You already know of one Kelowna Rockets captain in Shea Weber. Well, the Nashville Predators just took another one.
Colton Sissons was Nashville’s second choice (2nd round, 50th overall) in the 2012 NHL Draft this past weekend. Below is a sample of what media and fans alike are saying about the North Vancouver, British Columbia native.
PRE-DRAFT RANKINGS:
The Hockey News draft magazine: #40
International Scouting Service: #26 (all skaters)
McKeen’s Draft Guide: #29
Central Scouting: #14 (North American skaters)
POST-DRAFT REACTION:
#WHL Congratulates @Kelowna_rockets Colton Sissons on being selected 50th overall in 2012 #NHLDraft by Nashville Predators
— The WHL (@TheWHL) June 23, 2012
Also, picking up Colton Sissons will give us a decent Center if developed right…he was actually highly ranked by some sites. — ☯Seth☯ (@SethTheShocker) June 23, 2012
Nashville gets a good 2 way forward in Colton Sissons. Still has to improve his skating, but he’s a smart player and works hard #NHLDraft — Charles An (@charles_an) June 23, 2012
Sissons at 50=steal
— A.B. (@BIG___BLUE) June 23, 2012
Good pick by the #Preds at #50 with Colton Sissons from Kelowna. Had him going 25th overall in my mock draft. — Eric Smith (@EricSmithHockey) June 23, 2012
Nashville grabs Colton Sissons at 50. Great character player with strong leadership qualities. —Ross MacLean (@rossmaclean) June 23, 2012
Wouldn’t be where I’m at today without my unbelievable family @dsissons twitter.com/colton_es15/st… — Colton Sissons (@colton_es15) June 23, 2012
want to thank everyone for all of the kind wishes this weekend, means the world to me! Long way to go but a good start. Proud to be a pred!
— Colton Sissons (@colton_es15) June 23, 2012
Sissons is scheduled to attend this week’s Development Camp at Centennial SportsPlex.
On-ice sessions open to the public are scheduled for Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9:00am-noon Central as well as Sunday, July 1, from 2:00pm-4:00pm. You can also follow Sissons on Twitter by clicking here.
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RELATED READING:
- Colton Sissons: NHL Draft Prospect (Kevin Baumer, Hockey Prospect)
- 2012 Draft Prospect Profiles: Colton Sissons (Haley Mutch, Matchsticks and Gasoline)
- Predators add nine prospects in 2012 draft (Patten Fuqua, Puck Scene)
- Draft profile #40: Colton Sissons (Jake Goldsbie, The Score)
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