The Denver Spurs CCHL 2026 Draft has been completed. The Spurs drafted a total of 8 players.
Their first pick (14 overall) from the Vancouver Giants of the WHL was Mathis Preston RW.
Per Elite Prospects:
Mathis Preston is a highly skilled, right-shot winger in the 2026 NHL Draft class. Known for his
explosive speed and elite shot, he is considered a top-round talent. Across the 2025-26 season with the
WHL's Spokane Chiefs and Vancouver Giants, he posted 44 points (18G, 26A) in just 46 games.
Their 2nd pick (58 overall) was goalie William Lacelle from Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the
QMJHL.
In 21 games he posted a 2.11 gaa and .915 SvPct.
His profile follows:
He is a very intelligent goaltender. He anticipates opposing teams' plays very well, which allows him
to be set before the shooter even releases the puck. Lacelle is particularly strong with his glove hand.
His hands are quick, and he can occasionally flash some sharpness in key moments.
William Lacelle is ranked as the 7th-best North American goaltender by NHL Central Scouting.
The team that drafts Lacelle will be taking a gamble, but one that could pay off in the long run.
Their 3rd pick (80 overall) was Noah Laba C of the NY Rangers (NHL) and formerly a member of the
Colorado College Tigers of the NCHC.
His projection:
Noah Laba is projected to be a permanent fixture and the primary third-line center (3C) for the New
York Rangers. Experts and team management project his ceiling as a reliable, hard-nosed 200-foot
player with an offensive projection of roughly 15 to 20 goals per season.
The rest of the players drafted by the Spurs were:
Boston Buckberger LD - Denver University (DU 2026 NCAA Champions 11th Championship)
Kent Anderson RD - Denver University
Philippe Blais-Savoie LD - Colorado College
Jean-Christoph Lemieux LW - Windsor Spitfires/Sudbury Wolves OHL
Aiden Young LW - Peterborough Petes OHL
