WHL Bantam Draft

[blueblood]

11 WHL Bantam draftees with MN ties ('99 birth year)

75th Austin, Pratt Centre Lakeville, MN Shattuck Bantam 1999-07-30
81st Kyler Yeo Forward Hill-Murray HS 1999-03-11 (Mike Yeo's son)
87th Scott Reedy Centre Prior Lake, MN Shattuck Bantam 1999-04-04
94th Erik Dahl Defence Lakeville, MN Shattuck Bantam 1999-01-08
97th Grant Mismash Centre Edina, MN Shattuck Bantam 1999-02-19
149th Sammy Walker Centre Edina, MN Edina 1999-06-07
158th Jack Harris Left Defence Prior Lake, MN Prior Lake 1999-06-13
191st Nate Knoepke Right Defence Farmington, MN Lakeville S. 1999-04-08
203rd Adam Kadlec Forward Edina, MN Revolution 1999-09-03
213rd Matt Anderson Defence Holy Family 1999-04-11
235th Reid Hill Defence Duluth East 1999-01-01

[karl(east)]

Add Blake Bergquist (Duluth East F) at #169.

[imlisteningtothefnsong]

Also @ 57 overall Baron Thompson. He plays in Omaha, but still has MN blood in him. 02-19-1999

[Whiner33]

Also @ 57 overall Baron Thompson. He plays in Omaha, but still has MN blood in him. 02-19-1999

Thought he was playing for Achiever Academy?

[Iceburg]

Also @ 57 overall Baron Thompson. He plays in Omaha, but still has MN blood in him. 02-19-1999

Thought he was playing for Achiever Academy?

He left mid-season

[imlisteningtothefnsong]

Yes he did.

[SammyOB]

How many of these guys made HP15? You'd think all these guys would be playing if not why?

[imlisteningtothefnsong]

I don't know who is or is not, but reading several posts on the HP program, sounds like politics may be a factor. Being being picked in the Bantam draft is not necessarily an accurate barometer of talent. Sometimes it comes down to who might want to play in the league. Not many 16 year olds are ready step in and play.

[redlightclub]

Song is right on.

[Deep Breath]

WHL teams know the Minnesota kids are not as likely to play in the League as their Canadian counterparts. Most US born kids this age are not ready to give up their amateur status and move away from home to play in the Dub. Look at the USHL draft that just took place you will see a much higher number of Minnesota kids going to those team because the rules are such that kids can play in the U and not forgo their amateur eligibility.

[Knowyourrole]

I have nothing against this kid and have never talked to him in person so this is just an on ice opinion. I have seen Yeo play several times and I don't see how he went that high? I know it doesn't mean anything but he hasn't stood out on the ice at all. I saw him this weekend and didn't even notice him in the plays compared to some of his team mates. Again nothing to do with who his dad is but there has to be some politics there??

[imlisteningtothefnsong]

These are all 99's. After the first round, I would say you could shuffle the deck and re-deal and not much would change. Potential, pedigree and willingness to play are big factors. You could sling mud at all these boys, if that's what you want. They are young, raw and every practice/game someone different shows up. Many times I have "car coached" my kid and said ,"I hope the mothership drops you off again before your next game!!" My son has played many times with the boy you mention, and just like my kid, when his feet catch up to his head, he will be fun to watch wherever he plays.

[old goalie85]

My 98 is the same way. Not just in hockey , but in day to day activities. It "that age" !!

[nobama]

you have to love long hair and tattoo's because the hockey is not special

[nobama]

you have to love long hair and tattoo's because the hockey is not special

[MrBoDangles]

I have nothing against this kid and have never talked to him in person so this is just an on ice opinion. I have seen Yeo play several times and I don't see how he went that high? I know it doesn't mean anything but he hasn't stood out on the ice at all. I saw him this weekend and didn't even notice him in the plays compared to some of his team mates. Again nothing to do with who his dad is but there has to be some politics there??

He has Canadian bloodlines..... So more likely to be a possible WHL kid. Get it?

All the talented Minnesota kids would be drafted if they were likely to head there.

And people need to understand that the top end talent in Minnesota rivals the best talent any where in North America. So your stock could be way up there even if you're a role player on a top end team in Minnesota.

