33 WHL Players Selected in 2011 NHL Entry Draft

Calgary, AB – The Western Hockey League is proud to announce that 33 WHL players were selected in the 2011 NHL Draft, with five being selected in the first round. Red Deer Rebels’ forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was selected first overall in the 2011 NHL Draft when the Edmonton Oilers used their first pick to select the 18-year-old (1993) Burnaby, B.C. product yesterday in Minnesota at the Xcel Energy Center, marking the first British Columbia born player to be selected first overall at the NHL Draft.

The Canadian Hockey League also announced today that 101 CHL players were selected in the seven rounds of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft representing nearly 48% of the 211 drafted players. The 101 players includes 21 selected in the first round which ties a CHL record set back in 1998 when the first consisted of 27 picks. Of the 101 players selected, the Ontario Hockey League leads the way with 46 players selected matching the 2008 NHL Entry Draft as their highest total since 1999 when 52 players were selected. This season the Western Hockey League had 33 players, and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League had 22 players selected.

Full list of the 33 WHL players selected at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft:

2011 NHL Entry Draft, WHL Players

1st Round
#1. Edmonton Oilers – Ryan Nugent-Hopkins; Burnaby, B.C.; Red Deer Rebels
#11. Colorado Avalanche – Duncan Siemens; Sherwood Park, AB; Saskatoon Blades
#13. Calgary Flames – Sven Bartschi; Langenthal, SUI; Portland Winterhawks
#18. Chicago Blackhawks – Mark McNeill; Edmonton, AB; Prince Albert Raiders
#23. Pittsburgh Penguins – Joseph Morrow; Sherwood Park, AB; Portland Winterhawks

2nd Round
#31. Edmonton Oilers – David Musil; Calgary, AB; Vancouver Giants
#32. St. Louis Blues – Ty Rattie; Airdrie, AB; Portland Winterhawks
#46. St. Louis Blues – Joel Edmundson; Brandon, MB; Moose Jaw Warriors
#57. Calgary Flames – Tyler Wotherspoon; Surrey, BC; Portland Winterhawks

3rd Round
#67. Winnipeg Jets – Adam Lowry; Calgary, AB; Swift Current Broncos
#73. Carolina Hurricanes – Keegan Lowe; Edmonton, AB; Edmonton Oil Kings
#74. Edmonton Oilers – Travis Ewanyk; North Vancouver, BC; Edmonton Oil Kings
#84. Phoenix Coyotes – Harrison Ruopp; Zehner, SK; Prince Albert Raiders

4th Round
#106. New York Rangers – Michael St. Croix; Winnipeg, MB; Edmonton Oil Kings
#107. Buffalo Sabres – Colin Jacobs; Grapevine, TX; Seattle Thunderbirds
#111. Phoenix Coyotes – Kale Kessy; Shaunavon, SK; Medicine Hat Tigers
#115. Detroit Red Wings – Marek Tvrdon; Nitra, SVK; Vancouver Giants
#118. Philadelphia Flyers – Marcel Noebels; Toenisvorst, DEU; Seattle Thunderbirds
#119. Winnipeg Jets – Zachary Yuen; Vancouver, BC; Tri-City Americans

5th Round
#125. New York Islanders – John Persson; Mora SWE; Red Deer Rebels
#127. New York Islanders – Brenden Kichton; Spruce Grove, AB; Spokane Chiefs
#134. New York Rangers – Shane McColgan; Manhattan Beach, CA; Kelowna Rockets
#138. Montreal Canadiens – Darren Dietz; Medicine Hat, AB; Saskatoon Blades
#141. Phoenix Coyotes – Darren Dzuirzynski; Lloydminster, AB; Saskatoon Blades
#144. Pittsburgh Penguins - Dominik Uher; Ostvava, CZE; Spokane Chiefs

6th Round
#156. Ottawa Senators – Darren Kramer; Peace River, AB; Spokane Chiefs
#159. New Jersey Devils – Reece Scarlett; Sherwood Park, AB; Swift Current Broncos
#164. Calgary Flames – Laurent Brossoit; Port Alberni, BC; Edmonton Oil Kings
#165. Dallas Stars – Matej Stransky; Ostrava, CZE; Saskatoon Blades
#167. Buffalo Sabres – Nathan Lieuwen; Abbotsford, BC; Kootenay Ice
#175. Detroit Red Wings – Richard Nedomlel; Prague, CZE; Swift Current Broncos

7th Round
#186. Ottawa Senators – Jordan Fransoo; North Battleford, SK; Brandon Wheat Kings
#193. Carolina Hurricanes – Brody Sutter; Calgary, AB; Lethbridge Hurricanes

Past WHL – NHL Draft Results
A total of 43 WHL players were selected in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, including seven in the 1st round.
A total of 31 WHL players were selected in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, including five in the 1st round.
A total of 37 WHL players were selected in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, including nine in the 1st round.
A total of 37 WHL players were selected in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, including nine in the 1st round.
A total of 24 WHL players were selected in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft
A total of 43 WHL players were selected in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft

43 WHL Players Selected in 2010 NHL Entry Draft

Calgary, AB – The Western Hockey League is proud to announce that 43 WHL players were selected in the 2010 NHL Draft, with seven being selected in the first round, marking the WHL’s best showing at the NHL Draft since 2005.

Portland Winterhawks’ centerman Ryan Johansen became the first of 43 WHL players selected when the Columbus Blue Jackets used the 4th overall selection to pick the 17-year-old Port Moody, B.C. product yesterday in Los Angeles at the Staples Center.  Portland led all WHL Clubs with an unprecedented eight Winterhawks being selected throughout the draft.

