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Edmonton Journal
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
NHL Draft Day 2: Who the Calgary Flames Took
Article content Postmedia Network Article content The Calgary Flames loaded up on centres in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday night. On Saturday, they doubled-down on that approach before going after the best players available with the rest of their picks. Let's take a look at who the Flames added to their prospect pool on Saturday, with comments from director of amateur scouting Tod Button about each. Article content Second round, No. 54 Theo Stockselius Position: Centre Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 196 lbs. Team: Djurgarden Jr. What's his story: The third centre the Flames took in three picks after selecting Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter in Friday's first round, Stockselius averaged 1.28 points per game in the Swedish junior league and models his game on Flames captain Mikael Backlund, among others. He's got size, two-way instincts and a scoring touch, too. What Button said: Update coming … Third round, No. 80 Mace'o Phillips Position: Defence Height: 6-foot-6 Weight: 233 lbs. Team: U.S. National Team Development Program What's his story: Phillips is huge, he's strong and he's physical. By no means is he a finished product, but he's a left-handed blueliner and that's something the Flames could use more of. His size alone meant he was worth a swing and while scouting reports do note he's got to cut down on the penalties he takes, there's lots of time for him to improve there. Article content What Button said: Update coming … Fifth round, No. 114 Ethan Wyttenbach Position: Left-wing Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 180 lbs. Team: Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) What's his story: Wyttenbach was the first ever winner of The Gaudreau Award, which goes to the USHL player who best embodies the legacy of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. That's a pretty amazing connection with the Flames, given all Gaudreau accomplished in Calgary. The right-handed winger scored 24 goals and added 27 assists for the Stampede this year and is committed to playing at Quinnipiac University next season. What Button said: Update coming … Sixth round, No. 176 Aidan Lane Position: Right-wing Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 193 lbs. Team: St. Andrew's College (Ontario High School) What's his story: Lane is heading to Harvard next season and if that leads to him being anywhere near the player that Matt Coronato's become, this will be the steal of the draft. Even if he never reaches Coronato's heights, Lane put up 13 points in 13 games for the Brampton Steelheads in the WHL after leaving St. Andrew's College, suggesting the offensive upside is real. What Button said: Update coming … Seventh round, No. 208 Jakob Leander Position: Defence Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 196 lbs. Team: HV71 Jr. What's his story: Leander flew under the radar throughout the pre-draft process, but he's a big, right-shot defenceman who scored once and added five assists in 39 games in the Swedish under-20 junior league this past season. Article content Latest National Stories
Calgary Herald
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
NHL Draft Day 2: Who the Calgary Flames Took
Postmedia Network Article content The Calgary Flames loaded up on centres in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday night. Article content On Saturday, they doubled-down on that approach before going after the best players available with the rest of their picks. Article content Let's take a look at who the Flames added to their prospect pool on Saturday, with comments from director of amateur scouting Tod Button about each. Article content Article content Article content Article content Theo Stockselius Article content Position: Centre Article content Height: 6-foot-3 Article content Weight: 196 lbs. Team: Djurgarden Jr. Article content What's his story: The third centre the Flames took in three picks after selecting Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter in Friday's first round, Stockselius averaged 1.28 points per game in the Swedish junior league and models his game on Flames captain Mikael Backlund, among others. He's got size, two-way instincts and a scoring touch, too. Article content Article content Third round, No. 80 Article content Mace'o Phillips Article content Position: Defence Article content Height: 6-foot-6 Article content Weight: 233 lbs. Team: U.S. National Team Development Program Article content What's his story: Phillips is huge, he's strong and he's physical. By no means is he a finished product, but he's a left-handed blueliner and that's something the Flames could use more of. His size alone meant he was worth a swing and while scouting reports do note he's got to cut down on the penalties he takes, there's lots of time for him to improve there. Article content Article content Article content Article content Ethan Wyttenbach Article content Position: Left-wing Article content Height: 5-foot-10 Article content What's his story: Wyttenbach was the first ever winner of The Gaudreau Award, which goes to the USHL player who best embodies the legacy of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. That's a pretty amazing connection with the Flames, given all Gaudreau accomplished in Calgary. The right-handed winger scored 24 goals and added 27 assists for the Stampede this year and is committed to playing at Quinnipiac University next season. Article content What Button said: Update coming … Article content Article content Sixth round, No. 176 Article content Aidan Lane Article content Position: Right-wing Article content Height: 6-foot-1 Article content Weight: 193 lbs. Team: St. Andrew's College (Ontario High School) Article content What's his story: Lane is heading to Harvard next season and if that leads to him being anywhere near the player that Matt Coronato's become, this will be the steal of the draft. Even if he never reaches Coronato's heights, Lane put up 13 points in 13 games for the Brampton Steelheads in the WHL after leaving St. Andrew's College, suggesting the offensive upside is real. Article content What Button said: Update coming … Article content Article content Seventh round, No. 208 Article content Jakob Leander Article content Position: Defence Article content Height: 6-foot-4 Article content Weight: 196 lbs. Article content Team: HV71 Jr. Article content Article content Article content
Reuters
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
USHL names winner of inaugural Gaudreau Award honoring late brothers
April 12 - The United States Hockey League announced Ethan Wyttenbach as the inaugural winner of The Gaudreau Award on Saturday, an honor bestowed upon a player who best embodies the legacy of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, according to the USHL. Wyttenbach, 18, led the Sioux Falls Stampede with 23 goals in 43 games this season. According to the USHL announcement, the forward also led the Stampede in community service hours. Wyttenbach served as a mentor to local youth hockey players while also filling food bags for Feeding South Dakota, serving dinners at the St. Francis House and ringing bells for The Salvation Army. The top junior ice hockey league established The Gaudreau Award to pay tribute to former players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. After starring in the USHL, the brothers went on to play at Boston College. Johnny then spent 11 years in the NHL with the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets. Matthew played professionally for teams in the American Hockey League and ECHL. The brothers died last summer after they were struck by a car while riding bicycles in New Jersey. The USHL created The Gaudreau Award "to honor their legacy and to serve as a shining example of excellence, character, and heart both on and off the ice," according to Glenn Hefferan, president and commissioner of the USHL. "Johnny and Matthew left an immeasurable impact on the communities where they lived and played. ... They were not only exceptional players and teammates but, most importantly, extraordinary people. Their love for the game was only surpassed by their love for their families." According to the league, criteria for winning the award combines both on-ice excellence as well as "joy, enthusiasm, care and responsibility." --Field Level Media
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Musketeers captain Liam Hupka named finalist for USHL's Gaudreau Award
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – The hockey world was shook following the tragic deaths of former NHL players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau in August. As a way to honor the pair of players with ties to the United States Hockey League, the USHL created 'The Gaudreau Award' to honor their legacy and one Sioux City Musketeers player has been named a finalist. Musketeers defenseman and captain Liam Hupka was named a finalist for the award, which goes to the USHL player that best embodies the traits and attributes of the Gaureau brothers. Hupka has made an impact both on and off the ice in Siouxland, helping raise money for local non-profits. Also, the Minnesota native changed his number from 7 to 6 last season to honor Adam Johnson, a former Sioux City player who died as a result from an on-ice injury in 2023. The award will be presented on Saturday, April 12th. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
