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The Calgary Flames have a whopping 12 prospects currently playing in the WHL, and four in the OHL.

Western Hockey League

Dustin Boyd, C – Moose Jaw Warriors - Selected in the 3rd round (98th Overall) in 2004
The Moose Jaw Warriors have roared out the gate this season and are currently first in the WHL, with the best offense in the league. Boyd has been a great contributor for the Warriors with 19 goals, 29 points, in 19 games and +14 rating. This is shaping up to be a career year for the Flames prospect, after putting up a 26-goal, 61-point, -28 season last year. Boyd is showing more offensive upside than many thought he had.

Aki Seitsonen, C – Prince Albert Raiders - Selected in the 4th round (118th Overall) in 2004
Seitsonen, playing for the cold-streak Raiders, has mostly been maintaining his game at the same level as his previous seasons. While not a spectacular talent, this big Finn can still put up points, though whether he'll top his 2004-05 numbers (24 goals and 52 points) remains to be seen.

Kris Hogg, LW – Lethbridge Hurricanes - Selected in the 4th round (121st Overall) in 2004
Transferred from Kamloops to Lethbridge in the offseason, Hogg has mostly been fulfilling expectations and is putting up points at about the same rate as last season. Since it is his fourth season in the WHL, this feisty winger doesn't have much more time to make a real bang.

Tyler Johnson, C – Seattle Thunderbirds - Selected in the 6th round (173rd Overall) in 2003
Entering his fifth season in the WHL, Johnson is providing veteran savvy to a low-standing team that definitely needs it. His point totals are nothing to gawk at, Johnson's game lies elsewhere, as a grinder with a good work ethic. So far, he seems to be maintaining himself at the same level as last season.

Gord Baldwin, D – Medicine Hat Tigers - Selected in the 3rd round (69th Overall) in 2005
Baldwin has been offering his typical brand of physical play this season, with 44 PIM in 21 games. He has also put up six points, which puts him on track for his best offensive season so far despite playing on a team that is already counting on Cam Barker and Kris Russell, among others, and ice time is hard to come by.

Adam Cracknell, RW – Kootenay Ice - Selected in the 9th round (279th Overall) in 2004
After dropping to 19 goals and 48 points last year (from 26 goals and 61 points in 2003-04), Cracknell's 2005-06 season seems like a return to form so far. He has 13 goals in 20 games, and should not take long in getting past his goal total from last season. 

Matt Keetley, G – Medicine Hat Tigers - Selected in the 5th round (158th Overall) in 2005
Keetley is really turning some heads this season in Medicine Hat with his eye-popping 12-2-0-4 record, his .930 percentage and 1.68 GAA. Set to play the whole season as a starter, after playing 32 games and winning 21 last year, this is Keetley's chance of putting up a solid career year in order to make a bid for the pro leagues.

Matt Schneider, C – Tri-City Americans - Selected in the 7th round (200th Overall) in 2004
The lanky Matt Schneider is currently on track for his best season in the WHL so far, as he has 6 goals and 9 points in 15 games (compared to 30 points in 71 games last season). Touted as having some talent, this could be his breakout season, his third in the WHL.

Brett Sutter, C – Red Deer Rebels - Selected in the 6th round (179th Overall) in 2005
After his 2004-05 season, which saw him score only 19 points in 70 games, Brett Sutter seems like he might be on the verge of breaking out offensively. So far, in 2005-06, his 20 points in 23 games represent a great improvement. Despite his increased point production, he has been traded from Kootenay to Red Deer, a switch that doesn't seem to have had much of an impact on GM Darryl Sutter's son.

J.D. Watt, RW – Vancouver Giants - Selected in the 4th round (111th Overall) in 2005
A grinder and agitator, Watt isn't one you are expecting good point totals from, but he has definitely improved in that department this season, with his 8 points in 15 games. His physical skills remain intact, however, as demonstrated by his 53 PIM.

Fred Wikner, RW – Prince George Cougars - Selected in the 6th round (182nd Overall) in 2004
Coming over from Sweden to play in the WHL as a rookie, Wikner seems to have a bit of trouble adjusting to the North American game. He has just six points in 24 games and a -5 rating within the division-leading Cougars.

Myles Rumsey, D – Swift Current Broncos - Selected in the 7th round (221st Overall) in 2005
Rumsey enters his fourth WHL season as one of the only veterans within the young Swift Current organization. He has only one assist so far this season, and his plus/minus rating seems to suffer from playing in this context.

Ontario Hockey League

Ryan Donally, LW – Kitchener Rangers - Selected in the 3rd round (97th Overall) in 2003
Entering his fifth season, Donally appears to have outstayed his welcome at the OHL level, as shown by his spare use. He has only played in four games so far this season with the Midwest Division last ranked Rangers, not making much of an impression.

Kevin Lalande, G – Belleville Bulls - Selected in the 5th round (128th Overall) in 2005
After a sophomore season that saw him dress for 30 games and win half, Lalande showed some decent upside. He will be trying to increase his numbers this season, but so far has been slightly disappointing. However, the Bulls aren't the best team around this season, and Lalande could use some help.

Matt Pelech, D– Sarnia Sting - Selected in the 1st round (26th Overall) in 2005
After an injury-plagued 2004-05 season, Pelech hopes to have more luck in showing off his defensive skills this time around. He has a lone assist and a -3 rating.

Daniel Ryder, C – Peterborough Petes - Selected in the 3rd round (74th Overall) in 2005
Ryder, following in his brother Michael's footsteps, is not given much credit by scouts, generally speaking. However, he greatly impressed in his sophomore season last year with 82 points and a +27 rating, and he is looking to top those numbers this season as he has already notched 24 points in 16 games. All in all, Ryder seems like one of the Flames' best prospects in the early season.

All statistics as of November 10th, 2005.

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