2010 NHL Entry Draft, WHL Players

1st Round
#4.  Columbus Blue Jackets – Ryan Johansen; Port Moody, BC; Portland Winterhawks
#5.  New York Islanders – Nino Niederreiter; Chur, SUI; Portland Winterhawks
#6.  Tampa Bay Lightning – Brett Connolly; Prince George, BC; Prince George Cougars
#10.  New York Rangers – Dylan McIlrath; Winnipeg, MB; Moose Jaw Warriors
#23.  Buffalo Sabres – Mark Pysyk; Sherwood Park, AB; Edmonton Oil Kings
#25.  Florida Panthers – Quinton Howden; Oak Bank, MB; Moose Jaw Warriors
#29.  Anaheim Ducks – Emerson Etem; Long Beach, CA; Medicine Hat Tigers

2nd Round
#36.  Florida Panthers – Alex Petrovic; Edmonton, AB; Red Deer Rebels
#39.  Minnesota Wild – Brett Bulmer; Prince George, BC; Kelowna Rockets
#43.  Toronto Maple Leafs – Brad Ross; Lethbridge, AB; Portland Winterhawks
#48.  Edmonton Oilers – Curtis Hamilton; Kelowna, BC; Saskatoon Blades
#49.  Colorado Avalanche – Calvin Pickard; Winnipeg, MB; Seattle Thunderbirds
#58.  Chicago Blackhawks – Kent Simpson; Edmonton, AB; Everett Silvertips

3rd Round
#64.  Calgary Flames – Max Reinhart; Vancouver, BC; Kootenay Ice
#66.  Tampa Bay Lightning – Radko Gudas; Prague, CZE; Everett Silvertips
#70.  Los Angeles Kings – Jordan Weal; Vancouver, BC; Regina Pats
#73.  Calgary Flames – Joey Leach; Wadena, SK; Kootenay Ice
#75.  Buffalo Sabres – Kevin Sundher; Surrey, BC; Chilliwack Bruins
#78.  Nashville Predators – Taylor Aronson; Placentia, CA; Portland Winterhawks
#83.  Buffalo Sabres – Matt MacKenzie; New Westminster, BC; Calgary Hitmen

4th Round
#97.  Boston Bruins – Craig Cunningham; Trail, BC; Vancouver Giants
#109. Dallas Stars – Alex Theriau; Cowichan Valley, BC; Everett Silvertips

5th Round
#121. Edmonton Oilers – Tyler Bunz; St. Alberta, AB; Medicine Hat Tigers
#124. Columbus Blue Jackets – Austin Madaisky; Saskatoon, BC; Kamloops Blazers
#133. Calgary Flames – Michael Ferland; Brandon, MB; Brandon Wheat Kings
#134. St. Louis Blues – Cody Beach; Kelowna, BC; Calgary Hitmen
#137. Colorado Avalanche – Troy Rutkowski; Edmonton, AB; Portland Winterhawks
#139. Colorado Avalanche – Luke Walker; Castlegar, BC; Portland Winterhawks
#147. Montreal Canadiens – Brendan Gallagher; Delta, BC; Vancouver Giants

6th Round
#155. Atlanta Thrashers – Kendall McFaull; Rosetown, SK; Moose Jaw Warriors
#162. Edmonton Oilers – Brandon Davidson; Taber, AB; Regina Pats
#166. Edmonton Oilers – Drew Czerwonka; Glenavon, SK; Kootenay Ice
#167. Carolina Hurricanes – Tyler Stahl; Drumheller, AB; Chilliwack Bruins
#171. Detroit Red Wings – Brooks Macek; Winnipeg, MB; Tri-City Americans
#178. Ottawa Senators – Mark Stone; Winnipeg, MB; Brandon Wheat Kings

7th Round
#182. Toronto Maple Leafs – Josh Nicholls; Tsawwassen, BC; Saskatoon Blades
#186. Tampa Bay Lightning – Teigan Zahn; Bethune, SK; Saskatoon Blades
#189. Minnesota Wild – Dylen McKinlay; Langley, BC; Chilliwack Bruins
#190. New York Rangers – Randy McNaught; Nanaimo, BC; Saskatoon Blades
#191. Chicago Blackhawks – MacMillon Carruth; Shorwood, MN; Portland Winterhawks
#193. Calgary Flames – Patrick Holland; Lethbridge, AB; Tri-City Americans
#208. Buffalo Sabres – Riley Boychuk; Abbotsford, BC; Portland Winterhawks
#209. Philadelphia Flyers – Brendan Ranford; Edmonton, AB; Kamloops Blazers

Past WHL – NHL Draft Results
A total of 31 WHL players were selected in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, including five in the 1st round.
A total of 37 WHL players were selected in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, including nine in the 1st round.
A total of 37 WHL players were selected in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, including nine in the 1st round.
A total of 24 WHL players were selected in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft
A total of 43 WHL players were selected in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft

31 WHL Players Selected in 2009 NHL Entry Draft

Calgary, AB – Vancouver Giants centerman Evander Kane became the first of five WHL players selected in the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft when the Atlanta Thrashers used the 4th overall selection to pick the 17-year-old Vancouver, B.C. product this evening at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
 
In total, 31 WHL players were selected at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
 
2009 NHL Entry Draft, WHL Players
 
1st Round
#4.  Atlanta Thrashers – Evander Kane; Vancouver, B.C.; Vancouver Giants
#5.  Los Angeles Kings – Brayden Schenn; Saskatoon, SK; Brandon Wheat Kings
#8.  Dallas Stars – Scott Glennie; Winnipeg, MB; Brandon Wheat Kings
#9.  Ottawa Senators – Jared Cowen; Saskatoon, SK; Spokane Chiefs
#29.  Tampa Bay Lightning – Carter Ashton; Saskatoon, SK; Lethbridge Hurricanes
 
2nd Round
#32.  Detroit Red Wings – Landon Ferraro; Trail, B.C.; Red Deer Rebels
#48.  St. Louis Blues – Brett Ponich; Edmonton, AB; Portland Winterhawks
#49.  Colorado Avalanche – Stefan Elliott; Vancouver, B.C.; Saskatoon Blades
 
