Import draft underway

The 2011 Import draft is underway, and with the #3 overall pick (and first WHL pick), the Calgary Hitmen have picked Swedish '93 centerman Victor Rask. 6'2", 195 lb and split last year between the Swedish junior league and the Swedish mens 2nd division. Was a 2nd round pick of the Carolina Hurricanes last week.

I'm not going to be able to update the import draft pick-by-pick today due to other commitments today. But if you want to follow along with the draft, you can do that here:

http://www.leaguestat.com/chl/memcup/en/draft.php?draft_id=107

And for finding stats on many of these European players, I highly recommend the website Eliteprospects. They have very good stats on a great many young European stars.

Import draft rundown

A quick look at the import situation around the league, and how many picks we might see from WHL clubs on Wednesday:

Brandon: can draft two imports. Last year's two (Mark Mieritz and Hampus Gustafsson) will not be back. Mieritz was released in midseason and Gustafsson signed to play pro in Europe last week. Still own the rights to Toni Rajala and Kirill Gotovets but are very unlikely to see either of them as overagers.

Calgary: can draft two imports. Last year's two were Misha Fisenko (graduated overager) and Juraj Holly (released midseason). Still own the rights to Erik Haula and Dmitrj Jaskin; not likely to see Haula leave NCAA to play in the WHL as an overager but Jaskin is only 18 and was a 2nd round NHL pick on the weekend so who knows where his NHL club (St. Louis) might steer him?

Edmonton: can draft one, as they have forward Kristian Pells returning as a 19 year old. Traded Marek Hrbas to Kamloops this morning to open up that spot.

Everett: can draft two imports. Last year's imports were Jesse Huhtala (released without playing a game) and Rasmus Rissanen (signed pro contract, not likely back as overager).

Kamloops: can draft one. Released last year's two imports (Bernhard Keil and Dalibor Bortnak) but acquired Hrbas from Edmonton today to occupy one spot.

Kelowna: can draft two new imports. Released last year's two (Andreas Stene and Gal Koren) earlier this offseason. Still own the rights to Teemu Pulkkinen if he decides to come over as a 19 year old this year.

Kootenay: can draft two. Didn't use imports last year. Haven't ruled out drafting some this year though.

Lethbridge: can draft one. Have Alex Kuvaev returning from last year but apparently have ruled out bringing Jacob Berglund back as an overager.

Medicine Hat: can draft one. Have Patrik Parkkonen and Sebastien Owuya eligible to return from last year but I'm not sure if they want Owuya as an overager. Might keep Parkkonen since he was only 17 last year. Would have to drop Parkkonen to draft more than one import this year.

Moose Jaw: can draft two since last year's pair, Antonin Honejsek and Sebastien Svendsen, are both overagers and don't count. No idea if either of those guys are coming back but they can draft two new ones either way.

Portland: can't draft any and won't draft any. Would have to trade/drop Nino Niederreiter and/or Sven Bartschi to make any picks and that just won't happen.

Prince Albert: can draft one. Two if they decide not to bring Michal Hlinka back for a second year. The Raiders do have two high picks (#15 and #24 overall) so I can see them making two picks and dropping Hlinka.

Prince George: can draft one for sure but they're in a pickle on the 2nd one since the Oilers have apparently decided to put Martin Marincin in the AHL next year. So do the Cougars drop him and pick somebody else? Or hang onto him in the hopes the Oilers change their mind on that?

Red Deer: can draft one, as Andrej Kudrna is an overage and doesn't count towards the limit. John Persson should be back as a 19 year old in the other spot.

Regina: can draft one, assuming Ricard Blidstrand is coming back for another year. And with the state of their blueline, I can't imagine why he wouldn't be welcomed back.

Saskatoon: can pick one to replace the graduated Marek Viedensky. Matej Stransky should be back in the other spot.

Seattle: can draft none unless they drop Dave Sutter. They won't be dropping Marcel Noebels but they could drop Sutter if there's somebody better available to them with their second round pick - after all, they traded their first round pick to Prince Albert, so they don't have one. Probably they do nothing though.

Spokane: can't draft any unless they drop Marek Kalus - which, given how sparsely he was used last year, is a distinct possibility. They won't be dropping Dominik Uher though.

Swift Current: can draft one as they only have Richard Nedomlel coming back. Still own the rights to Finnish goalie Joni Ortio but he seems unlikely to report as an overager. Can still draft one more either way.

Tri-City: can draft two, as Nikita Kardashev was released and Nikita Nesterov never reported. They still own Nesterov's rights in case he decides to come over though.

Vancouver: can draft one. Marek Tvrdon is a definite keeper and who knows, they might decide to bring Andrej Stastny back as a two-spotter next year too. But they can draft one more regardless of their plans for Stastny.

Victoria: can draft two. Last year's two were Roman Horak (turning pro) and Robin Soudek; unless Soudek has pro aspirations in Europe, I imagine there might be some interest from the Royals in having him back as a two spot player. But they can draft two players regardless.

Import trades

Trade in the WHL this morning as the Edmonton Oil Kings move 18 year old defenceman Marek Hrbas and their first round import pick (27th overall) to the Kamloops Blazers for Kamloops' first round import pick (18th overall) and a 2012 5th round bantam pick.

Basically the Oil Kings swap Hrbas for a 5th round bantam pick and the chance to move up 9 spots in the import draft. They must have their eye on somebody. Hrbas was the 4th overall pick in the 2010 import draft (right in between Martin Marincin at #1 and Sven Bartschi at #7 amongst WHL picks) and didn't have an amazing season in Edmonton last year, but he was only 17 years old too. If he realizes that potential in Kamloops, this could be a trade Edmonton might regret later.

