11 PLAYERS SELECTED IN THE 2024 WHL PROSPECTS DRAFT
KAMLOOPS BLAZERS SELECT 11 PLAYERS IN 2024 WHL PROSPECTS DRAFT
Kamloops, BC – The Kamloops Blazers selected 11 players in the WHL Prospects Draft including five forwards, five defensemen and a goaltender.
Here is a closer look at the Kamloops Blazers in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft.
1st round, 22nd overall
Forward – Asher Gingras
6’1″ 155lbs
DOB – March 12, 2009
Hometown – Steinbach, MB
Team – Eastman U15 AAA
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“Asher is a smooth-skating two-way forward. He puts up a lot of numbers. We’re excited to have him fall to us at 22.” – Blazers Dir. Of Player Personnel Aaron Keller
2nd round, 26th overall
Defenseman – Joaquin Geras
6’1″ 175lbs
DOB – January 17, 2009
Hometown – Calgary, AB
Team – EDGE U15 Prep
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“Very smart, competitive defenseman. A leader on his team and plays both ends of the ice really high level. We are very excited to have him join the Blazers.” – AB scout Jason Pashelka
2nd round, 44th overall
Forward – Jacob Dumansky
6’2″ 161lbs
DOB – January 3, 2009
Hometown – Langley, BC
Team – Yale Hockey Academy U15 Prep
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“Jacob is a competitive, smart and big centre with good skill. He comes from a strong Yale Hockey Academy program.” – Blazers Dir. of Player Personnel Aaron Keller
3rd round, 46th overall
Defenseman – Madden Tymchak
6’0″ 145lbs
DOB – February 6, 2009
Hometown – Oakbank, MB
Team – Rink Hockey Academy Winnipeg U15 Prep
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“Madden is a highly competitive player that is a physical force on the blueline. He has a great ceiling for development and we are thrilled to draft him.” – MB Scout Brad Davis
3rd round, 62nd overall
Forward – Cole Secord
5’9″ 160lbs
DOB – May 11, 2009
Hometown – La Salle, MB
Team – Pembina Valley Hawks U15 AAA
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“Cole has skill, is smart and plays with grit. He makes plays in the offensive zone with great instincts.” MB Scout Brad Davis
4th round, 89th overall
Forward – Hudson Podollan
5’10″ 142lbs
DOB – July 15, 2009
Hometown – Vernon, BC
Team – Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U15 Prep
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“Hudson is a smart player that makes good plays. He has NHL bloodlines, a chance to continue to grow and improve. We are happy where we got him.” – Aaron Keller
6th round, 116th overall
Goaltender – Braxton Gibson
5’10″ 172lbs
DOB – January 11, 2009
Hometown – Calgary, AB
Team – Rink Hockey Academy U15 Prep
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“Braxton is a skilled, competitive goaltender who makes a difference in games. We are looking forward to working with him and helping him develop.” – Blazers Goaltending Coach, Dan De Palma
6th round, 129th overall
Defenseman – Liam Kilfoil
5’11″ 160lbs
DOB – June 21, 2009
Hometown – Calgary, AB
Team – Calgary Flames ABU15
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“Liam is a two-day defenseman who has good mobility and competes hard defensively. We like his upside.” – AB Scout, Jason Pashelka
7th round, 134th overall
Forward – Aiden Sitarz
5’9″ 151lbs
DOB – October 12, 2009
Hometown – Winnipeg, MB
Team – Winnipeg Bruins U15 AAA
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“Aiden skates and competes. he can play up and down in your lineup. Tremendous value at this point in draft.” – MB Scout Brad Davis
8th round, 156th overall
Defenseman – Paxton Cabana
5’2″ 105lbs
DOB – August 24, 2009
Hometown – Chestermere, AB
Team – Okotoks Oilers U15 AAA
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“Paxton is someone we project who could be an impact player once he matures. He plays bigger than he is and doesn’t back down from anyone. Very smart and competitive.” – AB Scout, Jason Pashelka
10th round, 200th overall
Defenseman – Tristan Anderlini
5’5″ 114lbs
DOB – December 1, 2009
Hometown – Langley, BC
Team – Fraser Valley Thunderbirds U15
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“Tristan is a smart, left-shot D, that does everything well. Efficient in moving pucks up to his forwards and plays in all situations.” – Aaron Keller
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