Zellweger, 17, broke out for the Silvertips this past season, recording 13 points in 11 games. He was selected to play for Canada at the U18 World Championships in Texas. His play vaulted him up the draft boards. Zellweger quickly became a mainstay on the Canadian power play and caught scouts' eyes, clearly division rival Anaheim's staff among them. In seven games he set up seven goals, scoring one himself, for a total of eight points.
Rated as a "C" prospect by NHL Central Scouting, which indicates lower round projections, Zellweger ended the season as the 45th ranked North American Skater. He didn't last that long as the Ducks took him with pick 34.
The 5-foot-9 defenseman is not the biggest skater on the ice, but he is fluid, with great vision, and an offensive threat. He projects to be back in Everett this coming season for a third year with the Silvertips.
This is a developing story.