3rd Round
#64.  Colorado Avalanche – Tyson Barrie; Victoria, B.C.; Kelowna Rockets
#66.  Buffalo Sabers – Brayden McNabb; Saskatoon, SK; Kootenay Ice
#74.  Calgary Flames – Ryan Howse; Prince George, B.C.; Chilliwack Bruins
#81.  Philadelphia Flyers – Adam Morrison; Edmonton, AB; Saskatoon Blades
#82.  Edmonton Oilers – Cameron Abney; Aldergrove, B.C.; Everett Silvertips
#85.  Washington Capitals – Cody Eakin; Winnipeg, MB; Swift Current Broncos
#86.  Boston Bruins – Ryan Button; Edmonton, AB; Prince Albert Raiders
 
4th Round
#96.  Los Angeles Kings – Linden Vey; Wakaw, SK; Medicine Hat Tigers
#103.  Minnesota Wild – Kris Foucault; Calgary, AB; Calgary Hitmen
#105.  Phoenix Coyotes – Justin Weller; Daysland, AB; Red Deer Rebels
#108.  St. Louis Blues – Tyler Shattock; Vernon, B.C.; Kamloops Blazers
#119.  Chicago Blackhawks – Byron Froese; Winkler, MB; Everett Silvertips
 
5th Round
#129.  Dallas Stars – Thomas Vincour; Brno, CZE; Edmonton Oil Kings
 
6th Round
#155.  Atlanta Thrashers – Jimmy Bubnick; Esterhazy, SK; Kamloops Blazers
#157.  Phoenix Coyotes – Evan Bloodoff; Nelson, B.C.; Kelowna Rockets
#161.  Minnesota Wild – Darcy Kuemper; Saskatoon, SK; Red Deer Rebels
#175.  Washington Capitals – Garrett Mitchell; Regina, SK; Regina Pats
#179.  Los Angeles Kings – Brandon Kozun; Calgary, AB; Calgary Hitmen
#180.  Detroit Red Wings – Mitchell Callahan; Whittier, CA; Kelowna Rockets
 
7th Round
#185.  Atlanta Thrashers – Levko Koper; Edmonton, AB; Spokane Chiefs
#189.  San Jose Sharks – Marek Viedensky; Handlova, SK; Prince George Cougars
#201.  Calgary Flames – Gaelan Patterson; La Ronge, SK; Saskatoon Blades
#208.  Carolina Hurricanes – Tommi Kivisto; Vantaa, FIN; Red Deer Rebels

37 WHL PLAYERS SELECTED IN 2008 NHL ENTRY DRAFT

Calgary, AB - Kelowna Rockets' defenceman Luke Schenn  became the first of nine WHL players selected in the first round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft when the Toronto Maple Leafs used the fifth overall selection to pick the 18-year-old Saskatoon, SK product on Friday, June 20th in Ottawa, ON. This is the third time since 1982 that nine WHL Players have been selected in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft (1982, 2007, 2008).

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired the fifth overall selection in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft from the New York Islanders in exchange for their 2008 seventh overall pick plus two conditional draft picks.

In total, 37 WHL players were selected at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.


2008 NHL Entry Draft, WHL Players

1st Round
#5. Toronto Maple Leafs - Luke Schenn; Saskatoon, SK; Kelowna Rockets
#11. Chicago Blackhawks - Kyle Beach; Kelowna, BC; Everett Silvertips
#12. Buffalo Sabres - Tyler Myers; DeWinton, AB; Kelowna Rockets
#13. Los Angeles Kings - Colten Teubert; White Rock, B.C.; Regina Pats
#14. Carolina Hurricanes - Zach Boychuk; Airdrie, AB; Lethbridge Hurricanes
#18. Nashville Predators - Chet Pickard; Winnipeg, MB; Tri-City Americans
#19. Philadelphia Flyers - Luca Sbisa; Oberageri, Switzerland; Lethbridge Hurricanes
#22. Edmonton Oilers - Jordan Eberle; Regina, SK; Regina Pats
#26. Buffalo Sabres - Tyler Ennis; Edmonton, AB; Medicine Hat Tigers

2nd Round
#46. Florida Panthers - Colby Robak; Gilbert Plains, MB; Brandon Wheat Kings
#48. Calgary Flames - Mitch Wahl; Seal Beach, CA; Spokane Chiefs
#53. New York Islanders - Travis Hamonic; Winnipeg, MB; Moose Jaw Warriors
#57. Washington Capitals - Eric Mestery; Winnipeg, MB; Tri-City Americans

3rd Round
#69. Phoenix Coyotes - Michael Stone; Winnipeg, MB; Calgary Hitmen
#72. New York Islanders - Jyri Niemi; Hameenkyro, FIN; Saskatoon Blades
#78. Calgary Flames - Lance Bouma; Provost, AB; Vancouver Giants
#79. Ottawa Senators - Zack Smith; Maple Creek, SK; Swift Current Broncos
#84. Philadelphia Flyers - Jacob DeSerres; Calgary, AB; Seattle Thunderbirds
#85. Anaheim Ducks - Brandon McMillan; Delta, B.C.; Kelowna Rockets
#87. St. Louis Blues - Ian Schultz; Calgary, AB; Calgary Hitmen
#88. Los Angeles Kings - Geordie Wudrick; Abbotsford, B.C.; Swift Current Broncos

4th Round
#93. Washington Capitals - Braden Holtby; Marshall, SK; Saskatoon Blades
#99. Phoenix Coyotes - Colin Long; Santa Ana, CA; Kelowna Rockets
#111. New York Rangers - Dale Weise; Winnipeg, MB; Swift Current Broncos
#112. New Jersey Devils - Matt Delahey; Moose Jaw, SK; Regina Pats
#117. Tampa Bay Lightning - James Wright; Saskatoon, SK; Vancouver Giants

5th Round
#122. Tampa Bay Lightning - Dustin Tokarski; Watson, SK; Spokane Chiefs
#127. Columbus Blue Jackets - Matt Calvert; Brandon, MB; Brandon Wheat Kings
#131. Vancouver Canucks - Prab Rai; Surrey, B.C.; Seattle Thunderbirds
#132. Chicago Blackhawks - Teigan Zahn; Bethune, SK; Saskatoon Blades
#137. Columbus Blue Jackets - Brent Regner; Newbrook, AB; Vancouver Giants
#144. Washington Capitals - Joel Broda; Prince Albert, SK; Moose Jaw Warriors

6th Round
#156. New York Islanders - Jared Spurgeon; Edmonton, AB; Spokane Chiefs
#168. Calgary Flames - Ryley Grantham; Hanna, AB; Moose Jaw Warriors
#176. Dallas Stars - Matt Tassone; St. Albert, AB; Swift Current Broncos

7th Round
#191. Vancouver Canucks - Morgan Clark; Highland Village, TX; Red Deer Rebels
#193. Edmonton Oilers - Jordan Bendfeld; Leduc, AB; Medicine Hat Tigers

37 WHL PLAYERS SELECTED IN 2007 NHL ENTRY DRAFT

Seattle Thunderbirds' defenseman Thomas Hickey  became the first of nine WHL players selected in first round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft when the Los Angeles Kings used the fourth overall selection to pick the 18-year-old Calgary, AB product on Friday, June 22nd in Columbus, Ohio.

