WHL Moose Jaw Warriors

6th Round welcomes Jesse Gartland

Published on April 30, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Moose Jaw Warriors News Release


Moose Jaw, SK-The Moose Jaw Warriors are pleased to announce that their pick for the 6th Round (113th overall), in the 2009 Bantam Draft, is Defenseman Jesse Gartland from Stony Plain, Alberta. Jesse is the Warriors 7th pick in the draft.

"Jesse is a solid stay at home defensemen." comments General Manager Chad Lang "He makes good decisions with the puck, has good mobility, and is very composed in the defensive zone." "In addition, Jesse has physical presence on the ice." he added.

Name: Jesse Gartland

DOB: May 2, 1994

H: 6'1 W: 175lbs

Hometown: Stony Plain, AB

Position: D

Spruce Grove Bantam AAA

The annual WHL Bantam Draft is the first step in the identification of the top rated 1994-born prospects as WHL Clubs select players from this age group to add to their WHL Player Protected List. Players eligible for the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft will be 1994-born players who reside in Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The 2009 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft is taking place today in Edmonton at the Sutton Place Hotel (10235-101 St.).




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