Brenden Kichton
the WHL

Brenden Kichton

Hometown:

Spruce Grove Alberta

Currently Playing In:

CHL

Birthday:

1992-06-18

Position:

D

Eligible for draft:

2011

Shoots:

Left

Drafted:

Height:

5-11

Acquired:

5th round (127th overall), 2011

Weight:

174 lbs.

Probability of Success

2006-07: Kichton was chosen in the third round, 55th overall, of the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft by the Spokane Chiefs.

2007-08: Kichton played for the St. Albert Raiders Midget AAA, appearing in 35 games for that team. He scored 10 goals and added 16 assists for 26 points. Kichton had no points in 1 playoff game.

2008-09: In his WHL rookie season, Kichton played in 57 games for the Spokane Chiefs. He scored 1 goal and added 8 assists for 9 points. Kichton registered no points 8 playoff games.

2009-10: In 70 games for the Chiefs, Kichton scored 4 goals and added 15 assists for 19 points. He registered no points in 7 playoff games. Kichton was passed over in the 2010 NHL Draft, but did receive an invite to the Detroit Red Wings training camp.

2010-11: In a breakout season, Kichton played in 64 games for the Chiefs. He scored 23 goals and added 58 assists for 81 points. His point total placed him second among WHL defensemen in scoring. In 17 playoff games, Kichton scored 1 goal and added 10 assists for 11 points.