I've got a new feature here on the ol' blog - WHL team depth charts. Basically what I've done is created a spreadsheet with the names of every player (that I know of) who has signed a WHL education contract with a WHL team. This is NOT a list of every player that a team owns the rights to (ie, the PPLs) but only those who have committed to playing for the team. Obviously some teams do not publicize their signings and so those teams are simply going to have fewer names listed here. It doesn't mean they have signed less players, but only that we don't know everyone they have signed.
For my purposes, a player who plays in a WHL game (preseason, regular, or playoffs) will be considered as having signed, even if no signing has been announced.
I've separated the players by birth year and position so you can easily see how many 17 year old defencemen (for example) your team might have to choose from next year, etc, etc.
I have removed players who are believed to have retired, been released, or whom there is no realistic possibility that they ever play in the WHL again (ie, most overage players with NHL contracts). Teams may still own those players' rights but it seems pointless to keep the names here.
The spreadsheet is read-only but if you spot any errors or omissions, please do email me (or leave a comment) and let me know.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
2014-15 team rosters
Time once again for my compilation of WHL team training camp rosters. This is my best guess - based on information found on team websites, newspapers, social media, tips from fans and other sources - as to which players remain in each of the 22 WHL teams' training camps.
I rely somewhat on team fans to help me keep this accurate as I can't catch every possible bit of info, so if you know something about players in a camp or players who have been cut, etc, please do let me know so I can keep this list as accurate as possible. You can leave a comment or you can email me (address is on the right) or tweet me a note (@smallatlarge).
Brandon Wheat Kings (24):
Forwards (13): Rihards Bukarts (95), Duncan Campbell (96), Tyler Coulter (96), Reid Duke (96), Jayce Hawryluk (96), Tanner Kaspick (98), Morgan Klimchuk (95), Quintin Lisoway (95), Tim McGauley (95), Nolan Patrick (98), John Quenneville (96), Peter Quenneville (94), Braylon Shmyr (97)
Defencemen (9): Kale Clague (98), Macoy Erkamps (95), Reid Gow (94), Mark Matsuba (97), Ryan Pilon (96), Ivan Provorov (97), Eric Roy (94), Mark Taraschuk (97), Colton Waltz (95)
Goaltenders (2): Alex Moodie (95), Jordan Papirny (96)
Last Updated: January 5
Calgary Hitmen (23):
Forwards (14): Layne Bensmiller (97), Terrell Draude (97), Radel Fazleev (96), Kenton Helgesen (94), Pavel Karnaukhov (97), Chase Lang (96), Beck Malenstyn (98), Elliott Peterson (95), Connor Rankin (94), Taylor Sanheim (96), Jordan Stallard (97), Adam Tambellini (94), Carsen Twarynski (97), Jake Virtanen (96)
Defencemen (7): Jake Bean (98), Colby Harmsworth (95), Keegan Kanzig (95), Lochlan Morrison (97), Travis Sanheim (96), Ben Thomas (96), Michael Zipp (96)
Goaltenders (2): Brendan Burke (95), Mack Shields (95)
Last Updated: January 9
Edmonton Oil Kings (25):
Forwards (14): Brandon Baddock (95), Lane Bauer (96), Cole Benson (95), Luke Bertolucci (95), Brayden Brown (97), Mads Eller (95), Tyson Gruninger (98), Davis Koch (98), Andrew Koep (97), Edgars Kulda (94), Garan Magnes (97), Brett Pollock (96), Brandon Ralph (96), Tyler Robertson (96)
Defencemen (9): Ben Carroll (95), Marshall Donald (95), Aaron Irving (96), Jake Kohlhauser (96), Dysin Mayo (96), Jesse Mills (97), Blake Orban (94), Chance Patterson (97), Ashton Sautner (94)
Goaltenders (2): Patrick Dea (97), Tristan Jarry (95)
Last Updated: January 10
Everett Silvertips (23):
Forwards (14): Logan Aasman (95), Patrick Bajkov (97), Kohl Bauml (94), Matt Fonteyne (97), Remi Laurencelle (95), Dawson Leedahl (96), Brayden Low (94), Nik Malenica (97), Graham Millar (96), Jake Mykitiuk (95), Ivan Nikolishin (96), Nikita Scherbak (95), Carson Stadnyk (95), Gunnar Wegleitner (98)
Defencemen (7): Ben Betker (94), Kevin Davis (97), Noah Juulsen (97), Cole MacDonald (95), Tristen Pfeifer (96), Lucas Skrumeda (96), Jordan Wharrie (97)
Goaltenders (2): Carter Hart (98), Austin Lotz (95)
Last Updated: January 10
Kamloops Blazers (24):
Forwards (14): Quinn Benjafield (98), Matthew Campese (97), Nick Chyzowski (97), Joel Hamilton (94), Luke Harrison (95), Jake Kryski (98), Jermaine Loewen (98), Logan McVeigh (94), Matthew Needham (95), Matt Revel (96), Colin Shirley (96), Deven Sideroff (97), Cole Ully (95), Jesse Zaharichuk (97)
Defencemen (8): Dawson Davidson (98), Michael Fora (95), Brady Gaudet (94), Patrik Maier (96), Marc McNulty (95), Cameron Reagan (97), Ryan Rehill (95), Travis Verveda (97)
Goaltenders (2): Connor Ingram (97), Cole Kehler (97)
Last Updated: January 9
Kelowna Rockets (24):
Forwards (14): Tyson Baillie (95), Chance Braid (94), Rourke Chartier (96), Tate Coughlin (97), Leon Draisaitl (19), Dillon Dube (98), Tyrell Goulbourne (94), Justin Kirkland (96), Cole Linaker (95), Nick Merkley (97), Gage Quinney (95), Tomas Soustal (97), Rod Southam (96), Tanner Wishnowski (97)
Defencemen (8): Madison Bowey (95), Joe Gatenby (97), Lucas Johansen (97), Cole Martin (94), Josh Morrissey (95), Riley Stadel (96), Devante Stephens (97), Mitchell Wheaton (95)
Goaltenders (2): Jake Morrissey (97), Jackson Whistle (95)
Last Updated: January 9
Kootenay Ice (24):
Forwards (13): Matt Alfaro (96), River Beattie (97), Tim Bozon (94), Levi Cable (94), Ryan Chynoweth (95), Jaedon Descheneau (95), Vince Loschiavo (98), Jon Martin (95), Luke Philp (95), Sam Reinhart (94), Austin Vetterl (94), Austin Wellsby (97), Zak Zborosky (96)
Defencemen (9): Bryan Allbee (97), Tanner Faith (95), Cale Fleury (98), Lenny Hackman (95), Tyler King (95), Tanner Lishchynsky (95), Troy Murray (97), Dylan Overdyk (97), Rinat Valiev (95)
Goaltenders (2): Wyatt Hoflin (95), Keelan Williams (96)
Last Updated: January 8
Lethbridge Hurricanes (21):
Forwards (11): Carter Amson (96), Florian Baltram (97), Brayden Burke (97), Giorgio Estephan (97), Carter Folk (96), Ryley Lindgren (96), Pavel Skumatov (97), Jamal Watson (95), Jaeger White (98), Mike Winther (94), Tyler Wong (96)
Defencemen (8): Scott Allan (96), Devan Fafard (94), Kade Jensen (97), Brandon Kennedy (97), Andrew Nielsen (96), Kord Pankewicz (96), Brady Reagan (97), Nick Walters (94)
Goaltenders (2): Jayden Sittler (96), Stuart Skinner (98)
Last Updated: January 10
Medicine Hat Tigers (23):
Forwards (13): Anthony Ast (95), Matthew Bradley (97), Chad Butcher (96), Trevor Cox (95), Markus Eisenschmid (95), Zach Fischer (97), Dryden Hunt (95), Chad Labelle (95), Alex Mowbray (96), Steven Owre (96), Blake Penner (96), Mark Rassell (97), Cole Sanford (95)
Defencemen (8): Kyle Becker (94), Kyle Burroughs (95), Tyler Lewington (94), David Quenneville (98), Ty Schultz (97), Ty Stanton (95), Matt Staples (95), Tommy Vannelli (95)
Goaltenders (2): Marek Langhamer (94), Nick Schneider (97)
Last Updated: January 5
Moose Jaw Warriors (23):
Forwards (14): Blake Bargar (98), Axel Blomqvist (95), Ben Duperreault (96), Tanner Eberle (94), Noah Gregor (98), Jayden Halbgewachs (97), Brett Howden (98), Tanner Jeannot (97), Brayden Point (96), Jack Rodewald (94), Jesse Shynkaruk (96), Jiri Smejkal (96), Torrin White (95), Jaimen Yakubowski (94)
Defencemen (7): Austin Adam (95), Tyler Brown (97), Connor Clouston (96), Ryan Gardiner (97), Spenser Jensen (95), Dallas Valentine (96), Reid Zalitach (96)
Goaltenders (2): Zach Sawchenko (97), Brody Willms (98)
Portland Winterhawks (23):
Forwards (13): Paul Bittner (96), Oliver Bjorkstrand (95), Chase De Leo (95), Jack Flaman (97), Keegan Iverson (96), Miles Koules (94), Skyler McKenzie (98), Alex Overhardt (97), Nic Petan (95), Alex Schoenborn (95), Dominic Turgeon (96), Mitchell Walter (96), Evan Weinger (97)
Defencemen (8): Anton Cederholm (95), Brendan De Jong (98), Josh Hanson (94), Nick Heid (97), Blake Heinrich (95), Adam Henry (94), Keoni Texeira (97), Layne Viveiros (95)
Goaltenders (2): Adin Hill (96), Evan Johnson (96)
Last Updated: January 10
Prince Albert Raiders (23):
Forwards (14): Reid Gardiner (96), Matteo Gennaro (97), Austin Glover (96), Jayden Hart (94), Colton Heffley (94), Craig Leverton (95), Sean Montgomery (98), Kris Schmidli (96), Dylan Stewart (97), Simon Stransky (97), Jordan Tkatch (95), Tim Vanstone (96), Darcy Zaharichuk (96)
Defencemen (8): Raymond Grewal (95), Brendan Guhle (97), Sawyer Lange (94), Jesse Lees (95), Brennan Riddle (97), Mackenze Stewart (95), Hunter Warner (95), Dalton Yorke (96)
Goaltenders (2): Nick McBride (97), Rylan Parenteau (96)
Last Updated: January 8
Prince George Cougars (25):
Forwards (14): Cal Babych (97), Jared Bethune (97), Aaron Boyd (97), Jari Erricson (94), Jansen Harkins (97), Haydn Hopkins (97), Aaron Macklin (95), Colby McAuley (96), Kody McDonald (98), Brad Morrison (97), Tyler Mrkonjic (96), Zach Pochiro (94), David Soltes (95), Chase Witala (95)
Defencemen (8): Josh Anderson (98), Tomas Andrlik (95), Kirk Bear (95), Joe Carvalho (95), Shane Collins (97), Josh Connolly (95), Tate Olson (97), Sam Ruopp (96)
Goaltenders (3): Ty Edmonds (96), Patrick Gora (96), Tavin Grant (98)
Last Updated: January 9
Red Deer Rebels (24):
Forwards (13): Austin Adamson (96), Conner Bleackley (96), Jeff de Wit (98), Scott Feser (95), Connor Gay (95), Wyatt Johnson (95), Presten Kopeck (95), Brooks Maxwell (94), Adam Musil (97), Meyer Nell (97), Grayson Pawlenchuk (97), Evan Polei (96), Riley Sheen (94)
Defencemen (9): Colton Bobyk (96), Brett Cote (94), Kayle Doetzel (95), Haydn Fleury (96), Mario Grman (97), Josh Mahura (98), Nelson Nogier (96), Austin Shmoorkoff (97), Austin Strand (97)
Goaltenders (2): Taz Burman (97), Rylan Toth (96)
Last Updated: January 7
Regina Pats (22):
Spokane Chiefs (25):
Forwards (15): Markson Bechtold (96), Calder Brooks (94), Jake Cardiff (96), Hudson Elynuik (97), Adam Helewka (95), Devon McAndrews (97), Curtis Miske (97), Kolten Olynek (96), Blair Oneschuk (95), Jackson Playfair (94), Liam Stewart (94), Riley Whittingham (95), Kailer Yamamoto (98), Keanu Yamamoto (96), Dominic Zwerger (96)
Defencemen (8): Nick Charif (95), Evan Fiala (97), Jason Fram (95), Tyson Helgesen (97), Jordan Henderson (97), Tamas Laday (96), Jeff Rayman (96), Matt Sozanski (96)
Goaltenders (2): Garret Hughson (95), Tyson Verhelst (97)
Last Updated: January 10
Swift Current Broncos (25):
Forwards (15): Colby Cave (94), Jake Debrusk (96), Kristian Ferletak (96), Glenn Gawdin (97), Coda Gordon (94), Cole Johnson (98), Tanner LeSann (95), Cavin Leth (96), Zac Mackay (95), Jay Merkley (95), Linden Penner (95), Carter Rigby (94), Andreas Schumacher (96), Tyler Steenbergen (98), Miles Warkentine (96)
Defencemen (8): Griffin Foulk (95), Jaydan Gordon (97), Jordan Harris (96), Dillon Heatherington (95), Max Lajoie (97), Brett Lernout (95), Ayrton Nikkel (95), Jordan Thomson (96)
Goaltenders (2): Landon Bow (95), Travis Child (97)
Last Updated: January 10
Vancouver Giants (25):
I rely somewhat on team fans to help me keep this accurate as I can't catch every possible bit of info, so if you know something about players in a camp or players who have been cut, etc, please do let me know so I can keep this list as accurate as possible. You can leave a comment or you can email me (address is on the right) or tweet me a note (@smallatlarge).
