Wheat Kings sign first round pick Baumuller

Brandon, MB. — The Brandon Wheat Kings are proud to announce that prospect Joby Baumuller has signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement. From Wilcox, SK, Baumuller was selected by the Wheat Kings in the first round (twelfth-overall) of the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft earlier this month.

“I had a great experience (at prospects camp), they are a great team and I’m excited to get to work” Baumuller said Monday. “This summer I am going to train hard, have fun and hopefully by my grade 11 year, I’m on the roster”

“We are excited to have a kid with his level of compete and skill” Said Chris Moulton, Director of player personnel. ” He proved at prospects camp that he can play at the WHL level very soon and we are honoured he chose to sign with the Wheat Kings.”

The 5-foot 11, 179-pound forward spent the 2021-22 season with Notre Dame Hounds U15 Prep, where he piled up 26 points (15G-11A) in 20 games. He also played in three playoff games, posting 5 points on 3 goals and 2 assists.

Baumuller also played with the Notre Dame U-18 AAA, where he scored two goals in three games, adding on five points (4G-1A) in six playoff games.

“We look forward to seeing Joby’s development this fall at camp” Moulton said.

Joby Baumuller – Welcome to Wheat King Country! #WHLDraft #HarvestingHockeysFuture https://t.co/f42j2tIB4n pic.twitter.com/sZYJJ1RQAL

— Brandon Wheat Kings (@bdnwheatkings) May 19, 2022