Players wishing to participate in any of the WPHD Camps can visit the “Contact“ link on the homepage; then enter the “Registration Request“ pop-up link.  Proceed to complete the entire form. Registration Packages will be available December 15, 2009. All camps are filled on a first come - first serve basis. Players registering for the Bantam Showcase & Evaluation Camp will be screened and registering does not confirm acceptance. If you are interested in receiving a package for the Bantam Showcase, simply visit the “Registration Request“ link.  A detailed registration package will be sent, but once again be advised Western Prospects reserves the right to decline any applicants. There is limited enrollment for all camps. Western Prospects Hockey Development Box 1182; Weyburn, Saskatchewan; S4H 2L5; Canada or if you can stop in and visit us when you are in Weyburn.  Our address is #1 - 206 Hill Avenue (2 blocks south of Crescent Point Place) T - 306.861.7761 email - mrooney@wphd.ca

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Eleven former participants selected in the NHL Entry Draft Regina Pats’ defenceman Colten Teubert  became the first of eleven former Western Prospects participants selected in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft when the Los Angeles Kings used the 13th overall selection to pick the 18-year-old White Rock, BC product on Friday, June 20th in Ottawa, ON.   In 2007, The Los Angles Kings used their 1st round selection (4th overall) to select another former WPHD participant, Thomas Hickey. In total, twenty-one (21) former Western Prospects players have been selected in the NHL Entry Draft.  2008 NHL Entry Draft, WPHD Players 1st Round #13. Los Angeles Kings – Colten Teubert; White Rock, B.C.; Regina Pats 2nd Round #46. Florida Panthers – Colby Robak; Gilbert Plains, MB; Brandon Wheat Kings 3rd Round #78. Calgary Flames – Lance Bouma; Provost, AB; Vancouver Giants #79. Ottawa Senators – Zack Smith; Maple Creek, SK; Swift Current 4th Round #112. New Jersey Devils – Matt Delahey; Moose Jaw, SK; Regina Pats #117. Tampa Bay Lightning – James Wright; Saskatoon, SK; Vancouver Giants 5th Round #122. Tampa Bay Lightning – Dustin Tokarski; Watson, SK; Spokane Chiefs #127. Columbus Blue Jackets – Matt Calvert; Brandon, MB; Brandon Wheat Kings #132. Chicago Blackhawks – Teigan Zahn; Bethune, SK; Saskatoon Blades #137. Columbus Blue Jackets – Brent Regner; Newbrook, AB; Vancouver Giants #144. Washington Capitals – Joel Broda; Prince Albert, SK; Moose Jaw Warriors

Tokarski keeps goaltending a family affair Brad Holland | NHL.com Staff Writer Mar 28, 2008, 10:15 AM EDT Spokane Chiefs' goalie, Dustin Tokarski, is the latest in a long line of Tokarski to tend goal. For some people, goaltending is a family affair. Skills and techniques are passed down from generation to generation, as is the pride taken in being a card-carrying member in likely the world's most eccentric club. Such a family is the Tokarski family, located throughout Saskatchewan. It is the family of Spokane Chiefs starting goaltender Dustin Tokarski, who is following in the goalie pads of his father, two uncles, and grandfather before him. "We even have a picture on our wall with each of us wearing our different gear," Tokarski said. One thing that isn't passed on, however, is the equipment. But that's just fine by him. "It's definitely brown," he said of the old equipment. "And it doesn't cover as much." Tokarski was born in Watson, Saskatchewan, a town much like other Canadian towns where hockey is just something kids do. And even though his father, uncles and grandfather were all "tenders," young Dustin began playing as a forward, choosing only to dabble in the family trade later "I started skating when I was about 3" he said. "I was a player and a goalie until I was 12 or so, and then I started playing goal full-time," he said. Once he began, it seemed, somehow, as if the position was just right for him. Perhaps here was something in his blood that allowed him to rocket up the goaltending ranks, something different in his game and reflexes that set him apart from his peers. Whatever the reason, those following Tokarski's career basically watched him go to sleep a part-time goaltender, and wake up a bona fide elite-level WHL prospect. Tokarski Number:        #34 Position:        Goalie Born:               09/16/1989 Birthplace:     Watson, SK Height:            5'11 Weight:           185 lbs. Shoots:           Left    Like, just maybe, he was born to play net. "I played AA Bantam my first year, and my second year I went to Humboldt to play Bantam AAA," Tokarski said. "The following year, I went to Prince Albert where I was going to be a backup, but by the end of the year I was the starter. And then the next year we won the Telus Cup and I got listed by the Chiefs after the Mac's (Hockey Tournament)." Today, Tokarski finds himself an elite-level prospect once again, this time for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He is at No. 11 on the list of NHL Central Scouting's North American goalies. He is one of six WHL goalies ranked in the top 15 in a draft class that is seen by many as one of the strongest in many years. It seems the scouts are beginning to see what his teammates have seen all along. "He's an outstanding goalie," said teammate Mitchell Wahl, himself a prospect for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, ranked at No. 37 on CSS' list of North American skaters. "He's real big in net, and he plays wide, even though he's not the tallest guy. He just finds a way to keep the puck out of the net. I think he's one of the best draft-eligible guys out there." This season, Tokarski helped lead his Chiefs to a 50-15-1-6 record for 107 points in 72 games, good for the second-best record the WHL behind divisional-rival Tri-Cities, who led the league with 108 points. For his own part, the second-year veteran finished tied for fifth in the WHL in wins (30), third in goals-against average (2.05), second in shutouts (six) and tied for first in save percentage (.922). After only three playoff games, he has fared even better, playing to a 3-0 record with a 1.33 GAA and a .949 save percentage. He has allowed only four goals on 78 shots, and leads the WHL playoffs in both GAA and save percentage. Once again, his teammates are anything but shocked. He's there for us and we want to step in for him. Having him in net gives us a lot of confidence. - Mitchell Wahl "The confidence is there with our goaltender, Wahl said. "He's there for us and we want to step in for him. Having him in net gives us a lot of confidence." Tokarski has had more than enough motivation this season. First, there is the opportunity to be selected in the NHL Entry Draft. Then, there is the Chiefs' first-round matchup against the Everett Silvertips and a chance at redemption against the team that knocked him and his teammates out of the playoffs last season. Finally, perhaps the biggest motivation, is the desire not to give his family any more ammunition at family gatherings. Because the "advice" he gets when all the Tokarski goaltenders are together isn't always the kind of advice he needs or wants. Tokarski tied for first in the WHL this season with a .922 save percentage in 45 games played. "A lot of them are pretty smart remarks, but some is helpful," he said. "They like to give me gas about the equipment, of course, about how it's easier now and how you're much bigger and cover more of the net. But I still try to get them back." He is able to do that because of his success at the position, despite his youth. In fact, his motivation to succeed is due, in part, to a little family rivalry "Of course you want to make it farther than they did," Tokarski said. And when asked which of his family members was the best, the youngest Tokarski exhibited the same veteran presence that one would expect from a goalie descending from a line of goaltenders. He answered without getting rattled, holding his cards tight to his chest. "I gotta be careful with this one," he said while laughing, and then paused. "They were all pretty decent back in the day. My dad won league titles growing up, my uncle was at Notre Dame, so I guess they were all pretty good." But, Tokarski has a legitimate chance to be the best of the bunch – just like he was born for it.