[imlisteningtothefnsong]

you have to love long hair and tattoo's because the hockey is not special

you have to love long hair and tattoo's because the hockey is not special

you have to love long hair and tattoo's because the hockey is not special

Might as well get a hat trick out of this witty insight. Another Storm Trooper who has never seen a WHL game. Portland just had another player sign a 3 year entry level contract with the Canucks. Just by playing your "not special hockey".
Here is a link that will most likely not do anything for nobama, but some will see that this hockey may be just slightly more special Than a Breck vs Delano. No offense to those communities, just a random dart board pick. Yes, I know this is a youth forum, but it is related to the Bantam Draft.

I am NOT saying the Dub is the way, the truth, or the light. It's just a option for some kids. MN hockey is a beautiful and ever evolving path, with thousands of great players, coaches, parents and Hockey Forum crusaders!!

http://youtu.be/qfG5p4xNPJ0

http://vimeo.com/68233144

[old goalie85]

My kid has long hair, and I've tattooed hi a$$ plenty of times.

[imlisteningtothefnsong]

[lilgretzky99]

Also @ 57 overall Baron Thompson. He plays in Omaha, but still has MN blood in him. 02-19-1999

Hey! Dad's aren't allow to lobby for their kids. Are they

[lilgretzky99]

11 WHL Bantam draftees with MN ties ('99 birth year)

75th Austin, Pratt Centre Lakeville, MN Shattuck Bantam 1999-07-30
81st Kyler Yeo Forward Hill-Murray HS 1999-03-11 (Mike Yeo's son)
87th Scott Reedy Centre Prior Lake, MN Shattuck Bantam 1999-04-04
94th Erik Dahl Defence Lakeville, MN Shattuck Bantam 1999-01-08
97th Grant Mismash Centre Edina, MN Shattuck Bantam 1999-02-19
149th Sammy Walker Centre Edina, MN Edina 1999-06-07
158th Jack Harris Left Defence Prior Lake, MN Prior Lake 1999-06-13
191st Nate Knoepke Right Defence Farmington, MN Lakeville S. 1999-04-08
203rd Adam Kadlec Forward Edina, MN Revolution 1999-09-03
213rd Matt Anderson Defence Holy Family 1999-04-11
235th Reid Hill Defence Duluth East 1999-01-01

Scott Reedy and Matt Anderson are the best players listed. Not even a close third on the list. One player on the list is WAY over-rated.

[57special]

I think Mismash is close to those two. Wonder if we're thinking about the same "overrated" kid?

[2112]

Maybe if you managed a WHL team your "little" guy could have been drafted.

11 WHL Bantam draftees with MN ties ('99 birth year)

75th Austin, Pratt Centre Lakeville, MN Shattuck Bantam 1999-07-30
81st Kyler Yeo Forward Hill-Murray HS 1999-03-11 (Mike Yeo's son)
87th Scott Reedy Centre Prior Lake, MN Shattuck Bantam 1999-04-04
94th Erik Dahl Defence Lakeville, MN Shattuck Bantam 1999-01-08
97th Grant Mismash Centre Edina, MN Shattuck Bantam 1999-02-19
149th Sammy Walker Centre Edina, MN Edina 1999-06-07
158th Jack Harris Left Defence Prior Lake, MN Prior Lake 1999-06-13
191st Nate Knoepke Right Defence Farmington, MN Lakeville S. 1999-04-08
203rd Adam Kadlec Forward Edina, MN Revolution 1999-09-03
213rd Matt Anderson Defence Holy Family 1999-04-11
235th Reid Hill Defence Duluth East 1999-01-01

Scott Reedy and Matt Anderson are the best players listed. Not even a close third on the list. One player on the list is WAY over-rated.

[7feetunder]

Not cool calling a kid (or adult) out by name Listening. Obviously he struck a nerve.

[imlisteningtothefnsong]

Obvisiously you have not read any post on this forum. My name and my boys name are well known for better or worse. But that is a very impressive 2nd post for yourself. Welcome to the hockey forum, or is this Dan Newell from Chanhasen with a new name.... Again!!