Everett Silvertips 2017 draft: A look at stats and social media

The Everett Silvertips scouting staff was busy Thursday as it selected 13 players in the annual WHL bantam draft.

It wasn’t the 15 players Everett took in the 2014 draft, but it was a substantial haul. I have this story appearing in Friday’s Herald and will have some additional coverage in Saturday’s paper.

But since we live in a world saturated with statistics and social media I thought I’d use this post to address the Everett 2017 draft class on those points.

Read on:

Round 1 (20): Ronan Seeley, LD, Olds Alberta

20. @WHLsilvertips select from Red Deer Ronan Seeley – Provorov like Defender who is poised + excellent gap control. #WHLDraft
— Brayden Sullivan (@SullyDraftGeek) May 4, 2017

20. Everett Silvertips – Ronan Seeley – WEHP Rank – 34th overall. Another nice pick. So many of these players are interchangable now.
— WesternEliteHockeyPr (@WEHPscout) May 4, 2017

Ronan Seeley goes to Everett. Very talented puck moving talent, solid all around defender. Best defender I've seen this season by far.
— CP (@DraftGeekCP) May 4, 2017

Round 2 (44): Jackson Berezowski, F, Yorkton Saskatchewan

Proud and honoured to be selected by @WHLsilvertips Can't wait for what the future holds! #tips
— Jackson Berezowski (@jacksonbere7) May 4, 2017

44th. @WHLsilvertips selects Jackson Berezowski – Well rounded offensive playmaker who makes quick decisions with the puck. #WHLDraft
— Brayden Sullivan (@SullyDraftGeek) May 4, 2017

Jackson Berezowski goes to Everett. Talented forward that plays a strong 2 way game and produces in all areas of the ice.
— CP (@DraftGeekCP) May 4, 2017

Round 3 (49): Nathanael Hinds, F, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Thank you too Everett for such a great opportunity to be selected can't wait for the future @WHLsilvertips
— Nate Hinds (@nate_hinds) May 5, 2017

A huge congrats to my lil bro @nate_hinds on being drafted 49th @WHLsilvertips you got a great player the work only starts here💪🏽🏒💚👊🏽 pic.twitter.com/28dq5MF00U
— Chief204 (@HindsNoah9) May 4, 2017

Round 4 (75): Dylan Anderson, RD, Langley, B.C.

Very proud and honoured to be selected by the @WHLsilvertips in the #WHLBantamDraft. Very excited for the future ahead! #gotipsgo
— Dylan Anderson (@Dylan09Anderson) May 4, 2017

Round 4 (86): Blake Lyda, G, Edmonton, Alberta

86. Everett Silvertips – Blake Lyda – WEHP Rank – 12th ranked goalie and early 5th round.
— WesternEliteHockeyPr (@WEHPscout) May 4, 2017

Round 5 (108): Brayden Morrison, C, Calgary, Alberta

Honoured to be selected by a great organization @WHLsilvertips thankful for everyone who's helped me reach this point.
— Brayden Morrison (@MoBrayden) May 4, 2017

Round 7 (152): Ryley Morgan, F, St. Albert, Alberta

Very exited to be selected by such a great organization such as the @WHLsilvertips thanks to everyone who has helped me get to this point !
— Ryley Morgan (@RyleyMorgan1) May 4, 2017

Round 8 (174): Caleb Brownell, LD, Fort Collins, Colorado

Straight from Colorado: here comes D Caleb Brownell.
Pleased to select, and welcome to #SilvertipCountry #WHLBantamDraft pic.twitter.com/wGLVGR3pQl
— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2017

Round 9 (196): Kalen Ukrainetz, LW, Wynyard, Saskatchewan

Very excited and honoured to be drafted to the @WHLsilvertips thanks for this great opportunity.
— Kalenukrainetz (@ukrainetz10) May 5, 2017

Round 10 (208): Kent Johnson, F, North Vancouver, B.C.

Very proud and honoured to be drafted by @WHLsilvertips. Very excited for the future in Everett #tips
— Kent Johnson (@19kjohnson) May 4, 2017

208th – @WHLsilvertips take Kent Johnson from NSWC – Dynamic with who brings it in all three zones. Threat around the net. #WHLDraft
— Brayden Sullivan (@SullyDraftGeek) May 4, 2017

208. Everett Silvertips – Kent Johnson – WEHP Rank – removed late in the year.
— WesternEliteHockeyPr (@WEHPscout) May 4, 2017

Round 10 (218): Nic Porchetta, C, Powell River, B.C.

Honoured to be drafted by the @WHLsilvertips excited to get things started! #GoTips
— Nic Porchetta (@nic_porchetta11) May 4, 2017

218. @WHLsilvertips select Nic Porchetta – Dynamic two way work horse who takes on a whole lot of ware and tear. #WHLDraft
— Brayden Sullivan (@SullyDraftGeek) May 4, 2017

Round 11 (240): Maxwell Goldade, LD, Calgary, Alberta

Round 12 (262): Austin Spiridakis, F, Sturgeon County, Alberta