WHL Spokane Chiefs

Chiefs Select Defenseman Graham Sward in First Round of 2018 WHL Bantam Draft

Published on May 3, 2018 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


The Spokane Chiefs built for the future on Thursday morning in Red Deer, Alta., selecting defenseman Graham Sward with the 17th overall pick of the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft.

"We're ecstatic," said Chiefs' Assistant General Manager, Hockey Operations Chris Moulton. "He's a guy we coveted but didn't think we'd get. Graham is polished. He's a competitor."

Sward is a 6-foot-1, 163-pound blueliner from Abbotsford, B.C. He played last season with the Yale Hockey Academy Bantam Prep (CSSHL), scoring two goals and 16 assists in 26 games. He added one assist in two games up with Yale's Midget Prep squad.

"He does a bit of everything really well," added Moulton. "He makes smart decisions, always has his head on a swivel, plays with poise and has an edge to his game."

1st Round (17th Overall) - Graham Sward

Position: Defense

Hometown: Abbotsford, BC

Measurables: 6'1$B!m(B, 163 lbs, shoots left

2016-17: Yale Hockey Academy Bantam Prep (CSSHL)

Stats: 2 goals, 16 assists, 18 points, 48 PIM in 26 GP

Scouting Report: (see above)

Spokane Chiefs' 2018 WHL Bantam Draft Selections

1st Round (17th Overall) - Graham Sward, D (Abbotsford, BC)

2nd (39th)

3rd (61st)

4th (75th) - from Prince Albert

4th (82nd) - from Regina

4th (83rd)

5th (105th)

8th (156th)

9th (193rd)

9th (194th)

10th (208th)

10th (215th)

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