Friday, June 28, 2024

NHL Draft Profile: Former Vernon Viper Luke Ashton

The NHL Draft takes place Friday & Saturday in Las Vegas & former

Vernon Vipers defenceman Luke Ashton is one of ten former BCHLers on the NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings.

Here is the feature from the BCHL website,


Ashton played last season with the Langley Rivermen. In 45 games, Ashton collected (18-goals-18-assists-36-points).

Ashton has committed to Minnesota State University for the 2024-25 season.

The United States Hockey League Sioux City Musketeers selected Ashton in May 2023 233rd overall in Round 16 at the USHL Draft.

Ashton played two seasons in Vernon from 2021-2023. The Vernon Vipers traded Ashton & forward Copeland Fricker to the Langley Rivermen June 29th 2023 for forwards Owen Kim & Walker Gelbard. In 81 games with the Vipers, Ashton collected (2-goals-7-assists-9-points).

Luke Ashton's Player Profile:

1 comment:

vipersdiehardfan said...

The Columbus Blue Jackets pick Luke Ashton this morning 165th in the 6th Round