And from the OHL, the #1 overall pick in the import draft has been traded from the Barrie Colts to the London Knights. London gave up a 19 year old defenceman, plus their own first round import pick (25th overall) as well as 2nd and 3rd round OHL draft picks. So the Knights must REALLY have their eye on somebody.

You can see the complete draft order for Wednesday's import draft here. (Not updated with the above trades yet though, as of this posting)

Preseason schedule out

The WHL announced their 2011-12 preseason schedule today. 64 games, with the first one coming on August 30. That's just 68 days away, if you're counting.

Full schedule can be seen at the WHL site, here.

Royals it is

Victoria Royals it is....no surprise since everything was leaked weeks ago, but if you want to see the logo and jersey design, you can see them now at www.victoriaroyals.com

Not bad IMO. The name has tradition in Victoria since the city was named after Queen Victoria. The colors and logo are fine by me too, at least they stayed away from purple in favor of a royal blue.

Monday morning

With Kamloops' post yesterday, all the prospects posts are done for the year....hope everyone has enjoyed a look at what the future holds for their favourite team(s).

Only one note this morning, that being the scheduled unveiling of the Victoria team name this morning. For anyone who doesn't believe it'll be Royals, here's some proof for you: go to www.victoriaroyals.com and see where you get redirected to.

So with the team name known, all we need to find out this morning is the logo (which we may already know as well) and the colors/uniform design.

2011-12 prospects: Kamloops

Kamloops Blazers prospects:

Tyler Bell -- Acquired: listed player
Defense, 6'1", 193 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Regina Pat Canadians (SMHL AAA midget)	44	5	17	22	58
Regina Pat Canadians (SMHL AAA midget - PLF)	5	0	2	2	24

Travis Blanleil -- Acquired: 2009 7th round bantam pick
Left Wing, 5'7", 147 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Westside Warriors (BCHL Jr A)	56	9	16	25	50
Westside Warriors (BCHL Jr A - PLF)	13	0	5	5	4

Dallas Calvin -- Acquired: listed player
Center, 6'3", 190 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Beaver Valley Nitehawks (KIJHL Jr B)	40	17	23	40	60
Beaver Valley Nitehawks (KIJHL Jr B - PLF)	12	4	13	17	12
Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL Jr A)	8	0	0	0	2
- has signed WHL contract and/or played exhibition games

Cole Cheveldave -- Acquired: listed player
Goaltender, 5'10", 175 lb, 2011-12 age: 18
Drumheller Dragons (AJHL Jr A)	44	2.9	16	20	6	0.9172
Drumheller Dragons (AJHL Jr A - PLF)	4	3.6	1	3	0	0.8772
- has signed WHL contract and/or played exhibition games

Connor Clouston -- Acquired: 2011 3rd round bantam pick
Defense, 6'1", 178 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Medicine Hat Hounds (AMBHL AAA bantam)	29	2	10	12	115
South Senators (Alberta Cup)	5	1	0	1	10
Medicine Hat Hounds (AMMHL AAA minor midget)	7	0	2	2	8
- son of Medicine Hat coach Shaun Clouston

Josh Connolly -- Acquired: 2010 3rd round bantam pick
Defense, 5'9", 150 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Cariboo Cougars (BCMMHL AAA midget)	30	7	20	27	12
Cariboo Cougars (BCMMHL AAA midget - PLF)	4	1	0	1	6
Cariboo Cougars (Macs Midget tourn.)	3	0	0	0	0
British Columbia (Canada Winter Games)	6	0	2	2	4
- has signed WHL contract and/or played exhibition games
- brother of Prince George forward Brett Connolly

Landon Cross -- Acquired: 2009 3rd round bantam pick
Defense, 6'1", 165 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Brandon Wheat Kings (MMHL AAA midget)	41	7	17	24	86
Brandon Wheat Kings (MMHL AAA midget - PLF)	7	1	1	2	6
Kamloops Blazers (WHL)	10	0	0	0	0

Cody Depourcq -- Acquired: listed player
Center, 5'7", 145 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Okanagan Hockey Academy (BCAHA AAA midget)	43	23	24	47	30
Okanagan Hockey Academy (CSSHL Prep)	9	3	3	6	6
Penticton Vees (BCHL Jr A)	3	0	1	1	0
Penticton Vees (BCHL Jr A - PLF)	1	0	0	0	0

Grayson Downing -- Acquired: 2007 4th round bantam pick
Center, 6'0", 185 lb, 2011-12 age: 19
Westside Warriors (BCHL Jr A)	52	34	36	70	30
Westside Warriors (BCHL Jr A - PLF)	9	2	7	9	4
- committed to NCAA (New Hampshire) for 2011-12 season

Mackenzie Ferner -- Acquired: 2010 8th round bantam pick
Center, 6'0", 153 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Vernon Vipers (BCAHA AAA midget)	no stats available

Rylan Freed -- Acquired: 2011 5th round bantam pick
Center, 5'9", 145 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Melfort Mustangs (CFHL AA bantam)	23	42	26	68	24
Melfort Mustangs (GSHL AA bantam tourn.)	4	2	2	4	2
Zone 8 (SaskFirst)	no stats available

Dylan Frey -- Acquired: 2010 6th round bantam pick
Right Wing, 5'10", 155 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Tisdale Trojans (SMHL AAA midget)	43	2	5	7	14
Tisdale Trojans (SMHL AAA midget - PLF)	3	0	0	0	2
Tisdale Trojans (Macs Midget tourn.)	4	0	0	0	0

Mitch Friesen -- Acquired: 2011 4th round bantam pick
Left Wing, 6'1", 145 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Surrey Thunder (PCAHA AAA bantam)	no stats available
Surrey Thunder (PoCo AAA bantam tourn.)	4	6	1	7	0
Wild (B.C. Cup)	5	2	0	2	n/a

