A BC player goes first overall at the NHL Draft
A BC player goes first overall at the NHL Draft
Vancouver selects Danish winger in first round
Bob Addison Jun 24, 2011 21:49:49 PM
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ST. PAUL, MN (NEWS1130) - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of Burnaby became the first player from BC to go first overall in the NHL Draft. The Canucks chose winger Nicklas Jensen of the Oshawa Generals of the OHL with the 29th pick.
It was no surprise Edmonton picked Nugent-Hopkins, as he was the number one ranked player among North American skaters. The Burnaby Winter Club product racked up 31 goals and 75 assists in 69 games for Red Deer. He was fourth in WHL scoring.
Jensen played last year in the OHL for Oshawa. He was a consistent scorer in his rookie season, notching 29 goals and 29 assists in 61 games for the Generals. Reports have him listed at 6'2' and anywhere between 187 and 202 pounds.
He was the 21st ranked player in the North American rankings. Even though he hails from Denmark, he is ranked as a domestic player because he played his junior hockey in Canada.
The draft concludes tomorrow. |
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