2019 WHL Bantam Draft

May. 02, 2019

In total, there were 228 players drafted, with 29 players from Saskatchewan selected.

Congratulations to the four HRI players drafted:
+ Kyren Gronick, Forward, 26th overall to Prince George Cougars
+ Carter Briltz, Forward, 102nd overall to Victoria Royals
+ Eric Johnston, Defense, 126th overall to Edmonton Oil Kings
+ Declan Cosford, Forward, 207th overall to Red Deer Rebels

For those that did not have their names called, do not give up as over 25% of players on WHL rosters were never drafted. There are many great players from Regina that were never drafted:

Chris Kunitz
- Played 4 years for NCAA Division 1 Ferris State Bulldogs
- Hobey Baker finalist for top College player (2003)
- 4-time Stanley Cup winner (2007 - Anaheim Ducks; 2009,2016,2017 - Pittsburgh Penguins)
- 2008 World Championship Silver medal
- 2014 Olympic Gold Medal
- Currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning

Tyler Bozak
- Played 2 years for NCAA Division 1 University of Denver Pioneers
- Currently playing for the St. Louis Blues

JC Lipon
- Played 4 years with the Kamloops Blazers
- Member of the 2013 Canadian World Junior team
- 3rd round draft pick of the Winnipeg Jets
- Currently playing for the Manitoba Moose (AHL)