Brandon Wheat Kings (24):
Forwards (13): Rihards Bukarts (95), Duncan Campbell (96), Tyler Coulter (96), Reid Duke (96), Jayce Hawryluk (96), Tanner Kaspick (98), Morgan Klimchuk (95), Quintin Lisoway (95), Tim McGauley (95), Nolan Patrick (98), John Quenneville (96), Peter Quenneville (94), Braylon Shmyr (97)
Defencemen (9): Kale Clague (98), Macoy Erkamps (95), Reid Gow (94), Mark Matsuba (97), Ryan Pilon (96), Ivan Provorov (97), Eric Roy (94), Mark Taraschuk (97), Colton Waltz (95)
Goaltenders (2): Alex Moodie (95), Jordan Papirny (96)
Last Updated: January 5
Calgary Hitmen (23):
Forwards (14): Layne Bensmiller (97), Terrell Draude (97), Radel Fazleev (96), Kenton Helgesen (94), Pavel Karnaukhov (97), Chase Lang (96), Beck Malenstyn (98), Elliott Peterson (95), Connor Rankin (94), Taylor Sanheim (96), Jordan Stallard (97), Adam Tambellini (94), Carsen Twarynski (97), Jake Virtanen (96)
Defencemen (7): Jake Bean (98), Colby Harmsworth (95), Keegan Kanzig (95), Lochlan Morrison (97), Travis Sanheim (96), Ben Thomas (96), Michael Zipp (96)
Goaltenders (2): Brendan Burke (95), Mack Shields (95)
Last Updated: January 9
Edmonton Oil Kings (25):
Forwards (14): Brandon Baddock (95), Lane Bauer (96), Cole Benson (95), Luke Bertolucci (95), Brayden Brown (97), Mads Eller (95), Tyson Gruninger (98), Davis Koch (98), Andrew Koep (97), Edgars Kulda (94), Garan Magnes (97), Brett Pollock (96), Brandon Ralph (96), Tyler Robertson (96)
Defencemen (9): Ben Carroll (95), Marshall Donald (95), Aaron Irving (96), Jake Kohlhauser (96), Dysin Mayo (96), Jesse Mills (97), Blake Orban (94), Chance Patterson (97), Ashton Sautner (94)
Goaltenders (2): Patrick Dea (97), Tristan Jarry (95)
Last Updated: January 10
Everett Silvertips (23):
Forwards (14): Logan Aasman (95), Patrick Bajkov (97), Kohl Bauml (94), Matt Fonteyne (97), Remi Laurencelle (95), Dawson Leedahl (96), Brayden Low (94), Nik Malenica (97), Graham Millar (96), Jake Mykitiuk (95), Ivan Nikolishin (96), Nikita Scherbak (95), Carson Stadnyk (95), Gunnar Wegleitner (98)
Defencemen (7): Ben Betker (94), Kevin Davis (97), Noah Juulsen (97), Cole MacDonald (95), Tristen Pfeifer (96), Lucas Skrumeda (96), Jordan Wharrie (97)
Goaltenders (2): Carter Hart (98), Austin Lotz (95)
Last Updated: January 10
Kamloops Blazers (24):
Forwards (14): Quinn Benjafield (98), Matthew Campese (97), Nick Chyzowski (97), Joel Hamilton (94), Luke Harrison (95), Jake Kryski (98), Jermaine Loewen (98), Logan McVeigh (94), Matthew Needham (95), Matt Revel (96), Colin Shirley (96), Deven Sideroff (97), Cole Ully (95), Jesse Zaharichuk (97)
Defencemen (8): Dawson Davidson (98), Michael Fora (95), Brady Gaudet (94), Patrik Maier (96), Marc McNulty (95), Cameron Reagan (97), Ryan Rehill (95), Travis Verveda (97)
Goaltenders (2): Connor Ingram (97), Cole Kehler (97)
Last Updated: January 9
Kelowna Rockets (24):
Forwards (14): Tyson Baillie (95), Chance Braid (94), Rourke Chartier (96), Tate Coughlin (97), Leon Draisaitl (19), Dillon Dube (98), Tyrell Goulbourne (94), Justin Kirkland (96), Cole Linaker (95), Nick Merkley (97), Gage Quinney (95), Tomas Soustal (97), Rod Southam (96), Tanner Wishnowski (97)
Defencemen (8): Madison Bowey (95), Joe Gatenby (97), Lucas Johansen (97), Cole Martin (94), Josh Morrissey (95), Riley Stadel (96), Devante Stephens (97), Mitchell Wheaton (95)
Goaltenders (2): Jake Morrissey (97), Jackson Whistle (95)
Last Updated: January 9
Kootenay Ice (24):
Forwards (13): Matt Alfaro (96), River Beattie (97), Tim Bozon (94), Levi Cable (94), Ryan Chynoweth (95), Jaedon Descheneau (95), Vince Loschiavo (98), Jon Martin (95), Luke Philp (95), Sam Reinhart (94), Austin Vetterl (94), Austin Wellsby (97), Zak Zborosky (96)
Defencemen (9): Bryan Allbee (97), Tanner Faith (95), Cale Fleury (98), Lenny Hackman (95), Tyler King (95), Tanner Lishchynsky (95), Troy Murray (97), Dylan Overdyk (97), Rinat Valiev (95)
Goaltenders (2): Wyatt Hoflin (95), Keelan Williams (96)
Last Updated: January 8
Lethbridge Hurricanes (21):
Forwards (11): Carter Amson (96), Florian Baltram (97), Brayden Burke (97), Giorgio Estephan (97), Carter Folk (96), Ryley Lindgren (96), Pavel Skumatov (97), Jamal Watson (95), Jaeger White (98), Mike Winther (94), Tyler Wong (96)
Defencemen (8): Scott Allan (96), Devan Fafard (94), Kade Jensen (97), Brandon Kennedy (97), Andrew Nielsen (96), Kord Pankewicz (96), Brady Reagan (97), Nick Walters (94)
Goaltenders (2): Jayden Sittler (96), Stuart Skinner (98)
Last Updated: January 10
Medicine Hat Tigers (23):
Forwards (13): Anthony Ast (95), Matthew Bradley (97), Chad Butcher (96), Trevor Cox (95), Markus Eisenschmid (95), Zach Fischer (97), Dryden Hunt (95), Chad Labelle (95), Alex Mowbray (96), Steven Owre (96), Blake Penner (96), Mark Rassell (97), Cole Sanford (95)
Defencemen (8): Kyle Becker (94), Kyle Burroughs (95), Tyler Lewington (94), David Quenneville (98), Ty Schultz (97), Ty Stanton (95), Matt Staples (95), Tommy Vannelli (95)
Goaltenders (2): Marek Langhamer (94), Nick Schneider (97)
Last Updated: January 5
Moose Jaw Warriors (23):
Forwards (14): Blake Bargar (98), Axel Blomqvist (95), Ben Duperreault (96), Tanner Eberle (94), Noah Gregor (98), Jayden Halbgewachs (97), Brett Howden (98), Tanner Jeannot (97), Brayden Point (96), Jack Rodewald (94), Jesse Shynkaruk (96), Jiri Smejkal (96), Torrin White (95), Jaimen Yakubowski (94)
Defencemen (7): Austin Adam (95), Tyler Brown (97), Connor Clouston (96), Ryan Gardiner (97), Spenser Jensen (95), Dallas Valentine (96), Reid Zalitach (96)
Goaltenders (2): Zach Sawchenko (97), Brody Willms (98)
Last Updated: January 10
Forwards (13): Paul Bittner (96), Oliver Bjorkstrand (95), Chase De Leo (95), Jack Flaman (97), Keegan Iverson (96), Miles Koules (94), Skyler McKenzie (98), Alex Overhardt (97), Nic Petan (95), Alex Schoenborn (95), Dominic Turgeon (96), Mitchell Walter (96), Evan Weinger (97)
Defencemen (8): Anton Cederholm (95), Brendan De Jong (98), Josh Hanson (94), Nick Heid (97), Blake Heinrich (95), Adam Henry (94), Keoni Texeira (97), Layne Viveiros (95)
Goaltenders (2): Adin Hill (96), Evan Johnson (96)
Last Updated: January 10
Prince Albert Raiders (23):
Forwards (14): Reid Gardiner (96), Matteo Gennaro (97), Austin Glover (96), Jayden Hart (94), Colton Heffley (94), Craig Leverton (95), Sean Montgomery (98), Kris Schmidli (96), Dylan Stewart (97), Simon Stransky (97), Jordan Tkatch (95), Tim Vanstone (96), Darcy Zaharichuk (96)
Defencemen (8): Raymond Grewal (95), Brendan Guhle (97), Sawyer Lange (94), Jesse Lees (95), Brennan Riddle (97), Mackenze Stewart (95), Hunter Warner (95), Dalton Yorke (96)
Goaltenders (2): Nick McBride (97), Rylan Parenteau (96)
Last Updated: January 8
Forwards (14): Cal Babych (97), Jared Bethune (97), Aaron Boyd (97), Jari Erricson (94), Jansen Harkins (97), Haydn Hopkins (97), Aaron Macklin (95), Colby McAuley (96), Kody McDonald (98), Brad Morrison (97), Tyler Mrkonjic (96), Zach Pochiro (94), David Soltes (95), Chase Witala (95)
Defencemen (8): Josh Anderson (98), Tomas Andrlik (95), Kirk Bear (95), Joe Carvalho (95), Shane Collins (97), Josh Connolly (95), Tate Olson (97), Sam Ruopp (96)
Goaltenders (3): Ty Edmonds (96), Patrick Gora (96), Tavin Grant (98)
Last Updated: January 9
Red Deer Rebels (24):
Forwards (13): Austin Adamson (96), Conner Bleackley (96), Jeff de Wit (98), Scott Feser (95), Connor Gay (95), Wyatt Johnson (95), Presten Kopeck (95), Brooks Maxwell (94), Adam Musil (97), Meyer Nell (97), Grayson Pawlenchuk (97), Evan Polei (96), Riley Sheen (94)
Defencemen (9): Colton Bobyk (96), Brett Cote (94), Kayle Doetzel (95), Haydn Fleury (96), Mario Grman (97), Josh Mahura (98), Nelson Nogier (96), Austin Shmoorkoff (97), Austin Strand (97)
Goaltenders (2): Taz Burman (97), Rylan Toth (96)
Last Updated: January 7
Regina Pats (22):
Forwards (13): Adam Brooks (96), Braden Christoffer (94), Rykr Cole (97), Taylor Cooper (95), Patrick D’Amico (94), Jesse Gabrielle (97), Carter Hansen (95), Colton Kroeker (97), Jared McAmmond (97), Pavel Padakin (94), Luc Smith (98), Sam Steel (98), Austin Wagner (97)
Defencemen (7): Chase Harrison (96), James Hilsendager (97), Connor Hobbs (97), Ryan Krushen (98), Nathyn Mortlock (96), Colby Williams (95), Sergey Zborovsky (97)
Goaltenders (2): Tyler Brown (97), Daniel Wapple (95)
Last Updated: January 8
Defencemen (7): Chase Harrison (96), James Hilsendager (97), Connor Hobbs (97), Ryan Krushen (98), Nathyn Mortlock (96), Colby Williams (95), Sergey Zborovsky (97)
