Social Media Recap of the 2018 NHL Draft
One of the busiest two day stretches on the social media calendar across the hockey world is NHL Draft weekend.
This season 35 Ontario Hockey League players were selected in Dallas with many names trending around the digital landscape.
Here’s a look back at how things played out on Twitter for OHL talent at the 2018 NHL Draft with loads of photos, video, congratulatory posts, and messages of thanks.
2. Andrei Svechnikov (Barrie Colts) – Carolina Hurricanes
WATCH THIS: Newest @NHLCanes prospect @ASvechnikov14 of the @OHLBarrieColts was the #OHL Rookie of the Year with 40 goals and 72 points in 44 games. #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/mbze2Unr1k
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Officially a Hurricane, forever a Colt. @ASvechnikov14 @NHLCanes #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/hfU0mHQl7B
— Barrie Colts (@OHLBarrieColts) June 23, 2018
Andrei Svechnikov of @OHLBarrieColts was the highest selected #CHL player at the 2018 #NHLDraft chosen 2nd overall by @NHLCanes.
WATCH: https://t.co/7reWgxTbcQ pic.twitter.com/TEFE5UM0cZ
— CanadianHockeyLeague (@CHLHockey) June 26, 2018
Lookin’ good, @ASvechnikov14 ???? pic.twitter.com/MjTDb1XJZp
— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) June 23, 2018
A few weeks prior to being selected #2 overall by the Canes, Andrei Svechnikov visited Raleigh for the first time. Go behind the scenes of his trip to Oak City. pic.twitter.com/AGBkYuMY04
— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) June 23, 2018
Congrats brother @ASvechnikov14 . Carolina got a stud #bratan pic.twitter.com/zcuWXNhx9F
— Aaron Luchuk (@ALuchuk91) June 22, 2018
5. Barrett Hayton (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds) – Arizona Coyotes
WATCH THIS: Newest @ArizonaCoyotes prospect @barretthayton27 of @OHLHoundPower brings a complete skill set to the desert after being named the #OHL‘s Scholastic Player of the Year while putting up 60 points in 63 games. #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/aUkQIuhjip
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
With the 5th overall pick in the 2018 #NHLDraft, the @ArizonaCoyotes select @barretthayton27! Congratulations, Barrett! pic.twitter.com/8YXcabVQLz
— xyz Soo Greyhounds (@OHLHoundPower) June 23, 2018
Barrett Hayton of #CHL’s @OHLHoundPower was the first Canadian player selected at #NHLDraft chosen 5th overall by @ArizonaCoyotes.
WATCH: https://t.co/3ANaJkHxMM pic.twitter.com/JOFTbjVvee
— CanadianHockeyLeague (@CHLHockey) June 26, 2018
That sweater looks good on you, Barrett. ???? pic.twitter.com/hBapywG58z
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) June 23, 2018
Being Drafted 5th Overall is ‘Dream Come True’ for Haytonhttps://t.co/ApfkCowPjm
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) June 23, 2018
Dream come true. So proud to be a part of the @ArizonaCoyotes pic.twitter.com/MVvaWkN3Kt
— Barrett Hayton (@BarrettHayton) June 23, 2018
10. Evan Bouchard (London Knights) – Edmonton Oilers
WATCH THIS: @GoLondonKnights rearguard @EvanBouchard02 is the newest @EdmontonOilers prospect, chosen 10th overall after leading #OHL defencemen with 87 points in 2017-18. #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/FSHPO8MCmC
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Congratulations to @EvanBouchard02 on being drafted to the @EdmontonOilers #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/WIyBU72uoQ
— London Knights (@GoLondonKnights) June 23, 2018
Evan Bouchard was the #CHL’s first defenceman selected in the 2018 #NHLDraft chosen 10th overall by @EdmontonOilers and secured a 4th straight year for @GoLondonKnights in the 1st round.
WATCH: https://t.co/z1lwv7Atct pic.twitter.com/JCTnyTF0g2
— CanadianHockeyLeague (@CHLHockey) June 27, 2018
Welcome to the show, kid! ???? #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/MMhF98PJsF
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) June 23, 2018
#Oilers 10th overall pick @EvanBouchard02 had 20+ of his closest friends & family members along for the #NHLDraft ride with him & what an unforgettable night it was for them in Dallas! pic.twitter.com/jO6L5uTont
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) June 24, 2018
Congrats to @EvanBouchard02 @foudshow @AlecRegula and @jkooy31 on getting drafted. Great teammates and great guys. Well deserved!