Sahir Gil -- Acquired: trade with Vancouver
Center, 5'10", 180 lb, 2011-12 age: 19
Boston University Terriers (NCAA)	39	6	19	25	16

Alex Gillies -- Acquired: listed player
Center, 5'11", 175 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Okanagan Rockets (BCMMHL AAA midget)	40	19	16	35	42
Okanagan Rockets (Macs Midget tourn.)	4	1	4	5	14

Connor Hamonic -- Acquired: 2011 7th round bantam pick
Defense, 5'11", 150 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Winnipeg Monarchs (WMHA AAA bantam)	30	6	8	14	46
Team Pickard (Manitoba U-16 POE camp)	3	0	4	4	0

Tyson Harvey -- Acquired: 2010 2nd round bantam pick
Defense, 6'0", 185 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
North Island Silvertips (BCMMHL AAA midget)	36	2	6	8	37
- has signed WHL contract and/or played exhibition games

Riley Hummitsch -- Acquired: 2011 9th round bantam pick
Defense, 5'11", 185 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Orange County HC (AAA bantam)	33	16	14	30	71

John Keeney -- Acquired: listed player
Goaltender, 6'1", 187 lb, 2011-12 age: 18
Omaha Lancers (USHL Jr A - PLF)	2	3.94	0	0	0	0.852
Omaha Lancers (USHL Jr A)	30	2.23	15	9	3	0.918

Taran Kozun -- Acquired: listed player
Goaltender, 6'1", 165 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Prince Albert Mintos (SMHL AAA midget)	23	2.22	17	4	2	0.914
Prince Albert Mintos (SMHL AAA midget - PLF)	7	2.30	6	1	0	0.907
Prince Albert Mintos (Macs Midget tourn.)	2	2.00	2	0	0	0.922

Eric Krienke -- Acquired: 2011 9th round bantam pick
Left Wing, 6'4", 173 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Calgary Northstar Sabres (AMBHL AAA bantam)	33	16	14	30	71
Calgary North Stars (Alberta Cup)	4	1	1	2	6
Calgary Canucks (AMMHL AAA minor midget)	3	1	0	1	0

Braden Krogfoss -- Acquired: 2010 7th round bantam pick
Goaltender, 5'10", 140 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Cloverdale Colts (BCAHA AAA midget)	21	2.67	12	6	3	0.925

Scott Lapp -- Acquired: listed player
Goaltender, 5'11", 145 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Semiahmoo Ravens (BCAHA AAA midget)	15	1.40	11	2	2	0.940

Liam McLeod -- Acquired: 2011 9th round bantam pick
Goaltender, 5'8", 187 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Kamloops Jardine Blazers (BCAHA AAA bantam)	27	2.58	22	3	1	0.900
Kamloops Jardine Blazers (St. Albert AAA bantam tourn.)	3	3.00	2	1	0	0.919
Kamloops Jardine Blazers (KIBIHT AAA)	4	1.75	4	0	0	n/a

Matt McLeod -- Acquired: 2010 5th round bantam pick
Left Wing, 5'10", 160 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Saskatoon Blazers (SMHL AAA midget)	44	7	3	10	4

Brandon Morley -- Acquired: 2009 3rd round bantam pick
Center, 5'9", 160 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Surrey Eagles (BCHL Jr A)	57	11	18	29	53
Surrey Eagles (BCHL Jr A - PLF)	15	2	4	6	16
- committed to NCAA (Merrimack) for 2013-14 or 2014-15 season

Max Mowat -- Acquired: listed player
Defense, 5'10", 187 lb, 2011-12 age: 18
Vernon Vipers (BCHL Jr A)	46	2	13	15	26
Vernon Vipers (BCHL Jr A - PLF)	6	0	1	1	2
Vernon Vipers (Royal Bank Cup)	2	0	0	0	0
- has signed WHL contract and/or played exhibition games

Kyler Nachtigall -- Acquired: 2011 8th round bantam pick
Left Wing, 6'0", 139 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Calgary Northstar Sabres (AMBHL AAA bantam)	33	15	17	32	18
Calgary North Stars (Alberta Cup)	5	1	0	1	0
Calgary Blazers (AMMHL AAA minor midget)	6	3	2	5	2

Matt Needham -- Acquired: 2010 1st round bantam pick
Center, 5'10", 183 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Okanagan Hockey Academy (BCAHA AAA midget)	42	25	24	49	90
British Columbia (Canada Winter Games)	6	0	6	6	2
Okanagan Hockey Academy (CSSHL Prep)	10	7	6	13	4
Kamloops Blazers (WHL)	13	3	4	7	8
- son of former WHLer Mike Needham

Devin Oakes -- Acquired: listed player
Right Wing, 6'1", 190 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (BCAHA AAA midget)	41	10	14	24	48
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (CSSHL Prep)	11	4	2	6	22

Ryan Rehill -- Acquired: 2010 6th round bantam pick
Defense, 6'2", 191 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Edmonton MLAC (REM midget AA 15 yo)	4	0	1	1	19
Edmonton MLAC (AMHL AAA midget)	29	1	6	7	50

Cameron Rowat -- Acquired: listed player
Center, 5'10", 160 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Southwest Cougars (MMHL AAA midget)	44	24	40	64	28
Southwest Cougars (MMHL AAA midget - PLF)	11	4	1	5	4

Linden Saip -- Acquired: trade with Vancouver
Defense, 6'2", 195 lb, 2011-12 age: 20
Surrey Eagles (BCHL Jr A)	21	2	9	11	34
Surrey Eagles (BCHL Jr A - PLF)	8	0	3	3	6
Kamloops Blazers (WHL)	13	3	4	7	28

Jesse Shynkaruk -- Acquired: 2011 7th round bantam pick
Center, 5'7", 154 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Saskatoon Frostbite (GSHL AA bantam)	42	45	28	73	n/a
Saskatoon Frostbite (GSHL AA bantam tourn.)	4	3	4	7	8
Zone 6 (SaskFirst)	no stats available

