Johnstown Tomahawks Restock Roster at NAHL Entry Draft
Published on June 12, 2025 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Johnstown Tomahawks News Release
The Tomahawks made nine picks in the 2025 NAHL Entry Draft, adding size, skill, and depth across all positions. Here's a quick look at each selection:
Round 1, Pick 19 - Valters Budenieks (D)
Born: April 16, 2007 | Riga, Latvia
Position: Defense | Shoots: Left | Height: 6'3 ¬Â³ | Weight: 185 lbs
Team: New York Apple Core (EHL) / Utah Outliers (NCDC)
Round 2, Pick 47 - Kye Benoche (F)
Born: May 24, 2005 | Campbell River, BC, Canada
Position: Forward | Shoots: Right | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs
Team: Humboldt Broncos (SJHL)
Round 3, Pick 88 - Liam Bazner (D)
Born: May 2, 2006 | Trenton, MI, USA
Position: Defense | Shoots: Right | Height: 6'0 ¬Â³ | Weight: 180 lbs
Team: Niagara Falls Canucks (OJHL)
Round 4, Pick 120 - Derek Rhodes (F)
Born: 2006 | USA
Position: Forward
Team: Westminster Prep (USHS-Prep)
Round 5, Pick 136 - William Rob (F)
Born: August 2, 2007 | Montpelier, VT, USA
Position: Forward | Shoots: Right
Team: Holderness School (USHS-Prep)
Round 6, Pick 188 - Sean Leetch (F)
Born: September 20, 2005 | Boston, MA, USA
Position: Forward | Height: 6'1 ¬Â³ | Weight: 195 lbs
Team: Dexter Southfield (USHS-Prep)
Round 7, Pick 222 - Eli Heinze (F)
Born: August 3, 2005 | Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Position: Forward
Team: The Governor's Academy (USHS-Prep)
Round 8, Pick 256 - Easton Rooney (F)
Born: April 3, 2006 | White Bear Lake, MN, USA
Position: Forward | Height: 6'2 ¬Â³
Team: Sioux Falls Power 18U AAA
Round 9, Pick 230 - Andrew Hill (F)
Born: 2006 | Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
Position: Center | Shoots: Right | Height: 5'8 ¬Â³ | Weight: 137 lbs
Team: Norwich Sea Captains (NA3HL)
A strong mix of talent and character as Johnstown looks ahead to a competitive 2025-26 season.
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