With a handful of talented forwards available, choosing Yamamoto was the right option for the Oilers. Here’s everything to know about the 18-year-old winger.
Yamamoto by the Numbers
The Spokane Chiefs winger had an outstanding 2016-17 campaign, finishing sixth in scoring among all WHL skaters. In 65 games with the Chiefs, Yamamoto scored 42 goals and 99 points and was a plus-14. Not to mention, the Washington native was also named the Chiefs player of the year and made the WHL Western Conference Second All-Star Team.
In 2015-16, the WHL named Yamamoto the most Sportsmanlike Player, and he also played for the U.