Goaltenders (2): Tyler Brown (97), Daniel Wapple (95)
Last Updated: January 8
Saskatoon Blades (21):
Forwards (13): Garrett Armour (97), Chasetan Braid (97), Luke Gingras (98), Ryan Graham (96), Cameron Hebig (97), Mason McCarty (97), Sam Mckechnie (94), Mitch Skapski (96), Wyatt Sloboshan (97), Nikita Soshnin (97), Brett Stovin (94), Josh Uhrich (96), Nick Zajac (95)
Defencemen (6): Kolton Dixon (95), Schael Higson (98), Amil Krupic (95), Brycen Martin (96), Nolan Reid (98), Isaac Schacher (95)
Goaltenders (2): Nik Amundrud (97), Brock Hamm (97)
Last Updated: January 8
Forwards (13): Garrett Armour (97), Chasetan Braid (97), Luke Gingras (98), Ryan Graham (96), Cameron Hebig (97), Mason McCarty (97), Sam Mckechnie (94), Mitch Skapski (96), Wyatt Sloboshan (97), Nikita Soshnin (97), Brett Stovin (94), Josh Uhrich (96), Nick Zajac (95)
Defencemen (6): Kolton Dixon (95), Schael Higson (98), Amil Krupic (95), Brycen Martin (96), Nolan Reid (98), Isaac Schacher (95)
Goaltenders (2): Nik Amundrud (97), Brock Hamm (97)
Last Updated: January 8
Seattle Thunderbirds (23):
Forwards (14): Mathew Barzal (97), Scott Eansor (96), Kaden Elder (98), Ryan Gropp (96), Nick Holowko (97), Keegan Kolesar (97), Roberts Lipsbergs (94), Cory Millette (95), Donavon Neuls (97), Luke Osterman (97), Lane Pederson (97), Calvin Spencer (96), Alexander True (97), Nolan Volcan (98)
Defencemen (7): Ethan Bear (97), Jared Hauf (95), Sahvan Khaira (98), Turner Ottenbreit (97), Jerret Smith (95), Shea Theodore (95), Evan Wardley (94)
Goaltenders (2): Taran Kozun (94), Daniel Mumaugh (96)
Last Updated: January 10
Forwards (14): Mathew Barzal (97), Scott Eansor (96), Kaden Elder (98), Ryan Gropp (96), Nick Holowko (97), Keegan Kolesar (97), Roberts Lipsbergs (94), Cory Millette (95), Donavon Neuls (97), Luke Osterman (97), Lane Pederson (97), Calvin Spencer (96), Alexander True (97), Nolan Volcan (98)
Defencemen (7): Ethan Bear (97), Jared Hauf (95), Sahvan Khaira (98), Turner Ottenbreit (97), Jerret Smith (95), Shea Theodore (95), Evan Wardley (94)
Goaltenders (2): Taran Kozun (94), Daniel Mumaugh (96)
Last Updated: January 10
Forwards (15): Markson Bechtold (96), Calder Brooks (94), Jake Cardiff (96), Hudson Elynuik (97), Adam Helewka (95), Devon McAndrews (97), Curtis Miske (97), Kolten Olynek (96), Blair Oneschuk (95), Jackson Playfair (94), Liam Stewart (94), Riley Whittingham (95), Kailer Yamamoto (98), Keanu Yamamoto (96), Dominic Zwerger (96)
Defencemen (8): Nick Charif (95), Evan Fiala (97), Jason Fram (95), Tyson Helgesen (97), Jordan Henderson (97), Tamas Laday (96), Jeff Rayman (96), Matt Sozanski (96)
Goaltenders (2): Garret Hughson (95), Tyson Verhelst (97)
Last Updated: January 10
Swift Current Broncos (25):
Forwards (15): Colby Cave (94), Jake Debrusk (96), Kristian Ferletak (96), Glenn Gawdin (97), Coda Gordon (94), Cole Johnson (98), Tanner LeSann (95), Cavin Leth (96), Zac Mackay (95), Jay Merkley (95), Linden Penner (95), Carter Rigby (94), Andreas Schumacher (96), Tyler Steenbergen (98), Miles Warkentine (96)
Defencemen (8): Griffin Foulk (95), Jaydan Gordon (97), Jordan Harris (96), Dillon Heatherington (95), Max Lajoie (97), Brett Lernout (95), Ayrton Nikkel (95), Jordan Thomson (96)
Goaltenders (2): Landon Bow (95), Travis Child (97)
Last Updated: January 10
Tri-City Americans (24):
Forwards (14): Parker Bowles (95), Ty Comrie (97), Justin Gutierrez (95), Maxwell James (97), Vladislav Lukin (97), Beau McCue (95), Richard Nejezchleb (94), Lucas Nickles (94), Austyn Playfair (95), Braden Purtill (95), Tyler Sandhu (96), Jordan Topping (97), Taylor Vickerman (96), Brian Williams (96)
Defencemen (8): Brandon Carlo (95), Carter Cochrane (96), Dylan Coghlan (97), Justin Hamonic (94), Riley Hillis (96), Tyler Morrison (95), Brendan O’Reilly (97), Parker Wotherspoon (97)
Goaltenders (2): Eric Comrie (97), Evan Sarthou (98)
Last Updated: January 10
Forwards (15): Alec Baer (97), Mathieu Bellerive (94), Tyler Benson (98), Vladimir Bobylev (97), David Brumm (97), Thomas Foster (96), Jackson Houck (95), Zane Jones (94), Dakota Odgers (96), Carter Popoff (95), Gage Ramsay (98). Jesse Roach (97), Ty Ronning (97), Jakob Stukel (97), Dalton Sward (94)
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Monday, August 18, 2014
Overage speculation
Going to take a shot here at figuring out who might be each WHL team's three overagers when the deadline passes. I'm getting started on this a bit later than usual (training camps open this week!) but better late than never, eh?
Brandon Wheat Kings:
Last year's 19 year olds: Curtis Honey (G), Richard Nejezchleb (F), Ryan Pulock (D), Peter Quenneville (F), Eric Roy (D)
My picks: Pulock has an NHL contract so he is gone. The team has also already stated that Honey will not be back next season so I assume they will try to trade or else release him. That leaves Nejezchleb, Quenneville, and Roy which is a pretty darn good trio apart from Nejezchleb being an import. Keeping Nejezchleb means they would have to trade Rihards Bukarts (won't happen, he's going to score 35-40 goals this year) or release Ivan Provorov (guess it depends on how he looks when he shows up). Nejezchleb could also sign with the NHL's NY Rangers before the season starts yet too. All in all I think the Wheat Kings may be in a position of trading for an overager, either to replace Nejezchleb or in exchange for him.
Calgary Hitmen:
Last year's 19 year olds: Chris Driedger (G), Kenton Helgesen (D), Joe Mahon (F), Pavel Padakin (F), Connor Rankin (F), Adam Tambellini (F), Mike Winther (F)
My picks: Driedger and Helgesen have NHL contracts and are thus likely gone. Padakin has signed in the KHL but his KHL team is in Donetsk, Ukraine and due to the civil unrest in the area (and the firebombing of their rink) the team will not play in the KHL next year and have made their players free agents for the year. So who knows if Padakin might return or not. I'm assuming not, and even if he does I think the Hitmen would likely try to trade him (and his 27 goals) to a team needing an import. That leaves Mahon, Rankin, Tambellini, and Winther. Assuming the latter three are all back and don't sign pro deals before the season starts, Mahon is the obvious odd man out for a trade or release. Mahon had 9 goals and 10 fights in limited ice time last year so maybe somebody will be interested in him if they think he can play in their top nine forwards. May be Jr A in his future though.
Edmonton Oil Kings:
Last year's 19 year olds: Edgars Kulda (F), Mitch Moroz (F), Blake Orban (D), Griffin Reinhart (D), Henrik Samuelsson (F), Tyler Santos (G), Ashton Sautner (D)
My picks: Moroz, Reinhart, and Samuelsson have NHL contracts and are long gone. That leaves Kulda (if he doesn't sign an NHL contract with Arizona), Orban, Santos, and Sautner. They are not going to bring Santos back as an overage backup goaltender so it's really just Kulda, Orban, and Sautner. I suspect that given their significant losses up front (especially if Curtis Lazar sticks in the NHL!) the Oil Kings would love Kulda back but it means they'd have to trade Mads Eller or release Marsel Ibragimov. Those losses up front might also mean they'd be willing to swap either Orban or Sautner for an overage forward who can help their offence. Could be an interesting few weeks in Edmonton in the O/A department.
Everett Silvertips:
Last year's 19 year olds: Kohl Bauml (F), Ben Betker (D), Daniel Cotton (G), Zane Jones (F), Jujhar Khaira (F), Brayden Low (F)
My picks: Khaira has an NHL deal and he's gone. Cotton isn't going to be back as an overage backup goaltender to Austin Lotz, so scratch Cotton as well. That leaves Bauml, Becker, Jones and Low for three spots. Betker is an easy one, and I like Bauml and Jones over Low for the two remaining spots at forward.
Kamloops Blazers:
Last year's 19 year olds: Brady Gaudet (D) (acquired from Red Deer), Bolton Pouliot (G), Chase Souto (F)
My picks: there's only three players here and I suspect this will be Kamloops' trio this season. They traded for Gaudet so they obviously want him, while Pouliot was their starting goaltender last year and remains the only experienced goaltender on the roster with the trading of Justin Myles to Lethbridge during the summer, so I think Pouliot's job is safe as well. And Souto had 20 goals in a little over half a season so he's a guy they'll be looking to offensively as well as for leadership.
