BLAZERS SELECT 12 PLAYERS IN 2023 WHL PROSPECTS DRAFT – Kamloops Blazers

BLAZERS SELECT 12 PLAYERS IN 2023 WHL PROSPECTS DRAFT – Kamloops Blazers

May 11, 2023 at 4:17 pm  Kamloops Blazers, Sports

KAMLOOPS BLAZERS SELECT 12 PLAYERS IN 2023 WHL PROSPECTS DRAFT

Kamloops, BC – The Kamloops Blazers selected 12 players in the WHL Prospects Draft including seven forwards, four defensemen and a goaltender.

Here is a closer look at the Kamloops Blazers in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft.
3rd round, 64th overall
Defenseman – Dryden Deobald
6’1″ 140lbs
DOB – April 23, 2008
Hometown – Regina, SK
Team – Regina Monarchs U15 AA
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“Good sized player, skates well with good skills and a high hockey IQ. Scored 22 goals in the regular season.” – SK/MB Scout Ken Fox
6th round, 124th overall
Defenseman – Kaden Meyer
6’3″ 151lbs
DOB – April 5, 2008
Hometown – Delta, BC
Team – Greater Van Canadians U15 AAA
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“Two way puck moving d-man that moves well and has good mobility. Has shown great improvement in his game since the start of the year and we feel there is tremendous upside with Kaden. Excited to be able to add a player of his calibre to the Blazers.” – BC Scout Scott Blakeney


6th round, 130th overall

Forward – Ty Bonkowski
5’9″ 135lbs
DOB – July 9, 2008
Hometown – Richmond, BC
Team – Burnaby Winter Club U15 Prep
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“Very skilled player that has great hockey sense and skillset. Can make plays in the offensive zone and drives the play. Really excited to be able to add a player of this calibre where we did.” – BC Scout Scott Blakeney

 

 

7th round, 137th overall
Defense – Noah Chadi
5’6″ 133lbs
DOB – January 20, 2008
Hometown – Edmonton, AB
Team – OHA Edmonton U15 Prep
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“Very mobile defender with high hockey sense. Really has developed over the year and is always looking to make things happen. We think he is going to be a very good player in our league.” – AB Scout Jason Pashelka

 

7th round, 152nd overall
Forward – Lucas Benn
6’3″ 170lbs
DOB – October 6, 2008
Hometown – Cloverdale, BC
Team – St. George’s U15 Prep

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“Lucas has good size and has really shown improvement from the start of the season. Plays an honest 200’ game. Makes plays with the puck in the offensive zone and willing to battle for pucks. We feel there is tremendous upside to his game.” – BC Scout Scott Blakeney

 

8th round, 174th overall
Forward – Ryker Swanson
5’11″ 151lbs
DOB – August 25, 2008
Hometown – Calgary, AB
Team – Yale Hockey Academy U15 Prep
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“Has good size and a really good skater, has an extra gear and can separate off the rush. Honest player that competes hard in all 3 zones. Point per game player for Yale this season and was an Assistant Captain.” – BC Scout Scott Blakeney

 

 

9th round, 187th overall
Forward – Crosby Harrison
5’10″ 142lbs
DOB – November 25, 2008
Hometown – Winnipeg, MB
Team – Winnipeg Thrashers U15 AAA

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“Harrison skates well good skills in flight should be a good size.”– SK Scout Ken Fox

 

 

9th round, 196th overall
Goaltender – Madex Kabrud
5’10″ 190lbs
DOB – February 6, 2008
Hometown – Saskatoon, SK
Team – Saskatoon Outlaws U15 AA
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“Has the core skill/talent we value. Scouting and coaching staff aligned. We see strong upside. Coming off good season and committed to quality program.” Blazers Goaltender Coach Dan De Palma


10th round, 218th overall

Forward – Theo Salikhov
6’3″ 185lbs
DOB – May 10, 2008
Hometown – Calgary, AB
Team – Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U15 Prep

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“Theo is an athletic kid with good size, competes hard and plays an honest two-way game. We were really excited to be able to select Theo.” – BC Scout Scott Blakeney

 

11th round, 240th overall
Forward – Rory Frew
5’10″ 145lbs
DOB – June 7, 2008
Hometown – Calgary, AB
Team – Calgary Royals U15 AAA

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“Rory is a 200 foot player. He has a nice combination of compete, skill, size and skating. We think he can be an effective player down the road.” – AB Scout Jason Pashelka


12th round, 262nd overall

Defenseman – Damien Wiebe
5’10″ 144lbs
DOB – March 7, 2008
Hometown – Sherwood Park, AB
Team – Sherwood Park Flyers U15 AAA

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“Damien is another d man with good mobility. He has good awareness in all zones. He has a lot tools to work with and we are excited about watching him develop.” – AB Scout Jason Pashelka

 

13th round, 284th overall
Forward – Nolan Viesner
6’0″ 170lbs
DOB – February 7, 2008
Hometown – Kamloops, BC
Team – Yale Hockey Academy U18 Prep

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