One of the more impressive 2005s in the CHL last season, Barlow scored 35 goals in 66 combined regular-season and playoff games as a rookie in the OHL and was named captain of the Attack for his draft year (both rare goal scoring for a player his age, and a rare honour for a player his age). Web2023 WHL Draft Rankings - TOP 50 - Elite Prospects 2023 WHL Draft Rankings - TOP 50 Add to Favorites This is a custom user-submitted ranking. I see clear, projectable top-six tools as a play-creating winger and Im not the least bit worried about him doing it against NHL defences because of how hard he is to pin down. ; #138 Prince George Cougars: Kieran Thibault, D, Kamloops, B.C. ; #125 Kelowna Rockets: Jonah Pinel, F, Balgonie, Sask. ; #66 Portland Winterhawks: Ryan Miller, F, Medicine Hat, Alta. ; #184 Swift Current Broncos: Brennen Hocher, D, Calgary, Alta. ; #56 Brandon Wheat Kings: Emerson Clark, D, Saskatoon, Sask. Sign up for premium. Nico Myatovic, LW (Seattle) We are certainly excited about some of the talent that were going to be able to bring into our League., Its a deep year this year, Green added. Martin Misiak, RW/LW (Youngstown) ; #26 Swift Current Broncos: Jace McFaul, D, Edmonton, Alta. Scouts are drawn to him because of his size-skill combo and while he can look a little uncoordinated out there at times, that draw is real and theres some definite tools there. 4 plrs, Italy NCDC Futures Draft. 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Results First Round, #1 Medicine Hat Tigers Theres a lot of belief out there that hes going to be a good, well-rounded NHLer. 1) Medicine Hat Tigers ; #214 Seattle Thunderbirds: Brayden Holberton, F, Sparwood, B.C. The raw potential is there in spades and the production is starting to catch up to it. The Clubs that miss the playoffs are placed into a lottery to determine the selection order for the first round only. Thats three more defencemen than my preliminary ranking, and while none still rank in the top 10 (which would be a first if it holds), theres a trio in the conversation for the 11-20 range and a ton of worthwhile second-round options behind them. Name: Cole Reschny Position: Forward Hometown: Macklin, Sask. Stenberg was, coming into this season, viewed by many as the second-best Swedish prospect in this class to Carlsson after he played to nearly a point per game at the J20 level last year, looked like he belonged as an underager on the national team at U18 worlds, and impressed as Swedens leading scorer captain at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup (he also scored two Michigan goals last season and has continued to wear the C for Sweden this season at events like the falls Five Nations in Plymouth, and the World Jr. A Challenge). NAHL Entry Draft. Bedards statistical profile speaks for itself: 28 points in 15 games as a 15-year-old in the WHL, two points per game The Clubs that miss the playoffs are placed into a lottery for the 1st round only. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for over 50 years. One of my favourites in the 2005 age group, Wood is the youngest player in college hockey this season (he was, for a moment, its only 17-year-old) and has stepped right in to become an impactful player on a good UConn team (albeit as a winger after playing mostly centre at the Jr. A level). When he does go there, too, Ive seen him show that dexterity he has getting sticks on tips and redirects. Team: Calgary Bisons U15 Stats: 33 GP 8G-17A25 points, #18 Portland Winterhawks ; #183 Kelowna Rockets: Jake DeMone, D, Lethbridge, Alta. Roman Kantserov, RW (Magnitogorsk) Forward Cole Temple led the Winnipeg AAA League in points in 2021-22, scoring 58 times and adding 50 assists as a member of the Brandon U15 Wheat Kings. The top 50 drafted NHL prospects ranking, 2023 edition:1. ; #86 Everett Silvertips: Corbin Sanderman, G, Three Hills, Alta., #87 Tri-City Americans: Damian Kravcak, F, Delta, B.C. The WHL Draft is typically held on the first Thursday in May, at which time WHL Clubs select players who have graduated from the U15 age category. His head is always up and on a swivel and he does a good job pre-surveying the ice when hes going back to get pucks through frequent shoulder checks. You can also find an additional 32 honourable mentions below. Michkovs brilliance comes primarily from his ability to read and process the play at an extremely advanced level, make his decisions quickly, and execute on them with incredible proficiency, whether thats ripping a patterned shot (his one-timer, his standstill wrister, his curl-and-drag, etc. 1 plr, Germany There was a time when folks thought Musty was the best American-born 2005 prospect and while thats no longer the case theres still a lot to get excited about. He is very intentional with his routes, offensively and defensively, which should help him stick at the centre position long term. ; #308 Winnipeg ICE: Pass. 4 pick in the 2019 Bantam draft (a year ahead of when most of the plethora of other top WHL names on this list were selected). Gabriel Szturc, C (Kelowna) ; #97 Brandon Wheat Kings: Brady Turko, F, Brandon, Man. One of three draft eligibles on this list playing college hockey this season, Brindley hasnt just settled in at the University of Michigan, he has looked anywhere from comfortable to impactful in every game, including at centre and on the wing. Name: Aaron Obobaifo Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, Alta. 2 plrs, Russia Name: Graham Jones Position: Forward Hometown: Winnipeg, Man. Priority Draft will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2021. The Western Hockey League announced today that the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022. 