WHL Vancouver Giants

Giants Select Mikhail Levaniuk and Drake Murray in 2021 US Prospects Draft

Published on December 8, 2021 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Vancouver Giants News Release


Vancouver, B.C. - Earlier this morning the Vancouver Giants made a pair of selections in the second annual US Prospects Draft.

With the 18th overall selection the G-Men stayed close to home with the selection of 2006-born forward Mikhail Levaniuk (Redmond, WA). The 6'0", right shot, 161-pound forward plays locally for the Delta Hockey Academy's U16 Prep program and has produced three goals and one assist for four points in 16 games this season while adding 22 penalty minutes.

"He's a good-sized kid. He doesn't shy away from physicality, and he brings good skill and a little bit of everything to the table," said Giants Scouting Director Daryl Anning. "It'll be easy to keep tabs on him and his development due to the local connection with the Delta Academy."

Nine picks later with pick 27 the Giants selected 2006-born right-handed defenceman Drake Murray (Manhattan Beach, CA). The 6'1", 179-pound defenceman currently plays for the Shattuck St Mary's 16U AAA program and has 10 goals and 30 assists for 40 points through 31 games so far this season.

Daryl Anning adds, "Drake is a good-sized defenceman. He has good mobility, a high skill level and a strong shot from the point. He checks off a lot of boxes. His offensive numbers speak for themselves."

The Vancouver Giants will be making further additions to their prospect pipeline tomorrow during the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft which begins at 9 AM PT.

Per the WHL: The first round of the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft, including a 30-minute pre-show, will be livestreamed FREE via WHL Live on CHL TV. All that is required is to register and login using a free account with CHL TV, no subscription necessary. The 2021 WHL Prospects Draft Pre-Show begins with co-hosts Chris Wahl and Taylor Rocca at 9:30 a.m. MT, with live draft coverage beginning at 10 a.m. MT.

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