Pistons’ Bettens ranked by NHL’s Central Scouting

Steinbach Pistons’ forward Kyle Bettens has been identified by the NHL’s Centre Scouting as a Player to Watch leading up to the 2019 NHL draft. A total of 19 CJHL players were identified by Central Scouting.

Bettens, who recently joined the Pistons via Fargo Force (USJHL), is a product of the Winnipeg minor hockey program. He’s currently listed as a “C” player. Bettens is 6-foot-2, 190-pounds.

Continuing to top the CJHL contingent is Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) forward and 2017-18 CJHL Rookie of the Year Alex Newhook, who is ranked on the A Skaters list, which indicates him as a potential first round selection for the 2019 NHL Draft this June in Vancouver.

Two other CJHLers are still tabbed in the B Skaters category that has them as possible second or third round selections.

They remain centre Massimo Rizzo of the Penticton Vees (BCHL) and defenceman Layton Ahac, who is a member of the Prince George Spruce Kings.

As for the remaining 16 players, they were all listed in the C Skaters group as possible fourth, fifth or six round draft picks.