— Jacob Golden (@jacob_golden42) June 23, 2018
13. Ty Dellandrea (Flint Firebirds) – Dallas Stars
WATCH THIS: The 2018 #NHLDraft host @DallasStars made Ty Dellandrea the @FlintFirebirds first ever 1st round #NHL pick, selecting the total package centreman 13th overall. #OHL pic.twitter.com/HJRnoCSeDj
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
#FlintFirebirds‘ Forward Ty Dellandrea was selected in the first round, 13th overall by the @DallasStars Friday night. We take you one-on-one with Ty from the American Airlines Center.
Full Video ➡️ https://t.co/0FGq7cGzpV pic.twitter.com/e32C6m1yOm
— Flint Firebirds (@FlintFirebirds) June 23, 2018
Ty Dellandrea made #CHL history at the 2018 #NHLDraft as the highest player ever selected from @FlintFirebirds chosen 13th overall by @DallasStars.
WATCH: https://t.co/2N46HB6mtN pic.twitter.com/yjXTTGh08p
— CanadianHockeyLeague (@CHLHockey) June 27, 2018
Welcome to Dallas, Ty! #GoStars pic.twitter.com/NFwuchrhEm
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) June 23, 2018
On cloud nine ☁️ ???????????????? #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/Eif05ZL6vd
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) June 23, 2018
Huge congrats to Ty Dellandrea. Way to go big guy. #Benoticed
— Central Ont Wolves (@COWmidgetAAA) June 23, 2018
18. Liam Foudy (London Knights) – Columbus Blue Jackets
WATCH THIS: @GoLondonKnights forward @foudshow brings his speed and athleticism to the @BlueJacketsNHL after being selected 18th overall in the 2018 #NHLDraft. #OHL pic.twitter.com/USQTgkPUhx
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Congratulations to @foudshow on getting drafted to @BlueJacketsNHL #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/MZDJx7sDAq
— London Knights (@GoLondonKnights) June 23, 2018
Liam Foudy selected 18th overall by @BlueJacketsNHL became the 14th player chosen from #CHL’s @GoLondonKnights in the 1st round of the #NHLDraft in last 10 years.
WATCH: https://t.co/W0A4R6o96R pic.twitter.com/hAF2YikmJ8
— CanadianHockeyLeague (@CHLHockey) June 27, 2018
Looking good in the union blue.#CBJ | #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/dHymeAu3Cm
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) June 23, 2018
More on #CBJ first round selection Liam Foudy:#NHLDrafthttps://t.co/rj5XwvI7fS
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) June 23, 2018
Dream come true!! Thanks to everyone who helped me get here!! @BlueJacketsNHL pic.twitter.com/6AvO3woOpV
— Liam Foudy (@foudshow) June 25, 2018
21. Ryan Merkley (Guelph Storm) – San Jose Sharks
WATCH THIS: Newest @SanJoseSharks prospect @ryan_merkley of @Storm_City is a prototypical power play quarterback with great vision. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/jq43HFVAgo
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
It was meant to be ???????? #babymerks @SanJoseSharks @ryan_merkley pic.twitter.com/Dyaa0ZVxDz
— Guelph Storm (@Storm_City) June 26, 2018
Ryan Merkley selected 21st overall by @SanJoseSharks at #NHLDraft becomes first @Storm_City defenceman chosen in 1st round since Drew Doughty, 2008.
WATCH: https://t.co/np57HJvRQS pic.twitter.com/sHslSfTg10
— CanadianHockeyLeague (@CHLHockey) June 27, 2018
Those new threads on @ryan_merkley ????#SharksDraft pic.twitter.com/2jZLCCSo0U
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) June 23, 2018
Pure excitement. ????
