Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game - Feed Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:54:21 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.6 #SWTP Standouts /article/swtp-standouts Mon, 28 Jan 2019 20:35:51 +0000 /article/swtp-standouts Instant chemistry A pair of trios dominated on seemingly every shift, as the line of Arthur Kaliyev (Hamilton Bulldogs), Peyton Krebs (Kootenay ICE), and Nick Robertson (Peterborough Petes) found immediate chemistry with Team Cherry as they combined for eight points on the night, while the Team Orr grouping of Ottawa 67’s right-wing Graeme Clarke and London Knights forwards Matvey Guskov and Connor McMichael collected three points, including McMichael’s game-winning goal en route to a 5-4 victory for Team Orr. Delivering on expectations The anticipated top performers lived up to the hype in the instant classic, as Clarke, who earlier this week was named the 56th North American skater in the midterm rankings by NHL Central Scouting (CSB), was recognized as the Jim Gregory Player of the Game for Team Orr after finishing the night with one goal and one assist. Meanwhile, a two-point effort helped Krebs, the eighth-ranked North American by CSB, take home the Player of the Game distinction for the Team Cherry squad. A night for numbers It was an evening for statistics fanatics as a handful of new high-water marks were set, including Kaliyev’s tally just 56 seconds into the opening frame, as the Bulldogs right-wing scored the fastest goal to open a game. The top spot was previously held by then Prince Albert Raiders forward Greg Watson, who needed just 79 seconds before finding the back of the net at the 2001 Top Prospects Game. The record books nearly saw another new entry Wednesday as well when three of Team Orr’s third period goals, notched by 67’s defenseman Nikita Okhotyuk, Raiders centre Brett Leason, and McMichael, each tallied in a combined 72 seconds, just five seconds longer than the all-time mark set last year by Owen Sound Attack forward Aidan Dudas and Flint Firebirds captain Ty Dellandrea, who potted two. However, there was one more impressive feat in Red Deer as the showcase saw its biggest comeback win in event history, as Team Orr’s four unanswered markers in the final frame set a new high mark at the 24th annual game. Rising to the occasion The underrated star of the night who surely grabbed the attention of the 200-plus talent evaluators in attendance at The Centrium may have been Robertson, who finished with three assists, including a highlight-reel helper in the first 20 minutes as he pulled off a spin-o-rama set-up on Kaliyev’s opening goal. The American-born left-wing has recorded 33 points in 31 games in his second season with Peterborough, good for the Petes’ team lead in scoring. Entering Wednesday, Robertson was ranked the 30th North American skater by CSB, but further performances like his efforts at the prospect showcase will surely see his name climb the ranks. Dominating in the blue paint It’s never easy to be between the pipes facing effectively all-star caliber rosters, but Wednesday’s four netminders – Colten Ellis (Rimouski Oceanic), Hunter Jones (Petes), Mads Sogaard (Medicine Hat Tigers), and Taylor Gauthier (Prince George Cougars) – all proved their worth as top-shelf up-and-comers as each ended the night with a handful of highlight-reel saves. Most impressive may have been Sogaard, as the hulking Danish goaltender allowed just one goal and turned aside 17 shots from Team Orr, including all eight in the opening frame as he was peppered often by the opposition but held on to Team Cherry’s early lead.]]> Team Orr completes thrilling comeback in 5-4 victory /article/team-orr-completes-thrilling-comeback-to-claim-5-4-victory-in-red-deer Thu, 24 Jan 2019 06:42:42 +0000 /article/team-orr-completes-thrilling-comeback-to-claim-5-4-victory-in-red-deer
  • GAME CENTRE
  • HIGHLIGHTS
  • PHOTO GALLERY
  • TEAM ORR PLAYER OF THE GAME - CLARKE
  • TEAM CHERRY PLAYER OF THE GAME - KREBS
  • TEAM ORR POST-GAME - DACH, WILLIAMS
  • TEAM ORR POST-GAME - McMICHAEL, TOMASINO
  • TEAM ORR POST-GAME: ELLIS, ALEXANDROV
  • TEAM CHERRY POST-GAME - CAJKOVIC, LAVOIE
  • TEAM CHERRY POST-GAME - COZENS, M. ROBERTSON
  • TEAM CHERRY POST-GAME - ROBERTSON, KALIYEV
    • ]]>         By the Numbers: Breaking down the showcase rosters /article/by-the-numbers-breaking-down-the-showcase-rosters Wed, 23 Jan 2019 23:11:01 +0000 /article/by-the-numbers-breaking-down-the-showcase-rosters 2: Saskatoon Blades centre Kirby Dach promises to be a focal point of the game, as he's in the #2 spot among North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings. 3: The Kelowna Rockets lead the way with three players at the prospect showcase, as forward Nolan Foote and defensemen Kaedan Korczak and Lassi Thomson will represent the WHL club. 9: For nine years running – a CHL record – the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds have sent at least one player to the prospect showcase, as this year's distinction goes to centre Joe Carroll. 15: Both the OHL and WHL will see 15 players skate in the showcase, including the Lethbridge Hurricanes’ Dylan Cozens and the Barrie Colts’ Ryan Suzuki, while the QMJHL has sent 10 players. 16: Sixteen players between the two squads aren’t the only member of their family to be involved in hockey, but none may be more prominent than Suzuki, whose brother Nick plays for the Guelph Storm and is a Montreal Canadiens prospect, and Foote, whose father captured two Stanley Cups over 19 NHL seasons. 18: Eighteen players competing in the showcase have been graded as ‘A’ Players to Watch by NHL Central Scouting. That list includes the likes of Cozens, Dach, Kootenay ICE captain Peyton Krebs, and Vancouver Giants defenseman Bowen Byram, among others. 26: Canada will be the most represented country, leading the way with 26 players, including nine from Ontario, six Albertans, five from Quebec, three from British Columbia, and one each from Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. Russia and the United States are next on the list, with four players each. 31: The London Knights have pushed their high-water mark to 31 players who have suited up at the prospect showcase, the most-ever by a CHL franchise. This year’s representatives are left-wing Matvey Guskov and centre Connor McMichael. 73: With 31 goals and 42 points on the season, Prince Albert Raiders centre Brett Leason enters the prospect game with 73 points, good for seventh in CHL scoring and the most among his showcase competitors. 1999: Back to Leason, the 1999-born late bloomer is the oldest player competing in this year’s showcase after he went unselected in the previous two NHL drafts. It’s a quick return to the big stage for the Calgary native, who was a part of Team Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.]]> 40 Interesting Facts about 40 Top Prospects /article/40-interesting-facts-about-40-top-prospects Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:43:11 +0000 /article/40-interesting-facts-about-40-top-prospects

    Bowen Byram of the @WHLGiants is the top-ranked defenceman in NA & is 5️⃣th in WHL defensive scoring this season w/ 4️⃣3️⃣ points (16G-27A). #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/q4Bj3QAEl5