In total, 37 WHL players were selected in the seven-round NHL Entry Draft, which concluded on Saturday, June 23rd with the final six rounds of selections.

2007 NHL DRAFT, WHL PLAYERS

1st Round
#4. Los Angeles Kings - Thomas Hickey; Calgary, AB; Seattle Thunderbirds
#5. Washington Capitals - Karl Alzner; Burnaby, B.C; Calgary Hitmen
#8. Boston Bruins - Zach Hamill; Port Coquitlam, B.C; Everett Silvertips
#10. Florida Panthers - Keaton Ellerby; Calgary, AB; Kamloops Blazers
#11. Carolina Hurricanes - Brandon Sutter; Red Deer, AB; Red Deer Rebels
#15. Edmonton Oilers - Alex Plante; Brandon, MB; Calgary Hitmen
#16. Minnesota Wild - Colton Gillies; Surrey, B.C.; Saskatoon Blades
#23. Nashville Predators - Jonathon Blum; Rancho Santa Margarita, CA; Vancouver Giants
#30. Phoenix Coyotes - Nick Ross; Lethbridge, AB; Regina Pats

2nd Round
#33. Vancouver Canucks - Taylor Ellington; Victoria, B.C.; Everett Silvertips
#40. Florida Panthers - Michal Repik; Vlasim, CZ; Vancouver Giants
#47. Tampa Bay Lightning - Dana Tyrell; Airdrie, AB: Prince George Cougars
#52. Los Angeles Kings - Oscar Moller; Stockholm, SWE; Chilliwack Bruins

3rd Round
#66. Philadelphia Flyers - Garrett Klotz; Regina, SK; Saskatoon Blades
#67. Atlanta Thrashers - Spencer Machacek; Lethbridge, AB; Vancouver Giants
#70. Calgary Flames - John Negrin; West Vancouver, B.C.; Kootenay Ice
#72. Carolina Hurricanes - Drayson Bowman; Littleton, CO; Spokane Chiefs
#85. St. Louis Blues - Brett Sonne; Maple Ridge, B.C.; Calgary Hitmen
#91. San Jose Sharks - Tyson Sexsmith; Priddis, AB; Vancouver Giants

4th Round
#102. Carolina Hurricanes - Justin McCrae; Calgary, AB; Saskatoon Blades
#107. Tampa Bay Lightning - Mitch Fadden; Victoria, B.C.; Lethbridge Hurricanes
#109. Los Angeles Kings - Dwight King; Meadow Lake, SK; Lethbridge Hurricanes
#110. Minnesota Wild - Justin Falk; Snowflake, MB; Spokane Chiefs
#112. Dallas Stars - Colton Sceviour; Red Deer, AB; Portland Winter Hawks
#116. Calgary Flames - Keith Aulie; Rouleau, SK; Brandon Wheat Kings
#119. Nashville Predators - Mark Santorelli; Burnaby, B.C.; Chilliwack Bruins

5th Round
#124. Los Angeles Kings - Linden Rowat; Cochrane, AB; Regina Pats
#125. Washington Capitals - Brett Leffler; Wynyard, SK: Regina Pats
#136. Dallas Stars - Ondrej Roman; Ostrava, CZ; Spokane Chiefs
#140. Minnesota Wild - Cody Almond; Calgary, AB; Kelowna Rockets

6th Round
No WHL Players Selected

7th Round
#183. Tampa Bay Lightning - Torrie Jung; Nanaimo, B.C.; Kelowna Rockets
#189. Boston Bruins - Jordan Knackstedt; Saskatoon, SK; Moose Jaw Warriors
#200. Minnesota Wild - Carson McMillan; Brandon, MB; Calgary Hitmen
#203. San Jose Sharks - Frazer McLaren; Winnipeg, MB; Portland Winter Hawks
#205. Atlanta Thrashers - Paul Postma; Red Deer, AB; Swift Current Broncos
#206. Vancouver Canucks - Dan Gendur; Vancouver, B.C.; Everett Silvertips
#207. New Jersey Devils - Ryan Molle; Winnipeg, MB; Swift Current Broncos

24 WHL Players Selected in 2006 NHL Entry Draft

Vancouver, B.C. - The Western Hockey League is proud to announce that 24 WHL players have been selected by NHL teams at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, B.C.

Of the 24 WHL players selected in the 2006 NHL Draft, four were selected in the first round.

Peter Mueller became the first-ever Everett Silvertips player to be selected by an NHL team in the Draft after being chosen eighth overall by the Phoenix Coyotes.

The Bloomington, MN, product and 2006 WHL Rookie of the Year scored 26 goals and 58 points in 52 games for the ‘Tips in 2005-06, and played for the United States at the 2006 World Junior Championship.

Other WHL players selected in the opening round include Michael Grabner of the Spokane Chiefs (14th overall - Vancouver Canucks), Prince George Cougars defenseman Ty Wishart (16th overall - San Jose Sharks), and Everett Silvertips goaltender Leland Irving (26th overall - Calgary Flames).

Since the inception of the NHL Entry Draft in 1969, 1614 WHL Players have been selected in the NHL's annual draft.


