Regina Pats forward and Portage la Prairie native Nick Henry was ranked No. 25 among North American skaters in the final 2017 NHL Central Scouting Prospect Draft rankings, published on NHL.com earlier today. Henry maintained the same ranking from the NHL CSS mid-term report.

A former Portage Terrier, Henry had 35 goals and 46 assists in 72 games with Regina during the 2016-17 WHL season, second among all rookies. The 17-year-old winger has five points (2-3--5) in six playoff games.

The 2017 NHL entry draft is June 23-24 in Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.