Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League completed the first round of the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft this evening.
With the first-overall pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft, the Regina Pats selected forward Maddox Schultz (Regina, Sask. / Regina AAA Pat Canadians).
The Edmonton Oil Kings used the second-overall selection to choose defenceman Holden Wouters (Vancouver, B.C. / St. George’s U15 Prep).
The Regina Pats made a splash, trading to acquire the third-overall selection from the Kelowna Rockets to select forward Liam Pue (Langley, B.C. / Langley Hockey Academy U18).
Of the 23 players selected, there were 13 forwards and 10 defencemen chosen. Of those, 10 came from Alberta, seven came from British Columbia, four from Manitoba, and two from Saskatchewan.
A total of 11 from Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) teams were selected in the first round.
Players eligible for the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft are 2010-born players, who reside in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
CLICK HERE for a complete list of all players selected in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.
The 2025 WHL U.S. Priority Draft will commence Thursday at 9 a.m. MT, with the second round of the 2025 WHL U.S. Priority Draft to follow.
2025 WHL Prospects Draft – First Round
#1 – Regina Pats
Name: Maddox Schultz Position: Forward Hometown: Regina, Sask.
Team: Regina AAA Pat Canadians Stats: 44GP – 43G-50A–93 points
#2 – Edmonton Oil Kings (via Moose Jaw)
Name: Holden Wouters Position: Defence Hometown: Vancouver, B.C.
Team: St. George’s U15 Prep Stats: 29GP – 12G-29A–41 points
#3 – Regina Pats (via Kelowna)
Name: Liam Pue Position: Forward Hometown: Langley, B.C.
Team: Langley Hockey Academy U18 Stats: 29GP – 30G-20A–50 points
#4 – Penticton Vees
Name: Thor Liffiton Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, Alta.
Team: Calgary CNHA U15 AAA Northstars Stats: 32GP – 7G-31A–38 points
#5 – Everett Silvertips (via Kamloops)
Name: Reid Nicol Position: Centre Hometown: Brandon, Man.
Team: Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA Stats: 48GP – 35G-23A–58 points
#6 – Vancouver Giants (via Wenatchee)
Name: Louis Oscar Holowaychuk Position: Centre Hometown: Vancouver, B.C.
Team: Vancouver Giants Stats: 34GP – 50G-33A–83 points
#7 – Red Deer Rebels
Name: Nolan Wolitski Position: Defence Hometown: St. Albert, Alta.
Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats: 29GP – 8G-40A–48 points
#8 – Edmonton Oil Kings (via Seattle)
Name: Christopher Kokkoris Position: Defence Hometown: Langley, B.C.
Team: Yale Hockey Academy U15 Prep Stats: 34GP – 4G-33A–37 points
#9 – Tri-City Americans
Name: Ben Oliverio Position: Centre Hometown: Calgary, Alta.
Team: Calgary CNHA U15 AAA Northstars Stats: 28GP – 37G-40A–77 points
#10 – Wenatchee Wild (via Swift Current)
Name: Kalen Miles Position: Centre Hometown: Edmonton, Alta.
Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats: 36GP – 28G-29A–57 points
#11 – Kamloops Blazers (via Vancouver)
Name: Matteo Ferreira Position: Defence Hometown: Winnipeg, Man.
Team: Winnipeg Bruins U15 AAA Gold Stats: 32GP – 21G-49A–70 points
#12 – Brandon Wheat Kings (from Portland)
Name: Cruz Jim Position: Defence Hometown: Grande Prairie, Alta.
Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats: 35GP – 13G-53A–66 points
#13 – Vancouver Giants (via Edmonton)
Name: Crosby Mateychuk Position: Defence Hometown: Dominion City, Man.
Team: Eastman Selects U15 AAA Stats: 31GP – 32G-39A–71 points
#14 – Kamloops Blazers (via Saskatoon)
Name: Teagen Bouchard Position: Centre Hometown: Falher, Alta.
Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats: 30GP – 21G-40A–61 points
#15 – Saskatoon Blades (via Brandon)
Name: Kain Martinuik Position: Left Wing Hometown: Peachland, B.C.
Team: Shattuck St. Mary’s Sabres 14U Stats: 57GP – 44G-36A–80 points
#16 – Prince Albert Raiders
Name: Athens Shingoose Position: Left Wing Hometown: Waywayseecappo, Man.
Team: Rink Hockey Academy Winnipeg U15 Prep Stats: 32GP – 31G-29A–60 points
#17 – Prince George Cougars
Name: Cohen Baker Position: Left Wing Hometown: Kamloops, B.C.
Team: Burnaby Winter Club Academy U15 Prep Stats: 33GP – 34G-30A–64 points
#18 – Moose Jaw Warriors (via Lethbridge)
Name: Kash Elke Position: Centre Hometown: Lanigan, Sask.
Team: Humboldt Broncos U15 AA Stats: 29GP – 33G-33A–66 points
#19 – Victoria Royals
Name: Roan Greschuk Position: Defence Hometown: Sturgeon County, Alta.
Team: St. Albert U15 AAA Sabres Stats: 31GP – 14G-32A–46 points
#20 – Kelowna Rockets (via Spokane)
Name: Will Kelts Position: Defence Hometown: Consort, Alta.
Team: Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep Stats: 35GP – 13G-26A–39 points
#21 – Seattle Thunderbirds (via Calgary)
Name: Brook Haile Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, Alta.
Team: Calgary CNHA U15 AAA Northstars Stats: 33GP – 7G-34A–41 points
#22 – Swift Current Broncos (via Medicine Hat)
Name: Cohenn Rotar Position: Right Wing Hometown: Grande Prairie, Alta.
Team: Grande Prairie GPAC Storm U15 AAA Stats: 34GP – 34G-33A– 67 points
#23 – Regina Pats (via Everett)
Name: Logan Henry Position: Centre Hometown: Prince George, B.C.
Team: Burnaby Winter Club Academy U15 Prep Stats: 31GP – 32G-19A–51 points
About the Western Hockey League
Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alta. The WHL offers a world-class player experience featuring three key cornerstones: hockey development, education, and a safe and positive environment for all participants. A diverse and inclusive organization, the WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 16 located in Western Canada and six in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for close to 60 years. The WHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.
