Heavy physical game where Saskatoon may have been a little tired as they are far from home, finishing a long road trip through the west.
Cooper Williams Saskatoon Blades 18-Feb-08 6-1 159 LW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #48, CS B)
Williams is mid-sized player who is willing to go into the corners and
play in front of the net on offense, but will need to add heft as he
moves to higher leagues. Is agile, reasonably fast, and skilled with
the puck and able to make some quick, short plays to get the puck to an
open man. Smooth skater with good change of direction. Had one assist
on the night. Early second day rating right now for the 2026 draft.
Will play this year and next at Saskatoon before going to North Dakota
in 2027. 16-5-7-12 so far for Saskatoon this year after 68-21-36-57 last
year.
Brayden Klimpke Saskatoon Blades 8-Oct-07 5-11 165 LD (2026 Eligible, Wiz #148, CS C)
Klimpke has good focus on defense, and is willing to play the physical
game. Is agile with good anticipation and is able to break up plays.
Had a nice keep in with a deflection in the offensive zone, and a steal
and carry in to create a chance. 17-2-10-12 so far this year so there
is some offensive potential there. Well-rounded game and scoring will
determine 2026 draft slot.
Zach Olsen Saskatoon Blades 16-Mar-08 6-1 198 RW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #147, CS C)
Olsen has good size and uses it to win board battles and advance the
puck. Good in the neutral zone and is able to obtain and advance the
puck. Will go to the front of the net and work in the corners on
offense. 17-5-6-11 so far this year after 10-11-12-23 last year in
Saskatoon. Heading for Colorado College next fall.
Matej Pekar Seattle Thunderbirds 8-Sep-07 5-10 165 LHRW (Undrafted 2025)
Pekar had 1 assist and 2 shots for the game. Had another nice pass for a
shot where goalie made a nice save. Took a penalty. Very dangerous
when he can find open ice. Was not rated by Central Scouting in the
preliminary rankings. 14-4-10-14 for Seattle this year.
Cameron Kuzma Seattle Thunderbirds 17-Jul-08 6-3 198 LC (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Kuzma had a couple of nice series in the offensive zone where he kept
the puck in, controlled, and got a shot. Did not score. Was rated W by
CentralScouting. Has accepted a scholarship to Lake Superior State for
2027. 14-3-5-8 this year.
Ashton Cumby (CHI, Rd. 6, 2025) had 2 secondary assists in the game for his first points this year. 8-0-2-2 with 19 PIM so far in Seattle.
2027 Eligible:
Ben Bowtell Saskatoon Blades 15-Dec-08 5-8 150 LW
Bowtell was apparently not a WHL draft pick but was a good scorer in
Kelowna juniors the last few years. Is a good, fast skater but very
small. Has good agility and is able to carry the puck well. Still
adjusting to the WHL and was rubbed out on the boards a few times. Not
sure how he is viewed for 2027 or if he is going to college, but has
some raw tools and may develop into a prospect.
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