Kelowna Rockets:
Last year's 19 year olds:
Tyrell Goulbourne (F), Colton Heffley (F), Colten Martin (D), Marc McCoy (F), Ryan Olsen (F), Carter Rigby (F), Damon Severson (D)
My picks: Olson and Severson have NHL contracts and are gone to the pros. McCoy never actually played for the Rockets after being acquired midseason from Regina so I'm not sure if he's in the picture or not. I'm leaning towards "not". That leaves Goulbourne, Heffley, Martin, and Rigby, and I think Heffley is the odd man out of that quartet. He may very well find some interest around the league though.
Kootenay Ice:
Last year's 19 year olds: Tim Bozon (F), Levi Cable (F), Landon Cross (D), Landon Peel (D), Mackenzie Skapski (G), Austin Vetterl (F)
My picks: Bozon and Skapski are signed to NHL deals, they're gone. The Ice do not need two overage defencemen so IMO that means they probably keep the two forwards - Cable and Vetterl - plus one of the defencemen, likely Cross. Peel might be of interest to somebody in the league?
Lethbridge Hurricanes:
Last year's 19 year olds: Tyler Bell (D), Teagan Sacher (G), Riley Sheen (F), Nick Walters (D)
My picks: All four of those guys are eligible to return although it really doesn't look good for Sacher since the Hurricanes acquired Justin Myles from Kamloops in the offseason and also have top goaltending prospect Stuart Skinner to break in. I think it's very unlikely that Sacher and his career .884 save percentage makes the Hurricanes, which leaves the other three. On the other hand, the Hurricanes have seven returning defencemen and may not want to keep two overagers at that position so perhaps they could be looking to switch one of those guys for a forward.
Medicine Hat Tigers:
Last year's 19 year olds: Kyle Becker (D), Miles Koules (F), Marek Langhamer (G), Tyler Lewington (D), Jared Rathjen (G) (acquired from Vancouver), Hunter Shinkaruk (F)
My picks: The Tigers have seen the last of Shinkaruk. Langhamer could be returned to the WHL but I'm going to assume the Coyotes find a place for him in the minors. He's also an import which would muddle things for the Tigers if he came back. For the four guys that are back, it would seem like Becker, Koules, and Lewington make a good trio for the Tigers but if you don't keep Rathjen (or get Langhamer back) then that leaves 17 year old Nick Schneider as their only goaltender. Schneider looked good last year but I don't think they want to be in that situation, so they either trade for a veteran goalie or they keep Rathjen. If they keep Rathjen then I think Becker is the odd man out but there will be interest in him for sure.
Moose Jaw Warriors:
Last year's 19 year olds: Scott Cooke (F), Tanner Eberle (F), Jack Rodewald (F), Cole Wedman (D) (acquired from Moose Jaw), Jaimen Yakubowski (F) (acquired from Seattle)
My picks: Wedman has opted to go to university rather than play as an overager. That leaves Cooke, Eberle, Rodewald, and Yakubowski, with Cooke being IMO the rather obvious odd man out of that situation. Cooke will drop down to Jr A and that leaves the other three unless the Warriors want to explore shoring up their shaky looking blueline with a veteran defenceman via trade.
Portland Winterhawks:
Last year's 19 year olds: Adam De Champlain (F), Mathew Dumba (D), Trace Elson (F), Josh Hanson (D), Taylor Leier (F), Brendan Leipsic (F), Shaun MacPherson (D), Derrick Pouliot (D)
My picks: Dumba, Leier, Leipsic, Pouliot: goodbye Portland, hello NHL/AHL. MacPherson was actually reassigned to Jr A last year so he is probably not even in the team's plans despite remaining on their protected list. That leaves De Champlain, Elson (who they drafted late in the bantam draft after Vancouver dropped him) and Hanson. I don't believe De Champlain can play in Portland's top six forwards so the question is whether they want him for his "intangibles". Same thing goes for Elson, who has 4 points in 20 career WHL games so he's not going to be forcing a Petan or a De Leo off the powerplay or anything. Portland's big need once again is defencemen, especially ones who can get the puck to their plethora of skilled forwards, so I'm looking for them to make a move to pick up an available veteran and give him De Champlain or Elson's spot in the trio.
Prince Albert Raiders:
Last year's 19 year olds: Chance Braid (F) (traded to Prince George), Calder Brooks (F), Dakota Conroy (F), Shane Danyluk (F), Jayden Hart (F), Sawyer Lange (D), Carson Perreaux (F)
My picks: there may not be many teams with tougher decisions to make than the Raiders, who have six players who all have a legitimate chance to play as overagers in the league this year. Every single one of these guys is capable of 40+ points in a season so who do you keep? I think Conroy (30 goals last year) and Lange (top 15 in defenceman scoring last year) have to be pretty sure of spots but what do you do with the third spot? I'm going with Hart, which means Brooks, Danyluk, and Perreaux should be available for teams looking for upgrades to their 2nd forward line.
Prince George Cougars:
Last year's 19 year olds: Adam Beukeboom (G), Troy Bourke (F), Chance Braid (F) (acquired from Prince Albert), Jari Erricson (F), Zach Pochiro (F), Brett Roulston (F), Wil Tomchuk (D)
My picks: Bourke and Pochiro have NHL contracts and are likely gone to the AHL. The Cougars are not going to keep Beukeboom as an overage backup goaltender, and I believe Jari Erricson has retired due to injury, which leaves Braid, Roulston, and Tomchuk as the Cougars' three overagers at the moment. I say at the moment because Roulston is not a top-six forward, nor is Tomchuk a top-four defenceman. So, I think the Cougars' O/A situation is very up in the air still.
Red Deer Rebels:
Last year's 19 year olds: Matt Bellerive (F) (traded to Vancouver), Brett Cote (D) (acquired from Victoria), Devan Fafard (D), Brady Gaudet (D) (traded to Kamloops), Brooks Maxwell (F), Aspen Sterzer (F)
My picks: Maxwell and Sterzer were always going to be back, and the trade for Cote means there is no room for Devan Fafard on the blueline. Not too much in the way of decisions to be made here IMO.
Regina Pats:
Last year's 19 year olds: Braden Christoffer (F), Patrick D'Amico (F), Dawson MacAuley (G), Logan McVeigh (F), Dmitry Sinitsyn (D), Chandler Stephenson (F)
My picks: Stephenson is off to the AHL and Sinitsyn is off to the KHL, so they are out. The three forwards are probably all 40-point types and I'm not sure the Pats need all three of them but on the other hand, they may not need MacAuley in net either since they have 19 year old Daniel Wapple, who had better numbers for the Pats last year than MacAuley did. So if they go with Wapple and a younger goalie in net, they don't need MacAuley. If they do keep MacAuley then I suspect McVeigh might be the odd man out in the forward group.
Saskatoon Blades:
Last year's 19 year olds: Chase Clayton (F), Brett Stovin (F), Troy Trombley (G)
My picks: there's only three names on their list so they don't have to do anything, but this is a rather unimpressive trio. IMO it's questionable whether Clayton and Stovin play in Saskatoon's top six forwards. Trombley definitely is the #1 goalie heading into the season, so he has a spot but the other two spots could be open to upgrades.
Seattle Thunderbirds:
Last year's 19 year olds: Alexander Delnov (F), Adam Henry (D), Justin Hickman (F), Connor Honey (F), Taran Kozun (G), Roberts Lipsbergs (F), Russell Maxwell (F), Sam McKechnie (F), Branden Troock (F), Evan Wardley (D), Jaimen Yakubowski (F) (traded to Moose Jaw)
My picks: Maxwell has opted not to play an overage season, so he is out. Delnov and Lipsbergs have signed deals in Europe while Troock has an NHL contract, so those three are gone as well. Even with those four gone and Yakubowski already traded to Moose Jaw, the Thunderbirds have got numbers to spare here with six guys left for three spots: Henry, Hickman, Honey, Kozun, McKechnie, and Wardley. In whittling down the list, my first question is whether Connor Honey is healthy after missing almost all of last season. If he is, he's a point a game player who will be in the league, if not on the team. Justin Hickman is a very versatile forward who potted 22 goals and was also the team captain last year so he should be on the team for certain. And Taran Kozun was lights-out in net after being acquired at the trade deadline so based on that he should definitely make the team too. That's three. But, you can make a case for a defenceman (either Henry or Wardley) as well so I think it may come down to whether the team wants a 2nd forward (Honey) or a defenceman. If Honey is not able to play again then the decision gets easier of course. That leaves McKechnie and Henry/Wardley (or both?) on the outside IMO, plus maybe Honey. I suspect there will be interest around the league in all of the players that don't make the cut in Seattle.
Spokane Chiefs:
Last year's 19 year olds: Connor Chartier (F), Reid Gow (D), Marcus Messier (F), Carter Proft (F), Liam Stewart (F), Cole Wedman (D) (traded to Moose Jaw)
My picks: Gow has opted not to play as an overager. Proft has signed a pro contract in Europe. That leaves Chartier, Messier, and Stewart. Keeping those three is not a terrible decision but all three are probably 40 point guys at best so it's hard to see the Chiefs saying No to an opportunity to acquire a top-line forward or defenceman if they found such an opportunity. If Gow had not retired unexpectedly, one of those three guys would not be on the team anyway.
Swift Current Broncos:
Last year's 19 year olds: Colby Cave (F), Coda Gordon (F), Andrew Johnson (F), Stephen Shmoorkoff (D)
My picks: All four of those guys should be back. Cave and Gordon are obviously locks for spots, which leaves Johnson vs Shmoorkoff for the last spot. With a defence group already consisting of Heatherington, Honka, Lernout, Harris, and Martin though, I don't think the Broncos need Shmoorkoff out there which means they probably trade him and keep Johnson. I would keep an eye on their goaltending situation though, if Landon Bow doesn't seize the #1 job like he should, the Broncos might be interested in an overage goaltender and use Johnson's spot to do that.
Tri-City Americans:
Last year's 19 year olds: Justin Hamonic (D), Steven Hodges (F) (acquired from Victoria), Lucas Nickles (F), Jackson Playfair (F), Michal Plutnar (D)
My picks: Plutnar has signed in Europe and Hodges has an NHL contract so neither one of them is likely to be in the WHL this year. That leaves Hamonic, Nickles, and Playfair. Hamonic has already been named team captain for 2014-15 so he obviously has a spot. Nickles' 36 points last year probably garners him one too. Playfair is a mucker and not your traditional use of an overage spot so I think the Americans are probably going to be looking to make a trade to fill that 3rd spot.
Vancouver Giants:
Last year's 19 year olds: Matt Bellerive (F) (acquired from Red Deer), Joel Hamilton (F), Brett Kulak (D), Trent Lofthouse (F), Travis McEvoy (F), Jared Rathjen (G) (traded to Medicine Hat), Dalton Sward (F), Rob Trzonkowski (F), Dominik Volek (F)
My picks: Kulak is off to the Calgary Flames system and Volek is off to Europe, so scratch those two. Six guys left - Bellerive, Hamilton, Lofthouse, McEvoy, Sward, and Trzonkowski - but IMO it's not particularly hard to whittle that down to Bellerive, Hamilton, and Sward. The other three are all 3rd/4th line type players and I'm not sure they will be in the league as overagers.
