintos (SMHL AAA midget) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comments from The Pipeline Show draft preview: ""....The best true power forward in this year’s draft." Miles combines a very gritty game with a knack for the net, one of the toughest kids to play against all year long."
(Moose Jaw acquired this pick from Regina, along with the 80th overall pick, for the 36th, 44th, and 106th overall picks today)
#17: Kootenay:
| Collin Shirley - LW, 5'11", 150 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 09-10: Saskatoon Outlaws (GSHL AA bantam) | 49 | 40 | 32 | 72 | n/a |
| 09-10: Saskatoon Outlaws (Saskatoon bantam tournament) | 4 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 1 |
| 10-11: Saskatoon Bandits (GSHL AA bantam) | n/a | 63 | 39 | 102 | n/a |
| 10-11: Saskatoon Bandits (Saskatoon bantam tournament) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 |
| 10-11: Zone 6 (SaskFirst) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 10-11: Saskatoon Blazers (SMHL AAA midget) | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
#18: Medicine Hat:
| Blake Penner - C, 5'9", 153 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 09-10: Medicine Hat Hounds (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 27 | 15 | 12 | 27 | 72 |
| 10-11: Notre Dame Hounds (SSMBHL AA bantam) | 24 | 42 | 26 | 68 | 40 |
| 10-11: Notre Dame Hounds (Nike/Bauer AAA bantam tournament) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 10-11: Notre Dame Hounds (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| 10-11: South Senators (Alberta Cup) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 10-11: Notre Dame Argos (SMHL AAA midget) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Penner is the younger brother of 2006 4th overall pick (by Prince Albert), Cole Penner.
#19: Spokane:
| Tanner MacMaster - C, 5'8", 135 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 09-10: Calgary Bisons (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 27 | 18 | 21 | 39 | 50 |
| 09-10: Calgary Bisons (Western Canadian bantam champ.) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 09-10: Calgary Bisons (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-11: Calgary Bisons (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 32 | 49 | 43 | 92 | 80 |
| 10-11: Calgary Bisons (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
| 10-11: Calgary South Flames (Alberta Cup) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 10-11: Calgary Blackhawks (AMMHL AAA minor midget) | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
MacMaster is the younger brother of Nathan MacMaster of the Calgary Hitmen
Comments from The Pipeline Show draft preview: "One of the top scorers in the AMBHL, Tanner has a skill set that should translate very nicely at the WHL level. A major injury at the AB Cup left many scouts scratching their heads....his size is still a big question as is his durability."
#20: Vancouver (from Portland - in Craig Cunningham deal, Dec 28/10):
| Thomas Foster - C, 5'10", 150 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 09-10: Spruce Grove Saints (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 22 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 4 |
| 09-10: Spruce Grove Saints (Edmonton AAA bantam tournament) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 09-10: Spruce Grove Saints (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-11: Spruce Grove Saints (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 33 | 32 | 21 | 53 | 4 |
| 10-11: Spruce Grove Saints (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| 10-11: Spruce Grove Saints (KIBIHT AAA) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 4 |
| 10-11: Northwest Sharks (Alberta Cup) | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 10-11: Spruce Grove Saints (AMMHL AAA minor midget) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
#21: Red Deer:
| Conner Bleackley - C, 5'11", 170 lb | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 09-10: Okotoks Oilers (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 33 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 20 |
| 10-11: Okotoks Oilers (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 29 | 36 | 32 | 68 | 62 |
| 10-11: Keystone Raiders (AMMHL AAA minor midget) | 5 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 4 |
#22: Brandon (from Saskatoon - in Brayden Schenn deal, Jan 10/11):
| Jordan Papirny - G, 5'10", 135 lb | GP | GAA | W | L | T/OTL | SV% |
| 09-10: Edmonton SSAC (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 17 | 2.12 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0.906 |
| 09-10: Edmonton SSAC (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 2 | 2.27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.912 |
| 10-11: Edmonton SSAC (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 18 | 1.81 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0.918 |
| 10-11: Edmonton SSAC (Western Canadian bantam champ.) | 4 | 2.00 | 2 | 2 | 0 | n/a |
| 10-11: Edmonton SSAC (St. Albert AAA bantam tournament) | 4 | 3.01 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.924 |
| 10-11: Edmonton South Bruins (Alberta Cup) | 3 | 3.20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.886 |
| 10-11: Edmonton SSAC (NAMHL midget AA) | 1 | 5.14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.875 |
Last pick of the first round, Brandon picks the guy many felt was the best goaltender available this year.
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