Three Coquitlam kids were selected in the Western Hockey League's bantam draft Thursday.
The trio all turned 15 earlier this year and spent the 2017-18 season playing for the Burnaby Winter Club's bantam hockey academy team.
The first to be picked was goalie Thomas Milic, who was taken by the Seattle Thunderbirds in the third round, 51st overall. Milic played in 22 games last season winning 13 and losing seven. He had a 2.06 goals-against average, a .925 save percentage and three shutouts. In the playoffs he was 1-1 with a 2.54 GAA.
The Regina Pats, who will play host to the 100th Memorial Cup later this month, took the other two Coquitlam prospects in the ninth round.
With a pick acquired from the Calgary Hitmen, the Pats took left-shooting forward Adam Grenier 179th overall. Grenier, who is five-foot-six, 130 pounds, had eight goals and 17 points in 30 games. He scored two goals and an assist in four playoff games.
The Pats then selected left defence Marcus Taylor 192nd overall. Taylor is six-foot and 150 pounds and scored one goal and eight points in 30 games this past season.
The trio had six other Burnaby Winter Club teammates selected in the draft.
