Bantam Draft

[SectionNDeserter]

So.... Pretty safe bet that we are going to have the first pick. Anyone know of any good scouting sites or have any news or predictions on who the first pick overall might be this year?

[Tinner]

1. Jared Cowan, Sask. Contacts Midget AAA
2. Ryan Howse, Prince George Bantam AAA
3. Scott Ramsey, Abbotsford Bantam AAA
4. Cole Penner, Medicine Hat Bantam AAA
5. Collin Bowman, N. Shore Winter Club Bantam AAA
6. Shane Harle, North Shore Winter Club Bantam AAA
7. Brodie Melnychuk, Notre Dame AAA
8. Jeff Regier, Abbotsford AAA
9. Linden Vey, Naicam AA
10. Brant Henry, Norton Prince Albert Pirates Bantam

Top Ten as rated by the International Scouting Service

[Triton]

Brant Henry-Norton is an awesome hockey player.He plays here in Prince Albert and leads the league in scoring.He has great hands,great speed and can hit as well.Kind of a complete package.Kid will be a great player in this league.Remember the name folks.

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1. Jared Cowan, Sask. Contacts Midget AAA
2. Ryan Howse, Prince George Bantam AAA
3. Scott Ramsey, Abbotsford Bantam AAA
4. Cole Penner, Medicine Hat Bantam AAA
5. Collin Bowman, N. Shore Winter Club Bantam AAA
6. Shane Harle, North Shore Winter Club Bantam AAA
7. Brodie Melnychuk, Notre Dame AAA
8. Jeff Regier, Abbotsford AAA
9. Linden Vey, Naicam AA
10. Brant Henry, Norton Prince Albert Pirates Bantam

Top Ten as rated by the International Scouting Service

Do you have a complete list of that?

[Tinner]

no, you have to purchase anything more than that.

[2,5,andagame]

Does anyone know how the bantam draft will be held this year? Will the last place team get #1 overall or does it go to Chilliwack?

[Tinner]

"The WHL will hold a Lottery with Chilliwack and the four non-playoff teams to determine the first five picks in the 1st round. After the 1st round, Chilliwack will have the 1st pick in each round followed by clubs in reverse order of regular season standings."

Right from the WHL office. So, we could pick first right though to 5th in the 1st round and 2nd to 5th thereafter.

[SectionNDeserter]

"The WHL will hold a Lottery with Chilliwack and the four non-playoff teams to determine the first five picks in the 1st round. After the 1st round, Chilliwack will have the 1st pick in each round followed by clubs in reverse order of regular season standings."

Right from the WHL office. So, we could pick first right though to 5th in the 1st round and 2nd to 5th thereafter.Hmm, I wonder if it is a straight draw, or do the teams with fewer points get a higher chance to draw the first pick? (like the NHL)