Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Royals selected Roan Greschuk 19th overall in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.

The defenseman who hails from Sturgeon County, Alberta tallied 14 goals and 32 assists for 46 points in 31 games for the St. Albert Sabres U15 AAA during the 2024/25 season. Greschuk stands at 5’10 and 150 lbs.

“Roan is a competitive defenceman who makes an impact in all three zones” says Royals Head Scout Brayden Beckley. “His skating and instincts allow him to manage pace, close space efficiently, and handle all situation minutes with control”.

During the first round of the WHL Prospects Draft, the Royals also completed a trade to reacquire Wyatt Danyleyko a fifth-round pick in 2026, and a fourth-round pick in 2028 in exchange for Kash Alger-East. Danyleyko appeared in 44 games with the Royals during the 2024/25 season where he scored two goals and seven assists for nine points. Danyleyko was selected by the Penticton Vees in the WHL Expansion Draft, before being re-acquired by the Royals. Danyleyko, who stands at 6’2 and 174lbs was originally drafted in the sixth round, 123rd overall by the Royals in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft.

The U.S. Priority Draft and WHL Prospects Draft second round takes place tomorrow, May 8th.