If Layton Ahac didn't already know he was on the NHL's radar, it's now official.
The 17-year-old Prince George Spruce Kings defenceman is among a select seven B.C. Hockey League players who made the list as a B prospect (potential second- or third-round pick) on NHL Central Scouting's Players to Watch List, released Wednesday.
Now in his second BCHL season, the six-foot-three, 195-pound native of North Vancouver has already locked up an NCAA scholarship to attend Ohio State University starting in 2019.
In 22 games this season Ahac has 13 assists and ranks sixth in team scoring.
The list also includes forward Alex Newhook of the Victoria Grizzlies, ranked as an A prospect (potential first-rounder). Newhook was the BCHL's top rookie last season. His Victoria Grizzlies teammate, forward Alexander Campbell, is listed as a C prospect (fourth-, fifth- or sixth-round pick).
Penticton Vees centre Massimo Rizzo is also on the list as a B prospect.
Other C prospects from the BCHL are forward Harrison Blaisdell (Chilliwack Chiefs), forward Alex Svetlikov (Vernon Vipers) and forward Ethan Leyh (Langley Rivermen).
The Spruce Kings will be on the road this weekend for games in Powell River, Alberni Valley and Nanaimo.
