On the last day of their regular season, the Brandon Wheat Kings showcased their defensive prospects, including blueliner Giorgos Pantelas, who made an impressive WHL debut with an even rating and 3 shots on goal. The team's management and scouts continue to express confidence in Pantelas despite the focus on their first-round pick, Jaxon Jacobson. Similarly, defenseman Gradey Hope has been excelling in the Alberta AAA ranks, leading in points as compared to any other defenseman in Alberta's U18 league.

By the Numbers
  • Pantelas finished his WHL debut with an even rating and 3 shots on goal.
  • Gradey Hope recorded 33 points in 36 games, the most by any defenseman in Alberta's U18 league.
State of Play
  • The Wheat Kings will have the 14th overall pick in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft.
  • The team is closely following the progress of prospects like Maddox Gandha and Cameron Allard, who have shown significant improvement and potential in their respective leagues.
Bottom Line

The Brandon Wheat Kings are focusing on the development of their defensive prospects, demonstrating confidence in the talent and potential of players like Giorgos Pantelas and Gradey Hope. The upcoming WHL Prospects Draft also presents an opportunity for the team to further strengthen their lineup with new talent.