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See the selections made by the Humboldt Broncos at the SJHL drafts

We like to identify players who are engaged in multiple facets of the game and with our selections we feel we have done that, said Humboldt Broncos head coach Scott Barney.
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The Humboldt Broncos made their selections at the 2022 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Drafts.

HUMBOLDT — Annaheim’s Rhett Vedress was the first overall selection in one of the 2022 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Drafts on Friday, which saw the Humboldt Broncos tab 10 prospects.

After not holding a 2021 draft, this year’s event featured six rounds of 2006-born selections and two of 2007s. The son of Jody and Nicole Vedress was grabbed by the Weyburn Red Wings at the top of the 2006 draft. On Twitter, the squad described the defenceman as “speedy.” Listed by the Humboldt Broncos U18 AA team as 6-foot, 150 pounds but not approaching 6-foot-2, Vedress posted 19 points with five goals in 32 games last season.

It means a lot to me to be drafted first overall,” Vedress said. “There are a lot of great ’06 hockey players out there, and for me to be selected first overall by the Weyburn Red Wings is a huge honour.”

Earlier this year, he was selected by the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the 14th round of the Western Hockey League Prospects Draft. Most WHL teams took 2007-born players, but the Hurricanes saw Vedress’ potential and grabbed him.

“He has a ton of skill and ability,” U18 AA head coach Eric Sundholm said. “He has a pretty promising future. … He’s a big, strong kid. He moves the puck well and skates well. … He has got a ton of potential to make some bise and play higher level hockey for sure.”

After posting the second-best record in the SJHL regular season and making it to the league semifinals, the Humboldt Broncos picked young talent to complement its skilled returning core. The team grabbed five forwards, four defencemen and a goalie.

“We are very excited about all the players we selected in the draft,” Humboldt head coach and general manager Scott Barney said. “We like to identify players who are engaged in multiple facets of the game and with our selections we feel we have done that.”

The Broncos’ selections included:

SJHL 2006 Born Draft

Matthew Van Blaricom

Forward

First round, 6th overall

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Tisdale Trojans U18 AAA

42 games, 14 Goals, 22 Assists, 36 points, 90 Penalty Infraction Minutes

Matthew has a very high offensive upside. He can use his teammates to create plays, and also has the skills to allow himself to create high danger chances on his own.”

- Trojans head coach Dennis Kubat

 

Simon Martin

Defence

First round, 11th overall

Lumsden

Tisdale Trojans U18 AAA

42 games, 3G, 9A, 12PTs, 16 PIM

His skating is probably some of the best for an ’06 around … He makes a good first pass.”

- Trojans head coach Dennis Kubat Learn more

 

Connor Miller

Forward

Second round, 18th overall

Lipton

Moose Jaw Warriors U18 AAA

42 games, 18G, 19A, 37PTs, 42 PIM

 

Tyrone Sobry

Defence

Second round, 21st overall

Saskatoon

Saskatoon Contacts U18 AAA

13 games, 0PTs, 8 PIM

Saskatoon Riverkings U18 AA

31 games, 6G, 8A, 14PTs, 38 PIM

 

Peyton Kostiuk

Forward

Third round, 35th overall

White City

Regina Pat Canadians U18 AAA

39 games, 9G, 3A, 12PTs, 28 PIM

He brings a rare combination of physicality and skill. … is a very competitive person who has been a leader on teams throughout his minor hockey career.”

- Tisdale Trojans coaching staff Learn more

 

Carter Ralston

Forward

Third round, 36th overall

Unity

Tisdale Trojans U18 AAA

44 games, 12G, 9A, 21PTs, 14 PIM

Carter’s offensive upside is very high. I am excited to see his continued development. If he continues to put in the time and practice, the results will come.”

- Tisdale Trojans head coach Dennis Kubat Learn more

 

Carsten Kayter

Defence

Fourth round, 47th overall

Warman

Warman Wildcats U18 AAA

43 games, 1G, 24A, 25PTS, 14 PIM

 

Riley Deck

Goalie

6th round, 71st overall

Saskatoon

Saskatoon Riverkings U18 AA

17 games, 13-2-2, 2.09 goals against average, .928 save percentage

 

SJHL 2007 Born Draft

Tyce Penrod

Forward

First round, 11th overall

Saskatoon

Saskatoon Stallions U15 AA

31 games, 31G, 22A, 53PTs, 12 PIM

 

Teigan Semchyshen

Defence

Second, 15th overall

Warman

Martensville Marauders U15 AA

31 games, 11G, 21A, 32PTS, 50 PIM

 

Simon Garchinski

Defence

Second round, 23rd overall

Martensville

Martensville Marauders U15 AA

31 games, 3G, 26A, 29PTs, 14 PIM

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