20) Everett Silvertips His strength complements a competitive, physical, forechecking, middle-lane style that makes good use of his length and hard wrister from midrange. ; #207 Regina Pats: Pass; #208 Prince Albert Raiders: Cooper Anderson, G, Sidney, B.C. I expect him to become a top point producer in college at the University of North Dakota, too. ; #181 Spokane Chiefs: Dane Pyatt, F, Langley, B.C. ; #180 Vancouver Giants: Simon Ward, F, Burnaby, B.C. 2022 WHL Prospects Draft Results Round One #1 Medicine Hat Tigers Name: Gavin McKenna Position: Forward Hometown: Whitehorse, Yukon Team: Rink ; #157 Victoria Royals: Ethan Watkins, F, Calgary, Alta; #158 Brandon Wheat Kings: Ryder Green, G, Prince George, B.C. Name: Julien Maze Position: Forward Hometown: Edmonton, Alta. I like the way he supports the puck defensively as a centreman, too, though hell need to get stronger to be reliable defensively at the NHL level. ; #29 Calgary Hitmen: Wyatt Pisarczyk, D, Airdrie, Alta. He plans things out on the ice at speed and then finds ways to make his desired play. And this season theres no doubt: Hes the best forward on arguably the CHLs most talented team at forward. #222 Tri-City Americans: Sean Shiels, F, Saskatoon, Sask. Brennan is a goaltender with excellent positioning and excellent Currently Ill be shocked if he doesnt become a playmaking top-six centre and PP1 creator. Ive liked the progress Ive seen in how strong he is over pucks and getting up and under sticks to take them back in pursuit, or go to the net for tips (which hes actually quite dexterous on) instead of always trying to free himself for his shot. ; #201 Victoria Royals: Pass; #202 Vancouver Giants: Matson Waring, D, North Vancouver, B.C. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U15 Stats: 13 GP 25G-16A41 points, #8 Spokane Chiefs Just a couple of weeks away from having been eligible for the 2022 draft, Danielson, who was an MVP of Albertas U15 AAA circuit and the No. This year, wearing an A as a 17-year-old with the Generals, hes been arguably their most consistent forward while playing a key role on the penalty kill and late in games in the faceoff circle (where he is really strong). Hell make plays through seams. Still, though he is a dominant junior player and could chase down a 50-goal season this year, its also fair to ask if his advanced growth gives him less runway for improvement (he really does look like a man already). Name: Isaac Poll Position: Forward Hometown: White City, Sask. ; #230 Prince Albert Raiders: Hubert Clarke, D, Winnipeg, Man. ; #30 Swift Current Broncos: Parker Rondeau, F, Swift Current, Sask. Hell make the soft play to the middle of the ice from the perimeter, or go there to get to rebounds or position himself on screens/tips. Leonard is a prospect thateveryonelikes. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for over 50 years. But at this point in time theres also only one player in the history of the U.S. NTDP who has produced at a higher points per game clip in their draft year than Perreault has this season: Jack Hughes. ; #189 Victoria Royals: Morgan Hackman, F, Vernon, B.C. 1 or No. ; #62 Saskatoon Blades: Lochlan Tetarenko, F, Bragg Creek, Alta. The consensus number-one pick in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft hails from Whitehorse, Yukon, which falls under BC Hockeys jurisdiction. Hes a big defenceman, just under 6-foot-3 who can score. The drafts order of selection depends on where the team finishes in the League standings. Finesse. ; #32 Prince Albert Raiders: Ryan Gower, D, McCreary, Man. 9) Prince George Cougars The WHL Prospects Draft is traditionally held in the month of May and represents an important milestone on the annual WHL calendar. Name: Cameron Schmidt Position: Forward Hometown: Prince George, B.C. Hes got some poise and processing under pressure, even if his play with the puck on his stick isnt dynamic per se. The Western Hockey League completed the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft online today. Hes got quick hands and instincts, with standout puck control and shading. skated in 30 games with Burnaby Winter Club U15 Prep this past season, registering 19 points (2G-17A). He uses his body to gain inside positioning on defenders and shields pucks effectively. ; #77 Medicine Hat Tigers: Hudson Gainer, D, Medicine Hat, Alta. Database: 1 000 974 players . The combination of Michkovs position and the uncertainty around Russias invasion of Ukraine