Victoria Royals:
Last year's 19 year olds: Travis Brown (D), Austin Carroll (F), Brett Cote (D) (traded to Red Deer), Steven Hodges (F) (traded to Tri-City), Brandon Magee (F), Patrik Polivka (G)
My picks: Polivka has signed in Europe, so he's out. Magee did sign in Europe but has since decided to return and face his 12 game suspension. That's going to keep him out of the first 1/6th of the Royals season and force them to play with only two overagers in those games but he's their leading returning scorer so no question the Royals will wait that out. So now they have Brown, Carroll, and Magee which is a pretty darn good trio and I don't see the Royals making any further moves with their overagers.
That's it....let the hate mail flow.
(Seriously, comments, corrections and any other feedback is welcome!)
Brandon Wheat Kings:
Last year's 19 year olds: Curtis Honey (G), Richard Nejezchleb (F), Ryan Pulock (D), Peter Quenneville (F), Eric Roy (D)
My picks: Pulock has an NHL contract so he is gone. The team has also already stated that Honey will not be back next season so I assume they will try to trade or else release him. That leaves Nejezchleb, Quenneville, and Roy which is a pretty darn good trio apart from Nejezchleb being an import. Keeping Nejezchleb means they would have to trade Rihards Bukarts (won't happen, he's going to score 35-40 goals this year) or release Ivan Provorov (guess it depends on how he looks when he shows up). Nejezchleb could also sign with the NHL's NY Rangers before the season starts yet too. All in all I think the Wheat Kings may be in a position of trading for an overager, either to replace Nejezchleb or in exchange for him.
Calgary Hitmen:
Last year's 19 year olds: Chris Driedger (G), Kenton Helgesen (D), Joe Mahon (F), Pavel Padakin (F), Connor Rankin (F), Adam Tambellini (F), Mike Winther (F)
My picks: Driedger and Helgesen have NHL contracts and are thus likely gone. Padakin has signed in the KHL but his KHL team is in Donetsk, Ukraine and due to the civil unrest in the area (and the firebombing of their rink) the team will not play in the KHL next year and have made their players free agents for the year. So who knows if Padakin might return or not. I'm assuming not, and even if he does I think the Hitmen would likely try to trade him (and his 27 goals) to a team needing an import. That leaves Mahon, Rankin, Tambellini, and Winther. Assuming the latter three are all back and don't sign pro deals before the season starts, Mahon is the obvious odd man out for a trade or release. Mahon had 9 goals and 10 fights in limited ice time last year so maybe somebody will be interested in him if they think he can play in their top nine forwards. May be Jr A in his future though.
Edmonton Oil Kings:
Last year's 19 year olds: Edgars Kulda (F), Mitch Moroz (F), Blake Orban (D), Griffin Reinhart (D), Henrik Samuelsson (F), Tyler Santos (G), Ashton Sautner (D)
My picks: Moroz, Reinhart, and Samuelsson have NHL contracts and are long gone. That leaves Kulda (if he doesn't sign an NHL contract with Arizona), Orban, Santos, and Sautner. They are not going to bring Santos back as an overage backup goaltender so it's really just Kulda, Orban, and Sautner. I suspect that given their significant losses up front (especially if Curtis Lazar sticks in the NHL!) the Oil Kings would love Kulda back but it means they'd have to trade Mads Eller or release Marsel Ibragimov. Those losses up front might also mean they'd be willing to swap either Orban or Sautner for an overage forward who can help their offence. Could be an interesting few weeks in Edmonton in the O/A department.
Everett Silvertips:
Last year's 19 year olds: Kohl Bauml (F), Ben Betker (D), Daniel Cotton (G), Zane Jones (F), Jujhar Khaira (F), Brayden Low (F)
My picks: Khaira has an NHL deal and he's gone. Cotton isn't going to be back as an overage backup goaltender to Austin Lotz, so scratch Cotton as well. That leaves Bauml, Becker, Jones and Low for three spots. Betker is an easy one, and I like Bauml and Jones over Low for the two remaining spots at forward.
Kamloops Blazers:
Last year's 19 year olds: Brady Gaudet (D) (acquired from Red Deer), Bolton Pouliot (G), Chase Souto (F)
My picks: there's only three players here and I suspect this will be Kamloops' trio this season. They traded for Gaudet so they obviously want him, while Pouliot was their starting goaltender last year and remains the only experienced goaltender on the roster with the trading of Justin Myles to Lethbridge during the summer, so I think Pouliot's job is safe as well. And Souto had 20 goals in a little over half a season so he's a guy they'll be looking to offensively as well as for leadership.
Kelowna Rockets:
Last year's 19 year olds:
Tyrell Goulbourne (F), Colton Heffley (F), Colten Martin (D), Marc McCoy (F), Ryan Olsen (F), Carter Rigby (F), Damon Severson (D)
My picks: Olson and Severson have NHL contracts and are gone to the pros. McCoy never actually played for the Rockets after being acquired midseason from Regina so I'm not sure if he's in the picture or not. I'm leaning towards "not". That leaves Goulbourne, Heffley, Martin, and Rigby, and I think Heffley is the odd man out of that quartet. He may very well find some interest around the league though.
Kootenay Ice:
Last year's 19 year olds: Tim Bozon (F), Levi Cable (F), Landon Cross (D), Landon Peel (D), Mackenzie Skapski (G), Austin Vetterl (F)
My picks: Bozon and Skapski are signed to NHL deals, they're gone. The Ice do not need two overage defencemen so IMO that means they probably keep the two forwards - Cable and Vetterl - plus one of the defencemen, likely Cross. Peel might be of interest to somebody in the league?
Lethbridge Hurricanes:
Last year's 19 year olds: Tyler Bell (D), Teagan Sacher (G), Riley Sheen (F), Nick Walters (D)
My picks: All four of those guys are eligible to return although it really doesn't look good for Sacher since the Hurricanes acquired Justin Myles from Kamloops in the offseason and also have top goaltending prospect Stuart Skinner to break in. I think it's very unlikely that Sacher and his career .884 save percentage makes the Hurricanes, which leaves the other three. On the other hand, the Hurricanes have seven returning defencemen and may not want to keep two overagers at that position so perhaps they could be looking to switch one of those guys for a forward.
Medicine Hat Tigers:
Last year's 19 year olds: Kyle Becker (D), Miles Koules (F), Marek Langhamer (G), Tyler Lewington (D), Jared Rathjen (G) (acquired from Vancouver), Hunter Shinkaruk (F)
My picks: The Tigers have seen the last of Shinkaruk. Langhamer could be returned to the WHL but I'm going to assume the Coyotes find a place for him in the minors. He's also an import which would muddle things for the Tigers if he came back. For the four guys that are back, it would seem like Becker, Koules, and Lewington make a good trio for the Tigers but if you don't keep Rathjen (or get Langhamer back) then that leaves 17 year old Nick Schneider as their only goaltender. Schneider looked good last year but I don't think they want to be in that situation, so they either trade for a veteran goalie or they keep Rathjen. If they keep Rathjen then I think Becker is the odd man out but there will be interest in him for sure.
Moose Jaw Warriors:
Last year's 19 year olds: Scott Cooke (F), Tanner Eberle (F), Jack Rodewald (F), Cole Wedman (D) (acquired from Moose Jaw), Jaimen Yakubowski (F) (acquired from Seattle)
My picks: Wedman has opted to go to university rather than play as an overager. That leaves Cooke, Eberle, Rodewald, and Yakubowski, with Cooke being IMO the rather obvious odd man out of that situation. Cooke will drop down to Jr A and that leaves the other three unless the Warriors want to explore shoring up their shaky looking blueline with a veteran defenceman via trade.
Portland Winterhawks:
Last year's 19 year olds: Adam De Champlain (F), Mathew Dumba (D), Trace Elson (F), Josh Hanson (D), Taylor Leier (F), Brendan Leipsic (F), Shaun MacPherson (D), Derrick Pouliot (D)
My picks: Dumba, Leier, Leipsic, Pouliot: goodbye Portland, hello NHL/AHL. MacPherson was actually reassigned to Jr A last year so he is probably not even in the team's plans despite remaining on their protected list. That leaves De Champlain, Elson (who they drafted late in the bantam draft after Vancouver dropped him) and Hanson. I don't believe De Champlain can play in Portland's top six forwards so the question is whether they want him for his "intangibles". Same thing goes for Elson, who has 4 points in 20 career WHL games so he's not going to be forcing a Petan or a De Leo off the powerplay or anything. Portland's big need once again is defencemen, especially ones who can get the puck to their plethora of skilled forwards, so I'm looking for them to make a move to pick up an available veteran and give him De Champlain or Elson's spot in the trio.
Prince Albert Raiders:
Last year's 19 year olds: Chance Braid (F) (traded to Prince George), Calder Brooks (F), Dakota Conroy (F), Shane Danyluk (F), Jayden Hart (F), Sawyer Lange (D), Carson Perreaux (F)
My picks: there may not be many teams with tougher decisions to make than the Raiders, who have six players who all have a legitimate chance to play as overagers in the league this year. Every single one of these guys is capable of 40+ points in a season so who do you keep? I think Conroy (30 goals last year) and Lange (top 15 in defenceman scoring last year) have to be pretty sure of spots but what do you do with the third spot? I'm going with Hart, which means Brooks, Danyluk, and Perreaux should be available for teams looking for upgrades to their 2nd forward line.
Prince George Cougars:
Last year's 19 year olds: Adam Beukeboom (G), Troy Bourke (F), Chance Braid (F) (acquired from Prince Albert), Jari Erricson (F), Zach Pochiro (F), Brett Roulston (F), Wil Tomchuk (D)
My picks: Bourke and Pochiro have NHL contracts and are likely gone to the AHL. The Cougars are not going to keep Beukeboom as an overage backup goaltender, and I believe Jari Erricson has retired due to injury, which leaves Braid, Roulston, and Tomchuk as the Cougars' three overagers at the moment. I say at the moment because Roulston is not a top-six forward, nor is Tomchuk a top-four defenceman. So, I think the Cougars' O/A situation is very up in the air still.
Red Deer Rebels:
Last year's 19 year olds: Matt Bellerive (F) (traded to Vancouver), Brett Cote (D) (acquired from Victoria), Devan Fafard (D), Brady Gaudet (D) (traded to Kamloops), Brooks Maxwell (F), Aspen Sterzer (F)
My picks: Maxwell and Sterzer were always going to be back, and the trade for Cote means there is no room for Devan Fafard on the blueline. Not too much in the way of decisions to be made here IMO.
Regina Pats:
Last year's 19 year olds: Braden Christoffer (F), Patrick D'Amico (F), Dawson MacAuley (G), Logan McVeigh (F), Dmitry Sinitsyn (D), Chandler Stephenson (F)
My picks: Stephenson is off to the AHL and Sinitsyn is off to the KHL, so they are out. The three forwards are probably all 40-point types and I'm not sure the Pats need all three of them but on the other hand, they may not need MacAuley in net either since they have 19 year old Daniel Wapple, who had better numbers for the Pats last year than MacAuley did. So if they go with Wapple and a younger goalie in net, they don't need MacAuley. If they do keep MacAuley then I suspect McVeigh might be the odd man out in the forward group.
Saskatoon Blades:
Last year's 19 year olds: Chase Clayton (F), Brett Stovin (F), Troy Trombley (G)
My picks: there's only three names on their list so they don't have to do anything, but this is a rather unimpressive trio. IMO it's questionable whether Clayton and Stovin play in Saskatoon's top six forwards. Trombley definitely is the #1 goalie heading into the season, so he has a spot but the other two spots could be open to upgrades.
