Seattle Thunderbirds sign first-round selection Brook Haile
Kent, Wash. – The Seattle Thunderbirds are pleased to announce the signing of Brook Haile to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Haile was drafted by the T-Birds with the 21st overall pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.
“We were extremely excited that Brook was available when we drafted in the first round. We feel like we are getting a legit top pairing defenseman and one who can help lead us to success,” said Thunderbirds Director of Player Personnel Craig Goebel. “Welcome to the Thunderbirds organization to Brook and his family.”
The left shot Defenseman spent the 2024-25 season with the Calgary Northstar’s U15. In 33 regular season games, Haile recorded 7 goals and 34 assists, totaling 41 points. Haile also spent 5 games with the NorthStar’s in the postseason, scoring 4 goals and 6 assists for 10 points.