Hitmen Select Two in 2021 WHL US Priority Draft
December 8, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen selected two players, one forward and one defenceman, in the WHL U.S. Priority Draft for 2006 born U.S players. The 2021 draft was conducted online Wednesday morning and hosted by the Western Hockey League Office.
The Hitmen drafted forward Aidan Park with their first pick, 19th overall. Park is considered one of the top 2006 born players in the US. The product of Playa Vista, California, currently plays at Shattuck St. Mary's in Fairbault Minnesota on their U16 AAA team. In the second round of the two-round draft, the Hitmen selected Will Skahan from the St. Thomas Academy. The 6'3" left shot defenceman from Maple Grove, is one of the top 2006 born defenceman in Minnesota.
"We are very excited to add both Aidan and Will to our prospect pool," said Hitmen Travelling Scout Gary Michalick "Aidan is a talented forward with high scoring ability, while Will is well-rounded and mobile defenceman."
Aidan park - FORWARD
HOMETOWN: Playa Vista, CA DOB: January 6, 2006
HEIGHT: 5'11 WEIGHT: 175 lbs
SHOOTS: Right
DID YOU KNOW? His teammate is 2020 Hitmen US draft pick Hunter Anderson and they are long time childhood friends.
Regular Season
Team League GP G A PTS PIM
2020-21 Shattuck St. Mary's 14U AAA 50 55 78 133 18
2021-22 Shattuck St. Mary's 16U AAA 29 34 47 81 79
Will skahan - DEFENCEMAN
HOMETOWN: Maple Grove, MN DOB: May 14, 2006
HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 185 lbs.
SHOOTS: Left
DID YOU KNOW? Will's dad Sean is the Strength and Conditioning coach with the Minnesota Wild.
Regular Season
Team League GP G A PTS PIM
2020-21 Shattuck St. Mary's 14U AAA 47 10 37 47 41
2021-22 St. Thomas Academy MSHSL 3 0 2 2 0
Eligible for today's draft were 2006-born players who reside in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Players not drafted today remain eligible to be selected in the online 2021 WHL Prospects Draft on Thursday, December 9th.
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