Prince George wins WHL bantam draft lottery

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