Trevor Stack -- Acquired: listed player
Defense, 5'10", 175 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Notre Dame Argos (SMHL AAA midget)	37	6	7	13	4
Notre Dame Argos (SMHL AAA midget - PLF)	8	1	3	4	8

Aspen Sterzer -- Acquired: listed player
Center, 5'10", 162 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Edge Academy (CSSHL Prep)	12	4	7	11	44
Edge Academy (MPHL)	13	4	15	19	36
Kamloops Blazers (WHL)	10	0	0	0	0

Jordan Thomson -- Acquired: 2011 1st round bantam pick
Defense, 5'11", 165 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Team Eakin (Manitoba U-16 POE camp)	3	1	0	1	0
Southwest Cougars (MMHL AAA midget)	40	2	14	16	42
Southwest Cougars (MMHL AAA midget - PLF)	11	1	3	4	8

 - has signed WHL contract and/or played exhibition games

Josh Thorimbert -- Acquired: 2007 3rd round bantam pick
Goaltender, 6'0", 178 lb, 2011-12 age: 19
Colorado College Tigers (NCAA)	13	2.57	5	4	1	0.906

Evan Tordiff -- Acquired: 2011 6th round bantam pick
Right Wing, 6'1", 185 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Fort Saskatchewan Rangers (AMBHL AAA bantam)	33	13	15	28	30
Edmonton North Oilers (Alberta Cup)	5	0	0	0	0
Fort Saskatchewan Rangers (REM midget AA 15 yo)	1	0	0	0	0
Northwest Territories (Canada Winter Games)	5	1	3	4	4

Troy Trombley -- Acquired: 2009 3rd round bantam pick
Goaltender, 6'4", 187 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Fort Saskatchewan Rangers (AMHL AAA midget)	17	4.43	2	8	7	0.879
Fort Saskatchewan Rangers (AMHL AAA midget - PLF)	3	2.83	2	1	0	0.913
Kamloops Blazers (WHL)	1	8.55	0	0	0	0.778

Cole Ully -- Acquired: 2010 2nd round bantam pick
Left Wing, 5'10", 150 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Calgary Flames (AMHL AAA midget)	32	17	17	34	20
Calgary Flames (AMHL AAA midget - PLF)	2	0	0	0	0
Calgary Flames (Macs Midget tourn.)	6	1	3	4	4
Alberta (Canada Winter Games)	6	3	2	5	26
Kamloops Blazers (WHL)	1	0	1	1	0

2011-12 prospects: Edmonton

The Edmonton Oil Kings:

Brandon Baddock -- Acquired: 2010 7th round bantam pick
Left Wing, 6'2", 180 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Lloydminster Rage (AMMHL AAA minor midget)	39	27	23	50	116

Cole Benson -- Acquired: 2010 9th round bantam pick
Center, 5'7", 141 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Edmonton SSAC (AMHL AAA midget)	29	12	20	32	6
Edmonton SSAC (AMHL AAA midget - PLF)	5	2	3	5	0
Edmonton SSAC (Macs Midget tourn.)	7	1	1	2	0
Alberta (Canada Winter Games)	6	4	3	7	0

- has signed WHL contract and/or played exhibition games

Luke Bertolucci -- Acquired: 2010 10th round bantam pick
Center, 5'8", 165 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Kootenay Ice (BCMMHL AAA midget)	34	15	19	34	6
British Columbia (Canada Winter Games)	6	1	4	5	0
Beaver Valley Nitehawks (KIJHL Jr B)	1	1	0	1	0

Robbie Cameron -- Acquired: 2010 6th round bantam pick
Defense, 5'10", 160 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Saskatoon Blazers (SMHL AAA midget)	44	1	4	5	6

Ben Carroll -- Acquired: listed player
Defense, 5'11", 160 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Sherwood Park Squires (AMMHL AAA minor midget)	28	4	7	11	16
Sherwood Park Kings (AMHL AAA midget)	3	0	0	0	0
Sherwood Park Kings (Macs Midget tourn.)	1	0	0	0	0

JJ Coleshaw -- Acquired: listed player
Center, 6'0", 168 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Tisdale Trojans (SMHL AAA midget)	41	13	15	28	14
Tisdale Trojans     (SMHL AAA midget - PLF)	3	1	1	2	10
Tisdale Trojans (Macs Midget tourn.)	4	1	1	2	2
Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL Jr A)	1	0	0	0	0

Bowen Croft -- Acquired: 2009 9th round bantam pick
Right Wing, 5'10", 170 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Sherwood Park Kings (AMHL AAA midget)	24	3	8	11	44
Sherwood Park Kings (AMHL AAA midget - PLF)	13	3	7	10	6
Sherwood Park Kings (Macs Midget tourn.)	4	1	2	3	0

Steven Fogarty -- Acquired: listed player
Center, 6'2", 195 lb, 2011-12 age: 18
Edina (Minnesota High School)	24	23	17	40	12
Chicago Steel (USHL Jr A)	6	2	0	2	2
- committed to NCAA (Notre Dame) for 2011-12 season

Griffin Foulk -- Acquired: 2010 8th round bantam pick
Defense, 6'0", 167 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Colorado Thunderbirds (Tier 1 Elite minor midget AAA)	36	3	5	8	16

Nelson Gadoury -- Acquired: 2010 5th round bantam pick
Center, 6'1", 174 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
St. Albert Raiders (AMHL AAA midget)	31	1	9	10	58
St. Albert Raiders (AMHL AAA midget - PLF)	5	0	3	3	6
St. Albert Raiders (Macs Midget tourn.)	4	0	2	2	2
Alberta (Canada Winter Games)	6	0	2	2	22

