WHL Everett Silvertips

Silvertips Pick up Nine Players in 2022 WHL Prospects Draft

Published on May 20, 2022 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release


EVERETT, Wash. - The Everett Silvertips have added nine prospects to the organization after the completion of the 2022 Western Hockey League Prospects Draft.

"This was a challenging scouting season with two Prospects Drafts and two U.S. Drafts in short order coming out of a Covid-shortened season," commented Silvertips director of player personnel Mike Fraser, acknowledging the 2021 WHL Drafts held just five months ago in December. "Our scouting staff did a tremendous job identifying and evaluating our new prospects. We're excited about adding this new wave of Silvertips, all of whom fit how we like to play the game and our team culture."

Everett's first selection came 20th-overall in the first round, picking forward Julien Maze out of OHA Edmonton U15 Prep. Maze's teammate, Ethan Makokis, was taken by the Tips in the fifth round with the 108th overall pick. In total, the Silvertips drafted four forwards, three defensemen and two goaltenders in the Prospects Draft.

"We look forward to seeing them all in training camp in just a few months," Fraser added.

Rd. 1, 20 overall: Julien Maze, forward

Hometown: Edmonton, AB

Height: 5'8 ‚¬Â³

Weight: 130 lbs

Current team: OHA Edmonton U15 Prep

2021-22 stats: 25 games, 23 goals, 24 assists

"His on-ice ability speaks for itself. He has high skill, great vision, playmaking ability, creativity and a terrific compete level."

Rd. 4, 86 overall: Corbin Sanderman, goaltender

Hometown: Three Hills, AB

Height: 5'11 ‚¬Â³

Weight: 155 lbs

Current team: Airdrie Xtreme U15 Prep

2021-22 stats: 16-2-0 record, 2.40 goals-against average, .911 save percentage, 2 shutouts

Rd. 5, 108 overall: Ethan Makokis, defenseman

Hometown: St. Albert, AB

Height: 5'7"

Weight: 145 lbs

Current team: OHA Edmonton U15 Prep

2021-22 stats: 29 games, 9 goals, 13 assists (U15 and U16 combined stats)

Rd. 6, 124 overall (via Moose Jaw): Kaeson Fisher, defenseman

Hometown: Brandon, MB

Height: 5'9"

Weight: 130 lbs

Current team: Brandon Wheat Kings U15 AAA

2021-22 stats: 24 games, 4 goals, 13 assists

Rd. 6, 130 overall: Lukas Kaplan, forward

Hometown: Spruce Grove, AB

Height: 5'6"

Weight: 119 lbs

Current team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep

2021-22 stats: 29 games, 25 goals, 20 assists

Rd. 8, 155 overall (via Medicine Hat): Remy Hlady, forward

Hometown: Tyndall, MB

Height: 5'10 ‚¬Â³

Weight: 144 lbs

Current team: Eastman Selects U15 AAA

2021-22 stats: 32 games, 19 goals, 29 assists

Rd. 9, 177 overall (via Medicine Hat): Connor Wolitski, defenseman

Hometown: Spruce Grove, AB

Height: 5'10 ‚¬Â³

Weight: 160 lbs

Current team: PAC Saints U15 AAA

2021-22 stats: 33 goals, 9 goals, 26 assists

Rd. 9, 182 overall (via Prince George): Gino Cotroneo, forward

Hometown: Winnipeg, MB

Height: 5'1 ‚¬Â³

Weight: 115 lbs

Current team: Winnipeg Wild Gold U15 AAA

2021-22 stats: 32 games, 14 goals, 26 assists

Rd. 10, 218 overall: Charles Menard, goaltender

Hometown: Fairbanks, AK

Height: 5'11 ‚¬Â³

Weight: 140 lbs

Current team: Team Alaska 14U

2021-22 stats: 18-7-4 record, 1.88 goals-against average, .917 save percentage, 2 shutouts

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