LW/C Brendan Budy - Tri-City Storm, USHL (2018 Undrafted)

[Tryamkin]

Hometown product stepped into the BCHL at the age of 16 last year putting up 45 pts in 56 games with the Rivermen. He was recently named team captain at the age of 17. In the first game of the season he started with 3 points in his first game. Brendan has committed to Denver University for the 2019-2020 season. Websites say 5'8 154, but he's grown to 5'10 170.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=337739

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[Tryamkin]

Started off the season on a strong note, 16 points in 11 GP (6G, 10A). Stock slowly increasing.

 

[Dominance]

Started off the season on a strong note, 16 points in 11 GP (6G, 10A). Stock slowly increasing.

Does he have the tools to grow into a first rounder?

 

[Jonas1235]

so whats his nickname

 

[Tryamkin]

Does he have the tools to grow into a first rounder?

It depends. He needs to fill out a bit still but he’s got good hands and a good shot, nice vision, good package.

 

[Tryamkin]

so whats his nickname

I’m gonna go with Big Budy.

 

[Tryamkin]

His Dad, Tim had a short stint with the New Jersey Devils a while back. And was drafted in 1988.

 

[Tryamkin]

More assists as he’s now 2nd in league scoring with 21 pts in 17 GP (7G, 14A). His playmaking ability and vision is very impressive. Coming out of the BCHL very unnoticed and could be a late riser. He went late in the WHL draft around round 5 because of his size which has not proven to be an issue.

 

[Stive Morgan]

More assists as he’s now 2nd in league scoring with 21 pts in 17 GP (7G, 14A). His playmaking ability and vision is very impressive. Coming out of the BCHL very unnoticed and could be a late riser. He went late in the WHL draft around round 5 because of his size which has not proven to be an issue.

He's the first high-end BCHL prospect I can think of who hasn't played for Penticton.

 

[GJB]

He's the first high-end BCHL prospect I can think of who hasn't played for Penticton.

Turris and Dennis Cholowski

 

[Tryamkin]

He's the first high-end BCHL prospect I can think of who hasn't played for Penticton.

Haha, well we got Alex Newhook for the draft next year too so the BCHL is living large.

 

[Tryamkin]

Now up to 25 pts in 19GP. He now is tied for the lead in points and has lead the Rivermen to the top of the league standings. Youngest player by a margin in the top 10 scoring leaders.

 

[Tryamkin]

Scored a goal today against Czech Republic in the WJAC showcasing his speed and quick hands. His Canada West team moves on to the final.

 

[Tryamkin]

Scored the first goal in then WJAC championship on a beauty short handed breakaway as Canada West wins the title again!

 

[ponder]

WJAC championship was the first time I saw him, thought he looked good. Quite a nice shorthanded goal, showed good speed and anticipation to get the breakaway, and finished with a perfect shot. He was pretty noticeable throughout the game, had a nice, well rounded skill set.

Hard to judge much from a single viewing, but liked his game, I certainly think he’ll be drafted.

 

[Dominance]

Scored the first goal in then WJAC championship on a beauty short handed breakaway as Canada West wins the title again!

Do you know where I can find highlights?

 

[Tryamkin]

Do you know where I can find highlights?

There’s not many highlights on BCHL online, nor much of him. I live locally so I have watched a few games.

 

[Tryamkin]

After a standout WJAC, Brendan was invited along with his Langley Rivermen teammate Angus Crookshank to the CJHL (Canadian Junior Hockey League) Prospects Game on January 23rd. Watch out for the pair of them, as well as Jonny Tychonick and Stan Demin. They’ll be taking on Canada East and a team lead by Jack McBain again.

 

[Tryamkin]

Now playing with Tri-City Storm in the USHL after leaving Denver; TC dropped Oliver Wahlstrom's space to add him. 3 assists in 4 games so far.

 

[Marv Merchants]

I see Budy is expected to play for Langley for 19-20. Any chance this dude reports to the Giants? Wonder if it were Kelowna if he'd report so he can play for the Memorial Cup

 

[BKarchitect]

I see Budy is expected to play for Langley for 19-20. Any chance this dude reports to the Giants? Wonder if it were Kelowna if he'd report so he can play for the Memorial Cup

Looks like he officially signed with the Giants:
Giants sign former Langley Rivermen team captain - Langley Advance Times

Interesting career path...in the past two seasons he's been in the BCHL, at the University of Denver, in the USHL, committed to the University of North Dakota and now signed with Vancouver in the WHL.

 

[tealhockey]

Looks like he officially signed with the Giants:
Giants sign former Langley Rivermen team captain - Langley Advance Times

Interesting career path...in the past two seasons he's been in the BCHL, at the University of Denver, in the USHL, committed to the University of North Dakota and now signed with Vancouver in the WHL.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

The kid is bouncing all over the place. Hopefully he can get comfortable with the Giants

 

[BKarchitect]

Looks like that local paper was jumping the gun with the “signs” portion.

Either way he will be playing in Langley next season!