Edmonton Oil Kings/Junior Hockey thread

[joestevens29]

And it’s been ongoing for awhile. They were like the dodgers of junior hockey

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

... it's starting...

Medicine Hat Tigers top NHL pick Cayden Lindstrom heading to Michigan State next year instead of remaining in the WHL: Report: Blue Jackets prospect Cayden Lindstrom expected to commit to NCAA’s Michigan State

Possibly unique considerations with his prolonged injury. But the so called amateur athletics NCAA model is now the Wild West throwing big money at athletes through NIL.

 

[independent observer]

Apart from Savoie, do we have anyone with a credible shot to make the team in the next season or the one thereafter?

Or are we purely reliant on free agent signings/trades?

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[PBandJ]

Pats win the lotto for the Regina kid. Shocker.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Maddox Schultz come on down. The Regina Pats will be calling your name.

I don't have a dog in this fight. But even as a rival Saskatoon Blades fan I think it is great to see a very young kid able to achieve some normalcy living and playing in his hometown.

Regina Pats win WHL Draft lottery, can select top prospect Maddox Schultz

Top junior hockey prospect Maddox Schultz can stay home in Regina when he begins play in the WHL.

www.sportsnet.ca

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/maddox-schultz-hockey-exceptional-1.7482724

Todd Ripplinger is a scout with the Moose Jaw Warriors and has scouted in the Western Hockey League for more than 30 years. He has heady praise for the young hockey player, comparing him to an all-time great.

"He's built like Crosby, he can score like Crosby, gets in tight around the net," Ripplinger said. "His shot is so, so hard and strong already for a 14-year-old, but his biggest attribute is his skating."

Regina Pats win WHL draft lottery and right to select No. 1 overall

The Pats now have the chance to draft 15-year-old Regina product Maddox Schultz, who is considered by many as the top prospect.

leaderpost.com

Will be fun to watch this kid develop. Lots of great Saskatchewan talent being produced for a while now though moreso Saskatoon kids consistently as first round NHL Draft picks.