LEBLANC DRAFTED BY BLUE JACKETS

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Saint John Sea Dogs defenceman Olivier LeBlanc has been selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets at the 2014 National Hockey League Draft, which wrapped up today.

LeBlanc, 18, was picked in the seventh round, 197th overall. 

The Quebec City, Quebec, native led all Saint John defencemen in scoring during the 2013-14 season with seven goals and 33 points in 56 games.

He was also named the top defenceman at the team’s annual awards banquet in March. 

LeBlanc is the 14th Sea Dogs player in franchise history to be drafted by an NHL team.

Sea Dogs season tickets are on sale now at the Harbour Station box office and the Sea Dogs’ office on the pedway level of Harbour Station. Season ticket holders can SAVE up to $170 on their seats when compared with single-game box office prices. 

Click HERE for more information on season tickets or call 657-DOGS (3647) or 632-9260. Payment plan options are still available.