Garnet Kazuik, Director of Scouting for the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club announced the club has selected ten players in the 23rd annual WHL Bantam Draft.

“We were able to make good picks in this year's draft. We were happy to get the size of kids we feel will make us a big team in the next couple of years. We know that our picks still have two to three years to develop and become great players within our organization,” commented Kazuik.

Round One – 10th Overall – TROY MURRAY
Birthdate: September 12, 1997
Hometown: White City, SK
Position: Defence
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 162 lbs.
11-12 Team: Prairie Storm - SBAAHL

“Murray fits in our Hockey Club’s mold of what we look for in a player. He is an intelligent player that is able to make plays under pressure which will be a great benefit to the Club,” commented Kazuik. “He is still developing his skills and is willing to help those around him improve as well. We are excited to welcome Troy to the Kootenay ICE organization.”

Round Two – 32nd Overall – DYLAN OVERDYK
Birthdate: August 3, 1997
Hometown: St Albert, AB
Position: Defence
Height: 6’2"
Weight: 172 lbs.
11-12 Team: St. Albert Sabres - AMBHL

Round Three – 60th Overall – HUDSON ELYNUIK
Birthdate: October 12, 1997
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Position: Centre
Height: 6’2"
Weight: 153 lbs.
11-12 Team: Calgary Bronks – AMBHL

Round Four – 76th Overall - AUSTIN WELLSBY
Birthdate: June 30, 1997
Hometown: Kelowna, BC
Position: Right Wing
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 150 lbs.
11-12 Team: POE Bantam Team 1 – OMAHA

Round Six – 120th Overall – RIVER BEATTIE
Birthdate: October 31, 1997
Hometown: Sherwood Park, AB
Position: Right Wing
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 151 lbs.
11-12 Team: Sherwood Park Flyers – AMBHL

Round Six – 124th Overall – ZACHARY SMITH
Birthdate: February 12, 1997
Hometown: Edmonton, AB
Position: Defence
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 155 lbs.
11-12 Team: Edmonton MLAC – AMBHL

Round Seven – 142nd Overall – SHANE ALLEN
Birthdate: January 1, 1997
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Position: Right Wing
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 145 lbs.
11-12 Team: Calgary Royals - AMBHL

Round Eight – 164th Overall – JEFFREY VEITCH
Birthdate: October 4, 1997
Hometown: Mission, BC
Position: Goaltender
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 188 lbs.
11-12 Team: Mission Bantam A1-T2 – KIBIHT

Round Nine – 186th Overall – LOGAN SCHATZ
Birthdate: September 16, 1997
Hometown: Allan, SK
Position: Centre
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 142 lbs.
11-12 Team: Saskatchewan Valley Vipers – SBAAHL

Round Ten– 208th Overall – ZAC PAZIUK
Birthdate: January 22, 1997
Hometown: Prince Albert, SK
Position: Centre
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 143 lbs.

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