Collin Shirley
Birthdate: March 16, 1996 * Hometown: Saskatoon, SK
Position: LW * Height: 5’10” * Weight:: 135 lbs.
2009-2010 Team: Saskatoon Bandits – Bantam AA
63 goals 39 assists 102 points
Sask AAA Midget Saskatoon 10 GP 2-2-4 2pm
Calgary, AB – Garnet Kazuik, Director of Scouting for the Kootenay ICE Hockey Club today announced Forward Collin Shirley has been selected 17th overall by the club in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft. The 22nd annual WHL Bantam Draft began at 8:30 am today in Calgary and is for players born in 1996 and playing in the four Western Provinces and selected regions of the United States.
“Shirley fits in our Hockey Club’s mold of what we look for in a player. He has the skill to play both left wing and center when needed and will be a great benefit to the Club down the road,” commented Kazuik. “He is still developing his skills and has already shown he can be very effective on the ice. We are excited to welcome Collin to the Kootenay ICE organization.”
Shirley becomes the 16th first round draft pick in the history of the ICE franchise.
1996 Draft - Defenseman Steve McCarthy - 1st Overall
1997 Draft – Forward Jarret Stoll – 1st Overall
1998 Draft – Goaltender Dan Blackburn – 3rd Overall
1999 Draft – Defenseman Andy Thompson – 7th Overall
2000 Draft – Forward Dale Mahovsky – 17th Overall
2001 Draft – Forward Jeremy Schenderling – 19th Overall
2003 Draft – Forward Ben Maxwell – 2nd Overall
2003 Draft – Defenseman Todd Panchyson – 12th Overall
2004 Draft – Defenseman John Negrin – 7th Overall
2005 Draft – Defenseman Jordan Wilkins – 20th Overall
2006 Draft – Goaltender Nathan Lieuwen – 16th Overall
2007 Draft – Forward Drew Czerwonka – 20th Overall
2008 Draft – Forward Brendan Hurley – 15th Overall
2009 Draft – Forward Colby Cave – 13th Overall
2010 Draft – Forward Sam Reinhart – 15th Overall