
Hitmen select Chase Schaber 20th overall in 2006 WHL Bantam draft
Published on May 4, 2006 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen are pleased to announce the selection of Chase Schaber (SHAY-ber) with the 20th overall pick in the 2006 WHL Bantam draft.
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 Bantam draft continues at the Round-Up Center in Calgary. Follow it live at www.whl.ca
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