The WHL is set to play a big role in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Leading up to the draft, we at The Hockey News will be profiling some of the players who are projected to hear their names called at the end of June. Today's prospect is Reese Hamilton, who plays for the Regina Pats. Credit Mark Peterson // Prince Albert Raiders [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/d2bb9f27-cf75-4b37-a5fa-fc1ef11c74c2.jpeg] Credit Mark Peterson // Prince Albert Raiders Hamilton's biggest strength, without a shadow of a doubt, is his skating. Explosive strides, smooth edgework, the former Calgary Hitmen blueliner has ways to close gaps and push opposing skaters to the outside. Once he gets there, a finished body check is likely on the way and puck possession will change hands. However, the Pats defender at one point was a top-15 player in the 2025 class. Since the beginning of the season, he has fallen to somehwere in the 125-175 range. As is the case with multiple players in the past, this isn't a death sentence; Hamilton does have the tools to become a solid defender in the NHL, especially with his skating, but the offensive output could use some work. Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Nathan Behm [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/2025-nhl-draft-prospect-profile-nathan-behm] 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Peyton Kettles [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/2025-nhl-draft-prospect-profile-peyton-kettles] 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Hayden Paupanekis [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/2025-nhl-draft-prospect-profile-hayden-paupanekis] 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: David Lewandowski [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/2025-nhl-draft-prospect-profile-david-lewandowski] Tri-City Americans Jackson Smith Commits To Penn State University [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/tri-city-americans-jackson-smith-commits-to-penn-state-university] Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/9cda5840-1e93-4b51-bc1c-8eb324e37036.webp]
