The Chilliwack Chiefs are proud to announce they have received a commitment from 2002 born forward Kienan Draper for the 2020-21 BCHL Season. He earned his position on our draft list by continuing to get better.”. “I believe in Kienan, and, just as importantly, guys on our staff believed in him as well. Hoosac Boys Varsity Ice Hockey. He processes the play extremely well, creates space for himself and his linemates, and has a high level of skill for a player with his size.” Said Chiefs Head Coach and General Manager Brian Maloney. But my job is to draft prospects that I feel are going to be a part of the Detroit Red Wings organization going forward.”. “As a hockey player, I see his work ethic,” Kienan said. High School. So they approached the issue quite carefully. “I’m very driven,” said Kienan, who’ll play at Miami (Ohio) next year.

“Kienan is a player we had been watching closely for at least a couple of seasons. Draper, a native of Detroit, Michigan, is currently suiting up at St.Andrews College in Aurora, Ontario. The Little Caesars 16U forward has announced his verbal commitment to the Miami University hockey program. “Kris and I had a brief conversation about it recently, and initially I said, ‘Are you sure you want to put your son in that position?’, “Then, ultimately, my answer to him was, ‘Your obligation is to do whatever is the right thing for the Detroit Red Wings, and I trust your judgment.’ And I know that he did that.”, He added: “None of them (scouts) are going to pick a name just because it’s somebody’s son or friend. School Sports Team. He and his father talked about the possibility of being drafted by the Red Wings. PHOTOS: Little Caesars wins 2018 15 Tier 1 state title, PHOTOS: Little Caesars wins 2016 Bantam Minor state title, PHOTOS: Little Caesars wins 2015 pee wee major state title. Kienan Draper '20 goes to the @DetroitRedWings in the 7th Round, this young man has all the intangibles to be a pro, bright future ahead. The elder Draper did let his son know there was a possibility he'd be drafted, but finding out was a different story. “He’s continued to get better. Copyright © 2020 Chilliwack Chiefs | All right reserved. ... Kyle Aucoin, the son of Adrian Aucoin; and Kienan Draper, the son of former Red Wings player and current director of amateur scouting Kris Draper. “I want to make it a reality to be able to put that sweater on and wear the winged wheel. Kienan was the 187th overall selection and he scored 26 goals in 56 games while playing for St. Andrews College. NHL Central Scouting released preliminary ‘Players to Watch’ list for 2021 draft, Legendary announcer, Michigan native Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick retires after 47 years, Detroit signs Brighton native and NTDP/Michigan alum Jon Merrill, Red Wings sign Bobby Ryan to one-year deal, Red Wings to officially retire Red Kelly’s No. “I’m proud of him, I’m proud of the work that he’s put in,” he said.

“They have one of the nicest locker rooms in college hockey and I really like Coach Blasi and everything that he stands for, including the Brotherhood. It’s something I’ve been dreaming of since I was 4 or 5 years old. At 18, the 6-foot-1 Kienan, a right wing, is already taller than his dad, and, at 185 pounds, he’s within 10 pounds of his dad’s highest NHL-listed playing weight. And if Kienan takes anything from watching his father’s career, it is the necessity of putting in the work.

I feel this is a great organization for me to continue my development as a hockey player. Kris Draper won four Stanley Cup Championship while with Detroit. “Even after his career, he still works so hard at everything he does. “I learned a lot from him over the years and through other teammates he had.”, The player in question was, of course, Kienan Draper, the son of the former Wing Kris Draper, who is now the team’s director of amateur scouting. MLB. Jobs are on the line.”. Draper, son of the former Detroit Red Wings forward and current assistant to the general manager Kris Draper, is a Muskegon Lumberjacks draft pick – the Jacks claimed him in the seventh round of the USHL Phase 1 Draft last May. Detroit took the younger Draper in the seventh and final round of the NHL draft Oct. 7, with the 187th overall selection. “Kienan is a player we have scouted heavily over the past season, and we are extremely fortunate to be able to call him a Chief. Draper has been a leader on a Little Caesars ’02 team (coached by his father) that won the 2018 MAHA 15-Only State Championship; one of five state titles for that particular LC squad. Detroit took the younger Draper in the seventh and final round of the NHL draft Oct. 7, with the 187, None of them (scouts) are going to pick a name just because it’s somebody’s son or friend.

The Red Wings knew very well the potential pitfalls of drafting the son of a member of the organization or a former player – in this case, both. “I am happy and proud to be joining the Chilliwack Chiefs. That’s how we ended up making that selection. Kienan said he found out the Red Wings picked him by checking the NHL's website. Proctor Academy. “So, now that Step One has been done and completed, I’m ready to keep working hard and make it come true.”. “He will be a key part of our future here in Chilliwack, and we are extremely happy to welcome him and his family to the Chilliwack Chiefs organization.”, When Kienan was asked about choosing to come to Chilliwack, he spoke to their winning culture as a main component in his decision. ... RT @sachockey: There you go! “As you start talking about these players, I want to hear our area scouts start talking about names, and Kienan’s name came up,” Kris Draper told the Detroit News. Welcome to MiHockey, your source for all things hockey in Michigan. He is a character individual that brings a heavy brand of hockey with him, as well as an ability to put the puck in the net.” Said Chiefs Associate Coach and Assistant GM Brad Rihela. “Then it just felt like it was the right pick for our organization. The 6’1, 185 pound power forward will come to Chilliwack having already secured his NCAA future, […] “It is everything I’m looking in a hockey program and school and I couldn’t be more excited.”. During his career, just seeing what type of person he was, he always had time for fans, and was just a hard worker on the ice and a great teammate.

High School. Kienan Draper is going to be a Red…Hawk.