Teubert giving Pats a presence on the blue line Aaron Bell | NHL.com Correspondent Dec 4, 2007, 11:00 AM EST Regina Pats defenseman Colton Teubert was on the Canadian junior team that faced Russia in the CHL's ADT Challenge The extra attention Colton Teubert received last Thursday didn’t bother the Regina Pats’ rock-solid defenseman in the least. Last Thursday’s game was part of the Canadian Hockey League’s ADT Challenge against a squad of Russian juniors. Teubert ended the contest with a bone-jarring hit; the Russians took exception to the late check and a melee ensued, with practically every player on the ice participating. As far as Teubert was concerned, he was just doing his job. The Russians cruised to a 5-1 win, but Teubert’s hit set the tone for the Western Hockey League’s 4-1 win the following night in the series finale. Teubert, who was rated third among WHL prospects in the NHL Central Scouting preliminary rankings that were released last month, said he enjoyed putting his stamp on the latest chapter of the storied Canada-Russia hockey rivalry. “It was unreal,” the White Rock, British Columbia native said. “Just to see all the Russians and all their dangles and turn-backs and stuff like that. It’s definitely not the Canadian way of hockey, but to evaluate yourself against those types of players was a great experience.” The 6-foot-3, 188-pound Teubert takes pride in his stout defensive game and loved the challenge of playing against the speedy Russians. “Their speed was phenomenal,” said Teubert, who also represented Canada in the Under-18 championships in August. “Just being able to gap up on guys that can dangle you in a second gives you a step on other guys.” Teubert and Pats teammate Nick Ross were the only two defensemen that played in the series’ two WHL games, which also included two games against a squad from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and two against an Ontario Hockey League team. Teubert didn’t pick up a point in the two WHL games, but was on the ice for two WHL goals in the final game and was his usual dependable self in his own end. “He did a good job as a young guy of just keeping it simple and playing his game,” said Pats assistant coach Terry Perkins. Teubert doesn’t score many points, but his ability to shut down opposing forwards is a sought-after commodity among NHL scouts, who gush about his ability to play a similar style in the NHL. “I just want to be a shut-down guy,” Teubert told Junior Hockey Magazine. “I try to throw some offense in here and there, but definitely just blocking shots and playing physical and setting the tone for the game.” He is part of an impressive Pats blue line that also includes Ross, a Phoenix Coyotes prospect, Logan Pyett and Matt Delahey, who was rated 16th among WHL prospects in the preliminary rankings. Teubert’s physical style often sets the tone for the Pats’ play at home and on the road. He said making big hits in the defensive zone tends to make it difficult for opposing forwards to focus on setting up offensive chances. Colton Tuebert has five points and 63 penalty minutes in 28 games this season. “It just puts some doubt in their minds,” said Teubert, who has two goals and five points to go along with his team-leading 63 penalty minutes in 28 games. “They know that the Regina Pats have a great (defense) corps and just know that every time they are coming out of their zone that they know they are going to get hit.” Teubert’s physical play drew the ire of their provincial rival Moose Jaw Warriors last month. He drilled Warriors captain Riley Holzapfel with an open-ice blast that forced Holzapfel to miss six games with a concussion. Teubert drew a two-game suspension for the hit but vowed not to let it soften his approach to the game. “Plain and simple, I’m not changing the way I play,” Teubert told the Regina Leader-Post before the rematch against Moose Jaw on Nov. 2. “It’s not like I was going out there intending to hurt anybody. Stuff happens. It’s part of the game.” Teubert was the silver lining in the Pats’ 12-win season in 2004-05. They missed the playoffs for the first time in six years, but used the first overall pick in the Bantam draft to scoop up Teubert from the Semiahmoo Bantams in B.C. After a recent three-game losing streak, the Pats have won three of their past four games and are tied with the Brandon Wheat Kings for first place in the East Division. “The Pats have been doing great,” said Teubert, who is helping the team celebrate its 90th season this year. “We’ve got to get as many wins as we can. We’ve got to put the stats (and rankings) behind us and just play hockey.” Teubert has heard the rave reviews coming from the scouting fraternity. He already has been compared to NHL stars Chris Pronger and Robyn Regehr, but as his unfortunate Russian victim found out, Teubert won’t change his game because there are scouts in the building. He also recognizes there are several top-end prospects in this year’s draft class, which is being touted as one of the best ever. “I’ve heard things like top 10, but really right now it’s not a big deal because, of course, rankings can change just like that,” Teubert said. “I’ve just got to keep playing solid and consistent.”

