A glance at the Calgary Flames system confirms a huge WHL component exists. Of course the Sutters, Duane and Brent, played years ago in the 'Dub. Today, there are at least 11 WHL grads on the roster that wound up the 2008-2009 NHL season. And then, check out the cupboard, one that is currently stocked with 13 recent WHLers.
Here they are:
Player / Age / Hometown / Last WHL Team / NHL Draft Status
Aulie, Keith – 20; Regina, SK; D; Brandon Wheat Kings (2007…4th round, 116th overall)
Backlund, Mikael – 20; Vasteras, Sweden; F; Kelowna Rockets (2007…1st round, 24th overall)
Baldwin, Gord – 22; Winnipeg, MB; D; Medicine Hat Tigers (2005…3rd round, 69th overall)
Bouma, Lance – 19; Provost, AB; C; Vancouver Giants (2008…3rd round, 78th overall)
Cunning, Cam – 24; Powell River, B.C.; LW; Vancouver Giants (2003…8th round, 240th overall)
Grantham, Ryley – 21; Hanna, AB; LW; Kelowna Rockets (2008…6th round, 168th overall)
Irving, Leland – 21; Barrhead, AB; G; Everett Silvertips (2006…1st round, 26th overall)
Keetley, Matt – 23; Medicine Hat, AB; G; Medicine Hat Tigers (2005…5th round, 158th overall)
Negrin, John – 20; West Vancouver, B.C.; D; Swift Current Broncos (2007…3rd round, 70th overall)
Palin, Brett – 25; Nanaimo, B.C.; D; Kelowna Rocket; (2004…6th round, 173rd overall)
Puustinen, Juuso – 21; Kuopio, Finland; RW; Kamloops Blazers (2006…5th round, 149th overall)
Wahl, Mitch – 19; Long Beach, CA; C; Spokane Chiefs (2008…2nd round, 48th overall)
Watt, J.D. – 24; Calgary, AB; RW; Regina Pats (2005…4th round, 111th overall)
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