The WHL, a junior hockey league in Canada, hosted its annual bantam draft in Red Deer, Alberta, on Thursday, and I have some big news.
A goaltender named Braden Holt, who wears number 30, was drafted in the 12th round by the Everett Silvertips.
WELCOME: G Braden Holt
Tips 12th round selection (262nd overall)! #WHLDraft pic.twitter.com/s122SWZPFU
— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 3, 2018
Holt posted a 3.30 goals against average and a .852 save percentage in six games with the 14-years-old and under Detroit Victory Honda team. The five-foot, ten-inch goalie is from Bozeman, Montana, which is kind of close to Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. He has a pretty sick glove hand.
😎Just checking out some kid 🏒🥅 vid! @bendytendy_00 #goalie #windmill #glovesave #hockey #breakaway pic.twitter.com/CBklEx0hqK
— Melody Holt (@TweetHockeyMom) January 18, 2018
And he’s pretty adorable in general.
Yup… that’s a goalie w the “C” on his sweater! TB to Squirt Majors 🏒🥅 #goaliemom #hockeylife pic.twitter.com/AjMiIzsJ8a
— Melody Holt (@TweetHockeyMom) December 8, 2017
Holt, born in 2003, was one of only two players selected in the 12th round, while the rest of the teams passed on picks.
2018 #WHLBantamDraft – Round 12
TRACKER | https://t.co/jx9mYXstap pic.twitter.com/jO2813TlbR
— The WHL (@TheWHL) May 3, 2018
Braden Holtby, who has two extra letters in his last name, also played in the WHL, but with the Saskatoon Blades. Holtby’s father, Greg, did as well decades before.
Braden Holt, just know, everyone here in DC is now rooting for you during your WHL career. Please get drafted into the NHL so the Capitals can sport a goaltending duo of Braden Holtby and Braden Holt.
Congratulations to all @WHLProspects selected in the #WHLBantamDraft today. Friendly reminder, these gentlemen were not selected. pic.twitter.com/KaQUFfuz9c
— The WHL (@TheWHL) May 3, 2018
That would make my life. Just like yours. That is all.
