Ice Select Ten Players in WHL Bantam Draft
May 5, 2016 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kootenay Ice News Release
Calgary, AB - Garnet Kazuik, Director of Scouting for the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club today announced the Club has selected ten players (four Forwards, four Defensemen and two Goaltenders) in the 27th annual Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. The 2016 WHL Bantam Draft was for players born in the year 2001 and playing in the four Western Provinces and selected regions of the United States. Each of the players selected today are at least one year away from playing regularly in the WHL.
"We believe that we have added significant pieces to our pool of prospects with the players selected at today's Bantam Draft. hese new additions to our lineup will be integral as we continue to build for the future. Our scouting staff looks forward to welcoming everyone to Training Camp in August and watching these players develop within the ICE organization," commented Kazuik.
Round One - 1st Overall - PEYTON KREBS
Birthdate: January 26, 2001
Hometown: Okotoks, AB
Position: Left Wing
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 64 lbs.
15-16 Team: Rocky Mountain Raiders - AMBHL
Round Two - 23rd Overall - JESSE MAKAJ
Birthdate: January 27, 2001
Hometown: North Vancouver, BC
Position: Goaltender
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 188 lbs.
15-16 Team: North Shore Winter Club - PCBHL
Round Three - 56th Overall - BLAKE ALLAN
Birthdate: April 21, 2001
Hometown: Davidson, SK
Position: Left Wing
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 150 lbs.
15-16 Team: Humboldt Broncos - SBAAHL
Round Four - 67th Overall - NOLAN ORZECK
Birthdate: February 20, 2001
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Position: Defense
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 151 lbs.
15-16 Team: Calgary Northstars - AMBHL
Round Four - 70th Overall - KABORE DUNN
Birthdate: November 10, 2001
Hometown: Mill Bay, BC
Position: Defense
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 156 lbs.
15-16 Team: Shawnigan Lake School - CSSHL
Round Four - 78th Overall - JORDAN CHUDLEY
Birthdate: October 2, 2001
Hometown: Souris, MB
Position: Defense
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 143 lbs.
15-16 Team: Southwest Cougars - WBAAAHL
Round Five - 89th Overall - BRETT WIESCHORSTER
Birthdate: January 25, 2001
Hometown: Sherwood Park, AB
Position: Left Wing / Centre
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 169 lbs.
15-16 Team: Sherwood Park Flyers - AMBHL
Round Six - 111th Overall - CARTER WOODSIDE
Birthdate: January 4, 2001
Hometown: Asquith, SK
Position: Goaltender
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 145 lbs.
15-16 Team: Sask Valley Vipers - SBAAHL
Round Eight - 155th Overall - CODY SHEPHEARD
Birthdate: June 19, 2001
Hometown: Qualicum Beach, BC
Position: Right Wing
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 162 lbs.
15-16 Team: Shawnigan Lake School - CSSHL
Round Nine - 177th Overall - COLTON KITCHEN
Birthdate: February 1, 2001
Hometown: Prince George, BC
Position: Defenseman
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 150 lbs.
15-16 Team: Prince George Bantam Tier 1 - OMAHA
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