2018 WHL Draft

May. 03, 2018

In total, there were 225 players drafted, with 42 players from Saskatchewan selected.

Congratulations to the seven HRI players drafted:
+ Cole Sillinger, Forward, 11th overall to Medicine Hat Tigers
+ Blake Swetlikoff, Forward, 61st overall to Spokane Chiefs
+ Logen Hammett, Defense, 101st overall to Brandon Wheat Kings
+ Sam Boldt, Defense, 123rd overall to Moose Jaw Warriors
+ Davis Fry, Forward, 140th overall to Everett Silvertips
+ Blake Heward, Defense, 153rd overall to Swift Current Broncos
+ Kevin Anderson, Forward, 180th overall to Kootenay Ice

For those that did not have their names called, do not give up. 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 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)