Robak's tune climbing the charts in Brandon Aaron Bell | NHL.com Correspondent Feb 12, 2008, 10:00 AM EST Defenseman Colby Robak is currently ranked 8th among North American prospects for the 2008 Draft. The Brandon Wheat Kings' defenseman has shot up the draft rankings and is quickly becoming one of the most prized prospects in a very deep draft year. When the Central Scouting mid-term rankings were released last month, Robak, a 17-year-old from Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, was rated No. 8 among North American prospects for the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. "When I first saw that, I was shocked," admitted Robak, who was rated 11th among Western Hockey League prospects in the November rankings. "I mean when the first rankings came out, I told myself that I wanted to work myself up to see if I could get to the top 10. I stepped up my physical game a bit, as well as my offensive game as well. To see myself ranked that high was a good accomplishment." Robak's rise up the list didn't come as much of a surprise to the scouts that have been following his progress this season. He is solid at every aspect of the game and has an offensive flair that sets him apart from many other defenseman prospects. Robak has a good head for the game and a heavy shot from the point that routinely gets through to the net. He is very mobile, and at 6-foot-3 and 202 pounds, Robak already has a body that could compete at the NHL level. "I like to think of myself more as an offensive defenseman -- I like jumping up into the play and showing my offensive skills," said Robak, who has six goals and 19 assists for 25 points in 55 games as a sophomore with the Wheat Kings this season. "I also like to use my size and I wanted to step up my defensive game, as well as my offensive game. I think that has helped me out quite a bit." Name: Colby Robak Team: Brandon Wheat Kings Number: 4 Position: D Shoots: Left Robak's path to the WHL is a familiar story. He's a small-town Canadian farm boy that skated his way into the hockey spotlight with a mix of strength, skill and a work ethic that was instilled into him throughout his childhood. Driving along the Valley River in Manitoba and into Gilbert Plains, the population sign reads 757. There weren't a lot of other things that Robak could do with his spare time in the winter. "We had to combine three or four towns to make one team – and that was to just make a team," Robak said. "Things were looking pretty slim to play Triple-A, but I played with the Parkland Rangers. It was then when I decided that this was something that I could do. When I turned 16, I just tried to crack the Brandon Wheat Kings lineup. I worked as hard as I could because this was what I wanted to do. So far, I've been doing good things." Robak was a fourth-round pick of the Wheat Kings in 2005 and was the only 16-year-old to make the club the following season. In a league that spans four provinces and two states, Robak was fortunate to be picked by the Wheat Kings, who play a little more than two hours south of his hometown. "It's great to have family and friends to be able to catch games every now and then," Robak said. "It makes it easy to go home for the Christmas break and stuff. I don't have to catch a plane, I just have a two-hour drive and I'm home. It's been a good deal for me." Robak is part of a deep class of defensemen playing in the Canadian Hockey League this season. Six of the top eight prospects are defensemen, and Robak enjoyed a recent opportunity to meet some of his peers last month at the Home Hardware Top Prospects Game in Edmonton. "It was a great experience for me meeting new guys and all that stuff," said Robak, who showed how well he sees the ice when he hit Jamie Arniel of the Sarnia Sting with a beauty of a breakaway pass that resulted in a shorthanded goal in the annual showcase of the top prospects in the CHL. "It's a big competition among all of those defensemen around the CHL," Robak said. "They are all looking to get drafted as well. I've heard that it's the year of the defenseman and it's going to be a great competition. I'm just going to have to bring everything I have. It's been a good test so far." Robak models himself after two-way defensemen like Scott Niedermayer and Rob Blake, but he also says that he has learned a lot by watching defensemen around the WHL, including Kelowna's Luke Schenn, another top-end draft prospect. "I enjoy watching him as well," Robak said. "No one can get any position around the net – he clears everybody out. I like watching that quite a bit." Despite his lofty ranking, Robak still has some work to do if he wants to become the highest-drafted player ever from Gilbert Plains. Blaine Stoughton was the seventh-overall pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1973. He played eight NHL seasons with Pittsburgh, Toronto, Hartford and the New York Rangers before retiring in 1984. Robak isn't going to worry yet about whether he can claim that honor. "I'm just going to keep on trying to do what I've been doing," Robak admitted. "I want to improve my defensive game a bit more and just keep playing hard. Then we'll see what happens when June comes around."