Seattle Thunderbirds:
Last year's 19 year olds: Alexander Delnov (F), Adam Henry (D), Justin Hickman (F), Connor Honey (F), Taran Kozun (G), Roberts Lipsbergs (F), Russell Maxwell (F), Sam McKechnie (F), Branden Troock (F), Evan Wardley (D), Jaimen Yakubowski (F) (traded to Moose Jaw)
My picks: Maxwell has opted not to play an overage season, so he is out. Delnov and Lipsbergs have signed deals in Europe while Troock has an NHL contract, so those three are gone as well. Even with those four gone and Yakubowski already traded to Moose Jaw, the Thunderbirds have got numbers to spare here with six guys left for three spots: Henry, Hickman, Honey, Kozun, McKechnie, and Wardley. In whittling down the list, my first question is whether Connor Honey is healthy after missing almost all of last season. If he is, he's a point a game player who will be in the league, if not on the team. Justin Hickman is a very versatile forward who potted 22 goals and was also the team captain last year so he should be on the team for certain. And Taran Kozun was lights-out in net after being acquired at the trade deadline so based on that he should definitely make the team too. That's three. But, you can make a case for a defenceman (either Henry or Wardley) as well so I think it may come down to whether the team wants a 2nd forward (Honey) or a defenceman. If Honey is not able to play again then the decision gets easier of course. That leaves McKechnie and Henry/Wardley (or both?) on the outside IMO, plus maybe Honey. I suspect there will be interest around the league in all of the players that don't make the cut in Seattle.
Spokane Chiefs:
Last year's 19 year olds: Connor Chartier (F), Reid Gow (D), Marcus Messier (F), Carter Proft (F), Liam Stewart (F), Cole Wedman (D) (traded to Moose Jaw)
My picks: Gow has opted not to play as an overager. Proft has signed a pro contract in Europe. That leaves Chartier, Messier, and Stewart. Keeping those three is not a terrible decision but all three are probably 40 point guys at best so it's hard to see the Chiefs saying No to an opportunity to acquire a top-line forward or defenceman if they found such an opportunity. If Gow had not retired unexpectedly, one of those three guys would not be on the team anyway.
Swift Current Broncos:
Last year's 19 year olds: Colby Cave (F), Coda Gordon (F), Andrew Johnson (F), Stephen Shmoorkoff (D)
My picks: All four of those guys should be back. Cave and Gordon are obviously locks for spots, which leaves Johnson vs Shmoorkoff for the last spot. With a defence group already consisting of Heatherington, Honka, Lernout, Harris, and Martin though, I don't think the Broncos need Shmoorkoff out there which means they probably trade him and keep Johnson. I would keep an eye on their goaltending situation though, if Landon Bow doesn't seize the #1 job like he should, the Broncos might be interested in an overage goaltender and use Johnson's spot to do that.
Tri-City Americans:
Last year's 19 year olds: Justin Hamonic (D), Steven Hodges (F) (acquired from Victoria), Lucas Nickles (F), Jackson Playfair (F), Michal Plutnar (D)
My picks: Plutnar has signed in Europe and Hodges has an NHL contract so neither one of them is likely to be in the WHL this year. That leaves Hamonic, Nickles, and Playfair. Hamonic has already been named team captain for 2014-15 so he obviously has a spot. Nickles' 36 points last year probably garners him one too. Playfair is a mucker and not your traditional use of an overage spot so I think the Americans are probably going to be looking to make a trade to fill that 3rd spot.
Vancouver Giants:
Last year's 19 year olds: Matt Bellerive (F) (acquired from Red Deer), Joel Hamilton (F), Brett Kulak (D), Trent Lofthouse (F), Travis McEvoy (F), Jared Rathjen (G) (traded to Medicine Hat), Dalton Sward (F), Rob Trzonkowski (F), Dominik Volek (F)
My picks: Kulak is off to the Calgary Flames system and Volek is off to Europe, so scratch those two. Six guys left - Bellerive, Hamilton, Lofthouse, McEvoy, Sward, and Trzonkowski - but IMO it's not particularly hard to whittle that down to Bellerive, Hamilton, and Sward. The other three are all 3rd/4th line type players and I'm not sure they will be in the league as overagers.
Victoria Royals:
Last year's 19 year olds: Travis Brown (D), Austin Carroll (F), Brett Cote (D) (traded to Red Deer), Steven Hodges (F) (traded to Tri-City), Brandon Magee (F), Patrik Polivka (G)
My picks: Polivka has signed in Europe, so he's out. Magee did sign in Europe but has since decided to return and face his 12 game suspension. That's going to keep him out of the first 1/6th of the Royals season and force them to play with only two overagers in those games but he's their leading returning scorer so no question the Royals will wait that out. So now they have Brown, Carroll, and Magee which is a pretty darn good trio and I don't see the Royals making any further moves with their overagers.
That's it....let the hate mail flow.
(Seriously, comments, corrections and any other feedback is welcome!)
Monday, August 4, 2014
2014-15 Prospects: Saskatoon
And lastly - this year - the prospects of the Saskatoon Blades:
Braid has signed a WHL education contract
Braid is the brother of current Prince George Cougar forward Chance Braid
Christensen has signed a WHL education contract
Dwyer has signed a WHL education contract
Gingras has signed a WHL education contract
Higson has signed a WHL education contract
Kegler has signed a WHL education contract
Krupic has signed a WHL education contract
Kustra has signed a WHL education contract
Kustra is the son of former WHLer (Spokane, Saskatoon) Damon Kustra and the brother of Prince George Cougars prospect Jake Kustra
Luding has signed a WHL education contract
MacKenzie has signed a WHL education contract
Mappin has signed a WHL education contract
Mappin is the brother of former WHLer (Red Deer, Vancouver, Regina) Cass Mappin
Martin has signed a WHL education contract
Ottenbreit has signed a WHL education contract
Prevost has signed a WHL education contract
Reid has signed a WHL education contract
Reid is the son of former WHLer (Tri-City, Seattle, Kamloops, Saskatoon) Scott Reid
Sloboshan has signed a WHL education contract
Smyth has signed a WHL education contract
Smyth is the son of former WHLer and NHLer Kevin Smyth and nephew of current NHLer Ryan Smyth
Soshnin has signed a WHL education contract
Thomson has signed a WHL education contract
| Chasetan Braid Left Wing 6'1", 160 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: listed player, spring 2013 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Lloydminster Bobcats (AMHL AAA midget) | 35 | 15 | 17 | 32 | 36 | |
| Lloydminster Bobcats (Macs midget trnmnt.) | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 6 | |
| Lloydminster Bobcats (AMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 11 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
Braid has signed a WHL education contract
Braid is the brother of current Prince George Cougar forward Chance Braid
| Alexander Buchanan Left Wing 6'0", 170 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 9th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Thompson Blazers (BCMMHL AAA midget) | 30 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 32 |
| Kristopher Bzdel Left Wing 5'8", 164 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 6th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Zone 8 (SaskFirst) | no statistics available | |||||
| North East Wolfpack (SBAAHL AA bantam) | 28 | 33 | 29 | 62 | 50 | |
| Tisdale Trojans (SMHL AAA midget) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| North East Wolfpack (SBAAHL AA bantam - PLF) | 8 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 8 | |
| Alec Capstick Defenceman 5'11", 145 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 4th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Langley Eagles (PCBHL AAA bantam) | 70 | 21 | 41 | 62 | 112 | |
| Stars (B.C. U16 Cup) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Logan Christensen Center 5'10", 168 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 2nd round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Kelowna POE (AAA bantam) | 54 | 34 | 45 | 79 | 46 | |
| Kelowna POE (St. Albert AAA bantam trnmt) | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | |
| Central (Manitoba Winter Games) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | n/a | |
| Kelowna POE (AAA minor midget 15's) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Kelowna POE (CSSHL midget 15 y.o.) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Christensen has signed a WHL education contract
| Mackenzie Dwyer Defenceman 6'1", 175 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: 2012 11th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Winnipeg Thrashers (MMHL AAA midget) | 44 | 10 | 25 | 35 | 58 | |
| Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Selkirk Steelers (MJHL Jr A) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Winnipeg Thrashers (MMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 8 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 18 |
Dwyer has signed a WHL education contract
| Brett Evans Goaltender 6'0", 206 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 11th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | GAA | W | L | T/OTL | SV% | |
| Parkland Rangers (MMHL AAA midget) | 21 | 4.57 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0.873 |
| Team Manitoba (W. Canada U-16 Challenge) | 1 | 2.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.938 |
| Luke Gingras Left Wing 6'0", 185 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 4th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Valley West Hawks (BCMMHL AAA midget) | 36 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 64 | |
| Team British Columbia (W. Canada U-16 Challenge) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Valley West Hawks (Macs midget trnmnt.) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |
| Valley West Hawks (BCMMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Gingras has signed a WHL education contract
| Joel Grzybowski Goaltender 5'9", 162 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 11th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | GAA | W | L | T/OTL | SV% | |
| Sask Valley Vipers (SBAAHL AA bantam) | 16 | 1.94 | 12 | 2 | 2 | n/a |
| Sask Valley Vipers (SBAAHL AA bantam - PLF) | 7 | 2.52 | 4 | 3 | 0 | n/a |
| Brock Hamm Goaltender 5'9", 152 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: listed player, spring 2014 | ||||||
| GP | GAA | W | L | T/OTL | SV% | |
| Saskatoon Contacts (SMHL AAA midget) | 27 | 3.52 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 0.893 |
| Saskatoon Contacts (SMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 3 | 4.73 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.889 |
| Cameron Hausinger Right Wing 5'9", 162 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 7th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Los Angeles Jr. Kings (AAA bantam) | no statistics available | |||||
| Los Angeles Jr. Kings (St. Albert AAA bantam trnmt) | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 14 | |
| Los Angeles Jr. Kings (Tier 1 Elite major bantam AAA) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | |
| USA Hockey Select 15 camp | 5 | 6 | 1 | 7 | n/a | |
| Schael Higson Defenceman 6'0", 170 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: listed player, fall 2013 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Grande Prairie Storm (AMHL AAA midget) | 33 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 48 | |
| Grande Prairie Storm (AJHL Jr A) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Higson has signed a WHL education contract
| Brandon Kegler Goaltender 6'2", 193 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: 2012 4th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | GAA | W | L | T/OTL | SV% | |
| Knights of Columbus Pats (AMHL AAA midget) | 20 | 3.88 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 0.898 |
| Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | 3 | 5.63 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.863 |
Kegler has signed a WHL education contract
| Amil Krupic Defenceman 6'2", 194 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 19 Acquired: 2014 Import Draft | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Malmo (Sweden U20) | 30 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 24 | |
| IK Pantern (Sweden 3rd Div.) | 23 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 36 | |
| Malmo (Sweden 2nd Div.) | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Krupic has signed a WHL education contract
| Dexter Kuczek Left Wing 6'1", 197 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: 2012 11th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Portage Terriers (MJHL Jr A) | 52 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 40 | |
| Portage Terriers (MJHL Jr A - PLF) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Kustra Defenceman 5'10", 155 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 2nd round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Zone 4 (SaskFirst) | no statistics available | |||||
| Notre Dame Bantam Hounds (SSMHL AA midget) | 28 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 105 | |
| Notre Dame Hounds (St. Albert AAA bantam trnmt) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 28 | |
| Notre Dame Hounds (SMHL AAA midget) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Notre Dame Bantam Hounds (SSMHL AA midget - PLF) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
Kustra has signed a WHL education contract
Kustra is the son of former WHLer (Spokane, Saskatoon) Damon Kustra and the brother of Prince George Cougars prospect Jake Kustra
| Jesse Lansdell Center 5'11", 170 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: listed player, fall 2013 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Valley West Hawks (BCMMHL AAA midget) | 36 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 48 | |
| Team British Columbia (W. Canada U-16 Challenge) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Valley West Hawks (Macs midget trnmnt.) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Valley West Hawks (BCMMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Dorrin Luding Goaltender 6'0", 195 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 3rd round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | GAA | W | L | T/OTL | SV% | |
| NSWC Winterhawks (PCBHL AAA bantam) | n/a | no statistics available | ||||
| NSWC Winterhawks (St. Albert AAA bantam trnmt) | 3 | 2.00 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.929 |
| NSWC Winterhawks (Western Cdn bantam champ.) | 2 | n/a | 2 | 0 | 1 | n/a |
Luding has signed a WHL education contract
| Lukus MacKenzie Left Wing 6'1", 175 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 3rd round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Edge Academy Mountaineers (bantam AAA) | 59 | 21 | 45 | 66 | 48 | |
| Calgary South (Alberta Cup) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 | |