Congrats @ryan_merkley on joining Team Teal. #SharksDraft pic.twitter.com/3HpKqvqtv1
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) June 23, 2018
Absolute honour! Thank you everyone! @SanJoseSharks ???? pic.twitter.com/DGVI9y0Ltw
— Ryan Merkley (@ryan_merkley) June 23, 2018
29. Rasmus Sandin (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds) – Toronto Maple Leafs
WATCH THIS: Mobile puck-moving defenceman @Rasmussandin of @OHLHoundPower is the @MapleLeafs‘ newest prospect, selected 29th overall in the 2018 #NHLDraft. #OHL pic.twitter.com/VFYQ9hx0fR
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
With the 29th overall pick in the 2018 #NHLDraft, the @MapleLeafs select @Rasmussandin! Congratulations, Rasmus! pic.twitter.com/T2BXAADill
— xyz Soo Greyhounds (@OHLHoundPower) June 23, 2018
Rasmus Sandin selected 29th overall by @MapleLeafs in 2018 #NHLDraft secured two 1st round picks from #CHL’s @OHLHoundPower for the first time since 1982.
WATCH: https://t.co/rlHtlHlJHZ pic.twitter.com/nMdiEz8HyK
— CanadianHockeyLeague (@CHLHockey) June 27, 2018
Welcome to #LeafsNation! #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/EFNVyhO9t7
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) June 23, 2018
???? time. #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/6UsTvTmVl9
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) June 23, 2018
What a feeling @mapleleafs https://t.co/aomUSfUMko
— Rasmus Sandin (@Rasmussandin) June 23, 2018
34. Serron Noel (Oshawa Generals) – Florida Panthers
WATCH THIS: @FlaPanthers 2nd round (34th overall) pick @serron_noel of the @Oshawa_Generals plays a big man’s game at 6-foot-5, scoring 28 goals as an #OHL sophomore in 2017-18. #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/XutTzhsGUx
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Congratulations to Gens forward Serron Noel on being selected by the @FlaPanthers in the 2nd Round, 34th Overall of the @NHL Entry Draft in Dallas, TX. #NHLDraft
READ | https://t.co/J7RAHIlUFc pic.twitter.com/7pdltaNaiC
— Oshawa Generals (@Oshawa_Generals) June 23, 2018
Behind-the-scenes: #NHLDraft Portraits pic.twitter.com/BFz9tE9OcS
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) June 23, 2018
Thanks Stilly , can’t wait to get started!! https://t.co/SNZqwgk4pJ
— Serron Noel (@serron_noel) June 23, 2018
40. Ryan McLeod (Mississauga Steelheads) – Edmonton Oilers
WATCH THIS: @EdmontonOilers 2nd round (40th overall) pick @ryan10mcleod of the @OHLSteelheads plays a high-speed game with a smooth stride and strong playmaking ability. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/dnVhJtaskW
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
.@ryan10mcleod goes 40th overall to the @EdmontonOilers !! Congrats Ryan! ???????????????? #NHlDraft pic.twitter.com/ONsAtfJ8iI
— Mississauga Steelheads (@OHLSteelheads) June 23, 2018
Proud brothers Matt & Michael congratulate #Oilers 40th overall pick Ryan McLeod on his #NHLDraft selection! Ryan says his favourite player growing up was his namesake Ryan Smyth. pic.twitter.com/oACttVjxzL
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) June 23, 2018
Congrats @ryan10mcleod on getting drafted to the @EdmontonOilers !! Easily the most skilled player that I’ve played with, and the best kid to have on your team! #sleeper #sendit #automatic pic.twitter.com/mbvdRSPFzh
— Trent Fox (@Trent_fox27) June 23, 2018
47. Kody Clark (Ottawa 67’s) – Washington Capitals
WATCH THIS: The son of long-time #NHL great Wendel Clark, @Ottawa67sHockey forward @kody_clark99 brings a high compete level to the @Capitals who selected him in the 2nd round (47th overall). #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/hftY2JyF56
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
With their second round pick, 47th overall the Stanley Cup Champions, Washington Capitals have selected #67s forward Kody Clark!#NHLDraft18 pic.twitter.com/ogJ3lnSx3B
— Ottawa 67’s (@Ottawa67sHockey) June 23, 2018
.@kody_clark99 bringing his talents to the District of Champions! #ALLCAPS #CapsDraft pic.twitter.com/mzkp7BlP2G
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 23, 2018
Extremely honoured to be drafted by such a great organization! I am so excited to be apart of the @capitals! Many thanks to my Family/Billets Coaches, teammates and friends who have helped me achieve this milestone in my career. @Ottawa67sHockey @NHL @sachockey pic.twitter.com/hsEGKrvcX8
— kody clark (@kody_clark99) June 23, 2018
51. Akil Thomas (Niagara IceDogs) – Los Angeles Kings
WATCH THIS: @LAKings fans can get a glimpse of their 2nd round (51st overall) pick @AkilThomas2 of the @OHLIceDogs who put up 81 points as a sophomore in 2017-18. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/Wa5yIG8IEe
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Cheesin’ in his new threads ???? Akil’s looking good in @LAKings colours after being selected in the 2nd round of the #NHLDraft
DETAILS > https://t.co/BD2FWtZeX6 pic.twitter.com/Uq2M479nQ1
— Niagara IceDogs (@OHLIceDogs) June 25, 2018
All of the excitement. #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/3Esvez6BHX
— LA Kings (@LAKings) June 23, 2018
Couldn’t be more proud and excited to be apart of the @LAKings organization. Thanks to my many supporters who have helped me along the way! #kings ????
