How We Were Built - 2018 Edition
April 20, 2020 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Winnipeg Ice News Release
The 2019-20 season was one to remember for the Winnipeg ICE, in the team's first season in the Manitoba capital the club posted its best record in six years.
The ICE led the East Division with 38 wins and had the division's second-best points total thanks to a 38-24-1-0 record, a high-water mark in victories for the team dating back to a 39 win showing in 2013-14.
A strong commitment to drafting well, and offering a world-class development environment, serve as key pillars in creating a competitive advantage.
When the most recent WHL campaign ended 11 of the 22 players on the Winnipeg roster were ICE WHL Bantam Draft selections.
The 2020 WHL Bantam Draft is coming up on Wednesday, April 22nd and this is part-three of a four-part look at how the draft has shaped the ICE.
ICE LAND LAMBOS
The ICE won the WHL Draft Lottery in the spring of 2018, and moved up to the second-overall spot as a result, a bit of good fortune that allowed the club to choose Winnipeg's own Carson Lambos.
The Winnipeg product was seen as a possible top-pick in that draft and the ICE were thrilled to add the talented defenseman to the program when their turn came two years ago.
After a handful of games as a 15-year old, and WHL goal number-one, Lambos impressed from the start this season - his first full-season in the league.
Guided by coaches James Patrick, Jon Klemm, and Josh Green - and often working alongside veteran stalwarts Reese Harsch or Dawson Barteaux - Carson displayed a maturity beyond his years.
Whether it was facing the opponent's best players at even strength, or playing a part on either of the special teams, Lambos excelled and showed an ability to learn along the way.
At season's end Carson was named co-Rookie of the Year for the ICE (alongside Michal Teply) and finished as the top-scoring freshman blueliner in the WHL with 32 points in 57 contests.
SECOND ROUND GEMS
Defenceman Karter Prosofsky and forward Skyler Bruce were both selected by the ICE in the second round of the 2018 WHL Draft and both showed plenty of promise with Winnipeg this past season.
After gaining experience in midget early in the campaign, Prosofsky worked his way into 34 games with the big club and showed a competitive fire that when coupled with a developing skill set will only boost his value in the seasons ahead.
Bruce displayed good hockey sense and an ability to take on any role he was assigned in 10 games with the ICE, but it's the 65 points in only 28 games with the Northern Alberta X-Treme of the Canadian Sports School Hockey League that has the Winnipeg brass confident the young forward is bound to be a contributor.
Find out who the ICE add in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft Wednesday, April 22nd by visiting winnipegice.ca or following along on our social media channels.
Until June 1, 2020, your decision to purchase a season ticket results in the ICE donating 15% of the purchase to local COVID-19 relief organizations and an additional ticket to healthcare workers or youth on your behalf.
Western Hockey League Stories from April 20, 2020
- Vancouver Giants Announce 2019-20 Award Winners - Vancouver Giants
- How We Were Built - 2018 Edition - Winnipeg Ice
- Dustin Wolf Named Back-To-Back WHL Western Conference Goaltender of the Year - Everett Silvertips
- Hitmen to Select 12th Overall in Wednesday's 2020 WHL Bantam Draft - Calgary Hitmen
- 2020 WHL Bantam Draft Preview - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Rockets trade for David Kope - Kelowna Rockets
- Oil Kings Trade David Kope to Kelowna Rockets - Edmonton Oil Kings
- 2020 WHL Bantam Draft on Wednesday, April 22 - Kamloops Blazers
- This Week in History, April 19-25, 2001 - Rebels Memorial Cup Run - Red Deer Rebels
- Giants Acquire 2001-Born Forward Adam Hall from Lethbridge - Vancouver Giants
- Hurricanes Trade Adam Hall to Vancouver - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Oil Kings' Guenther Named WHL Eastern Conference Rookie of the Year - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Broncos Sign Owen Pickering to Standard Player Agreement - Swift Current Broncos
- Oil Kings Acquire Kaid Oliver from Victoria Royals - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Royals Swing Deal for Local Defenceman - Victoria Royals
- Ty Smith Named WHL Western Conference Defenseman of the Year - Spokane Chiefs
- Western Hockey League Announces Defenceman of the Year Nominees for Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy Presented by RE/MAX of Western Canada - WHL
- A Night out in the Broncos Suite for Front-Line Health Care Workers - Jersey Auction - Swift Current Broncos
- 2019 Bantam Draft Review - Swift Current Broncos
- Pats Announce Draft Selections for Wednesday's WHL Bantam Draft - Regina Pats
- Addison Named Eastern Conference Defenseman of the Year - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- ICE Launch More Than a Ticket Campaign in Support of Local COVID-19 Relief Efforts and Winnipeg Youth - Winnipeg Ice
- âÃâ¬ÃÅWe'Ve Done Our HomeworkâÃâ¬ÃÂ: Warriors Ready for Bantam Draft - Moose Jaw Warriors
- 2020 WHL Bantam Draft Wednesday - Medicine Hat Tigers
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