Max Gaede -- Acquired: listed player
Right Wing, 6'2", 191 lb, 2011-12 age: 19
Sioux City Musketeers (USHL Jr A)	54	10	18	28	57
Sioux City Musketeers (USHL Jr A - PLF)	3	0	0	0	2
- committed to NCAA (Minnesota State) for 2011-12 season

Mason Geertsen -- Acquired: 2010 1st round bantam pick
Defense, 6'2", 173 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Sherwood Park Kings (AMHL AAA midget)	31	3	7	10	84
Sherwood Park Kings (AMHL AAA midget - PLF)	10	1	2	3	24
Sherwood Park Kings (Macs Midget tourn.)	4	0	1	1	12
Alberta (Canada Winter Games)	6	1	1	2	4
Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)	3	0	0	0	4

Troy Hesketh -- Acquired: listed player
Defense, 6'2", 191 lb, 2011-12 age: 20
Chicago Steel (USHL Jr A)	22	0	0	0	30
Sioux City Musketeers (USHL Jr A)	12	0	1	1	8
Sioux City Musketeers (USHL Jr A - PLF)	3	0	0	0	4

Aaron Irving -- Acquired: 2011 1st round bantam pick
Defense, 6'0", 172 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Edmonton SSAC (AMBHL AAA bantam)	33	6	12	18	48
Edmonton SSAC (St. Albert AAA bantam tourn.)	6	1	2	3	20
Edmonton SSAC (Western Canadian bantam champ.)	5	1	3	4	4
Edmonton South Bruins (Alberta Cup)	5	1	0	1	10
Edmonton SSAC (AMMHL AAA minor midget)	1	1	1	2	4
- has signed WHL contract and/or played exhibition games

Tristan Jarry -- Acquired: 2010 3rd round bantam pick
Goaltender, 6'1", 159 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Greater Vancouver Canadians (BCMMHL AAA midget)	22	2.31	12	5	3	n/a
Greater Vancouver Canadians (BCMMHL AAA midget - PLF)	6	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Greater Vancouver Canadians (Macs Midget tourn.)	5	4.49	2	2	0	0.814
British Columbia (Canada Winter Games)	2	4.32	0	2	0	0.848
- has signed WHL contract and/or played exhibition games

Curtis Lazar -- Acquired: 2010 1st round bantam pick
Center, 5'10", 177 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Okanagan Hockey Academy (BCAHA AAA midget)	45	26	32	58	71
British Columbia (Canada Winter Games)	6	12	5	17	2
Okanagan Hockey Academy (CSSHL Prep)	6	4	5	9	4
Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)	6	0	1	1	0
Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL - PLF)	4	1	0	1	0

Dysin Mayo -- Acquired: 2011 3rd round bantam pick
Defense, 5'11", 130 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (BCAHA AAA bantam)	51	8	33	41	30
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (KIBIHT AAA)	8	4	6	10	4
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (St. Albert AAA bantam tourn.)	5	1	2	3	2
Bruins (B.C. Cup)	5	1	0	1	n/a

Derek Mazil -- Acquired: 2011 4th round bantam pick
Goaltender, 6'1", 153 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Calgary Northstar Sabres (AMBHL AAA bantam)	24	3.35	8	8	8	0.895
Calgary North Stars (Alberta Cup)	3	4.11	2	1	0	0.857

Mitch Meek -- Acquired: 2011 7th round bantam pick
Defense, 5'10", 167 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (BCAHA AAA bantam)	41	9	15	24	10
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (KIBIHT AAA)	8	2	2	4	2
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (St. Albert AAA bantam tourn.)	5	1	0	1	2
Canucks (B.C. Cup)	5	0	1	1	n/a

Will Merchant -- Acquired: listed player
Left Wing, 6'1", 180 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Eagan (Minnesota High School)	25	28	20	48	24

Logan Mick -- Acquired: 2011 6th round bantam pick
Left Wing, 5'9", 145 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (BCAHA AAA bantam)	38	16	20	36	48
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (KIBIHT AAA)	8	4	4	8	6
Kelowna Pursuit of Excellence (St. Albert AAA bantam tourn.)	5	0	1	1	6
Bruins (B.C. Cup)	5	1	2	3	n/a
- son of former WHLer Troy Mick

Jesse Mitchell -- Acquired: 2011 9th round bantam pick
Defense, 6'5", 200 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Springfield IceHawks (MB AA bantam)	no stats available
Springfield Ice Hawks (Maple Leaf AA bantam tourn.)	4	3	0	3	4
Springfield Icehawks (MB AA bantam - PLF)	4	0	1	1	6
Team Hamonic (Manitoba U-16 POE camp)	3	0	0	0	2

Mitch Moroz -- Acquired: 2009 2nd round bantam pick
Left Wing, 6'1", 194 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Calgary Northstars (AMHL AAA midget)	22	10	4	14	34
Calgary Northstars (AMHL AAA midget - PLF)	2	0	0	0	0
Calgary Northstars (Macs Midget tourn.)	5	2	1	3	10
Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)	1	0	0	0	0

Wade Moyls -- Acquired: 2009 7th round bantam pick
Goaltender, 6'6", 180 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Kamloops Storm (KIJHL Jr B)	1	0.00	1	0	0	1.000
Kamloops Storm  (KIJHL Jr B - PLF)	1	12.00	0	1	0	0.846
Thompson Blazers (BCMMHL AAA midget)	19	5.95	1	17	1	n/a

Colton Parayko -- Acquired: listed player
Defense, 6'3", 180 lb, 2011-12 age: 18
Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL Jr A)	42	3	9	12	12
Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL Jr A - PLF)	12	2	1	3	2