    — The WHL (@TheWHL) January 21, 2019 Bowen Byram – The defenseman got his name into the record books for the Vancouver Giants earlier this season when he recorded five points in a single game, a franchise record. Billy Constantinou – Despite being a defenseman, the Kingston Frontenacs rearguard chose to wear #68 after his favourite player and legendary NHL winger Jaromir Jagr. Thomas Harley – It’s a good bet the Mississauga Steelheads defenseman knows both ‘O Canada’ and the ‘Star Spangled Banner’, as he is a dual citizen of both Canada and the United States. Artemi Kniazev – You can find him on the point nowadays, but that doesn’t mean the Chicoutimi Sagueneens defenseman didn’t grow up dreaming of being between the pipes. Vladislav Kolyachonok – The season started off with some travel for the Flint Firebirds defenseman, who played just one game with the London Knights before being claimed by his new club. Kaedan Korczak – Trust this Kelowna Rockets defender to know if the oncoming attacker is a left shot or right shot, as he’s studied the handedness of all of his opposition. Jake Lee – The accolades started early for the Seattle Thunderbirds rearguard, as Lee claimed both rookie of the year and top defenseman honours in bantam AAA. Nikita Okhotyuk – A night in with a good book sounds better than catching the latest cinematic flick for this Ottawa 67’s skater. Matthew Robertson – The Oil Kings rearguard hopes to repeat his brother’s performance with Edmonton, as he captured the Memorial Cup with the club in 2014. Lassi Thomson – The Kelowna Rockets defenseman got an early taste of international success when he captured gold with Team Finland at the 2018 U-18 in Russia. Michael Vukojevic – The signs for success were there early for the Kitchener Rangers defenseman, who was a four-time playoff champion during his days in the GTHL. Nikita Alexandrov – The Charlottetown Islanders forward was born in Germany and plays for his country nationally, but also holds Russian roots, where his father Igor starred in the pro ranks. Maxim Cajkovic – Not many can say they were chosen with the top pick in their draft class, but that's the story with Cajkovic, whose name was called 1st overall by the Saint John Sea Dogs in the 2018 CHL Import Draft. Joe Carroll – The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds have set a record for sending a player to the prospect showcase nine years running, thanks to Carroll’s involvement this year. Graeme Clarke – When Clarke isn’t on the ice, you can find the Ottawa 67’s forward partaking in one of his other favourite hobbies: riding motorcyles. Dylan Cozens – With 53 points in just 57 games as a freshman, the Lethbridge Hurricanes forward walked away with rookie of the year honours in his first season in the WHL. Kirby Dach – The prospect showcase is another chance for scouts to set their eyes on incoming talent, while the most watched skater may be the Saskatoon Blades forward, the top ranked North American skater competing in the game. Nolan Foote – The Kelowna Rockets winger has carved out a promising career at the forward ranks despite his father being one of the game’s best-known names to patrol the blue line over 19 NHL seasons. Matvey Guskov – Alongside McMichael, the London Knights forward is one of 31 players to represent his club at the Top Prospects Game, the most-ever by one CHL franchise. Valentin Nussbaumer – With four points in four games, the Shawinigan Cataractes forward was Switzerland’s top scorer at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Arthur Kaliyev – The budding forward is just the third player to represent the Hamilton Bulldogs at the Top Prospects Game since the franchise’s move from Belleville in 2015. Peyton Krebs – After posting 40 points in 29 games in his final midget season, the Kootenay ICE forward ultimately became the top pick in the 2016 WHL Draft. Raphael Lavoie – Perhaps he’s following in the footsteps of former Kitchener Rangers winger Jeff Skinner, as the Halifax Mooseheads product was a figure skater before shifting over to the hockey rink. Brett Leason – With 31 goals and 42 assists on the season, the Prince Albert Raiders forward is the top CHL scorer competing at this year’s prospect showcase. Nathan Legare – Keep your eye on the Baie-Comeau Drakkar forward on the man advantage, as his 11 powerplay markers are tied for top spot in the QMJHL. Connor McMichael – Like Guskov, the London Knights forward is the 31st player to represent his club at the prospect showcase, the most-ever by one CHL franchise. Sasha Mutala – He may now need to walk the talk, but the Tri-City Americans forward claims to be the best dancer on his team. Jakob Pelletier – After putting up 29 points in 17 games, it’s easy to understand why the now Moncton Wildcats forward was named playoff MVP during his final season of midget AAA. Samuel Poulin – The Sherbrooke Phoenix forward hopes to follow in the footsteps of his father, who played more than 600 NHL games and was named the CHL Player of the Year in 1991-92. Jamieson Rees – The Sarnia Sting forward and Hamilton native took in his favourite moment as a hockey fan when he watched the Bulldogs, then of the American Hockey League, claim the Calder Cup in 2007. Nick Robertson – Born in California and raised in Michigan, the Peterborough Petes forward’s date of birth was a gut-wrenching day for every American: Sept. 11, 2001. Ryan Suzuki – After scoring 59 points in 32 games in his final season of minor midget, the Barrie Colts made Suzuki the top pick in the 2017 OHL Priority Selection. Philip Tomasino – Your first goal is always memorable, but it was extra special for the Mississauga native and Niagara IceDogs forward, who netted his first against his hometown Steelheads. Josh Williams – It’s always a good day when you’re put in the same category as Alexis Lafreniere, and that was the case for the Edmonton Oil Kings forward, as the two tied for a team-high five goals at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Oleg Zaytsev – The first-year North American skater will become the 25th player to represent the hosting Red Deer Rebels at this year's prospect showcase.]]>         Meet Team Cherry /article/meet-team-cherry-4 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:03:57 +0000 /article/meet-team-cherry-4 (G) TAYLOR GAUTHIER – Prince George Cougars (WHL) [5] Gauthier describes himself as: Hardworking, Athletic, Competitive, Composed, Leader NHL Central Scouting says: Very good positional style goalie; focused with good concentration – always finds the proper position to give himself the best chance to stop the puck – powerful and quick leg drive to move across laterally or to move out to challenge – very efficient in post to post play – good athleticism and flexibility – strong at holding his position and protecting against the wraparound – quick to recover back to his feet after saves – good job of sealing the short side on sharp angle attempts and snapping his pads to the ice to seal the five hole – good use of his gloves – decent overall rebound control. (G) MADS SOGAARD – Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) [3] Sogaard describes himself as: Calm NHL Central Scouting says: Excellent pro size giving him a huge net presence – very good positionally; solid stance and displays good quickness and timing when dropping in the butterfly – excellent leg extension when in butterfly – plays the top of the paint and is square to the shots; does not leave much room for shooters – moves extremely well for his size; good balance and very efficient and controlled with lateral movements – good overall quickness; makes post to post play look very easy – strong on wraparound attempts – likes to handle the puck more than most goalies – very good balance in stance – very good overall rebound control. (D) SAMUEL BOLDUC – Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL) [87] Bolduc describes himself