The Edmonton Oil Kings have been busy. Recently the organization finalized WHL Standard Player Agreements with six new players. Oil Kings General Manager Kirt Hill is really shoring up his prospect pool. Last season was cut short for many minor hockey players due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the average […]
Tag: 2020 WHL Bantam Draft
Raiders strike gold
WHL Bantam Draft On April 22, 2020, the 15th overall pick in the annual WHL Bantam Draft was held by Prince Albert Raiders who then selected Terrell Goldsmith from Fort St. James, BC. He was listed at 6-foot-3 199 pounds, at only 14 years of age. Goldsmith played for the […]
Heidt ready to rise to the occasion for Prince George
Prince George Cougars’ first-round draft pick Riley Heidt says the fact that he is a part of a WHL team is sinking in for real. The 15-year-old was taken second overall in this year’s WHL Bantam Draft from the Saskatoon Contacts of the SMHL. Career so far Heidt notched […]
Semeniuk signs with the Giants
The Vancouver Giants announced on Monday morning the signing of 2005-born centreman Ethan Semeniuk to a WHL Standard Player Agreement. The Giants selected him in the third round (56th overall) on April 22nd and the native of Fort St. John, BC is already the third signee (Leslie and Halaburda) for […]
Giants draft talk with Barclay Parneta
When the Vancouver Giants hired Barclay Parneta in May 2018 to be their general manager, the organization knew it was getting an extensive scouting background and knowledge in player evaluation. Parneta’s resume includes 18 years with the Tri-City Americans where he held various positions including head scout and assistant general manager, […]
Vancouver Giants Bantam Draft picks with Daryl Anning
The 2020 WHL Bantam Draft has come and gone after taking place online this past Wednesday due to COVID-19. The Vancouver Giants and the rest of the WHL needed to do what they could with what they had to make their selections. Connor Bedard was the first selection to […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Pats select Bedard first overall in WHL Bantam Draft, acquire Ross and more
The Regina Pats held the first overall pick in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft held on Wednesday and officially made Connor Bedard the first overall pick. Bedard has been granted exceptional status and will be able to join the Pats full-time in the 2020-21 season
Kamloops Blazers 2020 WHL Bantam Draft recap
The Kamloops Blazers selected 10 players in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft. Of the 10 players, there are five forwards and five defensemen. By region, the Blazers selected four players from B.C., two from Saskatchewan, and one each from Alberta, Manitoba, California, and Minnesota. Thanks to insight from Zach Moffat […]
Portland Winterhawks 2020 WHL Bantam Draft recap
On Wednesday, the WHL held its annual Bantam Draft. A total of 233 players from across western Canada and the United States were chosen. The Portland Winterhawks, led by vice president, general manager, and head coach Mike Johnston, made 11 selections. Given the current environment, the draft was held […]
WHL Bantam Draft Live with DUBNetwork
Welcome to our live stream of DUBNetwork’s coverage of the WHL Bantam Draft. Your hosts today are Josh Critzer and Paul Figler. Come join DUBNetwork as we cover the WHL Bantam Draft this morning! We will be discussing the picks, trades, and all things related to the WHL! Come join […]