Blues’ Keane ranked by CJHL

Winnipeg Blues’ forward Jackson Keane is one of 11 CJHL players ranked in the 2015 Central Scouting final rankings. Keane, who hails from Winnipeg, is projected to be a sixth-round selection in this June’s NHL Entry Draft.

Keane had an outstanding sophomore season, collecting 61 points (20-41) in 50 games. He was also a member of Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge, in addition to playing for Team West at the CJHL Prospects Game. The 18-year-old forward has committed to the University of North Dakota.

Meanwhile, Marcus Vela of the Langley Rivermen (BCHL) is the recipient of the CJHL’s Top NHL Prospect Award as the highest ranked CJHL player at 131st on the North American Skaters list. The 6’ 2” forward has committed to the University of New Hampshire for the 2015 – 2016 season.

The Final Rankings includes five players from the BCHL, three players from the AJHL and a player from each the OJHL and MJHL.

The following is a list of CJHL players on the 2015 NHL Final Draft Rankings.