Chart: Meet three now playing in Canada

Former team: Stillwater

Age: 18

Edmonton Ice Kings

Defense

Stats through Sunday: 32 of 32 games played, four goals and 16 assists

• Listed No. 92 among North American skaters in the NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term rankings

Former team: Edina

Victoria Royals

Forward

Stats through Sunday: 22 of 24 games played, three goals and 11 assists

• "The [Victoria scout] thought I'd be a really good fit on the team," Walker said. "He liked my speed and work ethic."

Former team: Hill-Murray

Erie Otters

Defense/forward

Stats through Sunday:

45 of 45 games played, six goals and nine assists

• "His ultimate goal is to become a professional hockey player," said his father, Tom Wood. "He has five years now to reach that goal."