as: Fast, Smart, Solid, Passionate, Team Player NHL Central Scouting says: Big bodied puck-moving defenseman – plays shut down role against top opposition lines and penalty kill – keeps pucks moving at offensive blueline and has a big shot – makes simple, safe plays under pressure – effective defender that combines good positioning and physical play with a good stick – solid two-way defender. (D) BOWEN BYRAM – Vancouver Giants (WHL) [4] Byram describes himself as: Smart, Skilled, Fast, Competitive NHL Central Scouting says: High end two-way defenseman that excels in all situations – top 10 in the WHL for points for defensemen and first in goals – plays in all situations and logs big minutes every game – played for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky tournament and for Team West in the CIBC Canada/Russia Series – considered the top North American defenseman for the 2019 NHL Draft. (D) BILLY CONSTANTINOU – Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) [54] Constantinou describes himself as: Offensive, Skilled, Creative, Passionate, Confident NHL Central Scouting says: Very good skater with excellent quickness and mobility to his game – an offensive-minded defenseman with the requisite puck skills – good speed with and without the puck – ultra quick out of the blocks and in transition – likes to start or join the offensive rush – good, hard shot from the point – very good at handling the puck and making plays at the offensive blue line – excellent compete and battle for the puck. (D) THOMAS HARLEY – Mississauga Steelheads (OHL) [9] Harley describes himself as: Smooth, Poised, Confident, Smart, Consistent NHL Central Scouting says: Very smart puck-moving defenseman – great vision and instincts with and without the puck – very poised and patient on plays; makes excellent heads up decisions in all zones and in transition as well – effectively sorts out options very well – strong and smart at protecting the puck – a very efficient, fluid skater with excellent quickness and mobility – easily defends the one-on-one rush – very good execution on breakouts – important player on his team playing big minutes in all key situations. (D) MATTHEW ROBERTSON – Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) [18] Robertson describes himself as: Dynamic, Mobile, Smart, Patient NHL Central Scouting says: Smooth and effortless skater – hard to knock off the puck – positions himself well when defending; solid containment game – displays patience with the puck – good vision and decision making – not a physical player but finishes his checks with authority – can and does play an offensive game and finds ways to contribute when needed; effective role on the power play – effective game to lead the rush with good outlet passes – played for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky tournament. (D) MICHAEL VUKOJEVIC – Kitchener Rangers (OHL) [61] Vukojevic describes himself as: Competitive, Tough, Smart, Poised, Relaxed NHL Central Scouting says: Plays a consistent, effective two-way game – strong skater with good mobility – a big presence to effectively play the size/strength game; plays the body and finishes hits with authority – looks to get involved with the offense as he supports the rush up ice – handles and moves the puck effectively on plays; gets his shots through to the net from the point – utilized in all situations – does well defending one-on-one rushes and has an effective stick-to-puck game – played for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky tournament. (RW) MAXIM CAJKOVIC – Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL) [59] Cajkovic describes himself as: Highly Skilled, Clever, Fast, Sniper NHL Central Scouting says: Very good puck skills and ability to get open – good skater that uses his quickness to beat defenders – very good shot and ability to finish when given the opportunity – feet in motion makes him hard to defend and he can turn pucks over with his quickness on the forecheck – played for Team Slovakia at the Hlinka Gretzky tournament. (C) DYLAN COZENS – Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL) [3] Cozens describes himself as: Fast, Shooter, Competitive NHL Central Scouting says: Displays explosive speed with excellent acceleration – makes quick decisions on the fly – can be a game changer – competes at an elite level – tough to contain in all areas of the ice – quick read and react game – a threat in all situations; creates scoring chances on almost every shift – drives to the net with authority – plays well on the defensive side of the puck – played for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky tournament. (LW) NOLAN FOOTE – Kelowna Rockets (WHL) [26] Foote describes himself as: Passionate NHL Central Scouting says: Big size/strength forward with a very good skill set – strong power game down low protecting puck and driving puck to the net – excellent shot with a very good release – good understanding of the game with and without the puck to play well in all situations – played for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. (RW) ARTHUR KALIYEV – Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL) [11] Kaliyev describes himself as: Shooter, Skilled, Sniper NHL Central Scouting says: Excellent scorer with elite offensive hockey sense – very smart at getting in position for a quality scoring chance – already possesses multiple quality NHL shooting skills; very quick release to bury chances and a very strong one time shot – underrated playmaker; has very good hands and good puck control game – effective game with and without the puck – utilizes size/strength while shielding the puck from defender – knows how to position himself to receive a pass for a quick shot – dangerous offensive player who is always a threat on the power play – played for Team USA at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. (C) PEYTON KREBS – Kootenay ICE (WHL) [8] Krebs describes himself as: Hardworking, Fast, Intelligent, Tenacious NHL Central Scouting says: Deceptively smart and skilled centre – utilizes his speed and quickness to advantage – not afraid to go into the hard areas; tough to contain in one-on-one situations – plays all situations and a very responsible 200-foot game – very good hockey sense to own the puck and dictate the plays – plays top minutes each game – an elite two-way player who can be an offensive threat or shutdown player; comes to play the same way either at home or on the road – played for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. (C) RAPHAEL LAVOIE – Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) [13] Lavoie describes himself as: Hardworking, Intense, Intelligent, Patient, Perseverant NHL Central Scouting says: Good size/strength forward – hockey sense is one of his strongest assets – wants the puck on his stick and can finish in tight and under pressure – plays a very responsible two-way game – versatile and effective playing either on the wing or in the middle – brings a physical element when needed and is strong below the dots with the puck – smart puck decisions and is hard to knock off the puck. (RW) NATHAN LEGARE – Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) [64] Legare describes himself as: Intense, Worker, Shooter, Powerful, Courageous NHL Central Scouting says: Strong physical winger that creates space for himself and teammates – natural knack to get open for the puck in good spots to score – good instincts and ability to force turnovers with his strong forecheck game – effective board play and very effective off the cycle – smart puck decisions and 200-foot game – legitimate point producer. (C) VALENTIN NUSSBAUMER – Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) [60] Nussbaumer describes himself as: Skilled, Calm, Fast NHL Central Scouting says: Skilled winger with very good offensive instincts – deceptively quick and elusive; able to makes quick decisions and good plays in tight spaces – very good hands and vision to make the high end plays; has the ability to find open space – drives the net quickly and quick release shot to finish his chances – protects the puck well and changes speeds to effectively keep defenders off – played for Team Switzerland at the 2019 World Junior Championship. (RW) SAMUEL POULIN – Sherbrooke Phoenix (QMJHL) [27] Poulin describes himself as: Hardworking, Passionate, Skillful, Perfectionist, Professional NHL Central Scouting says: Power winger who is a solid skater that plays a high compete game – keeps feet moving and drives the net – strong game down low along the boards to win puck battles – ability to find open space and finish chances around the net – deceiving playmaking skills make him a very good offensive threat – smart player that makes good decisions – played for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. (C) JAMIESON REES – Sarnia Sting (OHL) [23] Rees describes himself as: Determined, Aggressive, Skilled, Disciplined, Team First NHL Central Scouting says: Missed games due to injury earlier in the season but playing like he hasn’t missed a beat, scoring at a point per game; offensive catalyst for his team – highly skilled winger with natural offensive instincts – strong puck protection game (for his size) allows him to extend puck possessions – puck-on-a-string hands; dangerous scoring threat when given time and space – excellent playmaker who can make plays at top speed – played for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. (LW) NICK ROBERTSON – Peterborough Petes (OHL) [30] Robertson describes himself as: Skillful, Tenacious, Hardworking, Passionate NHL Central Scouting says: Brother of Dallas (NHL) signee Jason Robertson – missed time earlier in the season due to injury – not big but applies his craft with smarts and skills that force opposing teams to give him proper respect and attention – excellent skater, has water bug elusiveness and heads up abilities with eyes in the back of his head – relentless energy with a feet moving game; makes it difficult to stop without taking a penalty on him – offensively dynamic, with a quick release and hard one-timer – played for Team USA at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. (C) OLEG ZAYTSEV – Red Deer Rebels (WHL) [38] Zaytsev describes himself as: Good Skater, Passer, Smart NHL Central Scouting says: Smart playmaking centre who displays good vision and awareness of linemates – good hands and vision in traffic to make plays – at the top of his game when playing a heads up/feet moving style – strong on the forecheck and goes hard after loose pucks – plays both powerplay and penalty-killing units – willing to battle for position and the puck in all areas of the ice; doesn’t shy away from going to the hard areas – anticipates well on both sides of the puck and plays a responsible two-way game – played for Team Russia at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.]]> Meet Team Orr /article/meet-team-orr-4 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:03:21 +0000 /article/meet-team-orr-4 (G) COLTEN ELLIS – Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL) [7] Ellis describes himself as: Calm, Confident, Athletic, Competitive, Hardworking NHL Central Scouting says: Solid and effective butterfly; technically a very sound goalie – excellent positional play – great instincts and very smart at reading the plays – good timing and quick reactions to always be in the proper position – well balanced stance and square to the shots – plays mostly at the top of the paint on initial shots – quick and controlled lateral movements – effective at absorbing shots into his body and directing low shots away from danger – efficient post-to-post play – good use of his gloves – good at eliminating holes in tight situations – very reliable and capable to handle playing majority of the games. (G) HUNTER JONES – Peterborough Petes (OHL) [2] Jones describes himself as: Big, Athletic, Unflappable, Focused, Driven NHL Central Scouting says: Brings pro size with very good quickness and athleticism – has the ability to steal games for his team – excellent compete and work habits – very smart tracking pucks through traffic and at reading the cross ice one-time plays – powerful leg drive with quickness; moves laterally with quickness and control – excellent positional play (top of the crease and square with a solid, well balanced stance) – plays big in all situations – good quickness and timing when dropping in the butterfly; quick to react and recover – very good glove hand – very good overall rebound control and placement. (D) ARTEMI KNIAZEV – Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL) [40] Kniazev describes himself as: Leader, Winner, Trusted, Fast Learner NHL Central Scouting says: Smart and poised, puck-moving defenseman with good offensive instincts – supports the rush and makes himself an option on the attack – smart puck game finding open options on zone exits – strong skater who uses his mobility to be in good position – capable to skate the puck out of trouble and has a good stick defending – good puck distribution on the power play and ability to find the shooting lanes – effective in role with and without the puck – played for Team Russia at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. (D) VLADISLAV KOLYACHONOK – Flint Firebirds (OHL) [22] Kolyachonok describes himself as: Competitive, Smart, Playmaker NHL Central Scouting says: First year in North America and seamlessly transitioned his game – solid two-way defenseman with an encouraging offensive upside – very smart player with efficient puck skills; poised and patient with the puck to make the plays – sorts out options very well – strong on his skates and a very efficient skater with excellent mobility – capable to log heavy minutes and plays in all situations – defends well using his stick and body position – one of the best in this draft class at understanding his position. (D) KAEDAN KORCZAK – Kelowna Rockets (WHL) [31] Korczak describes himself as: Smart, Patient, Efficient, Responsible, Leader NHL Central Scouting says: Solid two-way defenseman that brings a good puck game and a physical element – good size and strength to play with a presence – strong skater with good mobility and agility playing his position – plays big minutes on Kelowna in all situations – second on his team in scoring for defensemen – played for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky tournament. (D) JAKE LEE – Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) [78] Lee describes himself as: Physical, Aggressive, Smart, 200-Foot Player, Calm NHL Central Scouting says: Big body defenseman that can play in all situations – strong shutdown defenseman and penalty killer – uses his size and reach well to take away time and space – leads his team in points by a defenseman – plays a physical style and will stand up for his teammates. (D) NIKITA OKHOTYUK – Ottawa 67’s (OHL) [55] Okhotyuk describes himself as: Competitive, Attentive, Coachable, Physical, Poised NHL Central Scouting says: Good-sized two-way defender with offensive potential – very good skater showing good north/south speed along with east/west mobility – defends with a purpose; plays with poise and confidence – very good