SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Chiefs center Berkly Catton is expected to be a top-15 pick in next week’s NHL Draft.
Catton is the No. 8 ranked North American Skater according to the NHL’s Central Scouting Service.
He was named the U.S. Division’s Player of the Year after recording 54 goals, 62 assists and 116 points. He became the second-highest scoring 17-year-old in Chiefs history.
Catton says he’s talked with multiple teams throughout the pre-draft process, such as the Utah Hockey Club and Calgary Flames.
The 18-year-old Catton is planning to play right away.
“I always go back to being a young kid and dreaming of these moments,” Catton said. Now it’s pretty surreal to see my name that high. I’m just enjoying it right now, soaking it in and whichever team picks me I am running with that.”
The first round of the NHL Draft is set for 4 p.m. on Friday, June 28 in Las Vegas.
The Chiefs are hosting a watch party and will be open to the first 250 fans.
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