Graham Knott

Graham Knott
Born (1997-01-13) January 13, 1997
Ontario, CAN
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Chicago Blackhawks
Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
NHL Draft 54th overall, 2015
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career TBD–present

Graham Knott (born January 13, 1997) is a Canadian junior ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Knott is rated as a top prospect[1] who was drafted in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft at 54th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks. (compensatory pick for not signing Kevin Hayes).

Ontario Hockey League

While playing with the Niagara IceDogs, his outstanding play was recognized when he was invited to take part in the 2015 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.[2]

International play

As a 16-year-old, Knott skated as a member of Canada Ontario at the 2014 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. Knott helped Canada men's national under-18 ice hockey team win a gold at the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, and also competed with Team Canada[3] at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships to bring home a bronze medal.[4]

Awards and honours

Honours Year
World U-17 Hockey Challenge (Canada Ontario) 2014 [5]
Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament Gold Medal 2014 [6]
CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game 2015 [7]
IIHF World U18 Championship Bronze Medal 2015 [8]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2015/6/6/8741785/2015-nhl-draft-combine-complete-fitness-testing-results
  2. ↑ http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/article/icedogs-knott-and-dunn-look-ahead-to-bmo-chl-nhltop-prospects-game
  3. ↑ http://thehockeyhouse.net/international-hockey/canada-adds-graham-knott-tyler-soy-to-under-18-roster/
  4. ↑ http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/2015/04/29/knott-happy-with-bronze
  5. ↑ http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/National-Championships/Men/World-U17/2014
  6. ↑ http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/canada-wins-2014-ivan-hlinka-gold-medal
  7. ↑ http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/2015/01/20/knott-and-dunn-gear-up-for-prospects-game
  8. ↑ http://niagaraicedogs.net/article/knott-and-team-canada-win-bronze

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