— Akil Thomas (@AkilThomas2) June 23, 2018
52. Sean Durzi (Owen Sound Attack) – Toronto Maple Leafs
WATCH THIS: Mobile @AttackOHL defenceman @seandurzi produced more than a point-per-game in an injury-shortened 2017-18 campaign to be selected in the 2nd round (52nd overall) by the @MapleLeafs. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/rnJKRzamxn
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
#BREAKING with the 52nd overall pick in the 2018 #NHLDraft the @MapleLeafs select Owen Sound Attack Defencemen Sean Durzi.#HearTheSound pic.twitter.com/TN4xjIryCI
— Owen Sound Attack (@AttackOHL) June 23, 2018
After growing up a Toronto fan, @seandurzi had much to say about the chance to officially wear the Maple Leaf at the #NHLDraft. pic.twitter.com/Nv5IStBJ8W
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) June 26, 2018
A year ago today I sat through 7 rounds of the NHL draft waiting for my name to be called and left hanging… today, I’m officially apart of the @MapleLeafs . Don’t let anything or anyone get in the way of your dreams. #LeafsNation pic.twitter.com/uX3npyfJ2d
— Sean Durzi (@seandurzi) June 24, 2018
55. Kevin Bahl (Ottawa 67’s) – Arizona Coyotes
WATCH THIS: Big @Ottawa67sHockey defenceman Kevin Bahl brings his 6-foot-6, 231Ib. frame to the desert after being chosen in the 2nd round (55th overall) by the @ArizonaCoyotes. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/e86vffttGI
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Joining Hof in the dessert.
The Arizona Coyotes have selected #67s D-man Kevin Bahl in the second round with the 55th overall pick.#NHLDraft18 pic.twitter.com/diQGp0XngG
— Ottawa 67’s (@Ottawa67sHockey) June 23, 2018
“You can’t describe it with words. Your destiny is being chosen. You just can’t describe it.”
Kevin Bahl on the #NHLDraft experience & what you can expect to see from him on the ice: pic.twitter.com/P3GCP3kvRU
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) June 23, 2018
Congratulations to @kody_clark99, Kevin Bahl and Mitch Hoelscher on being drafted today. All excellent kids with very bright futures.
— Jonathan Kyriacou (@kyriacou22) June 23, 2018
66. Cam Hillis (Guelph Storm) – Montreal Canadiens
WATCH THIS: @Storm_City forward @cam_hillis brings an intelligent, high-tempo game to the @CanadiensMTL after being selected in the 3rd round (66th overall). #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/VUifPsXrDX
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Storm forward Cam Hillis is selected in the third round, 66th overall by the @CanadiensMTL!
Congratulations, @cam_hillis! #NHLDraft18 pic.twitter.com/odVoDTAwDe
— Guelph Storm (@Storm_City) June 23, 2018
«J’aime la combativité de Brendan Gallagher et j’essaie d’amener ça chaque soir. Ce serait cool de le rencontrer un jour.»
“I love @BGALLY17‘s tenaciousness and I try to bring that every night. It would be cool to meet him one day.”
