Trio of Hurricanes Listed by NHL Central Scouting
October 19, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Lethbridge Hurricanes News Release
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club announced Tuesday that three players have been ranked by National Hockey League Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch List as forwards Yegor Klavdiev and Peter Repcik and defenseman Logan McCutcheon have been ranked as 'C' skaters.
Klavdiev, 18, was selected by the Hurricanes in the first round (11th overall) in the 2021 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft. In five games, the Minsk, Belarus product has recorded four points, including a team-leading three goals and two power play goals. Last season, Klavdiev appeared in 38 games while three different Belarussian clubs totaling 16 points (9g-7a) and 13 penalty minutes. He had three points in five games for Belarus at the World Under-18 Hockey Championships in the spring.
McCutcheon, 17, was originally picked by the 'Canes in the third round (60th overall) in the 2019 Western Hockey League Prospects Draft. The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan product has collected two points (1g-1a) in five games so far this season.
Last year, McCutcheon had 11 points (1g-10a) along with two penalty minutes in 23 games during the shortened campaign. He has 13 points and 32 career games.
Repcik, 17, was picked by the 'Canes in the second round (115th overall) of the 2021 CHL Import Draft. The Kosice, Slovakia product has earned one assist in five games so far this year. Repcik totaled 26 points (9g-17a) in 20 games with Team Slovakia U18 club last season. He also finished tied for seventh in tournament scoring at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with eight points (4g-4a) in five games for Slovakia.
A total of 45 WHL players were ranked by NHL Central Scouting, including 24 forwards, 15 defenseman and six goaltenders. The 2022 NHL Entry Draft will take place on July 7-8, 2022 in Montreal at the Bell Centre.
The Hurricanes return to action on Friday when they visit the Red Deer Rebels at 7:00pm before beginning a three-game homestand on Saturday when they host the Prince Albert Raiders to the ENMAX Centre at 7:00pm. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the ENMAX Centre Ticket Centre, the Yates Memorial Theatre Ticket Centre, by calling 403-329- SEAT (7328) and online at www.lethbridgehurricanes.com.
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