Over the coming weeks, we will be taking a look at WHL prospects who have been fortunate enough to hear their name called at the NHL Draft over the past two years. First up is the Pacific Division. Between 2018 and 2019, seven players were drafted to five different teams […]
Tag: 2018 NHL Entry Draft
Ty Smith used a strong Devils Development Camp and WJSS to get an NHL contract
Not often does an 18-year-old defenseman get as much attention going into a U20 World Juniors as Ty Smith is getting now. The Spokane Chiefs blue liner was invited to Hockey Canada’s World Juniors Summer Showcase in Kamloops and he impressed. If he could replicate what he did for Hockey […]
Almeida capitalizing on opportunity
By Matthew Gourlie Justin Almeida learned the value of opportunities early in his hockey career. The 18-year-old Moose Jaw Warriors centre is making the most of the opportunity to play a big role on the high-flying top-ranked team in the Western Hockey League. Almeida has been one of the breakout […]
2018 NHL Draft Profiles: Mark Kastelic
Mark Kastelic doesn’t want to hear about his chances in the upcoming National Hockey League Entry Draft. It is the furthest thing from the 18-year-old’s mind as he goes through the grind of his third season with the Calgary Hitmen. “I honestly haven’t thought about it that much compared to […]
Woo hoping to wow scouts with complete game
By Matthew Gourlie A name like Jett Woo’s doesn’t lend itself to mediocrity. Fortunately for the 17-year-old Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman, he has the talent to go with his superhero-sounding name. While Woo’s name grabbed attention when he was drafted, his talent has been opening eyes ever since. Woo has […]
Hartje hoping to cap impressive rookie season in draft
By Matthew Gourlie Bemidji, Minnesota is home to some mythical men. A statue of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox stands on the edge of town. Pro Football Hall of Famer Bronko Nagurski went to Bemidji High. Still, Bemidji is hockey country and Moose Jaw Warriors rookie Chase Hartje […]
2018 NHL Draft profiles: Tristen Nielsen
Spending the formative years of his youth in Fort St. John, B.C., the only barrier Calgary Hitmen left winger Tristen Nielsen had to break down was a sheet of plywood produced locally at the Peace Valley OSB plant. Once hockey season ended and summer arrived — where average daily high […]