2017 WHL Draft

May. 04, 2017

In total, there were 230 players drafted, with 41 player from Saskatchewan selected.

Congratulations to the three HRI players drafted:
+ Stanely Cooley, Forward, 62nd overall to Prince George Cougars
+ Davin Griffin, Forward, 100th overall to Prince Albert Raiders
+ Noah Kuntz, Defense, 170th overall to to Kamloops Blazers

Also congratulations to the one HRI Associate players drafted:
+ Cale Caragata (Lumsden), Forward, 203rd overall to Saskatoon Blades

For those that did not have their names called, 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)
- 3-time Stanley cup winner (2007 - Anaheim Ducks; 2009,2016 - Pittsburgh Penguins)
- 2008 World Championship Silver medal
- 2014 Olympic Gold Medal
- Currently Assistant Captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins

Tyler Bozak
- Played 2 years for NCAA Division 1 University of Denver Pioneers
- Currently Assistant Captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs

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)

Graham Black
- 2001 SMAAAHL MVP
- Played three year for the Swift Current Broncos
- 5th round draft pick of the New Jersey Devils in 2012
- Currently playing for the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL)