Ice Select Forward in First Round
Published on May 2, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kootenay Ice News Release
Calgary, AB - Garnet Kazuik, Director of Scouting for the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club today announced Forward Jared Legien has been selected ninth overall by the club in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft. The 24th annual WHL Bantam Draft began at 8:30 am today in Calgary and is for players born in 1998 and playing in the four Western Provinces and selected regions of the United States.
"Legien fits in our Hockey Club's mold of what we look for in a player. He is an offensive player that is able to make plays under pressure which was important to us as a Club," commented Kazuik. "He is still developing his skills and is willing to help those around him improve as well. We are excited to welcome Jared to the Kootenay ICE organization."
Legien becomes the 18th first round draft pick in the history of the ICE franchise.
1996 Draft - Defenseman Steve McCarthy - 1st Overall
1997 Draft - Forward Jarret Stoll - 1st Overall
1998 Draft - Goaltender Dan Blackburn - 3rd Overall
1999 Draft - Defenseman Andy Thompson - 7th Overall
2000 Draft - Forward Dale Mahovsky - 17th Overall
2001 Draft - Forward Jeremy Schenderling - 19th Overall
2003 Draft - Forward Ben Maxwell - 2nd Overall
2003 Draft - Defenseman Todd Panchyson - 12th Overall
2004 Draft - Defenseman John Negrin - 7th Overall
2005 Draft - Defenseman Jordan Wilkins - 20th Overall
2006 Draft - Goaltender Nathan Lieuwen - 16th Overall
2007 Draft - Forward Drew Czerwonka - 20th Overall
2008 Draft - Forward Brendan Hurley - 15th Overall
2009 Draft - Forward Colby Cave - 13th Overall
2010 Draft - Forward Sam Reinhart - 15th Overall
2011 Draft - Forward Collin Shirley - 17th Overall
2012 Draft - Defenseman Tory Murray - 10th Overall
Jared Legien
Birthdate: September 2, 1998 * Hometown: Pilot Butte, SK
Position: LW * Height: 6'2" * Weight:: 184 lbs.
2012-2013 Team: Prairie Storm - SBAAHL
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