317 Camp Participants Selected in Western Hockey League Bantam Draft Participants Drafted In The Western Hockey League Bantam Draft (317 Drafted to date) (Position Selected / Name / Hometown / WHL Team /Year Drafted) 1st Round 1. Colten Teubert - Surrey, BC (Regina - 05) 2. Ty Rattie - Airdrie, SK (Portland - 08) 2. Colton Gillies - Surrey, BC (Saskatoon - 04) 3. Dale Hunt - Sanford, MB (Prince George - 05) 3. Tom Hickey - Calgary, AB (Seattle - 04) 4. Cole Penner - Medicine Hat, AB (Prince Albert - 06) 4. Ryan Depape - Winnipeg, MB (Prince Albert - 03) 6. Brent Benson - Weyburn, SK (Saskatoon - 08) 6. Cody Eakin - Winnipeg, MB (Swift Current - 06) 8. Ryan Aasman - Medicine Hat, AB (Prince Albert - 07) 8. Jason Gardiner - Winnipeg, MB (Tri-Cities - 06) 8. Michael Reich - Craik, SK (Spokane - 03) 9. Ryan Murray - White City, SK (Everett - 08) 9. Christian Magnus -Saskatoon, SK (Swift Current - 07) 9. Joel Broda - Prince Albert, SK (Tri Cities - 04) 11. Steven Chaffin - Calgary, AB (Seattle - 06) 11. Keith Aulie - Rouleau, SK (Brandon - 04) 11. Logan Pyatt - Balgonie, SK (Regina - 03) 12. Todd Panchyson - Saskatoon, SK (Kootenay - 03) 14. Teigan Zahn - Bethune, SK (Saskatoon - 05) 15. Brendan Hurley - Fort Saskatchewan, AB (Kootenay - 08) 15. Eric Doyle - Calgary, AB (Everett - 04) 15. Brennan Wray - Moose Jaw, SK (Moose Jaw - 03) 16. Erik Fleming - Calgary, AB (Seattle - 07) 16. Cody Hanson - Regina, SK (Seattle - 05) 17. George Holloway - Wapella, SK (Seattle - 03) 17. Codey Burki - Winnipeg, MB (Brandon - 02) 19. Evander Kane - Vancouver, BC (Vancouver - 06) 20. Zachary Hodder - Delta, BC (Vancouver - 08) 20. Drew Czerwonka - Glenavon, SK (Kootenay - 07) 21. Tyler Bunz - St.Albert, AB (Medicine Hat - 07) 2nd Round 21. Braydon Metz - Regina, SK (Regina - 05) 22. Colton Grant - Standard, AB (Tri Cities - 04) 23. Tyler Wotherspoon - Surrey, BC (Portland) 23. Burke Gallimore - Edmonton, AB (Spokane - 06) 24. Daulton Siwak - Olds, AB (Red Deer - 08) 24. Justin Weller - Daysland, AB (Red Deer - 06) 25. Ben Wright - Foremost, AB (Lethbridge - 03) 26. James Martin - Winnipeg, MB (Swift Current - 06) 27. Tyler Giebel - Regina, SK (Everett - 08) 28. Adam Hughesman - Winnipeg, MB (Tri-Cities - 06) 28. Blaine Tendler - Viceroy, SK (Prince Albert - 05) 29. Scott Glennie - Winnipeg, MB (Brandon - 06) 29. Lance Bouma - Provost, AB (Vancouver - 05) 30. Lance Redden - Macroirie, SK (Prince George - 04) 31. Harrison Ruopp - Zehner, SK (Prince Albert - 08) 31. Taylor Ernst - Regina, SK (Swift Current - 07) 31. James Priestner - Edmonton, AB (Kamloops - 06) 31. Ty Ariss - Regina, SK (Portland - 05) 31. Justin Bernhardt - Yorkton, SK (Regina - 03) 33. Garrett Mitchell - Regina, SK (Regina - 06) 34. Travis Toomey - Leduc, AB (Saskatoon - 05) 34. Brett Ward - Swift Current, SK (Saskatoon - 03) 35. Carter Smith - Eyebrow, SK (Moose Jaw - 03) 36. Tanner Muth - Calgary, AB (Seattle - 08) 36. Matt Hallick - Medicine Hat, AB (Brandon - 04) 37. Brayden McNabb - Davidson, SK (Kootenay - 06) 37. Nick Ross - Lethbridge, AB (Regina - 04) 39. Jordan Knackstedt - Saskatoon, SK (Red Deer - 03) 40. Tyler Borstmayer - St. Brieux (Regina - 08) 40. Brett Breitkreuz - Springside, SK (Kelowna - 04) 43. Brady Brassart - Vernon, BC (Spokane - 08) 43. Brooks Macek - Winnipeg, MB (Tri-Cities - 07) 44. Nils Moser - Canmore, AB (Tri-Cities - 08) 44. Gabriel Minville - Winnipeg, MB (Everett - 07) 3rd Round 42. Morgan Mclean - Grande Prairie, AB (Brandon - 03) 43. Nicholas Navratil - Calgary, AB (Swift Current - 05) 43. Lindsey Nielson - Edmonton, AB (Seattle - 04) 44. Trevor Bauer - Torrington, AB (Prince George - 05) 44. Justin Bertow - Saskatoon, SK (Spokane - 06) 44. Matt Delahey - Moose Jaw, SK (Regina - 04) 45. Brayden Holloway - Wapella, SK (Portland - 08) 45. Andrew Bailey - Hazlet, SK (Kootenay - 03) 46. Dylan Mcilrath - Winnipeg, MB (Moose Jaw - 07) 46. Brandon Herrod - Meadow Lake, SK (Prince Albert - 06) 47. Dalyn Flette - Calgary, AB (Kamloops - 05) 48. Travis Ewanyk - St. Albert, AB ( Edmonton - 08) 48. James Dobrowolski - Vernon, BC (Prince Albert - 05) 48. Kassidy Collins - Cochrane, AB (Spokane - 04) 49. Brandon Formosa - Mission, BC (Prince Albert - 08) 49. Justin Slobozian - Grandview, MB (Regina - 07) 49. Adam Morrison - Surrey, BC (Saskatoon - 06) 49. Nathan Deck - Sedley, SK (Vancouver - 05) 49. BryceThoreson - Cabri, SK (Seattle - 04) 50. Brodie Melnychuk - Balgonie, SK (Brandon - 06) 50. Matt Strong - Calgary, AB (Everett - 05) 53. Tyler Ditmer - Brandon, MB (Kamloops - 02) 54. Tanner Clark - Rosetown, SK (Kelowna - 08) 54. Tyler Gron - Spruce Grove, AB (Prince George - 04) 56. Landen Oslanski - Camrose, AB (Spokane - 07) 56. Zack Smith - Maple Creek, SK (Swift Current - 03) 57. Liam Liston - St. Albert, AB (Brandon - 08) 57. David Conrad - Winnipeg, MB (Spokane - 06) 58. Matthew Johnston - Calgary, AB (Kamloops - 05) 59. Edward Friesen - Gladstone, MB (Swift Current - 05) 59. Levi Lind - Saskatoon, SK (Prince Albert - 03) 63. Cason Hohmann - Arlington, TX (Portland - 08) 63. Lane Scheidl - Saskatoon, SK (Vancouver - 07) 63. Andrew Herle - Wilkie, SK (Medicine Hat - 06) 64. Joey Leach - Wadena, SK (Kootenay - 07) 65. Todd Fiddler - Meadow Lake, SK (Medicine Hat -08) 70. Tyler Stahl - Drumhellar, AB (Chilliwack - 07) 4th Round 61. Ryan Funk - Morden, MB (Saskatoon - 04) 65. Mike Proudley - Winnipeg, MB (Brandon - 04) 66. Jamie Tucker - Victoria, BC ( Vancouver - 06) 66. Jesse Craige - Edmonton, AB (Lethbridge - 04) 68. Matt Pufahl - Saskatoon, SK (Red Deer - 08) 68. Tony Oak - Marquis, MB (Prince Albert - 05) 69. Rylan Schwartz - Wilcox, SK (Spokane - 05) 69. Allan Gudmundson - Selkirk, MB (Brandon - 04) 70. Tyler Skauge - Lethbridge, AB (Everett - 05) 70. Richard Lecuyer - Winnipeg, MB (Portland - 02) 70. Lewis Laczko - St. Brieux, SK (Portland - 04) 72. Kendall McFuall - Rosetown, SK (Moose Jaw - 07) 72. Joel Kot - Moose Jaw, SK (Red Deer - 05) 73. Brent Wold - Lac Du Bonnet, MB (Chilliwack - 08) 75. Mike Berry - Edmonton, AB (Everett - 08) 75. Eric Bonsor - Calgary, AB (Calgary - 06) 76. Jordan Paddock - Meritt, BC (Kelowna - 08) 77. Koltyn Miller - Redvers, Sk (Regina - 06) 77. Colby Robak - Gilbert Plains, MB (Brandon - 05) 78. Michael Hay - Winnipeg, MB (Spokane - 07) 78. Brock Zimak - Winnipeg, MB (Tri-Cities - 06) 79. Jordan Cooke - Leduc, SK (Kelowna - 08) 79. Jordan Weal - North Vancouver, BC (Regina - 07) 79. Hayden Rintoul - Calgary, AB (Kootenay - 06) 79. Greg Coburn - Shaunovan, SK (Red Deer - 03) 81. Jarett Zentner - Red Deer, AB (Kootenay - 08) 81. Jesse Paradis - Winnipeg, MB (Kelowna - 06) 82. Spencer Crow - Melville, SK (Vancouver - 08)   5th Round 82. Darcy Sideroff - Fairview, AB (Moose Jaw - 05) 83. Steven Martinuik - Yorkton, SK (Prince Albert - 03) 84. Tayler Jordan - Wynyard, SK (Portland - 05) 84. Shaun Nepiniak - Winnipeg, MB (Lethbridge - 02) 85. Brett Adnum - Steinbach, MB (Chilliwack - 06) 85. Thomas Stehr - Medicine Hat, AB (Lethbridge - 03) 86. Nathan Tomac - Moose Jaw, SK (Kamloops - 06) 89. Chet Pickard - Winnipeg, AB (Tri-Cities - 04) 90. Derek Klensteuber - Winnipeg, MB (Med Hat - 03) 91. Benjamin Gallacher - Calgary, AB (Med Hat - 07) 91. Spencer Laycock - Battlefords, SK (Regina - 06) 91. Jordan Oystrick - Meadow Lake, SK (Red Deer - 04) 92. Logan Sproule - Saskatoon, SK (Edmonton - 08) 92. Mike Scarborough - North Saanich, BC (Red Deer - 05) 92. Kory Gursky - Saskatoon, SK (Kootenay - 04) 92. Curtis Schaan - Watrous, SK (Regina - 02) 93. Roy Farrer - Drinkwater, SK (Calgary - 05) 95. Kale Derkson - Regina, Sk (Chilliwack - 08) 95. Warren Shymko - Calder, SK (Tri-Cities - 07) 95. Jacob Dietrich - Deloraine, MB (Red Deer, 02) 96. Tyler Oswald - Sanford, SK (Saskatoon - 08) 96. Allistair Chapman - Calgary, Alberta (Swift Current - 07) 96. David Greyeyes - Marcelin, SK (Swift Current - 06) 97. Dana Tyrell - Airdrie, AB (Prince George - 04) 98. Derek Tendler - Regina, SK (Regina - 07) 98. Kurtis Decker - Yorkton, SK (Medicine Hat - 05) 98. Jeremy Schappert - Winnipeg, MB (Moose Jaw - 04) 99. Jordan Fransoo - North Battleford, SK (Brandon - 08) 99. Ryan Holfeld - Leroy, SK (Medicine Hat - 04) 100. Justin Guttek - Winnipeg, MB (Kelowna - 03) 101. Jeff Olson - Kindersley, SK (Brandon - 08) 102. Zach Walker - Saltcoats, SK (Seattle - 08) 105. Dyson Stevenson - Shaunavon, SK (Regina - 08) 105. Bo Lenard - Tisdale, SK (Medicine Hat - 06) 6th Round 102. Jerrid Sauer - Medicine Hat, AB (Swift Current - 02) 103. Colin Scherger - Medicine Hat, AB (Seattle - 04) 111. Jordan Baillie - Fort Saskatchewan, AB (Lethbridge - 08) 111. Jordan Iron - Meadow Lake, SK (Prince Albert - 06) 112. Kole Harvey - Virden, SK (Everett - 08) 112. Paul Bonar - Brandon, MB (Moose Jaw - 06) 112. Zachary Rassell - Calgary, AB (Portland) 112. Nathan Arnott - North Battleford, SK (Tri Cities - 04) 113. Craig Simchuck - Winnipeg, MB (Swift Current - 04) 115. James Dombrowsky - Avonlea, SK (Kamloops - 08) 116. Derek Ginnell - Brandon, MB (Calgary - 06) 116. Trevor Conrad - Spruce Grove, AB (Everett - 04) 116. Derek Larson - Swift Current, SK (Swift Current - 03) 117. Derek Falloon - Russell, MB (Chilliwack - 08) 117. Jacob Edwards - Calgary, AB (Prince Albert - 07) 117. Andrew Smith - Rosetown, SK (Prince Albert - 04) 120. Brant Henry-Norton - Prince Albert, SK (Saskatoon - 06) 123. Wheaton King - Brandon, MB (Brandon - 07) 7th Round 121. Lenny Young - St. Paul, AB (Everett - 03) 123. Tyler Gerrans - Regina, SK (Swift Current - 05) 125. Brett Mencik - Winnipeg, MB (Spokane - 05) 124. Myles Masse - Regina, SK (Kelowna - 02) 127. Jeremy Lohrer - Medicine Hat, AB (Kootenay - 04) 128. Kyle Aschim - Saskatoon, SK (Prince Albert - 05) 129. Craig Cunningham - Trail, BC (Vancouver - 05) 131. Travis Tilley - Neepawa, MB (Swift Current - 06) 131. Cody Gross - Winnipeg, MB (Prince Albert - 04) 131. Kevin Underschute - Med Hat, AB (Brandon - 02) 132. Evan Neibrandt - Rhein, SK (Swift Current - 04) 133. Eric Coulombe - St. Malo, MB (Edmonton - 07) 133. Zac Zayac - Winnipeg, MB (Prince Albert - 06) 133. Ryan Fox - Creighton, SK (Calgary - 05) 134. Andrew Rieder - Regina, SK (Regina - 07) 135. Michael Young - Calgary, AB (Calgary - 04) 136. Jay Fehr - Morden, MB (Brandon - 04) 136. Everette Lerner - Richmound, SK (Swift Current - 03) 137. Brody Robinson - Red Deer, AB (Prince Albert - 08) 139. Matt Glowa - Winnipeg, MB (Prince Albert - 07) 140. Patrick Coady - Bashaw, AB (Swift Current - 07) 141. Evan Morden - Swan River, MB (Everett - 08) 142. Brendan Edie - Springfield, MB (Spokane - 08) 143. Wyat Haustein - Erskine, AB (Portlance - 08) 144. Mitch Boucher - Moose Jaw, Sk (Everett - 07) 144. Jesse Dengler - Young, SK (Kelowna - 06) 146. Blair Wentworth - Calgary, AB (Chilliwack - 07) 146. Kenton Miller - Redvers, SK (Regina - 06) 147. Tyson Newell - Prince Albert, SK (Medicine Hat - 06) 149. Andrew Sullivan - Calgary, AB (Swift Current - 07) 153. Tyler McWhirter - Regina, SK (Med Hat - 07) 160. Zane Weal - Assiniboia, SK (Moose Jaw - 07) 8th Round 141. Brent Raedeke - Regina, SK (Regina - 05) 141. Colton MacPherson - Whitewood, SK (Saskatoon - 04) 142. Andrew Bzdel - Bankend, SK (Regina - 04) 143. Braydon Nargang - Edenwold, SK (Portland - 03) 143. David Micheils - Holland, MB (Kelowna - 02) 144. Christian Chivilo - Langdon, AB (Brandon - 04) 145. Kyle Stephanson - Winnipeg, MB (Spokane - 05) 149. Colin McKay - Calgary, AB (Spokane - 06) 149. Jeff Houghton - Sherwood Park, AB (Tri Cities - 04) 149. Riley Holzapfel - Regina, SK (Moose Jaw - 03) 150. Hamilton Steen - Winnipeg, MB (Red Deer - 06) 152. Andrew Lefebvre - Winnipeg, MB (Red Deer - 05) 152. John Flatters - Calgary, AB (Red Deer - 02) 153. Patrick Bartoshyk - Lethbridge, AB (Tri Cities - 05) 153. Lucas Hepting - Regina, SK (Regina - 03) 154. Byron Sorenson - Kyle, SK (Regina - 06) 154. Eric Steffle - Saskatoon, SK (Vancouver - 04) 154. Nigel Dube - Lampman, SK (Saskatoon - 03) 155. Sterling Bear - Martensville, SK (Lethbridge - 05) 155. Jordan Braid - Saskatoon, SK (Calgary - 04) 155. Travis Cuddington - Lumsden, SK (Moose Jaw - 03) 157. Buddy Yewchyn - Winnipeg, MB (Brandon - 05) 157. Brian Sydiaha - Moose Jaw, SK (Prince Albert - 04) 158. Zachary Hay - Medicine Hat, AB (Medicine Hat - 05) 158. Nicholas Chartier - Binscarth, MB (Moose Jaw - 04) 159. Zane Morin - Meadow Lake, SK (Saskatoon - 07) 159. Riley Down - Kindersley, SK (Prince George - 06) 159. Matt D’Orazio - Moosomin, SK (Regina - 05) 164. Bobby Asham - Headingley, MB (Prince George - 07) 164. Cory Scott - Calgary, AB (Moose Jaw - 06) 169. Dylan Schellenberg - Drumheller, AB (Kootenay - 08) 171. Jay Hudon - Zenon Park, SK (Brandon - 07) 173. Jaden Schwartz - Wilcox, SK (Tri-Cities - 07) 175. Michael Forsyth - Calgary, AB (Med Hat - 07) 9th Round 161. David Robinson - Vernon, BC (Tri Cities - 05) 162. Sam Penny - Cold Lake, AB (Kelowna - 02) 163. Jeremy Gerhardt - Martensville, SK ( Portland - 03) 163. Kaelin Wong - Regina, SK (Prince George - 02) 164. Mike Berube - Edmonton, AB (Prince George - 03) 170. Brendan Bentz - Raymore, SK (Everett - 05) 171. Dominice Perrault - Regina, SK (Red Deer - 06) 171. Randy Mc Naught - Naniamo, BC (Portland - 05) 171. Garrett Bailey - Vanscoy, SK (Kamloops - 04) 175. Colin Fredrickson - Victoria, BC (Lethbridge - 05) 176. Tayler Thompson - Bradenbury, SK (Portland - 08) 176. A-Jay Moore - Rosetown, SK (Seattle - 05) 176. Kent Morrison - Moose Jaw, SK (Medicine Hat - 02) 177. Colton Robak - Gilbert Plains, Sk (Red Deer - 08) 178. Cullen Morin - Meadow Lake, SK (Moose Jaw - 04) 178. Kyle Grona - Kelvington, SK (Tri Cities - 02) 180. Dylan MacNab - Saskatoon, Sk (Chilliwack - 07) 180. Connor Pennell - Kamsack, SK (Prince George - 06) 181. Jamie Crooks - Vermilion, AB (Saskatoon - 07) 182. Nolan Marshall - Drumhellar, AB (Moose Jaw - 07) 183. Steven Nolte - Morinville, AB (Prince Albert - 07) 183. Ryan Marshall - Ste. Rose, MB (Saskatoon - 06) 184. Zach Habschied - Wymark, SK (Swift Current - 07) 186. Justin Faux - Red Deer, AB (Prince George - 07) 188. Ian Young - Missouri City, TX (Spokane - 07) 190. Reid Howe - Mossbank, SK (Calgary 07) 191. Kyle Bodnaruk - Winnipeg, MB (Kamloops - 07) 192. Connor Cleverley - Winnipeg, MB (Seattle - 07) 193. Lee Stykel - Moose Jaw, SK (Brandon - 07) 194. Dustin Skilliter - Hudson Bay, SK (Calgary - 08) 198. Joshua Roach - Saskatoon, SK (Everett - 07) 10th Round 180. Chad Ziegler - Spruce Grove, AB (Kelowna - 04) 