Block Drafted by Calgary Following Trade

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Following a solid debut season with the Houston Bulls, defenseman Joe Block entered the S89 VHL Entry Draft. Block finished last season with a total of 51 points, 147 hits, and 120 shot blocks after appearing in all 72 games and setting himself up as a promising prospect for VHL teams. On draft night, Block watched the first round slip by without hearing his name called. Two picks into the second round, Vancouver would then trade the 18th overall pick to the Calgary Wranglers who then used the pick to add Block as their fourth selection of the night. This prospect group also includes fellow Houston defenseman Tobias Weiss. 

 

Having the weight of knowing where his future VHL home will be off his shoulders, Block can now focus his mindset on the more immediate future. Tonight he will be selected in the VHLE Entry Draft to find out where he will continue to develop until he is ready to make the move to Calgary. Before his pitstop in Europe however, he will spend one more season in Houston with hopes of making a run for a Founder's Cup. Block has hopes of being a top player in the VHLM this upcoming season, and Houston is hopeful that his presence on the blueline can take them to next level this season.