gap control, reading and reacting in all three zones taking away opposition time and space – uses his body as needed and is hard to play against; can punish opposing forwards when called for – heads-up game with the puck, accurate passes and transitions quickly from defense to offense. (D) LASSI THOMSON – Kelowna Rockets (WHL) [14] Thomson describes himself as: Hardworking, Skater, Puck Carrier, Shooter NHL Central Scouting says: Highly skilled offensive defenseman with game-breaking ability – looks to lead and join the rush; transitions quickly on plays – excellent passing game with very good vision and touch – leading scorer for rookie defensemen in the WHL; leads Kelowna in scoring for defensemen – responsible defending utilizing effective positioning to take away time and space – good stick-to-puck technique. (C) NIKITA ALEXANDROV – Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL) [45] Alexandrov describes himself as: Smart, Good Shooter, Good Hands, Character, Good Skater NHL Central Scouting says: Skilled playmaking centre – good skater that uses good vision to find open man – drives the net and can finish in tight – strong two-way game; used in all situations for his team – poised puck decisions and has the patience to make the right play – creates time and space with puck skills and has the creativity to make plays. (RW) JOE CARROLL – Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) [51] Carroll describes himself as: Skilled, Big, Fast, Smooth, Gritty NHL Central Scouting says: Good-sized two-way power forward with deceptive offensive abilities and instincts – possesses very good puck skills and can be very clever in one-on-one situations – good vision with the puck and executes skilled plays in traffic – good hockey IQ with the ability to anticipate the play; can be an important figure to his team’s offensive attack. (RW) GRAEME CLARKE – Ottawa 67’s (OHL) [56] Clarke describes himself as: Shooter, Playmaker, Goal Scorer NHL Central Scouting says: Hardworking right winger who makes deceptive plays and controls the puck like a centreman – tenacious checker; doesn't let up in puck battles – ultra quick changing gears to separate self from checks and pull away speed with the puck – very good puck control/movement game to go along with offensive hockey sense – unselfish and patient game with the puck – has the hands/moves/shot to contribute offensively – played for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky tournament. (C) KIRBY DACH – Saskatoon Blades (WHL) [2] Dach describes himself as: Playmaker NHL Central Scouting says: Deceptive skating with top end speed when in motion – excellent vision and skill – solid playmaker who has a quick release scorer’s shot to finish chances – strong one-on-one player; good puck protection game and hard to defend against in all situations – a legitimate scoring threat when the puck is on his stick – capable to control pace and outcomes of games – high-end pick for the 2019 NHL Draft – played for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky tournament. (LW) MATVEY GUSKOV – London Knights (OHL) [63] Guskov describes himself as: Hardworking, Two-Way, Leader, Coachable, Winner NHL Central Scouting says: Offensively skilled player who plays a responsible game – very good hands and creative game especially when given time and space – good vision, quick instincts, skilled game handling and moving the puck in traffic – good at finding the open man and delivering the puck for a quality chance – quick shot and release as well as one-time ability – he skates well and when playing with energy can be a very effective and dangerous offensive threat. (C) BRETT LEASON – Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) [17] Leason describes himself as: Elite Power Forward NHL Central Scouting says: Power scoring winger leading the charge on the team with the best record in the CHL – having a breakout season as a 19-year-old displaying very good skill, vision, and hockey sense – size/strength asset allows for excellent puck protection game down low and to the net; hard to check the puck off him – strong offensive instincts and soft hands make him a legitimate scoring threat whenever he’s on the ice – plays primary role on both the powerplay and penalty-killing units – finds the openings and has a quick release shot – played for Team Canada at the 2019 World Junior Championship. (C) CONNOR MCMICHAEL – London Knights (OHL) [28] McMichael describes himself as: Smart, Fast, Two-Way Centre NHL Central Scouting says: Very good offensive player with great hockey sense – skilled forward with good vision, instincts, and puck skills – smart and patient with the puck yet quick to be able to take advantage of opportunity – smart offensive zone entries allows him to create quality chances for his teammates – very good skater with speed and quickness when needed – competes with energy style game in and game out – valuable offensive player for his team. (RW) SASHA MUTALA – Tri-City Americans (WHL) [81] Mutala describes himself as: Competitive, Smart, Coachable, Driven NHL Central Scouting says: Solid two-way forward who plays with energy and tenacity – type of player that can play up and down the lineup – gritty winger with a strong puck pursuit and forecheck game; good battle game down low – very effective penalty killer – played for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky tournament. (LW) JAKOB PELLETIER – Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) [20] Pelletier describes himself as: Happy, Energetic, Competitive, Enthusiastic, Leader NHL Central Scouting says: Skilled winger with high hockey IQ – very good quickness with the puck and exceptional ability to change speeds – high-end puck skills and vision to create plays in offensive zone – responsible to play a complete two-way game and plays with energy – protects the puck and drives the net like a power forward – poised to find the openings and makes good decisions under pressure – offensive catalyst and scoring threat every shift. (C) RYAN SUZUKI – Barrie Colts (OHL) [10] Suzuki describes himself as: Playmaker, Smooth, Offensive, Smart NHL Central Scouting says: One of the best playmaking prospects for the 2019 draft class – very good offensive hockey sense – dynamic puck composure game and effective at making plays at top speed – exceptional 360-degree vision game; makes the players around him better – quick hands that can mesmerize defenders – heads-up game to make the smart play in all zones – played for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky tournament. (C) PHILIP TOMASINO – Niagara IceDogs (OHL) [24] Tomasino describes himself as: Competitive, Skilled, High Energy, Passionate, Hardworking NHL Central Scouting says: Skilled forward with very good hockey sense and puck skills – excellent vision on offensive zone entries and strong playmaking ability – smart offensive instincts to recognize opportunity and quick to generate or capitalize on scoring chances – deceptive speed and quickness – competes to the net and goes to the dirty areas – responsible game with and without the puck. (RW) JOSH WILLIAMS – Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) [67] Williams describes himself as: Offensive, Creative, Smart, Skilled, Leader NHL Central Scouting says: Good package of skill and offensive hockey sense – good hands and quickness in tight quarters – elusive speed and quickness make him tough to contain – positions himself well on the powerplay; willing to go to dirty areas for scoring chances – versatile to play either wing position effectively – competes and battles on pucks – quick release and good finishing touch – played for Team Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky tournament.]]