186. Luc Choquet - Bonneyville, AB (Lethbridge - 04) 186. Chad Loewen - Winnipeg, MB (Vancouver - 03) 189. Shawn Stachiw - Calgary, AB (Tri Cities - 05) 192. Mark Jensen - Swift Current, SK (Spokane - 03) 193. Jesse Matthewson - Carlyle, SK (Prince Albert - 06) 193. Jesse Burt - North Battleford, SK (Everett - 04) 194. Brad Stebner - Fort Mc Murray, AB (Saskatoon - 05) 195. Jock Sutter - Redvers, SK (Moose Jaw - 03) 198. Colton Graf - Watson, SK (Medicine Hat - 05) 208. Mitchell Boy - Balmoral, MB (Prince George - 07) 208. Jonathon Dalton - Carlyle, SK (Vancouver - 06) 209. Blaine Thompson - Assinibois, SK (Prince George - 08) 210. Dayton Reinboldt - Fox Valley, AB (Regina - 08) 212. Austin Daae - Estevan, SK (Calgary - 08) 212. Luke Hill - Souris, MB (Calgary - 07) 214. Jared Linnell - North Pole, AK (Prince George - 08) 11th Round 201. Brennan Zasitko - Arborg, MB (Everett - 03) 205. Warren Booth - Meadow Lake, SK (Kamloops - 02) 204. Kent Sauter - Oklahoma City, USA (Red Deer - 04) 205. Warren Booth - Meadow Lake, SK (Kamloops - 04) 206. Ben Manley - Consul, SK (Regina - 02) 211. Ryan Nieszner - Moose Jaw, SK (Regina - 03) 212. Deven Dubyk - Minitonas, MB (Brandon - 06) 213. Clayton Litke - Pinawa, MB (Saskatoon - 06) 213. Joel Yanick - Shoal Lake, MB (Kamloops - 03) 214. Kyle Friesen - Steinbach, MB (Saskatoon - 03) 218. Michael Trebish - Yorkton, SK (Moose Jaw - 04) 231. Jonathan Lashyn - Saskatoon, SK (Red Deer - 07) 12th Round 223. Brendon Sobchuk - Land, SK (Moose Jaw - 03) 225. Spencer Galbraith - Spruce Grove, AB (Brandon - 08) 226. Dustin Colon - Brandon, MB (Brandon - 02) 244. Joel Danyluk - Yorkton, SK (Prince George - 05) 246. Tanner Sohn - Medicine Hat, AB (Saskatoon - 06) 247. Tim Beck - Oakbank, MB (Saskatoon - 07) 255. Austin Vargo - Kipling, SK (Regina - 07) 13th Round 274. Chris Musselman - Tisdale, SK (Prince George - 07)

Tyrell Making His Mark With Cougars + Enlarge Tyrell attended the Western Prospects Bantam Showcase camp in 2003 and played in the 1-40 Prospects Game. By Jesse Watts whl.ca The Prince George Cougars are a team loaded with talent. With NHL prospects like Nick Drazenovic, Eric Hunter, Devin Setoguchi and Chris Durand, the Cougars boast some of the WHL's biggest names among their forward ranks. However, many would say the Cougars' the most impressive forward this season hasn't been one of the aforementioned NHL-drafted players. Instead, they'd point to 17-year-old pivot Dana Tyrell as having been arguably the Cougars' top-performing forward through the season's first four months. The 5' 11", 180-pound Airdrie, AB, product currently lead the Cougars with 18 goals, including 10 on the power play, and ranks third on the team with 34 points through 46 games. He also leads all Cougars forward with a +2 rating. "I would say I've been getting more opportunities," said Tyrell of his increased offensive production this season. "This season, I've been getting more ice time and getting a lot more chances to play on the power play, and I've been playing with some good players, whereas last year I was playing lots on the third and fourth lines and not getting power play time." Tyrell, who was drafted by the Cougars in the 5th round (97th overall) in the 2004 Bantam Draft, has always been a solid offensive producer. In 2004-05, Tyrell notched 16 goals and 39 points in 34 games as a 15-year-old for the UFA Buffalos of the Alberta Midget AAA Hockey League - a team that also featured Lethbridge Hurricanes' young gun Zach Boychuk. As a rookie with the Cougars in 2005-06, Tyrell scored seven goals and 18 points in 69 games, helping the team make the post-season for the first time in three years. Tyrell says increased confidence has been a big factor in his climb up the Cougars depth chart this season. "My confidence has definitely boosted a lot," said Tyrell. "Just talking to my agent and hearing what people have been telling him, and getting feedback from my coaches, and just the positive way things have been going for me this season has done a lot for my confidence." Tyrell's breakout season has come at just the right time as the gritty two-way forward is eligible for the 2007 NHL draft. NHL Central Scouting has Tyrell ranked 42nd among North American-born draft-eligible skater in their Mid-Term rankings. Tyrell admits that the upcoming NHL draft has crept into his mind from time to time. "It's definitely been on my mind," said Tyrell, whom Red Line Report describes as 'the sparkplug driving the Cougars'. "It was definitely one of my goals this year to (get drafted), and I think it's looking good so far. "But, (the draft) is something I like to keep at the back of my mind and bury it for now," he added, noting his main goal is to help the Cougars succeed on the ice and earn a berth in the playoffs. With