2006 NHL ENTRY DRAFT, WHL PLAYERS

1st Round
#8. Phoenix Coyotes - Peter Mueller, Bloomington, MN, Everett Silvertips
#14. Vancouver Canucks - Michael Grabner, Villach, Austria, Spokane Chiefs
#16. San Jose Sharks - Ty Wishart, Comox, B.C., Prince George Cougars
#26. Calgary Flames - Leland Irving, Swan Hills, AB, Everett Silvertips

2nd Round
#40. Minnesota Wild - Ondrej Fiala, Stenberk, CZE, Everett Silvertips
#43. Atlanta Thrashers - Riley Holzapfel, Regina, SK, Moose Jaw Warriors
#49. Montreal Canadiens - Ben Maxwell, North Vancouver, B.C., Kootenay Ice
#50. Boston Bruins - Milan Lucic, Vancouver, B.C., Vancouver Giants
#59. Colorado Avalanche - Codey Burki, Winnipeg, MB, Brandon Wheat Kings

3rd Round
#66. Montreal Canadiens - Ryan White, Brandon, MB, Calgary Hitmen
#73. Florida Panthers - Brady Calla, Kelowna, B.C., Everett Silvertips
#86. Los Angeles Kings - George (Bud) Holloway, Wapella, SK, Seattle Thunderbirds

4th Round
#99. Toronto Maple Leafs - James Reimer, Arborg, MB, Red Deer Rebels
#113. Columbus Blue Jackets - Ben Wright, Foremost, AB, Lethbridge Hurricanes

5th Round
#143. San Jose Sharks - Ashton Rome, Nesbitt, MB, Kamloops Blazers
#152. Phoenix Coyotes - Jordan Bendfeld, Leduc, AB, Medicine Hat Tigers

6th Round
#158. Boston Bruins - Levi Nelson, Calgary, AB, Swift Current Broncos
#159. Columbus Blue Jackets - Jesse Dudas, St. Albert, AB, Prince George Cougars
#168. Tampa Bay Lightning - Dane Crowley, Winnipeg, MB, Swift Current Broncos
#174. New York Rangers - Eric Hunter, Winnipeg, MB, Prince George Cougars

7th Round
#189. Columbus Blue Jackets - Derek Dorsett, Kindersley, SK, Medicine Hat Tigers
#197. Vancouver Canucks - Evan Fuller, 150 Mile House, B.C., Prince George Cougars
#199. Montreal Canadiens - Cameron Cepek, Huntington Beach, CA, Portland Winter Hawks
#212. Detroit Red Wings - Logan Pyett, Balgonie, SK, Regina Pats

43 WHL Players Selected in 2005 NHL Entry Draft

OTTAWA, ONT - The Western Hockey League is proud to announce that 43 WHL players were selected by National Hockey League clubs at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft in Ottawa, Ontario.

Four WHL players were selected in the first round, including three players who were taken in the top 10.

Tri-City Americans goaltender Carey Price of Williams Lake, B.C. was the first WHL player taken as he was selected fifth overall by the Montreal Canadiens. At fifth overall, Price joins former Calgary Centennials goaltender John Davidson and former Flin Flon netminder Ray Martinyuk as the only three WHL goaltenders in league history to be drafted in the top five.

Vancouver Giants hometown hero Gilbert Brule was chosen sixth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets, while Taber, AB native Devin Setoguchi, who plays for the Saskatoon Blades, was selected eighth overall by the San Jose Sharks.

Meantime, the Florida Panthers traded up to select Moose Jaw Warriors forward Kenndal McArdle with the 20th overall pick.

Since the inception of the NHL Entry Draft in 1969, 1590 WHL Players have been selected in the NHL's annual draft. It was also the 15th consecutive year that more than 40 WHL Players were selected in the draft.


THE FOLLOWING ARE WHL PLAYERS SELECTED IN THE 2005 NHL ENTRY DRAFT:

Round 1
#5. Montreal Canadiens - Carey Price, G, Williams Lake, B.C., Tri-City Americans
#6. Columbus Blue Jackets - Gilbert Brule, F, North Vancouver, B,C., Vancouver Giants
#8. San Jose Sharks - Devin Setoguchi, F, Taber, AB, Saskatoon Blades
#20. Florida Panthers - Kenndal McArdle, F, Burnaby, B.C., Moose Jaw Warriors

Round 2
#31. Anaheim Mighty Ducks - Brendan Mikkelson, D, St. Albert, AB, Portland Winter Hawks
#32. Florida Panthers - Tyler Plante, G, Brandon, MB, Brandon Wheat Kings
#37. St. Louis Blues - Scott Jackson, D, Salmon Arm, B.C., Seattle Thunderbirds
#40. New York Rangers - Michael Sauer, D, Sartell, MN, Portland Winter Hawks
#46. New York Islanders - Dustin Kohn, D, Edmonton, AB, Calgary Hitmen
#52. Colorado Avalanche - Chris Durand, F, Saskatoon, SK, Seattle Thunderbirds
#57. Minnesota Wild - Matt Kassian, F, Sherwood Park, AB, Kamloops Blazers

Round 3
#64. Carolina Hurricanes - Joe Barnes, F, Winnipeg, MB, Saskatoon Blades
#65. Minnesota Wild - Kristofer Westblom, G, Meadow Lake, SK, Kelowna Rockets
#66. New York Rangers - Brodie Dupont, F, St. Lazare, MB, Calgary Hitmen
#67. Columbus Blue Jackets - Kris Russell, D, Caroline, AB, Medicine Hat Tigers
#69. Calgary Flames - Gord Baldwin, D, Winnipeg, MB, Medicine Hat Tigers
#77. New York Rangers - Dalyn Flatt, D, Teulon, MB, Saskatoon Blades
#79. Nashville Predators - Cody Franson, D, Salmon Arm, B.C., Vancouver Giants

Round 4
#102. Tampa Bay Lightning - Blair Jones, F, Central Butte, SK, Moose Jaw Warriors
#110. Minnesota Wild - Kyle Bailey, F, Ponoka, AB, Portland Winter Hawks
#111. Calgary Flames - J. D. Watt, F, Calgary, ABVancouver Giants
#124. Colorado Avalanche - Raymond Macias, D, Long Beach, CA, Kamloops Blazers

