11th – Conor Geekie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL)
Conor Geekie is the perfect combination of skill and size. At 6’4 and 190 Lbs, Geekie is a big centerman that teams will covet. He recorded 24 goals and 46 assists for 70 points in 63 games. Geekie is a good playmaker for a player his size, but he needs to work on his agility.
12th – Kevin Korchinski, LHD, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
Kevin Korchinski is the kind of defenseman a team can use in all situations. His skating ability and his reach are two of his biggest strengths. He is 6’2, 185 Lbs, and recorded four goals and 61 assists for 65 points in 67 games.
13th – Pavel Mintyukov, LHD, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
Pavel Mintyukov is an offensively gifted two-way defenseman. He possesses a hard shot with accuracy. The 6’2, 194 Lbs Russian can play in all situations, but he will need to work on his defensive awareness.
14th – Frank Nazar, RW, USNTDP
Frank Nazar is a quick skater with a high compete level. The 5’10, 180 Lbs right-winger recorded 28 goals and 42 assists for 70 points in 56 games. He uses his speed and competitiveness to block passing lanes and create turnovers.
15th – Danila Yurov, RW, Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk (MHL)
Danila Yurov is a good skating two-way player. He has great vision and can reach another gear on the rush if he sees any open ice. With the puck, Yurov is not afraid to drive the net. Last season he recorded 13 goals and 23 assists for 36 points in 23 games.
16th – Isaac Howard, LW, USNTDP
Isaac Howard is an offensively gifted left-winger with good agility. He recorded 33 goals and 49 assists for 82 points in 60 games. The 5’10, 180 Lbs Howard will need to work on his play without the puck. He tends to shy away from going into the dirty areas.
17th – Jimmy Snuggerud, RW, USNTDP
Jimmy Snuggerud is a fast and agile skater. He has a powerful shot that is considered NHL caliber. Last season he recorded 24 goals and 39 assists for 63 points in 59 games. The 6’1, 188 Lbs right-winger could be the perfect playmaker for the team that selects him.
18th – Denton Mateychuk, LHD, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
Denton Mateychuk is a reliable and trustworthy defenseman. He might only be 5’11 and 194 Lbs, but he doesn’t back down. Leadership and hockey IQ are some other strengths he possesses. Mateychuk recorded 13 goals and 51 assists for 64 points in 65 games.