Though his balance and skating need a bit of work, he has obvious strength and athleticism. Despite being undersized, Andresen is a great defender. Season Stats: 30GP – 30G – 56A – 86P (26 PIMs). Oremba is the type of player that makes his linemates better. The only reason Benson falls in the first round or out of it is due to his size. Season Stats: 27GP – 9G – 46A – 55P (14 PIMs). The Western Hockey League saw 28 of its prospects drafted in 2019. The 2020 WHL bantam draft is in the books and the Kelowna Rockets have 11 new prospects in the system. Season Stats: 30GP – 27G – 42A – 69P (14 PIMs), Reg. They started the day by selecting forward Kalan Lind with their first pick, sixth overall in the first round. The 2020 WHL Bantam Draft is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22nd. Zemlak demonstrates good gap control and ability to hold the line which allows him to utilize his very heavy release. With hockey leagues everywhere featuring more and more small, highly-skilled forwards, don’t be surprised if Cristall makes a splash in the league for years to come. We selected four forwards, four defenceman and one goaltender. Lacroix uses his body well to participate in the physical aspects of the games and win battles while maintaining his discipline. It was thought Singer would potentially spend this season in Midget with last year’s teammate Mazden Leslie. Season Stats: 29GP – 12G – 29A – 41P (22 PIMs). A speed demon that spent a lot of this season refining his two-way game and playing big minutes in all situations. One of the best 200-foot forwards in the draft, Brown exemplifies a mature style of play. There are a number of Manitoba prospects up for grabs in Wednesday's WHL Bantam Draft. These players may very well see their names called in the first round of the draft in place of some of their peers mentioned above. Slipec navigates traffic extremely well and identifies lanes before they appear, making his teammates better. • Despite questionable skating and his lack of size, Cristall has an exceptional skill set that would otherwise find him in the top half of the first round. With the signing of Graydon Gotaas in March, the Raiders are able to select the best skater available which is Oremba, who scorched the SBAAHL to the tune of 133 points in 31 games, eclipsing Logan Barlage’s total of 125 in the 2015/16 season. The Portland Winterhawks made 11 selections over the course of the morning, selecting six forwards, three defensmen and two goaltender from the 2005-born age group. Season Stats: 23GP – 4G – 15A – 19P (77 PIMs). The contributors were then tasked with identifying a selection that fits with the organization, whether it is the best player available, an organizational need, or attributes the organization has proven to covet. With Cunningham, Graham Sward and Chase Freidt-Mohr already in tow, adding Weinstein further sets the Chiefs up to continue being one of the WHL teams with the best pipeline of d-men. The 10 players selected in the Bantam Draft join the Blazers two selections from the 2020 U.S. Prospects Draft in forward Drew Stewart from Minnetonka, MN and goaltender Calvin Vachon from Redondo Beach, California as 12 players from the 2020 draft class. The 12-team tournament will provide scouts and fans alike with the opportunity to watch 2005-born players striving to hear their names called at either the 2020 WHL U.S. Prospects Draft or the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft. Oremba also had a good showing in AAA Midget, tallying 3 points in a five-game stint. He is capable of facilitating offence from the point whether distributing or using his shot. He is versatile in the type of game he can play and has shown an ability to grind it out in his own zone or play a more free-flowing game. Another undersized forward that posted huge offensive numbers this season. Dube’s shot is lethal and could very well translate into a great goalscorer in the WHL. One of the fastest skaters in the draft, the Blazers add another player with speed and skill to their organizational depth chart, hoping that indeed, speed kills. Unlike some of the other top scorers in the league, Cristall’s next closest teammate to him in points was 39 points behind him. Whether eliminating an attacker into the boards or jumping in on the forecheck to pin a defender and secure the puck for his team, Molendyk’s understanding of how to use his body is rarely seen in players his age. the best defenseman available. Other players that DUBNetwork Scouting like for the first round of the WHL Bantam Draft are in the honourable mentions at the bottom. — WHL Prospects (@WHLProspects) April 22, 2020. Season Stats: 31GP – 75G – 58A – 133P (10 PIMs) (Bantam). Season Stats: 36GP – 74G – 56A – 130P (50 PIMs), Reg. Though his offensive output was not as prolific as teammate Andrew Cristall, his frame and skill set suggest he could still become an offensive threat at the next level. Slipec’s hockey IQ translates to strong positioning and reads in all three zones, allowing him to quickly transition to offence and keep his opponents on their heels. We are still looking for scouts and writers in all WHL regions. The 2020 WHL Bantam Draft is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22nd. Leslie is a great fit for the Rebels as he plays a physical game and enjoys the battles along the boards and in his own end. An offensive threat that blends creative playmaking, elite goal-scoring ability, and top-end speed. The WHL Bantam Draft is an annual outing, in which the teams of the Western Hockey League select players who have graduated from bantam.The draft's order of selection depends on where the team finishes in the league standings. Players eligible for the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft will be 2005-born players who live in Western Canada and the western U.S. states. they selected four forwards, four defenceman and one goaltender. But, patience will be important in the short-term as both player and team will await a growth spurt similar to that of his older brother. With the soft launch of DUBNetwork Scouting nearing, we thought what better way to provide readers with insights into this year’s top prospects than a mock draft. Through three picks the WHL Bantam Draft saw the top-three players available selected. Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme, Bantam Prep (CSSHL), Reg. Bawa’s size and playstyle fit the aggressive northern style perfectly and should complement our other high-end prospects well. The Royals will lose at least seven forwards from this year’s roster by the time Slipec debuts and will need to replenish the cupboards. With the team coming off a second straight finish out of the playoffs, an immediate injection of talent into the roster is welcome. 2020 WHL Bantam Draft Preview – Alberta: Presented by McSweeney’s Time and time again, Alberta has been a leader at the WHL Bantam Draft. Reg. With the Rebels already young on the back end, in the years to come Leslie will have the opportunity to have success in a limited role early in his career and grow into a leading role in the later stages of his WHL career. His offensive upside his high enough to comfortably land him in the first round, as you can’t teach players how to score like Wood. Season Stats: 32GP – 30G – 21A – 51P (128 PIMs). 1st Round (18th Overall) – Saige Weinstein, D An ultra-mobile defenceman with a thirst for offence, Leslie can be seen processing or driving the play from the backend. If you vehemently disagree with a player’s position or overview, we encourage you to apply for a role with DUBNetwork Scouting to be a contributor. Through three picks the WHL Bantam Draft saw the top-three players available selected. He had an excellent season, scoring at almost a point-per-game rate with 42 points (18 goals, 24 assists) in 44 games in Midget AAA. Zach is a long-time hockey player and enthusiast from Kamloops, pursuing a career in hockey management. Adding solid overall puck skills and shooting ability, Kai is well-positioned to become a solid top-six winger in the WHL. The 10 players selected in the Bantam Draft join the Blazers two selections from the 2020 U.S. Prospects Draft in forward Drew Stewart from Minnetonka, MN and goaltender Calvin Vachon from Redondo Beach, California as 12 players from the 2020 draft class. He boasts high-end hockey IQ with tremendous upside. The absence of playoffs and conclusions to hockey seasons everywhere has been[See the full post at: DUBNetwork Mock WHL Bantam Draft 2020], Copyright © 2021 DUBNetwork. If you are at an office or shared network, you can ask the network administrator to run a scan across the network looking for misconfigured or infected devices. A safe pick, with a high floor in this year’s draft, we just aren’t sure his offensive ceiling is quite as high as some of the other defencemen in the draft. Brown supports the play and uses his elite anticipation to identify opportunities for scoring chances and takeaways. A true power forward in the making. The only province in our rankings who does not present a top 15 prospect, and only have one prospect in our first round. Dragicevic was one of the most offensive defensemen in the CSSHL this season yet plays a well rounded two-way game. Season Stats: 29GP – 27G – 24A – 51P (26 PIMs). Season Stats: 30GP – 40G – 31A – 71P (6 PIMs). 2020 WHL Bantam Draft Results – First Round #1 – Regina Pats Name: Connor Bedard Position: Forward Hometown: North Vancouver, B.C. Pacheco’s puck skills are solid and will continue to develop as he practices using them at speed. A decent two-way presence but a much bigger risktaker than some of his peers at the top end of this draft. Hammell enjoys skating the puck up ice and leading the rush, displaying his puck skills and ability to navigate traffic. He has a strong character that has the potential to be a leader not only on the ice but off of it as well. An intelligent and poised defender with great decision making. Slipec packages elite puck skills and vision with his intelligence allowing him to be a dynamic threat every time he touches the ice. Saskatoon minor hockey product Isaiah Arnold, a D-man, is one of the prospects for the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft. Excellent four-way mobility allows Weinstein to join the rush or get below the dots on the attack with mitigated risk. #4 Lukas Dragicevic (Tri-City Americans) One of the top-two defensemen in the WHL Bantam draft and a can’t miss prospect. Singer was a special player to watch throughout the 2019-20 season. Reg. Weinstein fits well in Spokane’s system as he plays well on both sides of the rush, is mobile and is solid in his own end. Team: St. George’s Academy, Bantam Prep (CSSHL), Reg. Unlike other forwards similar to him, Singer separates himself from the rest with his physicality and determination. He currently serves as an amateur hockey scout with International Scouting Services, a student/member of the Business of Hockey Institute, an amateur writer/evaluator with DUBNetwork, and the President of the Kamloops Ball Hockey Association. Best regards, Tyler Neisz. Should Pacheco become more assertive with the puck and develop that killer instinct, he could be a dangerous weapon and driver of offence in the WHL for years to come. A heart on his sleeves type player, Lind sometimes crosses the line as he physically displays his passion on the ice. Spokane, Wash. — The Spokane Chiefs added to their prospect pool on Wednesday, selecting 11 players of the future in the annual WHL Bantam Draft, held online for the first time. Another player rumoured to have applied for exceptional status with teammate Brayden Yager and first overall pick, Connor Bedard. Reg. And even though I’m saying WHL, I’ll also be keeping a close eye on the Tier II Junior leagues in Western Canada as well… Yet another big, mobile defenceman. Brown fits the mould of the Peter Anholt type player. He’s an elite finisher and was arguably the best player on the ice every night. Dube’s points-per-game of 3.61 in the WPBAA are the highest since Nolan Patrick’s 3.95 in 2012/13 and are better than other former WHL stars Stelio Mattheos and Cody Glass. While some may argue his output was in AA, his showing in Midget proved he was just as capable of producing against older players. 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