Round 5
#132. Detroit Red Wings - Darren Helm, F, Winnipeg, MB, Medicine Hat Tigers
#140. San Jose Sharks - Taylor Dakers, G, Richmond, B.C., Kootenay Ice
#144. New York Islanders - Masi Marjamaki, F, Pori, Finland, Moose Jaw Warriors
#151. Detroit Red Wings - Jeff May, D, Richmond, B.C., Prince Albert Raiders
#154. Boston Bruins - Wacey Rabbit, F, Calgary, AB, Saskatoon Blades
#156. St. Louis Blues - Ryan Reaves, F, Winnipeg, MB, Brandon Wheat Kings
#158. Calgary Flames - Matt Keetley, G, Medicine Hat, AB, Medicine Hat Tigers

Round 6
#166. Colorado Avalanche - Jason Lynch, D, North Vancouver, B.C., Spokane Chiefs
#169. St. Louis Blues - Mike Gauthier, D, Vancouver, B.C., Prince Albert Raiders
#170. New Jersey Devils - Sean Zimmerman, D, Denver, CO., Spokane Chiefs
#171. St. Louis Blues - Nicholas Drazenovic, F, Prince George, B.C., Prince George Cougars
#174. Philadelphia Flyers - John Flatters, D, Calgary, AB, Red Deer Rebels
#177. Columbus Blue Jackets - Derek Reinhart, D, Camrose, AB, Regina Pats
#179. Calgary Flames - Brett Sutter, F, Viking, AB, Kootenay Ice

Round 7
#199. Minnesota Wild - Riley Emmerson, D, Abbotsford, B.C., Tri-City Americans
#203. Chicago Blackhawks - Adam Hobson, F, Mission, B.C., Spokane Chiefs
#207. Atlanta Thrashers - Myles Stoesz, D, Steinbach, MB, Spokane Chiefs
#211. New York Rangers - Ryan Russell, F, Caroline, AB, Kootenay Ice
#214. Detroit Red Wings - Bretton Stamler, D, Calgary, AB, Seattle Thunderbirds
#221. Calgary Flames - Myles Rumsey, D, Winnipeg, MB, Swift Current Broncos
#222. Colorado Avalanche - Kyle Cumiskey, D, Abborsford, B.C., Kelowna Rockets

44 WHL Players Selected at 2004 NHL Entry Draft

The Western Hockey League was well represented at the 2004 NHL Entry Draft with 44 players selected in the nine rounds including eight players selected in the first round.  Cam Barker, Winnipeg, MB, from the Medicine Hat Tigers was the first WHL player selected at the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He was selected 3rd overall by the Chicago Blackhawks and  Andrew Ladd , Maple Ridge, BC from the Calgary Hitmen was selected 4th Overall by the Carolina Hurricanes.

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE WHL PLAYERS SELECTED AT 2004 NHL ENTRY DRAFT.

1st Round
3. Cam Barker , Winnipeg, MB Medicine Hat Tigers, Chicago Blackhawks
4. Andrew Ladd , Maple Ridge, BC Calgary Hitmen, Carolina Hurricanes
14. Devan Dubnyk Calgary, AB , Kamloops Blazers, Edmonton Oilers
18. Kyle Chipchura , Vimy, AB Prince Albert Raiders, Montreal Canadiens
27. Jeff Schultz , Calgary, AB Calgary Hitmen, Washington Capitals
28. Mark Fistric , Edmonton, AB Vancouver Giants, Dallas Stars
29. Mike Green, Calgary, AB Saskatoon Blades, Washington Capitals
30. Andy Rogers , Calgary, AB Calgary Hitmen, Tampa Bay Lighting

2nd round
35. Logan Stephenson, Outlook, SK Tri-City Americans, Phoenix Coyotes
43. Michael Funk , Abbotsford, BC Portland Winter Hawks, Buffalo Sabres
44. Roman Tesliuk , Murmansk, RUS Kamloops Blazers , Edmonton Oilers
47. Blake Comeau , Meadow Lake, SK Kelowna Rockets, New York Islanders
48. Dane Byers , Nipawin, SK Prince Albert Raiders, New York Rangers
60. Brandon Dubinsky , Anchorage, AK Portland Winter Hawks, New York Rangers

3rd Round
79. Clayton Stoner , Port McNeill, BC Tri-City Americans, Minnesota Wild
86. John Lammers , Langley, BC Lethbridge Hurricanes, Dallas Stars
88. Clayton Barthel , Kelowna, BC \'Seattle Thunderbirds, Washington Capitals
89. Jeff Glass , Cochrane, AB Kootenay Ice, Ottawa Senators
90. Justin Pogge , Nipawin, SK Prince George Cougars, Toronto Maple Leafs
98. Dustin Boyd , Winnipeg, MB Moose Jaw Warriors, Calgary Flames

4th Round
105. Evan Schafer , Mankota, SK Prince Albert Raiders, Florida Panthers
108. Asthon Rome , Nesbitt, MB Moose Jaw Warriors, Boston Bruins
109. Brett Carson, Nipawin, SK Calgary Hitmen, Carolina Hurricanes
110. Ned Lukacevic, Port Coquitlam, BC Spokane Chiefs, Los Angeles Kings
118. Aki Seitsonen , Riihimski, FIN Prince Albert Raiders, Calgary Flames
121. Kris Hogg Sicamous, BC , Kamloops Blazers, Calgary Flames

5th Round
134. Kris Versteeg , Lethbridge, AB Lethbridge Hurricanes, Boston Bruins
139. Kyle Moir, Calgary, AB Swift Current Broncos, Nashville Predators
148. Steve Regier, Spruce Grove, AB Medicine Hat Tigers, New York Islanders

6th Round
164. Moises Gutierrez , Anchorage, AK Kamloops Blazers, Pittsburgh Penguins
175. Aaron Boogaard , Regina, SK Tri-City Americans, Minnesota Wild
177. Max Gordichuk , Nipawin, SK Kamloops Blazers, Edmonton Oilers