-Cameron Hillis #NHLDraft #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/d7orHuc09c
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 23, 2018
Merci @CanadiensMTL for believing in me #Habs pic.twitter.com/7cyjcClP1w
— cam (@cam_hillis) June 24, 2018
67. Alec Regula (London Knights) – Detroit Red Wings
WATCH THIS: The @DetroitRedWings nabbed Michigan native @AlecRegula of the @GoLondonKnights with their 3rd round (67th overall) pick, adding a well-rounded skill set to the blue line. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/Ea33jXtC2T
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Congratulations to @AlecRegula on being selected to the @DetroitRedWings in the NHL Entry Draft pic.twitter.com/JO4Cr3abL9
— London Knights (@GoLondonKnights) June 23, 2018
“My favorite team growing up all the way… Really familiar with the program,” @AlecRegula on the #RedWings & being selected 67th overall. #DRWDraft pic.twitter.com/nDb5Y64GCL
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 23, 2018
Unbelievable day in Dallas being drafted by the @DetroitRedWings !! Dream come true #LGRW pic.twitter.com/zsx8EBzwb2
— Alec Regula (@AlecRegula) June 23, 2018
76. Semyon Der-Arguchintsev (Peterborough Petes) – Toronto Maple Leafs
WATCH THIS: The @MapleLeafs took crafty @PetesOHLhockey playmaker Semyon Der-Arguchintsev with their 3rd round (76th overall) selection. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/ViceGhYt30
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
SDA is a Leaf! The @MapleLeafs select Semyon Der-Arguchintsev in the 3rd round, 76th overall in the #2018NHLDraft! pic.twitter.com/E2MNrN45oU
— Peterborough Petes (@PetesOHLhockey) June 23, 2018
The happiest kid around. #NHLDraft | #TMLTalk pic.twitter.com/bgKJtslLTP
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) June 23, 2018
Congratulations to alum Semyon Der-Arguchintsev, who was selected by the Toronto @MapleLeafs in the 3rd round, 76th overall in the 2018 @NHL Draft! pic.twitter.com/YbvjC3Z8cD
— CIH Academy (@CIHAcademy) June 23, 2018
88. Joey Keane (Barrie Colts) – New York Rangers
WATCH THIS: With their 3rd round (88th overall) pick, the @NYRangers added steady two-way defenceman Joey Keane of the @OHLBarrieColts who led all #OHL blueliners with a plus-45 rating in 2017-18. #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/FvXf9Pp3Y9
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Congrats to Joey Keane on being selected by the @NYRangers in the 3rd round. #NHLDraft
— Barrie Colts (@OHLBarrieColts) June 23, 2018
With the 88th pick #NYR have selected defenseman Joey Keane from Barrie from the Ontario Hockey League.
Welcome to the Blueshirts! ????⚪️????⚪️????#NYRDraft pic.twitter.com/9AWnXKNT0J
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) June 23, 2018
Congrats to @TylerTukr19 @ASvechnikov14 @curtisdouglas17 and Joey Keane, all great players and better teammates. Big things to come!
— Ryan Suzuki (@RSuzuki61) June 23, 2018
97. Allan McShane (Oshawa Generals) – Montreal Canadiens
WATCH THIS: @Oshawa_Generals standout @allan_mcshane takes his offensive vision and playmaking ability to the @CanadiensMTL, who selected him with their 4th round (97th overall) pick. #NHLDraft. #OHL pic.twitter.com/1zZJKm8Lh5
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Congratulations to Gens forward Allan McShane on being selected by the @CanadiensMTL in the 4th Round, 97th Overall of the @NHL Entry Draft in Dallas, TX. #NHLDraft
READ | https://t.co/FLPOQUXyky pic.twitter.com/YHnasElQxs
— Oshawa Generals (@Oshawa_Generals) June 23, 2018
“I’m a pass-first type of center. That’s my style of play. I think I see the ice really well.” – @allan_mcshane
WATCH -> https://t.co/jq1ZJRE0ia #NHLDraft #GoHabsGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 24, 2018
Unbelievable feeling to get drafted today. Couldn’t ask for a better destination in @canadiensmtl and excited to get started! So grateful for all the people that helped me get here. @… https://t.co/ImhJbUz27B
— Allan McShane (@allan_mcshane) June 24, 2018
100. Adam Mascherin (Kitchener Rangers) – Dallas Stars
WATCH THIS: The @DallasStars took note of @amascherin_23‘s 296 points over four seasons with the @OHLRangers, taking him with their 4th round (100th overall) selection. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/gTyc63lUGy
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Blink and you might miss it!