> Sport Testing Combine Showcases On and Off Ice Strengths /article/sport-testing-combine-showcases-on-and-off-ice-strengths Wed, 23 Jan 2019 14:37:06 +0000 /article/sport-testing-combine-showcases-on-and-off-ice-strengths Dylan Cozens of the Lethbridge Hurricanes, ranked 3rd by NHL Central Scouting in their Midterm Rankings, finished atop the overall standings in on-ice testing based on results across the 10 different categories.  Brett Leason of the Prince Albert Raiders (ranked 17th by NHL CS) finished in second, followed by Raphael Lavoie of the Halifax Mooseheads (ranked 13th by NHL CS) in third, Arthur Kaliyev of the Hamilton Bulldogs (ranked 11th by NHL CS) in fourth, and defenceman Vladislav Kolyachonok of the Flint Firebirds (ranked 22nd by NHL CS) finished in fifth. Defenceman Samuel Bolduc of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, ranked 87th by NHL Central Scouting in their Midterm Rankings, finished atop the overall standings in the off-ice portion which factored performance results across the seven different fields.  Forward Nathan Legare of the Baie-Comeau Drakkar (ranked 64th by NHL CS) finished in second, followed by defenceman Kaedan Korczak of the Kelowna Rockets (ranked 31st by NHL CS) in third, goaltender Hunter Jones of the Peterborough Petes (ranked 2nd by NHL CS) finished in fourth, and defenceman Jake Lee of the Seattle Thunderbirds (ranked 78th by NHL CS) finished in fifth overall. In specialized Sport Testing for goalies, Colten Ellis of the Rimouski Oceanic (ranked 7th by NHL CS) claimed top honours in an array of reaction, agility, and movement challenges. 2019 Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game – Sport Testing Combine Top Performers: On-Ice Tests: 30M Forward Skate: 1 – Brett Leason (Prince Albert Raiders) 2 – Dylan Cozens (Lethbridge Hurricanes) 3 – Connor McMichael (London Knights) 30M Forward Skate with Puck: 1 – Connor McMichael (London Knights) 2 – Brett Leason (Prince Albert Raiders) 3 – Vladislav Kolyachonok (Flint Firebirds) 30M Backward Skate: 1 – Thomas Harley (Mississauga Steelheads) 2 – Samuel Bolduc (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada) 3 – Arthur Kaliyev (Hamilton Bulldogs) 30M Backward Skate with Puck: 1 – Samuel Bolduc (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada) 2 – Jake Lee (Seattle Thunderbirds) 3 – Bowen Byram (Vancouver Giants) Reaction: 1 – Vladislav Kolyachonok (Flint Firebirds) 2 – Dylan Cozens (Lethbridge Hurricanes) 3 – Artemi Kniazev (Chicoutimi Sagueneens) Reaction with Puck: 1 – Dylan Cozens (Lethbridge Hurricanes) 2 – Bowen Byram (Vancouver Giants) 3 – Jakob Pelletier (Moncton Wildcats) Weave Agility: 1 – Brett Leason (Prince Albert Raiders) 2 – Dylan Cozens (Lethbridge Hurricanes) 3 – Ryan Suzuki (Barrie Colts) Weave Agility with Puck: 1 – Brett Leason (Prince Albert Raiders) 2 – Arthur Kaliyev (Hamilton Bulldogs) 3 – Dylan Cozens (Lethbridge Hurricanes) Transition Agility: 1 – Arthur Kaliyev (Hamilton Bulldogs) 2 – Vladislav Kolyachonok (Flint Firebirds) 3 – Philip Tomasino (Niagara IceDogs) Transition Agility with Puck: 1 – Vladislav Kolyachonok (Flint Firebirds) 2 – Dylan Cozens (Lethbridge Hurricanes) 3 – Philip Tomasino (Niagara IceDogs) Off-Ice Tests: Vertical Jump: 1 – Samuel Bolduc (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada) 2 – Hunter Jones (Peterborough Petes) 3 – Artemi Kniazev (Chicoutimi Sagueneens) Broad Jump: 1 – Hunter Jones (Peterborough Petes) 2 –Vladislav Kolyachonok (Flint Firebirds) 3 - Samuel Bolduc (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada) 3 - Dylan Cozens (Lethbridge Hurricanes) 3 - Artemi Kniazev (Chicoutimi Sagueneens) 3 - Kaedan Korczak (Kelowna Rockets) 3 - Brett Leason (Prince Albert Raiders) 3 - Connor McMichael (London Knights) Medicine Ball Toss: 1 – Samuel Bolduc (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada) 2 – Raphael Lavoie (Halifax Mooseheads) 3 – Brett Leason (Prince Albert Raiders) Grip Left: 1 – Dylan Cozens (Lethbridge Hurricanes) 2 – Samuel Bolduc (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada) 3 – Jake Lee (Seattle Thunderbirds) Grip Right: 1 – Dylan Cozens (Lethbridge Hurricanes) 2 – Hunter Jones (Peterborough Petes) 3 – Kaedan Korczak (Kelowna Rockets) Pro-Agility Left: 1 – Vladislav Kolyachonok (Flint Firebirds) 2 – Nathan Legare (Baie-Comeau Drakkar) 3 – Peyton Krebs (Kootenay ICE) Pro-Agility Right: 1 – Samuel Poulin (Sherbrooke Phoenix) 2 – Nathan Legare (Baie-Comeau Drakkar) 3 – Peyton Krebs (Kootenay ICE) Sport Testing scores provide valuable performance benchmarks to coaches and players at all levels of hockey with data collected at the Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game shared with NHL Central Scouting and distributed to all 31 NHL teams. For more information please visit www.sporttesting.com.]]> Bloodlines run deep in 24th annual showcase /article/bloodlines-run-deep-in-24th-annual-showcase Wed, 23 Jan 2019 05:29:38 +0000 /article/bloodlines-run-deep-in-24th-annual-showcase

    The Kelowna Rockets are pleased to announce the hiring of Adam Foote as the team’s new head coach. We'll live stream Adam's introduction at 11 am on our Facebook page. Full details ➡️ https://t.co/qsReRG2kxp 📸 - Ed Andrieski/Associated Press#WHLRockets #WHL pic.twitter.com/3gUhJeUGkS

    — Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) October 23, 2018 In all, 14 other players involved in the prospect showcase have a familial tie to hockey. Here’s the full list: Nikita Alexandrov: While the budding forward is best known to fans of the Charlottetown Islanders, the Alexandrov name is well represented in his native Germany, where his father played pro, as well as stops in Russia and Norway. He also spent 69 games with the AHL’s Springfield Indians during the 1993-94 campaign. There’s also Alexandrov’s older brother Artjom, who has split time between Germany and Russia and is currently suiting up in Germany’s tier II league. Bowen Byram: The father of the Vancouver Giants defenseman dotted the hockey map with stints in eight pro leagues, including the AHL, IHL, and ECHL. His junior career from 1984 to 1988 saw stops with the Regina Pats and Prince Albert Raiders. Graeme Clarke: The Clarke family is preparing for the draft, but it may not be long before they do it all over again, as Graeme's 15-year-old brother Brandt, a defenseman with the GTHL’s Don Mills Flyers, is eligible for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Joe Carroll: As the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds forward readies for life in the pro ranks, he can turn to cousin Patrick Killeen for advice. The 2008 draft pick by the Pittsburgh Penguins spent time in the AHL and ECHL before taking his pro career to Europe, where he’s currently stopping pucks for the EIHL’s Milton Keynes Lightning. Killeen played for the OHL’s Brampton Battalion from 2006 to 2010. Kirby Dach: Like Clarke, as Dach prepares for the draft, he’ll be able to offer advice of his own a few years down the road as 16-year-old brother Colton and 17-year-old cousin David, both playing in the Fort Saskatchewan Rangers program, capture the sights of scouts. Colten Ellis: The Rimouski Oceanic netminder isn’t the only member of his family focused on a career in hockey, as 16-year-old cousin Chase plays in Maritime Jr. A. He’s also suited up for seven games in the QMJHL this season after being selected by Drummondville in the 2018 draft. Meanwhile, Colten’s 16-year-old brother, Matthew, is