WHL Draft 2024

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Breaking News: WHL Draft 2024 Highlights Revealed!

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Exciting updates from the 2024 WHL Draft - find out who the top picks are and which local talents made it big!

The 2024 WHL Draft was a whirlwind of excitement as nine promising Albertans were snagged in the first round. Ossie McIntyre from St. Albert joined the Spokane Chiefs, while Owen Hayden from Calgary found a spot with the Kelowna Rockets. The Regina Pats added nine talented prospects, and the Everett Silvertips made waves by selecting Exceptional Status defenceman Landon DuPont as the first overall pick.

In Calgary, Landon DuPont stole the show, claiming the top spot in the draft, with the Calgary Hitmen securing defenceman Calder Hamilton as their top choice. This year's draft also saw Greater Vernon players making their mark in the WHL, showcasing the depth of talent in the league.

Notable mentions include Jaxon Pisani from the St. Albert Sabres, who was selected 39th in the draft, becoming the third member of his team to be drafted. With stars like DuPont and Hamilton leading the pack, the 2024 WHL Draft is set to shape the future of Canadian hockey.

In a surprising turn of events, the WHL 'exceptional status' player Landon DuPont stood out as the youngest but most promising talent, earning the prestigious first overall selection. This year's draft signifies the continuous growth and competitiveness within the Western Hockey League, with local talents and rising stars making their mark in the world of hockey.

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Nine Albertans taken in first round of WHL Draft | May 09, 2024 (Hockey Alberta)

Ossie McIntyre, St. Albert (Spokane Chiefs); Owen Hayden, Calgary (Kelowna Rockets). Rounding out the list of Albertans selected in the first round are: Brock ...

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Regina Pats add nine prospects in 2024 WHL Draft; other local ... (Regina Leader-Post)

A look at who the Regina Pats selected on Thursday in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft, plus local players who heard their names called.

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Western Hockey League completed first round of 2024 WHL ... (Western Hockey League)

With the first-overall pick in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft, the Everett Silvertips used the selection to take Exceptional Status defenceman Landon DuPont ...

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WHL 'exceptional status' player Landon Dupont selected first overall (CTV Toronto)

The Western Hockey League (WHL) draft is underway and an "exceptional" 14-year-old player has been selected first overall.

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DuPont goes first overall, Hitmen choose defenceman Hamilton in ... (Calgary Herald)

Calgary's Landon DuPont was tabbed the top player Thursday, while the Calgary Hitmen made defenceman Calder Hamilton their top choice with the sixth-overall ...

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Greater Vernon players get drafted by WHL teams (Vernon Matters)

Several Greater Vernon products were taken in the Western Hockey League's 2024 Prospects Draft.The draft on Th...

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St. Albert Sabres' Jaxon Pisani picked 39th in WHL draft (St. Albert Gazette)

Pisani, a defenceman, is the third member of the 2023-2024 St. Albert Sabres U15 AAA team to be drafted so far,

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DuPont goes first overall, Hitmen choose defenceman Hamilton in ... (Calgary Herald)

Calgary's Landon DuPont was tabbed the top player Thursday, while the Calgary Hitmen made defenceman Calder Hamilton their top choice with the sixth-overall ...

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WHL 'exceptional status' player Landon Dupont selected first overall (CTV Toronto)

The Western Hockey League (WHL) draft is underway and an "exceptional" 14-year-old player has been selected first overall.

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Sask. players selected in this year's WHL draft (CTV News)

The Western Hockey League (WHL) Prospects Draft took place on Thursday, with seven of the 22 picks in the first round hailing from Saskatchewan.

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Tri-City Americans take 11 players in 2024 WHL Prospects Draft (NBC Right Now)

In the first round, the Ams took defenseman Aden Bouchard from Edge School U15 Prep, followed by center Crew Martinson with the 24th pick from the Red Deer U15 ...

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Tigers 2024 WHL Draft tracker - Medicine Hat News (Medicine Hat News)

NEWS FILE PHOTO The Medicine Hat Tigers had the 16th overall pick in the Western Hockey League's prospects draft on Thursday. First round. The Everett ...

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Hurricanes Select 15 Players in 2024 WHL Prospects Draft ... (Lethbridge Hurricanes)

With the 13th overall selection, the 'Canes picked 2009-born forward Tyden Lafournaise. The 15-year-old appeared in 32 regular season games during the 2023-2024 ...

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Pats 2024 WHL Prospects Draft Tracker - Regina Pats (Regina Pats)

– The 2024 WHL Prospects Draft begins today at 10:00 a.m., Sask. time. Follow here for updates and selections throughout the day. 2024 WHL Prospects Draft Recap.

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Broncos select Swift Current's Moen in first round of WHL Draft (SwiftCurrentOnline.com)

The Swift Current Broncos have selected a hometown forward in the first round of the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. 15-year-old Carter Moen was taken with the ...

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Rebels select defenceman Pickering 15th overall in WHL Draft (Red Deer Advocate)

With the 15th overall selection in the first round of the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft, they picked defenceman Graeme Pickering from St. Adolphe, Manitoba.

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Meet The Top 10 Picks From The 2024 WHL Prospects Draft (The Hockey News)

It's no surprise that Landon DuPont was drafted first overall by the Everett Silvertips. The 14-year-old defenceman became the second player ever in the WHL to ...

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Seven Cochrane players selected in WHL prospect draft (CochraneNow.com)

Matthew Hilderman was the top Cochrane pick in yesterday's WHL prospective draft and was joined by six others, the majority of which cut their teeth in the ...

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Six locals selected in 2024 WHL Prospects Draft on Thursday (GX94 Radio)

Six local players were selected with the highest picked was Yorkton product Aiden Wagner (pictured above) selected in the 2nd round, 25th overall by the Regina ...

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