Development Camp Roster - Defencemen

Calgary's 2023 development camp kicks off on Thursday with on-ice sessions at WinSport, featuring 38 players taking part.

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12 defencemen will be attending camp this year:

95 - Jake Boltmann - University Of Notre Dame

The 21-year-old recently wrapped up his third season with Notre Dame, scoring one goal and five points through 37 games in 2022-23. Boltmann was drafted by the Flames in the third round in 2020.

67 - Callum Chisholm - Barrie Colts

Attending camp on a try-out invite, the 19-year-old Richmond Hill, ON native is coming off a 10-goal, 23-point season in Barrie. In the playoffs, he posted three goals and four points in a dozen games.

53 - Charles Cote - Rimouski Oceanic

Also attending this week's camp on an invite, 19-year-old Cote has spent the last two years with Rimouski in the QMJHL. In 62 games in 2022-23, he scored 21 points.

44 - Mikael Diotte - Drummondville Voltigeurs

A long-time member of the Voltigeurs, Diotte is coming off of a 27-point season in the QMJHL. The 20-year-old also suited up for nine games in the playoffs, putting up one point.

36 - Tyson Galloway - Calgary Hitmen

The Hitmen assistant captain put up a career-high 29 points in 2022-23, dressing for 64 games. In five playoff dates, the 20-year-old had one assist.

96 - Jarrod Gourley - Adirondack Thunder

The 24-year-old is coming off a 13-point season in the ECHL with the Adirondack Thunder. He also played eight games in the AHL last season, with the Utica Comets. Gourley, who is a Calgary native, recently signed a AHL/ECHL contract with the Wrangers.

37 - Yan Kuznetsov - Calgary Wranglers

The Flames' second round pick in 2020 recently played his first full pro season, suiting up for 63 games with the Wranglers. During the regular season, he amassed five goals and 19 points.

94 - Quinn Mantei - Brandon Wheat Kings

The 18-year-old Mantei was second in scoring among all Wheat Kings blueliners, scoring 25 points in 67 games. He was a +10 on the year, which led all defenders and was second among all Brandon skaters.

45 - Donovan McCoy - Peterborough Petes

A shutdown defenceman, 18-year-old McCoy suited up for 65 games in the regular season and 22 games in the playoffs. He led all Petes defencemen in penalty minutes with 76 in the regular season.

59 - Etienne Morin - Moncton Wildcats

Selected in the second round of the 2023 NHL Draft, the 18-year-old was tied for the team lead in scoring with 72 points in 67 games in the regular season. His scoring prowess was also on display in the postseason with 17 points in 12 outings.

72 - Jeremie Poirier - Calgary Wranglers

Like Kuznetsov, Poirier played his first professional season in 2022-23.The 21-year-old scored 41 points in the regular season, leading all Wranglers rookies. Poirier will not be participating in on-ice activities.

85 - John Prokop - Union College

The 22-year-old played his freshman season with Union in 2022-23, posting 23 points in 35 games. Prior to his collegiate career, he played in the USHL with Des Moines, Green Bay, Muskegon, and Omaha.