Islanders 2012 Draft Central - Colton Sissons and Tomas Hyka

In the days leading up to the NHL Draft, newyorkislanders.com will break down the top 50 eligible prospects

Saturday, 06.02.2012 / 12:00 AM / Islanders 2012 Draft Central

By Travis Betts

Colton Sissons
Kelowna, WHL

Position:	RW	Shoots:	Right
Height:	6'1"	Born:	5-Nov-93
Weight:	189	Hometown:	Vancouver, B.C.

2011-12	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
Kelowna	58	26	15	41	62

Tomas Hyka
Gatineau, QMJHL

Position:	RW	Shoots:	Right
Height:	5'11"	Born:	3-Mar-93
Weight:	160	Hometown:	Mlada Boleslav,CZE

2011-12	GP	G	A	P	PIM
Gatineau	50	20	44	64	30

Originally undrafted in the 14-round 2008 WHL Bantam Draft, Colton Sissons still made his mark in his first two years with the Kelowna Rockets. In 2011-12, the Vancouver, B.C. native captained the Rockets in just his second WHL season, and tied for third on the team with 41 points in 58 games. Sissons is seen as one of the premier two-way forwards eligible in this year’s draft and scouts say he is capable of playing any of the three forward positions.

Tomas Hyka went undrafted in 2011, his first year eligible for the NHL Draft, but shot up the rankings this past season after crossing the Atlantic to play his first season in North America. The Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic native first gained recognition as an invitee to Philadelphia Flyers rookie camp last summer. Playing with Gatineau of the QMJHL this past season, he built on that recognition by leading the Olympiques in scoring with 64 points (20 goals, 44 assists). The 5’11”, 160-pound right winger has especially stood out to scouts for his skating ability.

Brenden Kichton, Islanders prospect
Colton Sissons has a great shot, a tremendous shot actually. He’s a good skater who competes hard. He has just a good all-around skill level.

Trent Klatt, Islanders Player Development
Colton Sissons is a big, power forward player. He gets up and down the ice, is responsible at both ends and has a knack for scoring goals.

Trent Klatt, Islanders Player Development
Tomas Hyka is a slick playmaking all-purpose player. He skates well, sees the ice well and shows the ability to make plays.

Click here for Islanders 2012 Draft Central's breakdown of the top-50 players available in this year's draft.

Colton Sissons (left) of the Kelowna Rockets, and Tomas Hyka (right) of the Gatineau Olympiques are the #40 and #39 ranked draft prospects.

Edmonton Oilers
2.

Columbus Blue Jackets
3.

Montreal Canadiens
4.

New York Islanders
5.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Round 1 - 4th overall
Round 2 - 34th overall
Round 2 - 50th overall
Round 3 - 65th overall
Round 4 - 103rd overall (from BUF)
Round 5 - 125th overall
Round 6 - 155th overall
Round 7 - 185th overall

Islanders last five first-round picks
2011: Ryan Strome (5th overall)
2010: Nino Niederreiter (5th overall)
2009: John Tavares (1st overall)
2008: Josh Bailey (9th overall)
2006: Kyle Okposo (7th overall)

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