The Portage Terriers added a total of 7 players to the mix today from the 2018 MJHL Bantam Draft along with 2 local talents through their auto protect choices.
The Terriers picked up 3 Forwards, 3 Defenceman and a Net Minder in today’s selections.
Round 1 -9th Overall
F – Brett Tataryn
Team: Interlake Lightning B1AAA
Hometown : Argyle, MB
Height: 6.00.5
Weight: 174
Scouts Comments: “Good size kid that battles hard. Skilled forward that works hard.”
Round 2 – 20th Overall
LD – Kieran Cooke
Team: Rink H.A. Nationals Bntm Prep
Hometown : Winnipeg, MB
Height: 6.00.5
Weight: 180
Scouts Comments: “Solid all around player. Defends well and likes to jump into the play. Good skater. ”
Round 3 – 31st Overall
LD – Lucas Brenton
Team: Winnipeg Sharks B1AAA
Hometown : Winnipeg, MB
Height: 6.02.5
Weight: 160
Scouts Comments: “Big, physical player. Drafted to Moosejaw in the WHL. Good player.”
Round 4 – No pick
Terriers pick was traded to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines.
Round 5 – Selkirk’s pick received in trade. 49th Overall
G – Jayden-Riley Catellier
Team: Eastman Selects B1AAA
Hometown : St.Pierre Jolys, MB
Height: 6.1
Weight: 207
Scouts Comments: “Had a good camp. Does well at Pursuit of Excellence. An all around goaltender. ”
Round 5 – 53rd Overall
F – Adam Ingram
Team: Winnipeg Hawks B1AAA
Hometown : West St.Paul, MB
Height: 5.09.5
Weight: 138
Scouts Comments: “Average sized player, but skilled. Battled hard, he’s got that sandpaper about his game ”
Round 6 – Neepawa’s pick received in trade. – 58th Overall
LD – Rory Neill
Team: Winnipeg Sharks B1AAA
Hometown : Winnipeg, MB
Height: 5.10
Weight: 145
Scouts Comments: “Drafted to Calgary in the WHL. Best Defenceman in the province. He’s a skilled defender who’s tough and can also play forward. He can skate and he can score.”
Round 6 – 64th Overall
F – Justin Lies
Team: Norman Wolves B1AAA
Hometown : Flin Flon, MB
Height: 6.0
Weight: 177
Scouts Comments: “Drafted to Seattle in the WHL. He’s a great skater with a good shot and puts up points.”
Prior to the draft the Terriers auto protected local talent Ryan Botterill and Riley Borody from the Central Plains Capitals B1AAA.
F – Ryan Botterill
Hometown : Portage laPrairie
Height: 5.5
Weight: 116
Scouts Comments: “Good skater will good hands. Good potential.”
F – Riley Borody
Hometown : Portage laPrairie, MB
Height: 5.11
Weight: 146
Scouts Comments: ” A real Terrier type player. A gritty player that plays with passion.”
The Terriers welcome, Ryan, Riley, Brett, Kieran, Lucas, Jayden, Adam, Rory and Justin to the organization.