| Edge Academy Mountaineers (PHX Pres. Day trnmt. bantam) | 5 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0 | |
| Edge Academy Mountaineers (Manitoba bantam showcase) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| Edge Academy Mountaineers (Medicine Hat Hounds tourn.) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | n/a | |
| Edge Academy Mountaineers (midget elite 15's) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
MacKenzie has signed a WHL education contract
| Ty Mappin Center 5'11", 170 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 18 Acquired: trade with Everett (was 2011 1st rd pick) | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Olds Grizzlys (AJHL Jr A) | 46 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 80 | |
| Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Olds Grizzlys (AJHL Jr A - PLF) | 9 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
Mappin has signed a WHL education contract
Mappin is the brother of former WHLer (Red Deer, Vancouver, Regina) Cass Mappin
| Trevor Martin Goaltender 6'2", 175 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 18 Acquired: trade with Spokane (was 2011 9th rd pick) | ||||||
| GP | GAA | W | L | T/OTL | SV% | |
| Leduc Oil Kings (AMHL AAA midget) | 14 | 2.41 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0.925 |
| Whitecourt Wolverines (AJHL Jr A) | 8 | 4.41 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0.848 |
| Leduc Oil Kings (Macs midget trnmnt.) | 2 | 7.33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.667 |
| Leduc Oil Kings (AMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 2 | 2.4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.906 |
Martin has signed a WHL education contract
| Mitch Newsome Right Wing 6'0", 185 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: 2012 12th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Valley West Hawks (BCMMHL AAA midget) | 40 | 22 | 23 | 45 | 98 | |
| Valley West Hawks (Macs midget trnmnt.) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
| North Delta Devils (PJHL Jr B) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Penticton Vees (BCHL Jr A) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Valley West Hawks (BCMMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 12 | |
| Penticton Vees (BCHL Jr A - PLF) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin Olson Goaltender 6'3", 199 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 20 Acquired: trade with Prince George Cougars | ||||||
| GP | GAA | W | L | T/OTL | SV% | |
| Sioux City Musketeers (USHL Jr A) | 20 | 2.31 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0.923 |
| U.S. National U18 Team (USDP) | 5 | 2.05 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.889 |
| Team USA Juniors (USHL Jr A) | 3 | 2.14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.894 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes (NCAA) | 2 | 7.64 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.805 |
| Sioux City Musketeers (USHL Jr A - PLF) | 2 | 3.07 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.904 |
| Turner Ottenbreit Defenceman 6'2", 175 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: 2012 12th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Yorkton Harvest (SMHL AAA midget) | 42 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 110 | |
| Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Yorkton Terriers (Royal Bank Cup) | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Yorkton Terriers (SJHL Jr A) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Yorkton Harvest (SMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Ottenbreit has signed a WHL education contract
| Josh Paterson Left Wing 6'2", 177 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 2nd round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Edmonton SSAC (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 33 | 46 | 51 | 97 | 10 | |
| Edmonton South (Alberta Cup) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | |
| Edmonton SSAC (St. Albert AAA bantam trnmt) | 5 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | |
| Edmonton SSAC (Medicine Hat Hounds tourn.) | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | n/a | |
| Edmonton SSAC (AMBHL AAA bantam - PLF) | 8 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
| Coy Prevost Center 6'0", 180 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: listed player, fall 2012 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Kootenay Ice (BCMMHL AAA midget) | 38 | 11 | 25 | 36 | 44 | |
| Kimberley Dynamiters (KIJHL Jr B) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kimberley Dynamiters (KIJHL Jr B - PLF) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Prevost has signed a WHL education contract
| Nolan Reid Defenceman 5'10", 155 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 2nd round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Notre Dame Argos (SMHL AAA midget) | 42 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 12 | |
| Notre Dame Argos (Macs midget trnmnt.) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | |
| Team Saskatchewan (W. Canada U-16 Challenge) | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Notre Dame Argos (SMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 12 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Reid has signed a WHL education contract
Reid is the son of former WHLer (Tri-City, Seattle, Kamloops, Saskatoon) Scott Reid
| Jordan Robinson Forward 5'10", 155 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 10th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Okanagan Hockey Academy (bantam AAA) | 59 | 27 | 24 | 51 | 55 | |
| Okanagan Hockey Academy (St. Albert AAA bantam trnmt) | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | |
| Wild (B.C. U16 Cup) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Okanagan Hockey Academy (CSSHL midget 15 y.o.) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaye Seefried Defenceman 6'1", 167 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 8th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| AC Avalanche (AMMHL minor midget AAA) | 30 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 72 | |
| UFA Bisons (AMHL AAA midget) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| AC Avalanche (AMMHL minor midget AAA - PLF) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Wyatt Sloboshan Left Wing 5'10", 165 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: trade with Swift Current (was 2012 3rd rd pick) | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Okanagan Hockey Academy (midget Prep) | 45 | 27 | 50 | 77 | 28 | |
| Okanagan Hockey Academy (CSSHL prep) | 28 | 15 | 33 | 48 | 20 | |
| Western (World U-17 Challenge) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Okanagan Hockey Academy (CSSHL prep - PLF) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
Sloboshan has signed a WHL education contract
| Parker Smyth Defenceman 6'0", 165 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 2nd round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Kelowna POE (AAA major midget) | 50 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 51 | |
| Kelowna POE (CSSHL prep) | 25 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 29 | |
| Kelowna POE (NAPHL 18U) | 18 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 | |
| Kelowna POE (AAA minor midget 15's) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | |
| Kelowna POE (CSSHL midget 15 y.o.) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Kelowna POE (NAPHL 16U) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kelowna POE (CSSHL prep - PLF) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Smyth has signed a WHL education contract
Smyth is the son of former WHLer and NHLer Kevin Smyth and nephew of current NHLer Ryan Smyth
| Nikita Soshnin Center 5'10", 170 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: 2014 Import Draft | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Irbis Kazan (Russian Jr.) | 38 | 4 | 22 | 26 | 12 |
Soshnin has signed a WHL education contract
| Dean Stewart Defenceman 6'0", 152 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 6th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Central Plains Capitals (MMHL AAA midget) | 23 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 6 | |
| Team Manitoba (W. Canada U-16 Challenge) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Stratechuk Defenceman 5'10", 175 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 8th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Zone 4 (SaskFirst) | no statistics available | |||||
| Yorkton Terriers (SBAAHL AA bantam) | 31 | 13 | 25 | 38 | 32 | |
| Yorkton Terriers (Western Cdn bantam champ.) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Yorkton Terriers (SBAAHL AA bantam - PLF) | 9 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | |
| Jordan Thomson Defenceman 5'11", 174 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 18 Acquired: trade with Kamloops (was 2011 1st rd pick) | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Kamloops Blazers (WHL) | 20 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 20 | |
| Dauphin Kings (MJHL Jr A) | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | |
| Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | 9 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Thomson has signed a WHL education contract
| Peter Tomaras Right Wing 5'10", 165 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 9th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Edmonton SSAC (AMHL AAA midget) | 35 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 22 | |
| Edmonton SSAC (Macs midget trnmnt.) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | |
| Edmonton SSAC (AMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Connor Tuffs Right Wing 5'10", 162 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 9th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Zone 8 (SaskFirst) | no statistics available | |||||
| North East Wolfpack (SBAAHL AA bantam) | 25 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 40 | |
| Tisdale Trojans (SMHL AAA midget) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| North East Wolfpack (SBAAHL AA bantam - PLF) | 7 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | |
Sunday, August 3, 2014
2014-15 Prospects: Medicine Hat
The future Medicine Hat Tigers:
Bradley has signed a WHL education contract
Fantillo has signed a WHL education contract
I am unsure whether Forrest has signed a WHL education contract but he has played preseason games
Freytag is committed to the NCAA (Wisconsin) starting in 2015-16
Hamblin has signed a WHL education contract
Hobbs has signed a WHL education contract
Hobbs is the brother of Kootenay Ice prospect Declan Hobbs
Jevne has signed a WHL education contract
Kravchenko is committed to the NCAA (U. of Massachussetts) starting in 2014-15
Poganski is committed to the NCAA (North Dakota) starting in 2014-15
Quenneville has signed a WHL education contract
Quenneville is the brother of current Brandon Wheat King forwards Peter Quenneville and John Quenneville
I am unsure whether Rassell has signed a WHL education contract but he has played preseason games
Schultz has signed a WHL education contract
Shaw has signed a WHL education contract
Skapski has signed a WHL education contract
Skapski is the brother of current WHLers Mitch Skapski (Victoria Royals) and Mackenzie Skapski (Kootenay Ice)
Walker is the brother of former WHLer Ben Walker (Victoria) and also current Victoria Royals player Jack Walker
| Gabe Bast Defenceman 5'9", 180 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 18 Acquired: listed player, spring 2012 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Red Deer Optimist Chiefs (AMHL AAA midget) | 33 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 34 | |
| Red Deer Optimist Chiefs (Macs midget trnmnt.) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL Jr A) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Red Deer Optimist Chiefs (AMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 11 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| Matt Bradley Left Wing 5'11", 180 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: 2012 2nd round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Valley West Hawks (BCMMHL AAA midget) | 37 | 39 | 32 | 71 | 94 | |
| Surrey Eagles (BCHL Jr A) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Valley West Hawks (Macs midget trnmnt.) | 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL - PLF) | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Valley West Hawks (BCMMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 5 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 10 |
Bradley has signed a WHL education contract
| Dylan Cassie Defenceman 5'10", 168 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 6th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Winnipeg Monarchs (WMHA major bantam AAA) | 24 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 20 | |
| Winnipeg Monarchs (St. Albert AAA bantam trnmt) | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | |
| Winnipeg Gold (Manitoba Winter Games) | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | n/a | |
| Winnipeg Monarchs (Manitoba bantam showcase) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Winnipeg Monarchs (Western Cdn bantam champ.) | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
| Winnipeg Monarchs (WMHA major bantam AAA - PLF) | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Nicholas Doyle Defenceman 6'0", 157 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 3rd round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Kelowna POE (AAA bantam) | 50 | 7 | 37 | 44 | 30 | |
| Kelowna POE (AAA minor midget 15's) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 16 | |
| Kelowna POE (NAPHL 16U) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 16 | |
| Kelowna POE (St. Albert AAA bantam trnmt) | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | |
| Winnipeg Blue (Manitoba Winter Games) | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | n/a | |
| Kelowna POE (CSSHL midget 15 y.o. - PLF) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitch Dyck Defenceman 6'3", 216 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: 2012 6th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Pembina Valley Hawks (MMHL AAA midget) | 37 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 28 | |
| Winkler Flyers (MJHL Jr A) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Pembina Valley Hawks (MMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb Fantillo Right Wing 5'10", 165 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 6th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Vancouver NE Chiefs (BCMMHL AAA midget) | 32 | 19 | 9 | 28 | 86 | |
| Team British Columbia (W. Canada U-16 Challenge) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| Vancouver NE Chiefs (BCMMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
Fantillo has signed a WHL education contract
