Bantam Draft

The Bantam Draft is a yearly event where professional hockey teams in leagues like the Western Hockey League select young, talented players primarily aged 13 to 15 from their regional areas. It functions as a way for teams to identify and acquire promising athletes early in their development, giving them the opportunity to grow and possibly advance to higher levels of hockey. Essentially, it's a talent-scouting process that helps teams build their future rosters by choosing the best young players available in their region.