Hurricanes Well Prepared Ahead of Bantam Draft
Published on May 1, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release
Lethbridge, AB - With the WHL Bantam Draft tomorrow, Lethbridge Hurricanes GM Brad Robson and his scouting staff are hard at work preparing for the big day just like all other WHL teams.
Robson has spent the days leading up to Thursday meeting with the other GM's discussing possible draft options. While he believes the top four picks will not be moved, he does expect Wednesday to be busy before and after the WHL Awards Luncheon. "There could be movements and there could be trades, there is plenty of discussion with teams about moving up or down according to their needs."
With all five camps including the U.S showcase complete, Robson and his staff are prepared and they feel confident they will get a good player to help improve the team. "Looking at our depth and what our wants and needs are we do need a defenseman. It's no hidden secret that we have to get off to a really good start this coming season and we have to jump out of the gate and be one of the top teams." Robson added "we are looking at our depth charts to fill holes from last year; there will be changes and some moves whether that happens during the Bantam draft or the summer before training camp."
The WHL Draft will take place on Thursday May 2, 2013 in Calgary. Follow along via Twitter at @WHLHurricanes for each of the Hurricanes selections. Draft summaries will also be made following the first round and at the end of the draft at the Hurricanes homepage www.lethbridgehurricanes.com
The following is a list of the picks the Hurricanes currently has in Thursday's Draft.
1st Round: 6th overall
2nd Round: 8th Pick (30th overall)
3rd Round: 1st Pick (45th overall)
4th Round: 6th and 8th Pick ( 72nd and 74th overall)
6th Round: 8th Pick( 132nd overall)
7th Round: 8th Pick (140th overall)
8th Round: 8th Pick (162nd overall)
9th Round: 8th Pick and 10th Pick (184th and 186th overall)
10th Round: 8th Pick (206th overall)
11th Round: 8th Pick( 228th overall)
Fans can watch the first round live online via webcast at www.whl.ca. The Draft begins at 8:30am MST on May 2nd, 2013.
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