7th Round
200. Matt Schneider , Vernon, BC Tri-City Americans, Calgary Flames
214. Troy Brouwer , Nesbitt, MB Moose Jaw Warriors, Chicago Blackhawks
223. Jared Walker , Winnipeg, MB Red Deer Rebels, Chicago Blackhawks
226. Steve Covington , Maple Ridge, BC Calgary Hitmen, Detroit Red Wings

8th Round
229. Eric Hunter, Winnipeg, MB Prince George Cougars, Chicago Blackhawks
240. Aaron Gagnon , Armstrong, BC \'Seattle Thunderbirds, Phoenix Coyotes
241. Mike Card , Penticton, BC Kelowna Rockets, Buffalo Sabres
242. Tyler Spurgeon , Edmonton, AB Kelowna Rockets, Edmonton Oilers
245. Justin Keller , Summerland, BC Kelowna Rockets, Tampa Bay Lighting
254. David Schulz , Winkler, MB, Swift Current Broncos, Vancouver Canucks

9th Round
279. Adam Cracknell , Victoria, BC Kootenay Ice, Calgary Flames
286. Triston Grant , Neepawa, SK, Vancouver Giants, Philadelphia Flyers

41 WHL Players Selected in 2003 NHL Entry Draft

Defenceman Braydon Coburn (Shaunavon, SK.) of the Portland WInter Hawks was the first WHL player selected at the 2003 NHL Entry Draft in Nashville. He was selected 8th overall by the Atlanta Thrashers.

A total of 41 WHL players were chosen by NHL Clubs at the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE WHL PLAYERS SELECTED AT 2003 NHL ENTRY DRAFT.

1st Round
8. Braydon Coburn (D), Shaunavan, SK (Portland Winter Hawks); Atlanta Thrashers
9. Dion Phaneuf (D), Edmonton, AB (Red Deer Rebels); Calgary Flames
14. Brent Seabrook (D) Delta, BC (Lethbridge Hurricanes); Chicago Blackhawks
18. Eric Fehr (RW) Winkler, MB (Brandon Wheat Kings); Washington Capitals
19. Ryan Getzlaf (C) Regina, SK (Calgary Hitmen) Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
30. Shawn Belle (D) Edmonton, AB (Tri-City Americans) St. Louis Blues

2nd Round
32. Ryan Stone (LW) Calgary, AB (Brandon Wheat Kings); Pittsburgh Penguins
34. Mike Egener (D) Calgary, AB (Calgary Hitmen); Tampa Bay Lightning
49. Shea Weber(D) Sicamous, BC (Kelowna Rockets); Nashvlle Predators
55. Stefan Meyer (C) Fox Valley, SK (Medicine Hat Tigers); Florida Panthers
58. Jeremy Colliton (C) Blackie, AB (Prince Albert Raiders) New York Islanders
66. Masi Marjamaki (LW) Pori, FIN (Red Deer Rebels); Boston Bruins

3rd Round
69. Colin Fraser (C) Surrey, BC (Red Deer Rebels); Philadelphia Flyers
70. Jonathan Filewich (RW) Sherwood Park, AB (Prince George Cougars); Pittsburgh Penguins
74. Clarke MacArthur (C) Lloydminster, AB (Medicine Hat Tigers); Buffalo Sabres
77. Tyler Redenbach (C) Kamloops, BC (Swift Current Broncos); Phoenix Coyotes
88. Zach Fitzgerald (D) Duluth, MN (Seattle Thunderbirds); St. Louis Blues
89. Paul Brown (RW) Prince George, BC (Kamloops Blazers); Nashville Predators
95. Ricky Kozak (RW) Russell, MB (Brandon Wheat Kings); Philadelphia Flyers

4th Round
126. Kevin Nastiuk (G) Edmonton, AB (Medicine Hat Tigers); Carolina Hurricanes
130. Matej Trojovsky (D) Plzen, Czech Republic (Swift Current Broncos) Carolina Hurricanes
131. David Svagrovsky (RW) Prague, Czech Republic (Seattle Thunderbirds); Colorado Avalanche

5th Round
149. Nigel Dawes (LW) Winnipeg, MB (Kootenay Ice); New York Rangers

6th Round
173. Tyler Johnson (C) Edmonton, AB (Moose Jaw Warriors); Calgary Flames
178. Ryan Gibbons (RW) North Vancouver (Seattle Thunderbirds); Phoenix Coyotes
183. Nate Thompson (C) Anchorage, AK (Seattle Thunderbirds); Boston Bruins
191. Rejean Beauchemin (G) Winnipeg, MB (Prince Albert Raiders); Philadelphia Flyers

7th Round
198. Shay Stephenson (LW) Outlook, SK (Red Deer Rebels); Carolina Hurricanes
202. Nathan Paetsch (D) Leroy, SK (Moose Jaw Warriors) Buffalo Sabres
208. Randall Gelech (C) Wynard, SK (Kelowna Rockets); Phoenix Coyotes
214. Kyle Brodziak (C) St. Pau;, AB (Moose Jaw Warriors); Edmonton Oilers
219. Adam Courchaine (C) Winnipeg, MB (Vancouver Giants); Minnesota Wild
220. Jeremy Williams (C) Regina, SK (Swift Current Broncos); Toronto Maple Leafs

8th Round
237. Shaun Landolt (RW) Abbotsford, BC (Calgary Hitmen) Nashville Predators
240. Cam Cunning (LW) Powell River, BC (Kamloops Blazers); Calgary Flames
245. Dustin Byfuglien (D) Minneapolis, MN (Prince George Cougars); Chicago Blackhawks
257. Darryl Yacboski (D) North Vancouver, BC (Regina Pats); Colorado Avalanche

9th Round
278. Troy Bodie (RW) Portage La Praire (Kelowna Rockets); Edmonton Oilers
279. Mark Olafson (RW) Winnipeg, MB (Kelowna Rockets); Washington Capitals
285. Matthew Hansen (D) Winnipeg, MB (Seattle Thunderbirds); Vancouver Canucks
287. Nick Tarnasky (C) Rocky Mountain House, AB (Lethbrige Hurricanes); Tampa Bay Lightning

