GDI Goalies Head to NHL Entry Draft

GDI goaltenders around the globe look to make the next step from junior to pro at the end of June in this years NHL Entry Draft.

Taking center stage at this years draft among North American goaltenders is long-time GDI National Camp student Laurent Broissoit who is ranked 7th. From the European rankings, Stefan Steen of Sweeden who spent time at GDI Alberta's Training Center in the summer is ranked 9th overall.

Jason Kasdorf from the Portage Terriers was ranked 10th among all the prospects and had previously trained at GDI Prairies Training Center, along with Corbin Boes from the Brandon Wheat Kings who is placed 20th.

GDI trained Jan Obernesser of the AJHL Brooks Bandits was also ranked 22nd.

For the full list of this years North American eligible goaltenders for the draft Click Here. For European goaltender rankings Click Here.

GDI Goalies Head to NHL Entry Draft

Wheat Kings Recognize Thrashers

Winnipeg, MB. – The Brandon Wheat Kings have announced plans to recognize this year’s Provincial Midget Champion Winnipeg Thrashers before Monday night’s Western Hockey League Playoff game at the MTS Centre.

After winning the Manitoba AAA Midget League title last month against the Southwest Cougars, the Thrashers beat Prince Albert 4-1 Sunday to capture the West Regional Title in Moose Jaw.

Wheat Kings’ prospect Dylan Kuczek, Morgan Winchar, Corey Petrash and Regan Stire scored for the Thrashers, who will now advance to the National Championships later this month in St. John’s Newfoundland.

“You know what, everybody just needed to settle into the game — the first 10 minutes were a little bit slow but the guys knew what was at stake and emotions were running high for a little bit,” Thrashers head coach Dan Eliasson told the Winnipeg Sun on Sunday night. “There were feelings of elation and pride. It’s nice to see these things come together and to see all of the sacrifices pay off.”

Besides Eliasson, the Thrashers are coached by Royce Manary, Anthony Knapp and Dan Ferguson.

As for Monday’s WHL playoff game, the Wheat Kings trail the best of seven opening round series three games to two following Saturday’s 9-5 loss in Alberta. A Brandon victory on Monday night will force a seventh and deciding game on Wednesday night in Medicine Hat.

For more on this article by the Brandon Wheat Kings Click Here.

Wheat Kings Recognize Thrashers

Hoger & Pennington Off to Bantam Westerns

GDI Prairie goaltenders Zach Hoger and Reid Pennington of the Bantam 1 AAA Hawks head to the Western Canada Bantam Championships.

This year the Western's are based in Winnipeg. The Final Four Provincial Championships saw the Brandon Wheat Kings facing off against the Hawks (Video Below).

For more info on the Western's Click Here.

Hoger & Pennington Off to Bantam Westerns