Hitmen select 10 players in 2006 WHL Bantam Draft
Published on May 4, 2006 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen drafted 10 players in the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft including five defencemen, three left wingers and two centers. With the team's first pick the Hitmen selected Chase Schaber (SHAY-ber) 20th overall.
Schaber is a 15 year-old 5'10" 165 lbs. left winger from Red Deer, Alberta. He had a tremendous season in the Alberta Major Bantam Hockey League with the Red Deer Rebels. Schaber played 34 games collecting 59 points (35G, 24A).
"Chase is a well rounded player who works hard at both ends of the rink," said Hitmen Head Scout Brad Whelen. "He's a point-a-game player who has good offensive upside."
The following is a summary of players selected by the Hitmen in the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft:
Round Overall Player Pos. Hometown Ht. Wt. 05/06 Bantam Team
1 20 Chase Schaber LW Red Deer, AB 5'10" 165 Red Deer Rebels
2 41 Matt McKenzie D Burnaby, BC 6'1" 180 Burnaby Winter Club
3 62 Shane Harle LW North Vancouver, BC 6'1" 190 North Shore Winter Club
4 75 Erik Bonsor D Calgary, AB 6'0" 170 Calgary Blackhawks
4 83 Jesse Mireau LW Martensville, SK 5'10" 165 Martensville Marauders
6 116 Derek Ginnell C Brandon, MB 6'1" 155 Brandon Wheat Kings
8 167 David McKelvey-Gunson D Winnipeg, MB 6'1" 165 Winnipeg Monarchs
9 188 Otis Rabbit D Calgary, AB 5'9" 155 Calgary Royals Blue
10 209 Chris Brown C Flower Mound, TX 6'2" 170 Texas Alliance Bantams
11 230 Tyler Amburgey D Rowlett, TX 6'2" 192 Texas Alliance Bantams
"Overall we've drafted a good mix of size and skill," added Whelen. "We also feel the players we've selected have good character and will all bring something to the table."
For a complete list of the WHL Bantam draft go to www.whl.ca
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