Injured top prospect Nolan Patrick's junior team swept from WHL playoffs

Nolan Patrick's junior career may be over.

The Brandon Wheat Kings were swept by the Medicine Hat Tigers in the opening round of the Western Hockey League playoffs, and Patrick - who's expected to be selected first overall at the 2017 NHL Draft - was unable to suit up during the series due to a lower-body injury.

Patrick missed 25 WHL games and the World Junior Championships earlier this season due to an upper-body injury, but recorded 16 goals and 22 assists in 28 appearances following his return to the lineup.

Last year, Nolan was named WHL playoff MVP and led the club to a league championship.

Still, Patrick ranks first among North American skaters in NHL.com's final prospect rankings, and his draft stock likely won't take a hit despite not playing this postseason.