43 WHL Players Selected in 2002 NHL Entry Draft

Medicine Hat Tiger defenceman Jay Bouwmeester was selected 3rd overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft today in Toronto. Rick Nash of the OHL's London Knights was selected 1st overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE WHL PLAYERS SELECTED AT 2002 NHL ENTRY DRAFT, ALSO A BREAKDOWN SELECTION OF PLAYERS SELECTED FROM WHL TEAMS AND NHL TEAM SELECTION OF WHL PLAYERS

ROUND ONE
3 JAY BOUWMEESTER, FLORIDA PANTHERS, MEDICINE HAT TIGERS
6 SCOTTIE UPSHALL, NASHVILLE PREDATORS, KAMLOOPS BLAZERS
7 JOFFREY LUPUL, ANAHEIM MIGHTY DUCKS, MEDICINE HAT TIGERS
16 JAKUB KLEPIS, OTTAWA SENATORS, PORTLAND WINTER HAWKS
17 BOYD GORDON, WASHINGTON CAPITALS, RED DEER REBELS
25 CAM WARD, CAROLINA HURRICANES, RED DEER REBELS

ROUND TWO
36 JARRET STOLL, EDMONTON OILERS, KOOTENAY ICE
38 JOSH HARDING, MINNESOTA WILD, REGINA PATS
61 JOHNNY BOYCHUK, COLORADO AVALANCHE, CALGARY HITMEN

ROUND THREE
69 ERIK CHRISTENSEN, PITTSBURGH PENGUINS, KAMLOOPS BLAZERS
73 BARRY BRUST, MINNESOTA WILD, SPOKANE CHIEFS
74 TODD FORD, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS, SWIFT CURRENT BRONCOS
77 PATRICK WELLAR, WASHINGTON CAPTIALS, PORTLAND WINTER HAWKS
92 DEREK KRESTANOVICH, WASHINGTON CAPITALS, MOOSE JAW WARRIORS

ROUND FOUR
97 LANCE MONYCH, PHOENIX COYOTOES, BRANDON WHEAT KINGS
102 BRANDON SEGAL, NASHVILLE PREDATORS, CALGARY HITMEN
104 AARON ROME, LOS ANGELES KINGS, SWIFT CURRENT BRONCOS
109 JEVON DESAUTELS, WASHINGTON CAPITALS, SPOKANE CHIEFS
115 MARK ROONEEM, LOS ANGELES KINGS, KAMLOOPS BLAZERS
124 LANE MANSON, ATLANTA THRASHERS, MOOSE JAW WARRIORS

ROUND FIVE
137 CAM PADDOCK, PITTSBURGH PENGUINS, KELOWNA ROCKETS
147 DAVID BARARUK, DALLAS STARS, MOOSE JAW WARRIORS
151 ROBERT MCVICAR, VANCOUVER CANUCKS, BRANDON WHEAT KINGS
162 GERARD DICAIRE, TAMPA BAY LIGHTING, KOOTENAY ICE
164 TYLER WEIMAN, COLORADO AVALANCHE, TRI-CITY AMERICANS
166 LOGAN KOOPMANS, DETROIT RED WINGS, LETHBRIDGE HURRICANES

ROUND SIX
167 BRAD SCHELL, ATLANTA THRASHERS, SPOKANE CHIEFS
168 TIM KONSORADA, COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS, BRANDON WHEAT KINGS
173 LUKE FRITSHAW, ANAHEIM MIGHTY DUCKS, PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS
179 MARIAN HAVEL, WASHINGTON CAPITALS, VANCOUVER GIANTS
187 ERIC JOHANSSON, NEW JERSEY DEVILS, TRI-CITY AMERICANS
190 D.J. KING, ST. LOUIS BLUES, LETHBRIDGE HURRICANES
191 IAN WHITE, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS, SWIFT CURRENT BRONCOS
192 NIKITA KOROVKIN, PHIADELPHIA FLYERS, KAMLOOPS BLAZERS

ROUND SEVEN
203 JOSH MORROW, NASHVILLE PREDATORS, TRI-CITY AMERICANS
216 LADISLAV KOUBA, PHOENIX COYOTES, RED DEER REBELS
224 ADAM TAYLOR, CAROLINA HURRICANES, KOOTENAY ICE
225 - STEVEN GOERTZEN, COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS, SEATTLE THUNDERBIRDS
229 - DEREK MEECH, DETROIT RED WINGS, RED DEER REBELS

ROUND EIGHT
236 TYLER BOLDT, ATLANTA THRASHERS, KAMLOOPS BLAZERS
255 RYAN CRAIG, TAMPA BAY LIGHTING, BRANDON WHEAT KINGS
256 DARREN REID, TAMPA BAY LIGHTING, MEDICINE HAT TIGERS

ROUND NINE
266 STEVEN SPENCER, NASHVILLE PREDATORS, SWIFT CURRENT BRONCOS

2002 TOTALS by WHL Team
Brandon 4
Calgary 2
Kamloops 5
Kelowna 1
Kootenay 3
Lethbridge 2
Medicine Hat 3
Moose Jaw 3
Portland 2
Prince Albert 1
Prince George 0
Red Deer 4
Regina 1
Saskatoon 0
Seattle 1
Spokane 3
Swift Current 4
Tri-Cities 3
Vancouver 1
TOTAL 43

2002 TOTALS by NHL Team
Anaheim 2
Atlanta 3
Boston 0
Buffalo 0
Calgary 0
Carolina 2
Chicago 0
Colorado 2
Columbus 2
Dallas 1
Detroit 2
Edmonton 1
Florida 1
Los Angeles 2
Minnesota 2
Montreal 0
Nashville 4
New Jersey 1
New York Islanders 0
New York Rangers 0
Ottawa 1
Philadelphia 1
Phoenix 2
Pittsburgh 2
San Jose 0
St. Louis 1
Tampa Bay 3
Toronto 2
Vancouver 1
Washington 5
TOTAL 43