Congratulations to all U15 Prep Student-Athletes and their families on being drafted in the WHL Prospects Draft and a day they will remember for a long time. Though this is only the first step of many to playing in the WHL, it most assuredly is a moment to treasure and be proud of as a young hockey player.
Players eligible for the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft are 2008-born players who reside in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Eligible players have had a full season to show what they bring to the table and that immense effort will be recognized by WHL Clubs Thursday. Players not selected in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft will remain eligible to be listed by WHL Clubs at any time thereafter.
Congratulations to Daxon Yerex on being selected in the 3rd Round 52nd overall to the Swift Current Broncos in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. As a defenseman, Daxon led all RHA Winnipeg defense with 32 assists in 42 games adding another 3 goals for 35 points in 42 games.
Congratulations to Koy Funk on being selected in the 4th Round, 77th overall by the Calgary Hitmen in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. Koy lead the U15 Prep team this year in goals notching 29 in just 42 games. He added another 32 assists for a total of 61 points.
Congratulations to Zachary Lansard on being selected in the 4th Round 78th overall to the Regina Pats in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. Zach put up over a point per game in his 2022-23 season with 20 goals and 30 assists for 50 points in 42 games.
Congratulations to Jett Deschamps on being selected in the 5th Round 96th overall to the Regina Pats in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. Jett put up 6 goals and 19 assists in 42 games this season as a defenseman.
Congratulations to Peyton Shore on being selected in the 5th Round 100th overall to the Red Deer Rebels in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. Peyton put up 9 wins in his 2022-23 season with a 3.75 GAA and a .883 SV%.
Congratulations to Maddox Malmquist on being selected in the 8th Round 173rd overall to the Regina Pats in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. Maddox finished 3rd on the team in scoring racking up 23 goals and 32 assists in 39 games this season.
Congratulations to Wyatt Kelman being selected in the 11th Round 233rd overall to the Tri-City Americans in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. As a defenseman, Wyatt put up 6 goals and 16 assists in 41 games this year.
Congratulations to Joshua Shaganya being selected in the 12th Round 250th overall to the Swift Current Broncos in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. Josh put up 6 goals and 15 assists as a defenseman in his 2022-23 season.