Everett Silvertips 2025 WHL Draft Recap

EVERETT, Wash. — The newest crop of 2010-born Everett Silvertips have been picked up via the 2025 WHL Draft and U.S. Priority Draft!

“We’ve added a tremendous group of future Silvertips to the fold in this prospects draft,” commented Silvertips general manager Mike Fraser. “Brooks Christensen and the rest of our scouting staff worked tirelessly all season long to get us to this point, and it’s an exciting day for the players, their families, our staff and our organization. We look forward to seeing everyone at training camp in August.”

WHL Draft

• Rd. 1, 5 ovr: F Reid Nicol, Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA
  6’2″, 183 lbs – Brandon, MB
  ’24-25 Stats: 35/23/58, 4 PIM in 48 games
  Notes: ’23-24 WAAA U15 Champ, Second-Team All-Star.
  Dir. of Scouting Brooks Christensen: “Reid is a big centre with great skill, He’s a natural scorer who is hard on pucks and brings a 200-foot game.”
• Rd. 2, 31 ovr: F Owen Murray, Winnipeg Bruins U15 AAA Gold
  5’8″, 158 lbs – Winnipeg, MB
  ’24-25 Stats: 44/64/108, 14 PIM in 32 games
  Notes: ’24-25 WAAA U15 Champ, 29 points in 12 playoff games
  Christensen: “Owen is a talented forward who can find the back of the net. He makes plays and competes hard at both ends of the ice.”
• Rd. 3, 51 ovr: D Elias Papadatos, Burnaby Winter Club U15 Prep
  6’0″, 180 lbs – Langley, B.C.
  ’24-25 Stats: 10/19/29, 58 PIM in 35 games
  Christensen: “Elias is a big, mobile 200-foot defenseman. He has elite skating ability with good vision and skill with the puck.”
• Rd. 3, 69 ovr: D Cole Krebs, Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep
  5’9″, 140 lbs – Grande Prairie, AB
  ’24-25 Stats: 4/33/37, 22 PIM in 31 games
  Notes: 2024-25 John Reid Memorial Tournament Champion. One assist in 5 games at 2025 Alberta Cup
  Christensen: “Cole has high offensive ability. He likes to join the rush and attack in the offensive zone. His combination of size and skill was something we couldn’t pass on.”
• Rd. 6, 138 ovr: G Carter Crawford, Okotoks Oilers U15 AAA
  5’11”, 135 lbs – Okotoks, AB
  ’24-25 Stats: 10-10-1, 3.81 GAA, .896 sv%
  Notes: .959 sv% in three playoff starts. Three starts at ’25 Alberta Cup.
• Rd. 7, 151 ovr: F Ryan Van Iperen, St. Albert Sabres U15 AAA
  5’10”, 150 lbs – Sherwood Park, AB
  ’24-25 Stats: 15/32/47, 30 PIM in 34 games
  Notes: 18 points in 9 playoff games. 2023-24 JPHL U14 champion with HC Edmonton.
• Rd. 7, 161 ovr: D Nash Lenton, Brandon Wheat Kings U15 AAA
  5’10”, 150 lbs – Brandon, MB
  ’24-25 Stats: 7/25/32, 14 PIM in 32 games
  Notes: 5 points in 5 playoff games. 2025 Hockey Brandon U15 AAA Player of the Year
• Rd. 8, 175 ovr: F Nicolas Peach, Delta Hockey Academy U15 Prep
  5’8″, 135 lbs – Surrey, B.C.
  ’24-25 Stats: 10/27/37, 34 PIM in 31 games
  Notes: 2024-25 CSSHL U15 Champion. 4 points in 5 playoff games.
• Rd. 8, 184 ovr: D Austin Russo, Bishop Kearney 14U AAA
  5’11”, 146 lbs – Gilbert, AZ
  ’24-25 Stats: 6/26/32 in 52 games

U.S. Priority Draft

• Rd. 1, 19 ovr: F Henry Meier, Shattuck St. Mary’s U14 AAA
  5’10”, 161 lbs – Woodbury, MN
  ’24-25 Stats: 33/27/60, 80 PIM in 58 games
  Christensen: “Henry is a gifted forward with the puck. He plays with good speed and is not afraid to play hard.”
• Rd. 2, 29 ovr: D Drayden Demas, Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 14U
  5’11”, 141 lbs – Scottsdale, AZ
  ’24-25 Stats: 0/3/3, 4 PIM in 4 games
  Christensen: “Drayden is another big defenseman who sees the ice very well. He makes smart decisions with the puck and contributes offensively.”