Izzy Valencia looking toward VHLM draft

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The end of the regular season spells the end of Izzy Valencia's time with the Saskatoon Wild, who finished last in the league. The next step for the young Spaniard will be the S71 VHLM Dispersal Draft. For some, the time spwnt in the VHLM is little more than a required step toward a career in the VHL. For Valencia, it is truly a time to learn.

 

"I'm excited for the draft because next season will be a big deal for me, so I'm eager to see for whom I'll be playing; and I'll be happy to play on any team. Obviously I have a connection with Saskatoon, and the time spent there was great. I attended school in Minnesota for the past few years, and my agent has a special place in his heart for the Yukon Rush. I'd be elated to be drafted by any of those teams, but really I'll just be happy to work on my hockey skills anywhere."

 

The draft is still not for several days, with the playoffs having just recently begun. Valencia is projected to be an early-to-mid third round pick.

Edited March 3, 2020 by scoop