Saturday, June 25, 2016

Record Day at NHL Draft

11 NCAA players taken in first round, headlined by four BU Terriers.

Record Day at NHL Draft

A record-setting night at the NHL Draft featured 11 NCAA players or recruits selected in the first round, headlined by players representing three countries and four who will play for Boston University this season.

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College hockey and its feeder programs enjoyed remarkable nights Friday at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo. Consider:

  • USA Hockey saw a record 12 players selected among the first 30 picks
  • The USHL had a record 10 former players taken
  • The BCHL had a record three first-rounders

The numbers within the NCAA ranks were just as remarkable. Among the 11 NCAA players/recruits taken were:

  • Four Boston University Terriers, tying a record for one school (2006, Minnesota)
  • Three Canadian-born NCAA players, tying a record (2007)
  • Four players from outside of the U.S. who will play NCAA hockey, the most ever

The NHL Draft continues Saturday with rounds two through seven.