Center6’0/183RightSeattle Thunderbirds/WHL Related: Cole RESCHNY Braeden Cootes is a promising prospect for the 2025 NHL Draft, currently playing as a center for the Seattle Thunderbirds in the WHL. He stands out for his relentless work ethic, high hockey IQ, and versatility on the ice. Cootes led his team with 63 points in 60 games duringContinue reading “Braeden COOTES”
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Radim MRTKA
Defenseman6’6/207RightSeattle Thunderbirds/WHL Related: Jackson Smith Radim Mrtka is Czech-born, right-handed shooting defenseman, standing at 6 feet 6 inches and weighing 207 pounds. Mrtka began his youth career with BK Havlíčkův Brod and has played for teams including HC Oceláři Třinec in the Czech Extraliga and the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Western Hockey League (WHL). InContinue reading “Radim MRTKA”
THOMAS MILIC
Goalie6’0/174LeftSeattle Thunderbirds/WHL Related: Adam Gajan It’s not easy sharing the net with Scott Ratzlaff, another 2023 eligible goalie prospect, but Milic has done enough head-turning already this season. The Canadian World Junior Championship star has a 20-3-1 record in WHL and WJC play this season and has a 5-0 record in starts since returning toContinue reading “THOMAS MILIC”
KEVIN KORCHINSKI
Defense6’2/185LeftSeattle Thunderbirds/WHL Related: Tristan Luneau Kevin Korchinski was one of the top draft-eligible defensemen in the WHL and plays in all situations for the Seattle Thunderbirds. He blends size and strong edges with great puck skills, making him one of the more intriguing defensemen to come out of the WHL. Korchinski started the season rankedContinue reading “KEVIN KORCHINSKI”
Conner Roulette
Left Wing Seattle Thunderbirds/WHL Height: 5’11″/ Weight: 161 lbs. Size/Strength AverageSkating AverageShot/Scoring GreatPuckhandling GreatPhysical Play ExcellentOffensive Play GreatDefensive Play AverageHockey Sense ExcellentCompetitiveness Excellent Strengths 1. Roulette is an offensive-minded player who shows attentive detail to the basicsContinue reading “Conner Roulette”