| Hunter Fejes Left Wing 6'1", 192 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 20 Acquired: listed player, fall 2011 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Colorado College Tigers (NCAA) | 26 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 |
| Zachery Fischer Center 5'10", 160 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: listed player, spring 2014 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Lloydminster Bobcats (AMHL AAA midget) | 34 | 14 | 28 | 42 | 32 | |
| Lloydminster Bobcats (Macs midget trnmnt.) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL Jr A) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lloydminster Bobcats (AMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 6 |
| Brad Forrest Defenceman 5'10", 155 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: 2012 8th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Calgary Mustangs (AJHL Jr A) | 46 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 62 | |
| Calgary Mustangs (AJHL Jr A - PLF) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
I am unsure whether Forrest has signed a WHL education contract but he has played preseason games
| Matthew Freytag Left Wing 5'10", 160 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: listed player, spring 2014 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Wayzata (Minnesota H.S.) | 25 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 12 | |
| Tri-City Storm (USHL Jr A) | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| USA Hockey Select 17 camp | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | n/a |
Freytag is committed to the NCAA (Wisconsin) starting in 2015-16
| Max Gerlach Center 5'8", 50 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 6th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Colorado Thunderbirds (Tier 1 Elite minor midget AAA) | 30 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 12 | |
| USA Hockey Select 16 camp | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | n/a |
| Carter Gosbee Right Wing 6'0", 165 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: listed player, spring 2014 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Edge Academy Mountaineers (midget elite 15's) | 49 | 32 | 22 | 54 | 32 | |
| Edge Academy Mountaineers (CSSHL midget 15 y.o.) | 21 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 24 | |
| Edge Academy Mountaineers (midget AA) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| Edge Academy Mountaineers (CSSL varsity) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| Edge Academy Mountaineers (CSSHL midget 15 y.o. - PLF) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| James Hamblin Center 5'8", 135 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 1st round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Edmonton SSAC (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 31 | 32 | 30 | 62 | 50 | |
| Edmonton South (Alberta Cup) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |
| Edmonton SSAC (St. Albert AAA bantam trnmt) | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | |
| Edmonton SSAC (Medicine Hat Hounds tourn.) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | n/a | |
| Edmonton SSAC (AMBHL AAA bantam - PLF) | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 |
Hamblin has signed a WHL education contract
| Jack Harris Defenceman 5'10", 155 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 8th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Prior Lake (Minnesota AA bantam) | no statistics available | |||||
| USA Hockey Select 15 camp | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | n/a | |
| Brian Hawkinson Right Wing 5'9", 145 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: listed player, spring 2014 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Colorado Thunderbirds (Tier 1 Elite minor midget AAA) | 37 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 12 | |
| USA Hockey Select 16 camp | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | n/a |
| Connor Hobbs Defenceman 6'0", 173 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: trade with Prince Albert (was 2012 4th rd pick) | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Saskatoon Blazers (SMHL AAA midget) | 33 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 84 | |
| Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| Western (World U-17 Challenge) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Hobbs has signed a WHL education contract
Hobbs is the brother of Kootenay Ice prospect Declan Hobbs
| Ryan Jevne Center 5'9", 175 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 2nd round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Edmonton MLAC (AMHL AAA midget) | 32 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 29 |
Jevne has signed a WHL education contract
| Kyle Kaufmann Center 5'10", 140 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 8th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Hollyburn Huskies (PCBHL AAA bantam) | 51 | 45 | 62 | 107 | 26 | |
| Bruins (B.C. U16 Cup) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Dennis Kravchenko Center 5'9", 177 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 20 Acquired: listed player, fall 2010 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL Jr A) | 45 | 13 | 33 | 46 | 92 | |
| USA (World Jr A Challenge) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
Kravchenko is committed to the NCAA (U. of Massachussetts) starting in 2014-15
| Cameron Lockard Right Wing 5'11", 170 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 4th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Spruce Grove (PAC) Saints (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 31 | 27 | 22 | 49 | 62 | |
| Northwest (Alberta Cup) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | |
| Spruce Grove (PAC) Saints (St. Albert AAA bantam trnmt) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 25 | |
| Spruce Grove (PAC) Saints (AMBHL AAA bantam - PLF) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | |
| Cale Makar Defenceman 5'6", 135 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 8th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Calgary Stampeders (AMMHL minor midget AAA) | 36 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 35 | |
| Calgary Flames (AMHL AAA midget) | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| Calgary Stampeders (PHX Pres. Day trnmt. midget) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |
| Calgary Flames (Macs midget trnmnt.) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Calgary Stampeders (AMMHL minor midget AAA - PLF) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| Calgary Flames (AMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Linden Marshall Goaltender 6'1", 155 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: listed player, spring 2013 | ||||||
| GP | GAA | W | L | T/OTL | SV% | |
| Victoria Racquet Club Kings (VIMMHL minor midget) | n/a | no statistics available | ||||
| South Island Royals (Macs midget trnmnt.) | 3 | 8.51 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.778 |
| Saanich Braves (VIJHL Jr B) | 1 | 26.41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a |
| Colby McAuley Left Wing 5'11", 170 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 18 Acquired: listed player, spring 2014 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Sherwood Park Kings (AMHL AAA midget) | 33 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 64 | |
| Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL Jr A) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | |
| Sherwood Park Kings (AMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Tyson McConnell Left Wing 6'1", 167 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: listed player, spring 2014 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Pembina Valley Hawks (MMHL AAA midget) | 44 | 8 | 22 | 30 | 6 | |
| Pembina Valley Hawks (MMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Austin McGrath Goaltender 6'0", 152 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 4th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | GAA | W | L | T/OTL | SV% | |
| Lloydminster Bobcats (AMHL AAA midget) | 20 | 2.84 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0.896 |
| Lloydminster Bobcats (Macs midget trnmnt.) | 2 | 5.50 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.823 |
| Team Alberta (W. Canada U-16 Challenge) | 2 | 1.45 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.914 |
| Lloydminster Bobcats (AMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 13 | 2.76 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0.904 |
| Austin Poganski Right Wing 6'1", 198 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 18 Acquired: listed player, fall 2012 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Tri-City Storm (USHL Jr A) | 55 | 19 | 12 | 31 | 57 | |
| USA (World Jr A Challenge) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Poganski is committed to the NCAA (North Dakota) starting in 2014-15
| Tyler Preziuso Right Wing 5'10", 150 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 3rd round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Burnaby Winter Club Bruins (PCBHL AAA bantam) | no statistics available | |||||
| Burnaby Winter Club Bruins (St. Albert AAA bantam trnmt) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | |
| Avalanche (B.C. U16 Cup) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| David Quenneville Defenceman 5'8", 175 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 1st round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Edmonton SSAC (AMHL AAA midget) | 32 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 40 | |
| Edmonton SSAC (Macs midget trnmnt.) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | |
| Team Alberta (W. Canada U-16 Challenge) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL Jr A) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Edmonton SSAC (AMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Quenneville has signed a WHL education contract
Quenneville is the brother of current Brandon Wheat King forwards Peter Quenneville and John Quenneville
| Mark Rassell Left Wing 6'1", 180 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: listed player, fall 2012 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Calgary Flames (AMHL AAA midget) | 35 | 26 | 15 | 41 | 14 | |
| Calgary Flames (Macs midget trnmnt.) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
| Calgary Mustangs (AJHL Jr A) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Calgary Flames (AMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
I am unsure whether Rassell has signed a WHL education contract but he has played preseason games
| Rylan Rommelaere Goaltender 6'0", 154 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 2nd round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | GAA | W | L | T/OTL | SV% | |
| Southwest Cougars (WMHA major bantam AAA) | 18 | 3.4 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0.883 |
| Southwest Cougars (Manitoba bantam showcase) | 2 | n/a | 1 | 1 | 0 | n/a |
| Ty Schultz Defenceman 6'0", 175 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: 2012 1st round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Vancouver NW Giants (BCMMHL AAA midget) | 29 | 6 | 24 | 30 | 33 | |
| Vancouver NW Giants (BCMMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Schultz has signed a WHL education contract
| Mason Shaw Left Wing 5'7", 150 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 2nd round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Lloydminster Bobcats (AMHL AAA midget) | 31 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 42 | |
| Lloydminster Bobcats (Macs midget trnmnt.) | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | |
| Team Alberta (W. Canada U-16 Challenge) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL Jr A) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Lloydminster Bobcats (AMHL AAA midget - PLF) | 11 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 12 |
Shaw has signed a WHL education contract
| Marshall Skapski Defenceman 5'10", 150 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 3rd round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| SISEC (CSSHL prep) | 18 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 23 | |
| SISEC (CSSHL prep - PLF) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Skapski has signed a WHL education contract
Skapski is the brother of current WHLers Mitch Skapski (Victoria Royals) and Mackenzie Skapski (Kootenay Ice)
| Michael Spacek Right Wing 5'11", 181 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 17 Acquired: 2014 Import Draft | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| HC Pardubice (Czech U20) | 31 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 56 | |
| Czech Republic (World U-18) | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | |
| HC Pardubice (Czech U18) | 6 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | |
| HC Pardubice (Czech Elite) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casey Staum Defenceman 5'11", 155 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: listed player, spring 2014 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Hill-Murray (Minnesota H.S.) | 25 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 8 | |
| Minnesota Blades (HPHL minor midget AAA) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| USA Hockey Select 16 camp | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a |
| Jordan Taupert Center 5'6", 146 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: 2013 6th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Southeast Tigers (AMHL AAA midget) | 33 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 14 |
| Daniel Toews Goaltender 5'10", 163 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 16 Acquired: listed player, fall 2013 | ||||||
| GP | GAA | W | L | T/OTL | SV% | |
| Thompson Blazers (BCMMHL AAA midget) | 13 | 3.31 | 4 | 6 | 1 | n/a |
| Team British Columbia (W. Canada U-16 Challenge) | 1 | 2.80 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.929 |
| Sammy Walker Center 5'7", 128 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: 2014 7th round bantam pick | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Edina (Minnesota AA bantam) | no statistics available | |||||
| USA Hockey Select 15 camp | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | n/a | |
Walker is the brother of former WHLer Ben Walker (Victoria) and also current Victoria Royals player Jack Walker
| Jarred White Left Wing 5'8", 175 lb | ||||||
| 2014-15 age: 15 Acquired: listed player, spring 2014 | ||||||
| GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Edmonton SSAC (AMBHL AAA bantam) | 33 | 26 | 29 | 55 | 49 | |
| Edmonton South (Alberta Cup) | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
| Edmonton SSAC (St. Albert AAA bantam trnmt) | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 | |
| Edmonton SSAC (AMBHL AAA bantam - PLF) | 8 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 2 |
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