Cody Pettapiece -- Acquired: 2009 6th round bantam pick
Defense, 5'11", 161 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Saskatoon Contacts (SMHL AAA midget)	42	15	35	50	22
Saskatoon Contacts     (SMHL AAA midget - PLF)	9	2	8	10	6
Saskatoon Contacts (Macs Midget tourn.)	7	0	7	7	8

Brett Pollock -- Acquired: 2011 5th round bantam pick
Center, 6'1", 165 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Sherwood Park Flyers (AMBHL AAA bantam)	33	20	17	37	46
Sherwood Park Flyers (St. Albert AAA bantam tourn.)	5	2	2	4	4
Northeast Flyers (Alberta Cup)	5	4	0	4	4
Sherwood Park Squires (AMMHL AAA minor midget)	3	1	1	2	2

Trevor Posch -- Acquired: 2011 8th round bantam pick
Defense, 6'0", 160 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Leduc Oil Kings (AMBHL AAA bantam)	33	5	10	15	134
Leduc Oil Kings (St. Albert AAA bantam tourn.)	5	0	1	1	27

Cam Reid -- Acquired: expansion selection from Vancouver
Center, 6'3", 197 lb, 2011-12 age: 20
St. Cloud State Huskies (NCAA)	37	8	21	29	27

Landon Robin -- Acquired: trade with Vancouver
Center, 5'11", 161 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Beardy’s Blackhawks (SMHL AAA midget)	34	19	13	32	16
Beardy’s Blackhawks     (SMHL AAA midget - PLF)	3	1	1	2	2
Beardy’s Blackhawks (Macs Midget tourn.)	4	6	2	8	2

Henrik Samuelsson -- Acquired: listed player
Center, 6'2", 195 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Team USA (World U-17 Challenge)	6	6	4	10	10
Team USA Juniors (USHL Jr A)	27	4	7	11	78
USA (World U-18 Champ.)	6	0	1	1	4
- son of former NHLer Ulf Samuelsson

Philip Samuelsson -- Acquired: 2007 10th round bantam pick
Defense, 6'2", 198 lb, 2011-12 age: 20
Boston College Eagles (NCAA)	39	4	12	16	72
- son of former NHLer Ulf Samuelsson

Ashton Sautner -- Acquired: 2009 8th round bantam pick
Defense, 5'11", 170 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Moose Jaw Generals (SMHL AAA midget)	42	12	23	35	43
Moose Jaw Generals     (SMHL AAA midget - PLF)	6	1	2	3	12
Moose Jaw Generals (Macs Midget tourn.)	3	0	0	0	6

Stephen Shmoorkoff -- Acquired: listed player
Defense, 5'11", 181 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Edmonton CAC (AMHL AAA midget)	34	3	9	12	72

Tristan Sieben -- Acquired: 2009 5th round bantam pick
Center, 5'8", 183 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Edmonton MLAC (AMHL AAA midget)	32	18	21	39	48
Drayton Valley Thunder (AJHL Jr A)	2	0	1	1	4
Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)	1	0	0	0	0

Riley Simpson -- Acquired: 2011 6th round bantam pick
Center, 5'9", 143 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Edmonton SSAC (AMBHL AAA bantam)	29	25	26	51	39
Edmonton SSAC (St. Albert AAA bantam tourn.)	6	4	2	6	16
Edmonton SSAC (Western Canadian bantam champ.)	5	1	4	5	4
Edmonton South Bruins (Alberta Cup)	5	3	1	4	2
Edmonton SSAC (AMMHL AAA minor midget)	2	1	0	1	0
- son of former NHLer Craig Simpson

Thomas Sowa -- Acquired: listed player
Right Wing, 6'1", 190 lb, 2011-12 age: 18
Edmonton CAC (AMHL AAA midget)	27	2	2	4	135

Mitchell Walter -- Acquired: 2011 2nd round bantam pick
Right Wing, 5'10", 158 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
South Delta Storm (PCAHA AAA bantam)	no stats available
South Delta Storm (Jardine AAA bantam tourn.)	4	1	0	1	16
Bruins (B.C. Cup)	5	5	3	8	n/a

Carter Zalluski -- Acquired: 2010 8th round bantam pick
Center, 6'0", 215 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Winnipeg Sharks (WMHA AA midget)	29	7	5	12	4

Morgan Zulinick -- Acquired: 2009 3rd round bantam pick
Center, 5'11", 181 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL Jr A)	38	12	17	29	10
Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL Jr A - PLF)	12	2	5	7	0
- committed to NCAA (Wisconsin) for 2012-13 season

2011-12 prospects: Saskatoon

The Saskatoon Blades:

Sebastian Barrette -- Acquired: 2011 10th round bantam pick
Left Wing, 5'9", 157 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Notre Dame Hounds (SSMBHL AA bantam)	23	8	14	22	36
Notre Dame Hounds (Nike/Bauer trmt, 1996 AAA Elite)	4	0	0	0	4
Notre Dame Hounds (St. Albert AAA bantam tourn.)	5	1	2	3	8
Bruins (B.C. Cup)	5	0	0	0	n/a
Notre Dame Hounds (SMHL AAA midget)	4	0	0	0	2

Drake Bodie -- Acquired: 2010 7th round bantam pick
Center, 5'10", 161 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Norman Northstars (MMHL AAA midget)	39	6	13	19	27
Norman Northstars (MMHL AAA midget - PLF)	3	0	0	0	0
Manitoba (Canada Winter Games)	6	1	2	3	0

McKenzie Busenius -- Acquired: 2010 10th round bantam pick
Defense, 5'10", 158 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Sherwood Park Squires (AMMHL AAA minor midget)	36	5	16	21	88
Sherwood Park Kings (AMHL AAA midget)	4	0	1	1	0
Sherwood Park Kings (AMHL AAA midget - PLF)	1	0	0	0	0
- brother of WHLer Dylan Busenius

