Nolan Allan. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

By Jeff D’Andrea

NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings

Three Raiders and two former Mintos make final draft rankings

May 27, 2021 | 10:59 AM

Two Prince Albert Raiders and two former Prince Albert Mintos were recognized on the final rankings for the NHL Central Scouting.

Raiders defencemen Nolan Allan (40) and Landon Kosior (168) made the list among North American skaters, while Carter Serhyenko is the ninth-ranked goaltender in North America. Also ranked are former Mintos Josh Pillar (166) and Gabe Klassen (212).

Nolan Allan. (Keith Hershmiller/WHL)

Nolan Allan, D, Raiders, 40^th among North American Skaters

Allan had a goal and an assist in 16 games at the Subway Hub Centre in Regina this year. Winning gold with Team Canada at the 2021 IIHF U18 World Championships in Frisco, Texas, Allan had a goal and an assist in seven games for Canada in the tournament.

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Landon Kosior. (Lucas Chudleigh/Apollo Multimedia)

Landon Kosior, D, Raiders, 168^th among North American skaters

Fellow Raider blueliner Landon Kosior came in on the list at 168. In his second year with the Raiders, Kosior had four goals in 21 games for the Raiders in his 18-year-old season, after scoring five goals and 23 points last year in his first draft eligible season.

Carter Serhyenko. (Keith Hershmiller/WHL)

Carter Serhyenko, G, Raiders, 9^th among North American goaltenders

In his second season with the Raiders, Serhyenko put up a .858 save percentage and 3.99 goals against average in 10 games in the Hub Centre with the Raiders. Last year, Serhyenko had a .916 save percentage and 2.21 goals against average. Although he is a 2002-born player, this will be Serhyenko’s first crack at the NHL draft as he has a late birthday (Sept. 24).

Josh Pillar. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Josh Pillar, F, Blazers, 166^th among North American skaters

Former Minto Josh Pillar is ranked 166^th on the list. Pillar had 11 goals and 29 points in 22 games for the Kamloops Blazers in his 18-year-old season. Pillar played one full season for the Mintos in 2017-18, and scored 21 goals and 50 points, while adding a pair of goals and nine points in the playoffs. This will be the second year Pillar is eligible for the draft.

Gabe Klassen. (Keith Dwiggins/Portland Winterhawks)

Gabe Klassen, F, Winterhawks, 212^th among North American skaters

And Prince Albert’s Gabe Klassen also made the list, coming in at 212. Klassen had eight goals and 11 points in 19 games for the Portland Winterhawks this year. After starting last season on an absolute tear with the Mintos with 11 goals and 18 points in just 12 games, Klassen was called up to the Winterhawks, scoring seven goals and 15 points in 30 games. This is Klassen’s first year to be eligible for the draft.

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