{ "blocks": [ { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The WHL concluded their 2024 U.S. Priorty Draft on Wednesday with 44 players being selected by the 22 teams. This year's first overall pick was made by the Regina Pats, who selected Braden Hordichuk from the Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 14U AAA. Hordichuk had 32 points in 37 games this season and is the son of former NHLer Darcy Hordichuk. Here is a look at all 44 selections. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Round 1\n" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "1) Regina Pats, Braden Hordichuk, RW, Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 14U" } }, { "id": "4p9vg0ce-lf5e8cyd", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/TheWHL/status/1788265578089816287", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1788265578089816287", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "2) Seattle Thunderbirds, Ewen Willers, RW, Dallas Stars Elite 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "3) Calgary Hitmen, Parker, Schellenberg, RD, JSerra Catholic Prep Lions" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "4) Tri-City Americans, Grady Schaefer, C, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "5) Edmonton Oil Kings, Matheas, Hejda, LD, Chicago Reapers 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "6) Kamloops Blazers, Eli Tverdovsky, LW, Okanagan Hockey Academy U15 Prep" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "7) Spokane Chiefs, Brady Elbert, RD, California Golden Bears 14U\n" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "8) Victoria Royals, Brayden Willis, RW, Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 14U\n" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "9) Prince Albert, Gavin Burcar, C ,Anaheim Jr. Ducks 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "10) Vancouver Giants, Boone Chartier, LW, Shattuck-St. Mary's Sabres 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "11) Kelowna Rockets, Colton Lien, C, Okanagan (Colorado) 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "12) Wenatchee Wild, MarcusMatyas, C, Cretin/Derham Hall HS Raiders" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "13) Lethbridge Hurricanes, Enzo Didomenicantonio, LW, Los Angeles Jr. Kings 14U\n" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "14) Brandon Wheat Kings, Colin Grubb, C, Shattuck-St. Mary's Sabres 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "15) Red Deer Rebels, Nikolas Ferry, RD, Los Angeles Jr. Kings 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "16) Medicine Hat Tigers, Owen Hayes, C, Okanagan (Colorado) 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "17) Swift Current Broncos, Easton Johnson, LD, Sioux Falls POWER 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "18) Moose Jaw Warriors, Mathieu Bowerman, RD, Wenatchee Wild 14U AAA" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "19) Everett Silvertips, Evan Enck, G, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "20) Portland Winterhawks, Tyler DiCarlo, G, Team Alaska 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "21) Prince George Cougars, Cole Hajt, C, Los Angeles Jr. Kings 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "22) Saskatoon Blades, Mason Moreland, C, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Round 2" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "23) Kamloops Blazers, Kaeden Tate, G, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "24) Tri-City Americans, Jackson Schaefer, RD, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "25) Regina Pats, Camden Zaporzan, C, Shattuck-St. Mary's Sabres 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "26) Seattle Thunderbirds, Brendan Williams, C, Dallas Stars Elite 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "27) Edmonton Oil Kings, Brock Stevenson, LW, Okanagan (Colorado) 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "28) Calgary Hitmen, Logan Brown, LW, Dallas Stars Elite 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "29) Spokane Chiefs, Spencer Anderson, C, Thief River Falls HS Prowlers" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "30) Victoria Royals, Cooper Avelar, LD, Wayzata Trojans AA 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "31) Prince Albert Raiders, Diego Gutierrez, LD, Shattuck-St. Mary's Sabres 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "32) Vancouver Giants, Luke, Storr, LD, Los Angeles Jr. Kings 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "33) Kelowna Rockets, Drew Larioza, C, San Jose Jr. Sharks 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "34) Wenatchee Wild, Gunnar Conboy, C, Lakeville North HS Panthers" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "35) Lethbridge\nHurricanes, Aydan Murphy, G, Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "36) Brandon Wheat Kings, Ethan Sung, C, Shattuck-St. Mary's Sabres 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "37) Red Deer Rebels, Bodi Anderson, LD, Team Alaska 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "38) Medicine Hat Tigers, Nolan Marto, C, Team North Dakota 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "39) Swift Current Broncos, Nolan Fitzhenry, LW, Shattuck-St. Mary's Sabres 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "40) Moose Jaw Warriors, Gage, Beveridge, LW, Okanagan (Colorado) 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "41) Everett Silvertips, Drew Fox, C, Dallas Stars Elite 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "42) Portland Winterhawks, Finn Spehar, RW, Minnetonka Skippers AA 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "43) Prince George Cougars, Dax Diep, LD, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "44) Saskatoon Blades, Noah Morrison, RD, Dallas Stars Elite 14U" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "2024 WHL Playoffs Daily Recap: May 7" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Denton Mateychuk Named WHL's Defenceman of the Year for 2023-24" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Brett Mirwald Named WHL's Goaltender Of The Year For 2023-24" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Gavin McKenna Named WHL's Rookie Of The Year For 2023-24" } }, { "type": 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WHL Completes 2024 U.S. Priority Draft