in his second season of major midget with the Cape Breton West Islanders. Matvey Guskov: Much like Alexandrov, Guskov’s father Alexander is well known in Russia, as he suited up from 1994 to 2015, including a move to the KHL in 2008. His final season came in 2014-15 with the KHL’s Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk. Thomas Harley: While the Mississauga Steelheads defenseman may end up playing hockey at the highest level, he can turn to father Brian, who played four seasons at the University of Alberta, and brother Stuart, currently playing tier III NCAA, for their thoughts on the game. Peyton Krebs: The Kootenay ICE captain isn’t the only member of his family suiting up in the WHL, as 19-year-old brother Dakota has spent four seasons in the league, splitting time between Tri-City and Calgary. Kaedan Korczak: The hockey lineage for the Korczak family begins with father Chad, who played at the collegiate level with Michigan Tech. He laid the groundwork for sons Kaedan and Ryder, the younger who is currently in his first season with the Hitmen. Samuel Poulin: Hockey fans in four markets will remember the Poulin family, as father Patrick played 634 NHL games split between Hartford, Chicago, Tampa Bay, and Montreal. The 1991-92 CHL Player of the Year spent his junior days with the QMJHL’s St. Hyacinthe Laser. As for Samuel, he’s also following in the footsteps of older brother Nicolas, who after four seasons with Sherbrooke is now skating at McGill University. Matthew Robertson: After brother Tyler spent four seasons with the Edmonton Oil Kings, which included a Memorial Cup championship in 2013-14, it only made sense for the franchise to select Matthew in the 2016 WHL Draft. Nick Robertson: Brother Jason is already on his way to life in the NHL after being selected in the second round by the Dallas Stars in 2017. He’s currently rounding out his junior career with Niagara after spending the past three seasons in Kingston. Oleg Zaytsev: Any questions in the lead up to draft day can be referred to older brother Egor, a defenseman with the KHL’s Moscow Dynamo who was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 2017.]]>         Dach rolls into Red Deer as CHL’s top-ranked prospect /article/dach-rolls-into-red-deer-as-chls-top-ranked-prospect Wed, 23 Jan 2019 02:07:07 +0000 /article/dach-rolls-into-red-deer-as-chls-top-ranked-prospect

    Kirby Dach is the top-ranked WHL skater & is ranked 2️⃣nd in North America. He leads @BladesHockey in scoring w/ 5️⃣0️⃣ points (18G-32A). #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/CR2DrFt9tS

    — The WHL (@TheWHL) January 21, 2019 "It’s a feather in your cap, but at the same time you can’t let it get to your head or drag you off course," said Dach of the distinction. "You’ve got to stay focused. There’s lots of players behind me and I’m still not at the top so I think I’ve got work ahead of me and I think that’s the biggest thing. "I’ve got to keep working and I’ve got to keep pushing myself to get better every day." Dach trails only American-born centreman Jack Hughes on the list and is joined by what looks to be the strongest WHL draft class in years with Dylan Cozens (Lethbridge Hurricanes), Bowen Byram (Vancouver Giants) and Peyton Krebs (Kootenay ICE) all following him inside the top 10. “It’s a pretty neat experience. You don’t get to do it too often," said Dach of the chance to line up with and against the best 2000 and 2001-born prospects the CHL has to offer on Wednesday. "Usually you’re up against 19 and 20 year-olds who may or may not be signed by NHL teams already and those games can be pretty tough. It’ll be cool to play against guys my own age, we’re all hungry here and there’s a lot to prove so I’m excited about the opportunity.” Dach leads the Blades with 50 points (18-32--50) over 43 games this season. He'll wear the 'C' for Team Orr as he plays under a coaching staff consisting of former NHL netminder Kelly Hrudey, fellow WHL grad and long-time NHL defenceman Robyn Regehr as well as Prince Albert Raiders bench boss Marc Habscheid on Wednesday. The last Saskatoon player to be selected inside the top five at the NHL Draft was Curtis Leschyshyn, selected third overall by the Quebec Nordiques back in 1988. The way scouts these days are talking, Dach is also in that conversation. “Kirby Dach got off to a great start and he showed that he’s a power forward-style player that is smart," affirmed NHL Central Scouting Director Dan Marr to a group of reporters in Red Deer on Monday. "He’s shown us that he can get to the net, make plays at speed and most importantly, he can finish.” Playing out of the WHL's Eastern Conference, Dach is no stranger to The Centrium. He's enjoyed a pair of two-point performances in Saskatoon's two visits to Red Deer this season. "There'll be a lot of eyes watching on Wednesday, but I've had some good games in Red Deer so it's a nice place to have the event," he said with a smile. Dach leads the way into the 24th annual showcase that features 30 of the top 62 skaters ranked in Monday's NHL Central Scouting Midterms. Wednesday's game gets underway at 10pm ET/7pm PT live across the country on Sportsnet and TVA Sports as well as in the United States on NHL Network.]]>         134 CHL players listed in 2019 NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings /article/134-chl-players-listed-in-2019-nhl-central-scouting-midterm-rankings Mon, 21 Jan 2019 18:49:57 +0000 /article/134-chl-players-listed-in-2019-nhl-central-scouting-midterm-rankings 30 of the top 62 ranked skaters will compete in Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League today announced that 134 CHL players appear in NHL Central Scouting’s Midterm Rankings for the 2019 NHL Draft which takes place June 21-22 in Vancouver, B.C. The domestic rankings list a total of 217 North American skaters including 118 from the CHL, also listing an additional 31 North American goaltenders including 16 that currently compete in the CHL. Kirby Dach of the Saskatoon Blades is the top ranked CHL skater listed at number two followed by Dylan Cozens of the Lethbridge Hurricanes at number three, and defenceman Bowen Byram of the Vancouver Giants at number four.  A total of 20 CHL skaters are listed inside the top-31 including 14 forwards and six defencemen with each of them slated to compete in this week’s Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Red Deer on Wednesday January 23. Following Dach and Cozens at forward are Peyton Krebs of the Kootenay ICE (8), Ryan Suzuki of the Barrie Colts (10), Arthur Kaliyev of the Hamilton Bulldogs (11), Raphael Lavoie of the Halifax Mooseheads (13), Brett Leason of the Prince Albert Raiders (17), Jakob Pelletier of the Moncton Wildcats (20), Jamieson Rees of the Sarnia Sting (23), Philip Tomasino of the Niagara IceDogs (24), Nolan Foote of the Kelowna Rockets (26), Samuel Poulin of the Sherbrooke Phoenix (27), Connor McMichael of the London Knights (29), and Nick Robertson of the Peterborough Petes (30). Behind Byram on defence is Thomas Harley of the Mississauga Steelheads (9), Lassi Thomson of the Kelowna Rockets (14), Matthew Robertson of the Edmonton Oil Kings (18), Vladislav Kolyachonok of the Flint Firebirds (22), and Kaedan Korczak of the Kelowna Rockets (31). Five CHL goaltenders are listed inside the top-10 in North America with Hunter Jones of the Peterborough Petes at number two.  Mads Sogaard of the Medicine Hat Tigers is listed third, followed by Taylor Gauthier of the Prince George Cougars at five, Trent Miner of the Vancouver Giants at six, and Colten Ellis of the Rimouski Oceanic at seven. The 134 CHL players features 50 from the Ontario Hockey League including 44 skaters and six goaltenders, followed by 46 from the Western Hockey League which includes 39 skaters and seven goaltenders, and 38 players from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League which includes 35 skaters and three goaltenders. The Kelowna Rockets lead all teams with six players included in the rankings which features three inside the top-31.  The Sherbrooke Phoenix have five players listed followed by four from the Charlottetown Islanders, Edmonton Oil Kings, Flint Firebirds, London Knights, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, and Windsor Spitfires. Last season, 140 CHL players appeared in the Midterm Rankings before 78 were selected at the 2018 NHL Draft in Dallas including 13 players chosen in the first round. CHL North American Skaters: Players in bold will compete in 2019 Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
