A bit of history was made at the 2015 NHL Entry Draft in Sunrise,
Fla. on Friday night, as three current NCAA players were selected among the
first 10 picks for the first time ever.
As expected, Hobey Baker Award-winning forward Jack Eichel
(Boston University) went second overall to the Buffalo Sabres. Noah Hanifin (Boston College), the
first defenseman taken in this year’s draft, went fifth to the Carolina
Hurricanes, while fellow blueliner Zach Werenski (Michigan) went eighth to the
Columbus Blue Jackets.
Eichel led the nation in scoring with 26 goals and 45
assists for 71 points during the 2014-15 NCAA campaign, and also helped the Terriers
to the Beanpot and Hockey East tournament titles as well as a national runner-up
finish. Hanifin tallied 5-18—23 points for the Eagles, who advanced to the NCAA
Tournament for the sixth straight season, while Werenski led all Wolverine
defensemen with 9-16—25 points.
All three also skated for the U.S squad that finished in
fifth place at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship in Canada.
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