Austin Daae -- Acquired: listed player
Left Wing, 6'0", 200 lb, 2011-12 age: 18
Moose Jaw Generals (SMHL AAA midget)	22	18	27	45	14
Moose Jaw Generals     (SMHL AAA midget - PLF)	6	3	4	7	6
Saskatoon Blades (WHL)	11	0	2	2	11

Devin Fafard -- Acquired: 2009 8th round bantam pick
Defense, 6'0", 176 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Yorkton Harvest (SMHL AAA midget)	44	6	20	26	56
Yorkton Harvest     (SMHL AAA midget - PLF)	4	0	0	0	2
Melville Millionaires (SJHL Jr A)	2	0	0	0	0
Melville Millionaires (SJHL Jr A - PLF)	2	0	0	0	4

Nick Gomerich -- Acquired: 2011 6th round bantam pick
Center, 5'11", 155 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Nanaimo Clippers (VIBHL AAA bantam)	no stats available
Thrashers (B.C. Cup)	5	1	1	2	n/a

Ryan Graham -- Acquired: 2011 5th round bantam pick
Left Wing, 5'10", 168 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Calgary Royals (AMBHL AAA bantam)	33	9	15	24	62
Calgary Royals (St. Albert AAA bantam tourn.)	5	1	0	1	0
Calgary South Flames (Alberta Cup)	5	3	2	5	2

Kyle Haas -- Acquired: listed player
Defense, 5'11", 160 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Edge Academy (CSSHL Prep)	15	1	7	8	24
Edge Academy (MPHL)	12	1	3	4	19
Calgary Mustangs (AJHL Jr A)	6	0	0	0	26

Landyn Hickmott -- Acquired: 2011 3rd round bantam pick
Center, 5'11", 165 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Mission Stars (PCAHA AAA bantam)	no stats available
Mission Stars (Jardine AAA bantam tourn.)	4	3	2	5	6
Hollyburn Huskies (KIBIHT AAA)	6	2	4	6	2
Thrashers (B.C. Cup)	5	2	0	2	n/a
- brother of former WHLer Jordan Hickmott

Wyatt Hinson -- Acquired: 2011 10th round bantam pick
Center, 5'10", 185 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Meadow Lake Stampeders (CFHL AA bantam)	22	32	20	52	44
Meadow Lake Stampeders (GSHL AA bantam tourn.)	4	4	1	5	6
Zone 8 (SaskFirst)	no stats available
Beardy’s Blackhawks (SMHL AAA midget)	5	0	0	0	2
Beardy’s Blackhawks (Macs Midget tourn.)	4	0	0	0	0

Ross Hnidy -- Acquired: 2011 6th round bantam pick
Defense, 6'0", 197 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Saskatoon Frostbite (GSHL AA bantam)	39	11	14	25	n/a
Saskatoon Frostbite (GSHL AA bantam tourn.)	4	1	0	1	4
Zone 6 (SaskFirst)	no stats available

Clayton Kirichenko -- Acquired: 2011 7th round bantam pick
Defense, 5'11", 167 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Sherwood Park Flyers (AMBHL AAA bantam)	30	8	9	17	40
Sherwood Park Flyers (St. Albert AAA bantam tourn.)	2	0	0	0	0
Northeast Flyers (Alberta Cup)	4	0	1	1	6
Sherwood Park Squires (AMMHL AAA minor midget)	3	1	0	1	0

Conner Kortko -- Acquired: 2010 6th round bantam pick
Center, 5'8", 158 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Saskatoon Blazers (SMHL AAA midget)	43	12	3	15	44

Turner Lawson -- Acquired: 2009 11th round bantam pick
Center, 5'10", 166 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Kelowna Chiefs (KIJHL Jr B)	39	5	12	17	161
Kelowna Chiefs     (KIJHL Jr B - PLF)	11	1	3	4	35
Vernon Vipers (BCHL Jr A)	2	0	0	0	0

Brett Lernout -- Acquired: listed player
Defense, 6'2", 173 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Winnipeg Warriors (WMHA AA midget)	31	3	12	15	67

Brett Magee -- Acquired: 2010 6th round bantam pick
Defense, 5'11", 156 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Edmonton Knights of Columbus (AMHL AAA midget)	34	0	11	11	20

Travis McEvoy -- Acquired: listed player
Right Wing, 6'0", 185 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Leduc Oil Kings (AMHL AAA midget)	33	9	14	23	52
Leduc Oil Kings (AMHL AAA midget - PLF)	15	3	3	6	22
Leduc Oil Kings (Macs Midget tourn.)	5	0	1	1	6
Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL Jr A)	1	0	0	0	0

Ryan Miner -- Acquired: listed player
Goaltender, 6'0",  162 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Notre Dame Hounds (Hockey Regina midget AA)	7	2.29	5	2	0	0.920

Alex Moodie -- Acquired: 2010 5th round bantam pick
Goaltender, 6'0", 158 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Winnipeg Warriors (WMHA AA midget)	17	2.81	12	4	0	n/a
Manitoba (Canada Winter Games)	3	2.90	1	0	0	0.893

Hudson Morrison -- Acquired: 2009 9th round bantam pick
Right Wing, 5'11", 170 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Southwest Cougars (MMHL AAA midget)	38	19	12	31	34
Southwest Cougars (MMHL AAA midget - PLF)	11	5	7	12	12
Waywayseecappo Wolverines (MJHL Jr A)	1	0	0	0	0
Saskatoon Blades (WHL)	5	0	0	0	0

Nelson Nogier -- Acquired: 2011 4th round bantam pick
Defense, 5'11", 135 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Martensville Marauders (GSHL AA bantam)	23	2	9	11	18
Martensville Marauders (GSHL AA bantam tourn.)	4	3	1	4	2
Zone 5 (SaskFirst)	no stats available