    MT Last Name First Name Birthdate Team League Pos
    2 DACH KIRBY 21-Jan-01 SASKATOON WHL C
    3 COZENS DYLAN 9-Feb-01 LETHBRIDGE WHL C
    4 BYRAM BOWEN 13-Jun-01 VANCOUVER WHL D
    8 KREBS PEYTON 26-Jan-01 KOOTENAY WHL C
    9 HARLEY THOMAS 19-Aug-01 MISSISSAUGA OHL D
    10 SUZUKI RYAN 28-May-01 BARRIE OHL C
    11 KALIYEV ARTHUR 26-Jun-01 HAMILTON OHL RW
    13 LAVOIE RAPHAEL 25-Sep-00 HALIFAX QMJHL C
    14 THOMSON LASSI 24-Sep-00 KELOWNA WHL D
    17 LEASON BRETT 30-Apr-99 PRINCE ALBERT WHL C
    18 ROBERTSON MATTHEW 9-Mar-01 EDMONTON WHL D
    20 PELLETIER JAKOB 7-Mar-01 MONCTON QMJHL LW
    22 KOLYACHONOK VLADISLAV 26-May-01 FLINT OHL D
    23 REES JAMIESON 26-Feb-01 SARNIA OHL C
    24 TOMASINO PHILIP 28-Jul-01 NIAGARA OHL C
    26 FOOTE NOLAN 29-Nov-00 KELOWNA WHL LW
    27 POULIN SAMUEL 25-Feb-01 SHERBROOKE QMJHL RW
    28 MCMICHAEL CONNOR 15-Jan-01 LONDON OHL C
    30 ROBERTSON NICHOLAS 11-Sep-01 PETERBOROUGH OHL LW
    31 KORCZAK KAEDAN 29-Jan-01 KELOWNA WHL D
    38 ZAYTSEV OLEG 7-Jan-01 RED DEER WHL C
    40 KNIAZEV ARTEMI 4-Jan-01 CHICOUTIMI QMJHL D
    44 BECKMAN ADAM 10-May-01 SPOKANE WHL LW
    45 ALEXANDROV NIKITA 16-Sep-00 CHARLOTTETOWN QMJHL C
    51 CARROLL JOSEPH 1-Feb-01 SAULT STE. MARIE OHL C
    54 CONSTANTINOU WILLIAM 25-Mar-01 KINGSTON OHL D
    55 OKHOTYUK NIKITA 4-Dec-00 OTTAWA OHL D
    56 CLARKE GRAEME 24-Apr-01 OTTAWA OHL RW
    58 ABRAMOV MIKHAIL 26-Mar-01 VICTORIAVILLE QMJHL C
    59 CAJKOVIC MAXIM 3-Jan-01 SAINT JOHN QMJHL RW
    60 NUSSBAUMER VALENTIN 25-Sep-00 SHAWINIGAN QMJHL C
    61 VUKOJEVIC MICHAEL 8-Jun-01 KITCHENER OHL D
    63 GUSKOV MATVEY 30-Jan-01 LONDON OHL C
    64 LEGARE NATHAN 11-Jan-01 BAIE-COMEAU QMJHL RW
    66 NEWKIRK REECE 20-Feb-01 PORTLAND WHL C
    67 WILLIAMS JOSH 8-Mar-01 EDMONTON WHL RW
    68 BEAUCAGE ALEX 25-Jul-01 ROUYN-NORANDA QMJHL RW
    69 GUENETTE MAXENCE 28-Apr-01 VAL-D'OR QMJHL D
    70 SPENCE JORDAN 24-Feb-01 MONCTON QMJHL D
    71 SCHMIEMANN QUINN 27-Jul-01 KAMLOOPS WHL D
    72 LEGUERRIER JACOB 22-Nov-00 SAULT STE. MARIE OHL D
    73 TRACEY BRAYDEN 28-May-01 MOOSE JAW WHL LW
    74 SERDYUK EGOR 3-Jun-01 VICTORIAVILLE QMJHL RW
    77 PROTAS ALIAKSEI 6-Jan-01 PRINCE ALBERT WHL C
    78 LEE JAKE 13-Jul-01 SEATTLE WHL D
    81 MUTALA SASHA 6-May-01 TRI-CITY WHL RW
    82 TOPOROWSKI LUKE 12-Apr-01 SPOKANE WHL C
    85 FAIRBROTHER GIANNI 30-Sep-00 EVERETT WHL D
    87 BOLDUC SAMUEL 9-Dec-00 BLAINVILLE-BOISBRIAND QMJHL D
    94 GOLOD MAXIM 18-Aug-00 ERIE OHL LW
    96 MACKAY COLE 13-Jun-01 SAULT STE. MARIE OHL RW
    99 JENTZSCH TARO 11-Jun-00 SHERBROOKE QMJHL C
    101 PORCO NICHOLAS 12-Mar-01 SAGINAW OHL LW
    103 CAJKA PETR 11-Dec-00 ERIE OHL C
    105 BUDGELL BRETT 1-Jun-01 CHARLOTTETOWN QMJHL LW
    106 LIKHACHEV YAROSLAV 2-Sep-01 GATINEAU QMJHL LW
    108 BARINKA MARCEL 23-Mar-01 HALIFAX QMJHL C
    110 KEPPEN ETHAN 20-Mar-01 FLINT OHL LW
    111 MURRAY BLAKE 5-Jul-01 SUDBURY OHL C
    120 MUTTER NAVRIN 15-Mar-01 HAMILTON OHL LW
    122 BURZAN LUKA 7-Jan-00 BRANDON WHL RW
    125 EGGENBERGER NANDO 7-Oct-99 OSHAWA OHL LW
    126 PARENT XAVIER 23-Mar-01 HALIFAX QMJHL LW
    128 BROWN MITCHELL 25-Jun-01 TRI-CITY WHL D
    129 RYBINSKI HENRIK 26-Jun-01 SEATTLE WHL RW
    131 SCHWINDT COLE 25-Apr-01 MISSISSAUGA OHL RW
    132 HRABIK KRYSTOF 24-Sep-99 TRI-CITY WHL C
    133 ANTROPOV DANIL 20-Dec-00 OSHAWA OHL LW
    134 WASHKURAK KEEAN 16-Aug-01 MISSISSAUGA OHL C
    135 ANGLE TYLER 30-Sep-00 WINDSOR OHL C
    141 DERSCH ALEXANDER 30-Mar-00 CHARLOTTETOWN QMJHL D
    142 PRIMEAU MASON 28-Jul-01 NORTH BAY OHL C
    144 LUDVIG JOHN 2-Aug-00 PORTLAND WHL D
    145 VAN DE LEEST JACKSON 15-Jun-01 CALGARY WHL D
    146 TURAN OLIVER 30-Mar-01 ACADIE-BATHURST QMJHL D
    147 LAAOUAN NOAH 7-Mar-01 CHARLOTTETOWN QMJHL D
    148 STEVENSON KEEGAN 31-Dec-00 GUELPH OHL LW
    149 BIZIER MATHIEU 13-May-01 GATINEAU QMJHL C
    150 UBA ERIC 17-Dec-00 FLINT OHL C
    151 ALISTROV VLADIMIR 12-Feb-01 EDMONTON WHL LW
    152 PELLETIER THOMAS 23-Aug-01 DRUMMONDVILLE QMJHL D
    155 LAROCHELLE SEAN 11-Feb-01 VICTORIAVILLE QMJHL D
    156 KEMP BRETT 23-Mar-00 MEDICINE HAT WHL C
    157 KALMIKOV BROOKLYN 21-Apr-01 CAPE BRETON QMJHL C
    159 KOPE DAVID 10-Oct-00 EDMONTON WHL RW
    160 MUIR COLE 14-Feb-01 KOOTENAY WHL C
    162 LANG MARTIN 15-Sep-01 KAMLOOPS WHL RW
    163 HENAULT LOUKA 31-Jan-01 WINDSOR OHL D
    164 D'AMICO DANIEL 26-Jan-01 WINDSOR OHL LW
    169 LAROSE NATHAN 24-Sep-00 CAPE BRETON QMJHL D
    172 HORNING CONNOR 11-May-01 SWIFT CURRENT WHL D
    173 MILLMAN MASON 18-Jul-01 SAGINAW OHL D
    175 MOBERG COLE 17-Oct-00 PRINCE GEORGE WHL D
    178 MOSKAL BILLY 22-Mar-00 LONDON OHL C
    180 MCLEAN CULLEN 10-Feb-01 SAULT STE. MARIE OHL C
    182 MOROZOFF ALEX 30-May-01 RED DEER WHL C
    183 ROSS LIAM 13-May-01 SUDBURY OHL D
    184 BAKER JARRETT 19-Sep-00 DRUMMONDVILLE QMJHL D
    185 RANNISTO JASPER 28-Nov-00 BLAINVILLE-BOISBRIAND QMJHL D
    186 ALLENSEN NATHAN 3-May-01 BARRIE OHL D
    191 DUNKLEY NATHAN 5-Mar-00 LONDON OHL C
    192 SERGEEV ALEKSEI 22-May-00 QUEBEC QMJHL C
    193 HUGG RICKARD 18-Jan-99 KITCHENER OHL C
    194 YANTSIS JONATHAN 28-Apr-99 KITCHENER OHL RW
    195 TOPPING KYLE 18-Nov-99 KELOWNA WHL C
    196 KASTELIC MARK 11-Mar-99 CALGARY WHL C
    197 GOGOLEV PAVEL 19-Feb-00 GUELPH OHL RW
    198 LEUFVENIUS HUGO 26-Mar-99 SARNIA OHL LW
    205 PRIKRYL FILIP 2-Apr-01 SAINT JOHN QMJHL C
    206 BREWER MITCHELL 20-Mar-01 OSHAWA OHL D
    207 OKULIAR OLIVER 24-May-00 SHERBROOKE QMJHL LW
    209 MALYSJEV EMIL 1-May-01 SASKATOON WHL D
    211 BARLAGE LOGAN 12-Jan-01 LETHBRIDGE WHL C
    212 YORK JACK 17-Sep-00 BARRIE OHL D
    213 PEACH BAILEY 8-Mar-01 SHERBROOKE QMJHL LW
    214 SIMONEAU XAVIER 19-May-01 DRUMMONDVILLE QMJHL C
    216 MCCORMICK ADAM 25-Jun-00 CAPE BRETON QMJHL D
    217 SWETLIKOFF ALEX 6-Jul-01 KELOWNA WHL C
      CHL North American Goaltenders:
    MT Last Name First Name Birthdate Team League
    2 JONES HUNTER 21-Sep-00 PETERBOROUGH OHL
    3 SOGAARD MADS 13-Dec-00 MEDICINE HAT WHL
    5 GAUTHIER TAYLOR 15-Feb-01 PRINCE GEORGE WHL
    6 MINER TRENT 5-Feb-01 VANCOUVER WHL
    7 ELLIS COLTEN 5-Oct-00 RIMOUSKI QMJHL
    11 BASRAN ROMAN 26-Jul-01 KELOWNA WHL
    13 ANDERS ETHAN 26-Sep-00 RED DEER WHL
    15 GUZDA MACK 11-Jan-01 OWEN SOUND OHL
    17 WOLF DUSTIN 16-Apr-01 EVERETT WHL
    18 PIIROINEN KARI 1-Jul-01 WINDSOR OHL
    19 DAWS NICOLAS 22-Dec-00 GUELPH OHL
    21 MAKAJ JESSE 27-Jan-01 KOOTENAY WHL
    22 MONETTE THOMMY 21-Feb-01 SHERBROOKE QMJHL
    23 CAVALLIN LUKE 29-Apr-01 FLINT OHL
    26 LEMIEUX JONATHAN 8-Jun-01 VAL-D'OR QMJHL
    31 MACLEAN ANDREW 28-Jun-01 OWEN SOUND OHL
    For more on the NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings, visit nhl.com.]]>