Wenatchee Wild Announce Signing of Daniel Vaillant to SDA
Published on June 5, 2024 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Wenatchee Wild News Release
WENATCHEE, Wash. - The Wenatchee Wild, proud members of the Western Hockey League (WHL), are pleased to announce that 2009-born defenseman Daniel Vaillant has signed a Scholarship and Development Agreement with the organization. A native of Cochrane, Alberta, Vaillant played last season for the Airdrie Xtreme Under-15 team in the Alberta Elite Hockey League.
"Daniel has always displayed the intangibles as a player - compete and desire - along with offensive production and leadership qualities, ¬Â said Wenatchee Wild director of scouting Leigh Mendelson. "As we move forward as an organization, we are very happy to have Daniel in the fold. ¬Â
Vaillant was Wenatchee's third pick in the recent WHL Prospects Draft and second from the province of Alberta, earning a third-round selection at 65th overall. He notched 37 points in 34 regular-season games for the Airdrie Xtreme, and posted seven points over five games during his team's postseason run. Vaillant scored the game-winner to send his team to the provincial title game, and led his Xtreme team to a runner-up finish before posting two points in five games at the Alberta Cup in April. He also stepped up to play seven regular-season games at the U17 level with the Airdrie Cannex Avalanche, notching a point per game, with four goals and three assists.
"I am very honoured and excited to be drafted into the WHL by a great organization like the Wenatchee Wild, ¬Â said Vaillant. "I can't wait to meet everyone in the fall camp as I start the next step on my hockey journey. ¬Â
The Wenatchee Wild congratulate Daniel Vaillant on signing his Scholarship & Development Agreement with the club, and proudly welcome him to the Wild family.
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