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Giants Draft 11 Players at 2016 Bantam Draft

May 5, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release


Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Giants selected 11 players in the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft on Thursday. See below for a breakdown of all the new prospects along with scouting reports on Vancouver's top six draft picks from Giants Director of Player Personnel Jason Ripplinger.

1ST ROUND (3RD OVERALL) - BOWEN BYRAM (D) LETHBRIDGE GOLDEN HAWKS BANTAM AAA

"We're very excited to add Bowen to our club as he was the number one player on our list. He's a dynamic player with great offensive instincts. He also plays a good defensive game and is a very smart player overall."

Player Stats: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=326522

1ST ROUND (20TH OVERALL) - TRENT MINER (G) BRANDON WHEAT KINGS BANTAM AAA

"We felt he was the best goalie in the draft. He's a big goalie who covers a lot of the net. He's very competitive with good rebound control."

Player Stats: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=351216

2ND ROUND (31ST OVERALL) - HARRISON BLAISDELL (F) YALE HOCKEY ACADEMY BANTAM PREP

"He's a highly skilled forward and a great scorer as well as a smart player with lots of speed. He competes hard."

Player Stats: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=352089

2ND ROUND (36TH OVERALL) - LUKAS SVEJKOVSKY (F) DELTA HOCKEY ACADEMY BANTAM PREP

"Lukas is a smart and skilled forward. He skates well, has played in every situation and comes from a great program."

Player Stats: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=337733

6TH ROUND (113TH OVERALL) - AIDAN BARFOOT (F) DELTA HOCKEY ACADEMY BANTAM PREP

"Aidan is a hard player to play against. He's a physical presence who takes pucks to the net."

Player Stats: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=351573

6TH ROUND (115TH OVERALL) - MAX BULAWKA (F) PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE BANTAM PREP

"Max is an honest player with good skill who keeps his feet moving. He's a character player."

Player Stats: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=326645     7TH ROUND (134TH OVERALL) - PARKER HENDREN (F) REGINA MONARCHS BANTAM AA

Player Stats: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=403453     7TH ROUND (142ND OVERALL) - EVAN PATRICIAN (F) CALGARY FLAMES BANTAM AAA

Player Stats: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=351162

8TH ROUND (156TH OVERALL) - LUKAS KONASHUK (F) OKANAGAN HOCKEY ACADEMY BANTAM PREP

Player Stats: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=326002

9TH ROUND (178TH OVERALL) - KADE OLSEN (D) SASKATOON OUTLAWS BANTAM AA

Player Stats: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=351801

10TH ROUND (200TH OVERALL) - PARKER JOHNSON (F) YELLOWHEAD CHIEFS BANTAM AAA

Player Stats: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=351203

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