SEVEN WOLVERINES SELECTED IN NHL ENTRY DRAFT

Incoming freshman forward Max Pacioretty (PATCH-a-ready) was the
latest Wolverine to be selected in the first round as he went 22nd
overall to the Montreal Canadiens.

The USHL Rookie of the Year recorded 63 points during the regular
season and added another 10 points in the USHL playoffs.

Sporting a maize 'n blue tie, Patch said in a TV interview after being
drafted, "My grandma was from Montreal, so when I was younger I went
to a couple games. It just seems like a great atmosphere where
everybody loves hockey, so it's a great place to play.

"I'm a two-way player who gets all the little things done, such as
blocking shots. I think I offer more at the table than just all
offense."

Incoming freshman forward Aaron Palushaj was selected in the second
round (44th overall) by the St. Louis Blues.

Another top forward out of the USHL, Palushaj recorded 22 goals and 67
points in 56 games during the regular season, and he added another 11
points in eight playoff games.

Ontario recruit Louie Caporusso went in the third round (90th overall)
to the Ottawa Senators.

Caporusso led the St. Michael's Buzzers with 50 points in 37 games
during the regular season and another 20 points in 11 playoff games.
The Buzzers are the same junior team former Wolverine Andrew Cogliano
hailed from.

Sophomore defenseman Steven Kampfer was selected three picks later
(4th round, 93rd overall) by the Anaheim Ducks.

Kampfer had a goal and three assists in 35 games during his freshman
season with the Wolverines. with four blue liners gone, he will see
an increased role this season.

U.S. National Team Development Program center Matt Rust was taken in
the 4th round, 101st overall by the Florida Panthers.

Three picks later Salmon Arm recruit Ben Winnett was selected by the
Toronto Maple Leafs.

In the 6th round (168th overall), the New York Rangers selected Carl
Hagelin of Sweden. He plays for the Södertälje SK in the J20
SuperElit Södra.

All six incoming forward recruits have been drafted.

Defensive recruit Tristin Llewellyn and goaltender Bryan Hogan were
not drafted.

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That's all for now...

Go Blue!

Jason
Michigan Hockey Net
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