Following a lottery held in Calgary, Alberta at the WHL head offices. It was administered by KPMG.
Once the balls were added to the hopper Prince George Cougars was determined the draft lottery winner.
The Regina Pats retain the first overall pick
Prince George moved from fourth to second overall
Moose Jaw dropped to third overall
Tri-City moved to fourth overall
Saskatoon selects fifth overall
Red Deer selects sixth overall
The WHL Bantam Draft Lottery utilized 21 selection balls, the allotment of which were as follows:
Swift Current Broncos – Six (pick previously traded via Lethbridge to the Regina Pats)
Moose Jaw Warriors – Five
Tri-City Americans – Four
Prince George Cougars – Three
Regina Pats – Two (pick previously traded to Saskatoon Blades)
Red Deer Rebels – One