and his contract in the KHL with SKA (which is signed through to the end of the 2025-26 season and has been loaned out to Sochi after he reportedly forced his way out in search of greater opportunity) could complicate where he goes on draft day, but he still belongs here. ; #88 Winniepg ICE: Ashton Brown, F, Sherwood Park, Alta. He keeps his head up in the neutral and defensive zones and is a confident puck carrier on exits and entries. ; #166 Brandon Wheat Kings: Tao Flory, D, Saskatoon, Sask. with the Wolverines). Certainly at the high level of the Draft, our first-round prospects, were looking at some really high-end guys, but theres certainly depth to be found throughout the Draft.. He regularly makes difficult plays as a passer, demonstrating high-end spatial awareness and often finding second or even third options (constantly pre-scanning and shoulder-checking). ; #154 Winnipeg ICE: Christian Stephanson, F, Calgary, Alta. A hand injury kept Moore out of action late last year and prevented him from likely playing at U18 worlds as an underager, but he impressed me on three trips down to Plymouth these last two years (last November when he was already playing up, this fall for U18 Five Nations, and this winter for the BioSteel All-American Game. He thrives in transition creating breakaways and putting defenders on their heels with his speed and plays with a ton of confidence and swagger on the puck as a deft handler. To attend the camp of another Club, the player must be dropped from his current Clubs PPL. But getting around it consistently enough at higher paces has proven to be a bit of a challenge and his decision-making can look a little slow. But even when things arent going his way and the points arent falling, Ive always liked his involvement level, so its hard to get too down on him. Simon Edvinsson, D, Frlunda J20 (Nationell) 12. But thats what the Austrian has done in Switzerlands top flight this season, where he plays over 20 minutes in a game more often than he plays under it. ; #34 Brandon Wheat Kings: Easton Odut, F, Brandon, Man. Team: Brandon Wheat Kings U15 Stats: 28 GP 58G-50A108 points, #6 Swift Current Broncos With a Premium subscription, you'll get access to over 30 tools, features and benefits. WHL Live will air free, live first-round coverage, with results also available through WHL.ca. In order to get away from scouting peewees, the WHL instituted a bantam draft. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler, Matvei Michkov. Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats:251 GP 40G-52A92 points, #4 Calgary Hitmen ; #260 Portland Winterhawks: Mario Fate, F, Omaha, Neb. The WHL Draft is held annually by the WHL to provide an orderly transfer of players to WHL Club Protected Player Lists (PPL). ; #182 Everett Silvertips: Gino Cotroneo, F, Winnipeg, Man. Team: Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U18 Prep Stats: 35 GP 23G-42A65 points, #2 Tri-City Americans Not Cole Caufield. Team: Edge School U15 Prep Stats: 29 GP 28G-29A57 points, #14 Moose Jaw Warriors ; #217 Kamloops Blazers: Tyson Moss, D, Port Moody, B.C. Hes not just the energy guy though either. Hes a big, strong, sturdy, athletic net-driven winger with slick puckhandling skill one-on-one and a balanced skaters stride. From my first live viewing of him two Octobers ago in St. Catharines when he looked like the Generals most talented forward in just the second game of his OHL career, to his four-goal, seven-point series in Oshawas six-game first-round defeat against the Frontenacs, to his Hlinka performance this summer, to my most recent live viewings of him both in Oshawa and in Langley at the CHL Top Prospects Game, Ritchie has consistently impressed me. About the Western Hockey League Hes different than Bedard in tools and approach. History was made in the 13th round of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, as the Vancouver Giants used the 268th overall selection to call the name of defender Chloe Primerano the first woman skater selected in any Canadian Hockey League selection draft. He has now impressed me wherever Ive watched him (NCAA, USHL, Five Nations, U18 Worlds, world juniors, etc.) ; #54 Vancouver Giants: Colton Alain, D, Victoria, B.C. 1 plr, South Korea Beckett Hendrickson, C (NTDP) There have been times this season, though, where he has looked like hes trying a little too hard to impress and make things happen instead of allowing the game to come to him. Round 15 I love the way he shields pucks and waits for his opportunities to attack. Team: Okanagan Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 30 GP 12G-20A32 points, #15 Prince Albert Raiders Hes dynamic, smart, and hes very good with the puck.. Logan Cooley2. Ive seen him create breakaways with ease, win races he should, and send defenders sliding when he stops up on them with a head of steam. But for 2022, the draft will return to the month of May, this time occurring on Thursday, May 19, 2022. This top 64 is made up of 46 forwards, 17 defencemen and one goaltender. 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