Tyler Oswald -- Acquired: 2008 5th round bantam pick
Goaltender, 5'11", 162 lb, 2011-12 age: 18
Pembina Valley Hawks (MMHL AAA midget)	26	4.08	7	16	0	0.9028
Pembina Valley Hawks (MMHL AAA midget - PLF)	5	3.41	2	3	0	0.9034
Saskatoon Blades (WHL)	1	4.18	0	1	0	0.882

Linden Penner -- Acquired: 2010 10th round bantam pick
Left Wing, 6'1", 176 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Sherwood Park Squires (AMMHL AAA minor midget)	36	24	26	50	57
Sherwood Park Kings (AMHL AAA midget)	2	0	0	0	0
Sherwood Park Kings (AMHL AAA midget - PLF)	1	0	0	0	0

Macklin Pichonsky -- Acquired: listed player
Defense, 5'10", 160 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Leduc Oil Kings (AMMHL AAA minor midget)	36	9	36	45	100
Leduc Oil Kings (AMHL AAA midget)	4	0	0	0	2
Leduc Oil Kings (AMHL AAA midget - PLF)	1	0	0	0	0

Evan Polei -- Acquired: 2011 11th round bantam pick
Center, 5'11", 190 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Leduc Oil Kings (AMBHL AAA bantam)	33	15	30	45	50
Leduc Oil Kings (St. Albert AAA bantam tourn.)	5	0	1	1	16
Central Thrashers (Alberta Cup)	5	6	0	6	4

Ryan Pruden -- Acquired: 2011 13th round bantam pick
Right Wing, 5'11", 155 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Winnipeg Sharks (WMHA AAA bantam)	30	22	21	43	48
Winnipeg Sharks (Western Canadian bantam champ.)	5	1	2	3	20
Team Eakin (Manitoba U-16 POE camp)	3	0	2	2	2

Bradley Reichardt -- Acquired: listed player
Defense, 5'10", 156 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Winnipeg Monarchs (WMHA AA midget)	30	9	17	26	18
Winnipeg Wild (MMHL AAA midget)	4	0	0	0	0
Winnipeg Monarchs (Nike/Bauer trmt, U16 AAA Elite)	4	1	1	2	0
Winnipeg Wild (MMHL AAA midget - PLF)	1	0	0	0	0
Winnipeg Wild (Macs Midget tourn.)	6	0	0	0	0
Manitoba (Canada Winter Games)	6	0	0	0	0

Ryan Rewerts -- Acquired: 2011 5th round bantam pick
Goaltender, 6'1", 200 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Unity Lazers (CFHL AA bantam)	16	4.70	8	7	0	n/a

Josh Smith -- Acquired: 2010 9th round bantam pick
Center, 6'0", 171 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
South Delta (BCAHA AAA midget)	no stats available

Dylan Stang -- Acquired: listed player
Right Wing, 5'10", 158 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Fort Saskatchewan Rangers (AMMHL AAA minor midget)	29	6	7	13	66

Mike Statchuk -- Acquired: 2009 5th round bantam pick
Defense, 5'10", 193 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Prince Albert Mintos (SMHL AAA midget)	41	2	10	12	30
Prince Albert Mintos (SMHL AAA midget - PLF)	10	0	3	3	6
Prince Albert Mintos (Macs Midget tourn.)	4	0	0	0	4

Christian Stockl -- Acquired: 2010 4th round bantam pick
Right Wing, 5'11", 148 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Winnipeg Warriors (WMHA AA midget)	29	19	18	37	12
Winnipeg Wild (MMHL AAA midget)	2	1	1	2	0
Manitoba (Canada Winter Games)	6	3	1	4	2

Brett Stovin -- Acquired: 2009 5th round bantam pick
Right Wing, 6'0", 162 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Interlake Lightning (MMHL AAA midget)	19	9	19	28	4
Team Western (World U-17 Challenge)	5	1	1	2	2
Winnipeg Blues (MJHL Jr A)	27	7	8	15	2
Saskatoon Blades (WHL)	6	2	0	2	0

Adam Todd -- Acquired: 2009 4th round bantam pick
Goaltender, 6'3", 170 lb, 2011-12 age: 17
Okanagan Rockets (BCMMHL AAA midget)	21	3.34	8	9	2	n/a
Okanagan Rockets (Macs Midget tourn.)	4	7.21	0	4	0	0.831
Saskatoon Blades (WHL)	1	11.07	0	0	0	0.750

Kaelan Wall -- Acquired: 2011 9th round bantam pick
Defense, 6'0", 175 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Warman Wildcats (CFHL AA bantam)	20	2	10	12	20
Warman Wildcats (GSHL AA bantam tourn.)	4	1	1	2	10
Warman Wildcats (KIBIHT AAA)	6	1	2	3	2
Zone 8 (SaskFirst)	no stats available

Cody Young -- Acquired: 2011 12th round bantam pick
Center, 5'10", 151 lb, 2011-12 age: 15
Saskatoon Generals (GSHL AA bantam)	41	38	35	73	100
Saskatoon Generals (GSHL AA bantam tourn.)	5	3	3	6	16
Zone 6 (SaskFirst)	no stats available
Saskatoon Blazers (SMHL AAA midget)	3	0	0	0	0

Nick Zajac -- Acquired: 2010 8th round bantam pick
Center, 5'8", 149 lb, 2011-12 age: 16
Winnipeg Monarchs (WMHA AA midget)	31	9	21	30	36
Winnipeg Wild (MMHL AAA midget)	2	0	1	1	2
Winnipeg Monarchs (Nike/Bauer trmt, U16 AAA Elite)	4	1	1	2	0
Winnipeg Wild (MMHL AAA midget - PLF)	1	0	0	0	0
Winnipeg Wild (Macs Midget tourn.)	3	1	0	1	0
Manitoba (Canada Winter Games)	6	1	1	2	2