24 WHL Players Invited to NHL Scouting Combine
May 29, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release
CALGARY, AB - Top prospects for the 2015 NHL Draft have been invited to the NHL Scouting Combine set for June 1-6 in Buffalo, New York. Of the 120 total invitees, 24 are WHL players.
WHL Players Invited to Attend NHL Scouting Combine
Last Name First Name WHL Club Pos Height Weight
BARZAL Mathew Seattle C 5' 11.25" 175
BEAR Ethan Seattle D 5' 11.0" 200
BITTNER Paul Portland LW 6' 4.0" 204
CARLO Brandon Tri-City D 6' 5.0" 196
DeBRUSK Jake Swift Current LW 5' 11.75" 174
GABRIELLE Jesse Regina LW 5' 10.75" 205
GAWDIN Glenn Swift Current C 6' 0.5" 191
GROPP Ryan Seattle LW 6' 2.0" 187
GUHLE Brendan Prince Albert D 6' 1.75" 184
HARKINS Jansen Prince George C 6' 1.25" 182
HILL Adin Portland G 6' 3.5" 198
HOBBS Connor Regina D 6' 0.5" 187
JUULSEN Noah Everett D 6' 1.5" 174
KOLESAR Keegan Seattle RW 6' 1.25" 217
MERKLEY Nick Kelowna RW 5' 10.5" 191
MUSIL Adam Red Deer C 6' 2.75" 202
NIELSEN Andrew Lethbridge D 6' 3.0" 207
PILON Ryan Brandon D 6' 2.0" 206
PROVOROV Ivan Brandon D 6' 0.5" 201
REDDEKOPP Chaz Victoria D 6' 3.25" 219
SIDEROFF Deven Kamloops RW 5' 11.0" 171
SOY Tyler Victoria C 5' 11.5" 172
WAGNER Austin Regina LW 6' 1.0" 178
WOTHERSPOON Parker Tri-City D 6' 0.25" 171
Click to view full list of NHL Scouting Combine Invitees
WHL Invitees 2014: 23
WHL Invitees 2013: 22
WHL Invitees 2012: 22
Each year, the Combine gives NHL amateur scouts and general managers an opportunity for 1-on-1 interviews with top prospects from across the globe. In addition, players' fitness levels are tested through a series of exercises and medical exams are conducted.
The 2015 NHL Draft is scheduled for June 26th and 27th in Sunrise, Florida.
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