a talented, well-balanced roster, many thought, heading into the 2006-07 WHL season, that the Cougars would be a serious contender in the Western Conference. However, the team has struggled with consistency over the first four months of the season, and currently sits third in the B.C. Division with a 19-21-2-4 record, and well back of Vancouver and Kamloops in the race for the Division crown. "We're definitely disappointed in the way things have gone this season," said Tyrell of the team's underachievement this season. "We've played Vancouver four times this year and haven't beat them yet. "We would have likes things to be different with the way we've been playing, but we've got some new guys in the lineup, and we've changed up our lines, and things have started to click," he said. Despite their disappointing record, Tyrell insists the Cougars have more than enough talent to turn things around quickly. "The quality of our team is really great," he said. "We have such skilled forwards and a strong defense, we have names like Drazenovic and Setoguchi. My expectation for the last two months of the season is that we catch Kamloops, which I think is possible. "But, at the same time, we don't want to let Chilliwack or Kelowna catch us, so we need to aim for a record much better than .500 if we want to do that," he said.

Vandenberghe Assistant Coach of Team Western Athol Murray College of Notre Dame is pleased to announce that Head Coach Mike Vandenberghe has been named Assistant Coach for Team Western which will compete at the upcoming World Under 17 Hockey Challenge. The Under 17 Challenge is an annual event showcasing some of the best young hockey talent in the world. Canada's entries are regional teams from all areas of the country while the competing nations send their very best over to vie for the title which is currently held by Team Quebec. The Challenge will begin on December 29th, 2007 and feature 13 games over 7 days culminating in the Gold Medal Game on Friday, January 4th, 2008. The Under-17 program is the first step of the Program of Excellence which is a high performance program that begins in the branches at the U17 to continue at the national level with the U18 and National Junior Teams. Look for Vandenburghe to be on staff during the Bantam Prep and the Bantam Showcase Camps in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Lazo Commits to Americans Kennewick, WA (Feb 15, 2007) – Tri-City Americans general manager Bob Tory today announced the signing of 17-year-old center Johnny Lazo to a WHL player’s contract for the 2007-08 hockey season. . The 5’7”, 165 pound Lazo was named a first team All-Star in the Manitoba Midget Hockey League. Lazo is currently playing for the Winnipeg Thrashers AAA Midget club where he centers current Americans prospect Adam Hughesman and serves as team captain. In 39 games this season he has tallied 32 goals, 71 points. “Johnny is a highly skilled player with tremendous speed,” said Tory. “He brings a tenacious work ethic coupled with superb leadership skills.” “We are pleased to add Lazo to our program,” continued Tory. “Not only is he a quality hockey player but he is an exceptional young man who is very well respected by all who know him.” Lazo is expected to join the Americans for a few games while the team is on the Eastern road swing later in the month.  (Lazo attended the 2003 Western Prospects Bantam Showcase and played in the Top Propects Top “40“ game)

Updates on former Western Prospects attendees... Dustin Tokarski Spokane Chiefs - Tokarski posted a 2-0 record with a shutout in his last two starts, allowing only one goal on 48 shots for a 0.50 goals-against average and a .979 save percentage. The 17-year-old from Watson, SK, has posted a 12-10-2 record in 27 appearances this season, and leads all rookie netminders with a 2.76 goals-against average and .905 save percentage this season. Click here for WHL goaltending leaders. Matt Robertson Prince Albert Raiders - Robertson has scored two goals and five points in his last four games as the Raiders managed a 1-2-1 record in that span. The 19-year-old from Prince Albert, SK, currently ranks eighth in the WHL in rookie scoring with 47 points, and also became the first rookie to break the 30-goal barrier this season with a tally versus Medicine Hat on Tuesday, February 13th. Click here for WHL rookie scoring leaders. Thomas Hickey Seattle Thunderbirds - Hickey has tallied two goals and five points in his last three games to help the Thunderbirds to three straight wins in that span, and help them secure a playoff spot in the U.S. Division. The 18-year-old from Calgary, AB, currently sits tied for 15th among WHL defensemen in scoring with four goals and 35 points this season. Click here for WHL defensemen scoring leaders.