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  • Seth Jones

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    Seth Jones RHD | 6’4″, 205 lbs. Portland Winterhawks (WHL) 10/3/94 – big frame, total package, shut down defender – excellent skating stride and top speed, covers a lot of ice – moves the puck quickly, very good decision making – strong, physical, and disciplined – projects as #1 NHL D, “franchise” potential

  • Josh Morrissey

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    Josh Morrissey LHD | 6’1″, 184 lbs. Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) 3/28/95 – multi-dimensional defender with excellent mobility and scoring instincts – smooth with the puck, controls pace from back end – very good passing game, gets shots off quickly – led Prince Albert blueliners in scoring (2011-12, 2012-13)

  • Hunter Shinkaruk

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    Hunter Shinkaruk  LW | 5’10”, 181 lbs. Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) 10/13/94 – agile, seam-splitting wing with excellent hands – quick release, finishes play at speed – good one-on-one ability initiates contact on way to net – sniping skills make for big time scoring potential

  • Ryan Pulock

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    Ryan Pulock RHD | 6’0″, 211 lbs. Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) 10/6/94 – two-way defender with high offensive potential – excellent rushing skills, huge, heavy point shot  – strong leadership, smart physical style in own end – attacks from the point – very good shooting skills – excellent power play distributor

  • Eric Roy

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    Eric Roy LHD | 6’3″, 194 lbs. Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) 10/24/94 – sturdy defensive execution with a simple, effective offensive game – size and up-ice skills give him plenty of two-way upside – physical edginess in own zone, uses his body and long stick to win battles – above average skating, very hard slap…

  • Nic Petan

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    Nic Petan LC | 5’9″, 166 lbs. Portland Winterhawks (WHL) 3/22/95 – highly skilled center, dangerous speed in open ice – very quick and pesky without puck in small frame – played all three F positions at various points – tied for tops in WHL scoring in 2012-13

  • Madison Bowey

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    Madison Bowey RHD | 6’1″, 194 lbs. Kelowna Rockets (WHL) 4/22/95 – rangy two-way defender with superior skating ability – great speed and balance, very athletic, intelligent with puck – sees the ice well from the point, good PP potential – good physical game, will defend teammates – raw but loads of potential with added…

  • Dillon Heatherington

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    Dillon Heatherington LHD | 6’4″, 196 lbs. Swift Current Broncos (WHL) 5/9/95 – steady, reliable defender who can move the puck – strong skater with light feet, good stops/starts, pivots – emerging physical presence, smartly uses his body – smart stick, uses reach to eat up space, clog lanes  – mostly safe plays with the…

  • Morgan Klimchuk

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    Morgan Klimchuk LC | 5’11”, 180 lbs. Regina Pats (WHL) – speedy, smart offensive player – opportunistic, rotates into position to use big shot – excellent stickhandling, nice array of shooting skills – makes plays at speed – not overly physical, not flashy, works well on PK/PP – was selected 5th overall in 2010 WHL…

  • Shea Theodore

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    Shea Theodore LHD | 6’2″, 178 lbs. Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) 8/3/95 – offensive-minded rearguard with developing PP skills – converted forward, employs smooth skating stride from back end – raw defensive skills, a project-type with solid foundation and steady developmental trajectory