Here’s a sneak peek into the ???????? shot and tenacious work ethic you’re getting from Adam Mascherin, @DallasStars fans! #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/29nXLchOHL
— Kitchener Rangers (@OHLRangers) June 23, 2018
With the 100th pick in the 2018 #NHLDraft, the Dallas Stars have selected forward Adam Mascherin from the Kitchener Rangers of the OHL. #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/PGUONfaveM
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) June 23, 2018
Congrats to @OHLRangers Adam Mascherin ⭐️ Riley Damiani ⭐️ and Giovanni Vallati ✈️ on being selected in the NHL draft.
— Mike McKenzie (@MikeMcKenzie11) June 23, 2018
101. Nico Gross (Oshawa Generals) – New York Rangers
WATCH THIS: @NYRangers fans can get a glimpse of Swiss defenceman Nico Gross of the @Oshawa_Generals, their 4th round (101st overall) selection. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/OeFJbcMwI8
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Congratulations to Gens defenceman Nico Gross on being selected by the @NYRangers in the 4th Round, 101st Overall of the @NHL Entry Draft in Dallas, TX. #NHLDraft
READ | https://t.co/9gj3HYWE4q pic.twitter.com/vcv5AmJJs1
— Oshawa Generals (@Oshawa_Generals) June 23, 2018
With the 101st pick #NYR have selected defenseman Nico Gross from Oshawa from the Ontario Hockey League.
Welcome to the Blueshirts! ????⚪️????⚪️????#NYRDraft pic.twitter.com/mgQofi00b0
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) June 23, 2018
Another Congrats to @Oshawa_Generals Nico Gross on being Selected in the 4th round to the New York Rangers. @gensrock
— Michael Craig (@mikecraig76) June 23, 2018
106. Curtis Douglas (Windsor Spitfires) – Dallas Stars
WATCH THIS: Big 6-foot-8 @curtisdouglas17 of @SpitsHockey is headed to the ‘Big D’ as the @DallasStars picked the power forward with their 4th round (106th overall) selection. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/jPS4VgIQo5
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
2018 DRAFT PRIMER PART ONE
@curtisdouglas17 hopes teams see his developing skill & mobility (along with his massive frame) ahead of this weekend’s 2018 @NHL Draft in Dallas.READ MORE: https://t.co/8eg0jfQ702 pic.twitter.com/Lf59MpfnRR
— Windsor Spitfires (@SpitsHockey) June 20, 2018
Fourth round pick @curtisdouglas17 stands at 6’9″ and had a hunch that his name was going to be called by the Dallas Stars. #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/9wljIEBEp6
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) June 23, 2018
Congratulations to #SENSAlum Curtis Douglas on getting drafted #SENSational #SensFam https://t.co/VOt2xF4pl4
— Mississauga Senators (@GTHL_Senators) June 23, 2018
113. Aidan Dudas (Owen Sound Attack) – Los Angeles Kings
WATCH THIS: The @LAKings added some offensive punch to their depth chart, taking @AttackOHL 31-goal scorer @AidanDudas with their 4th round (113th overall) selection. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/AA0Fa9T0VC
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
#BREAKING: @AttackOHL Aidan Dudas selected 113th overall in the 4th Round by the @LAKings.#HearTheSound pic.twitter.com/6yLWDEzjde
— Owen Sound Attack (@AttackOHL) June 23, 2018
“My phone’s just blowing up right now.”
*reminds him that he did just get drafted to the NHL* pic.twitter.com/fBWxTuU43o
— LA Kings (@LAKings) June 23, 2018
Can’t describe the feeling of getting drafted to the @LAKings . Dream come true. Thank you to everyone who has been supporting me along this journey. Looking forward to the future! pic.twitter.com/MIFceJQ7uj
— Aidan Dudas (@AidanDudas) June 24, 2018
118. Mac Hollowell (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds) – Toronto Maple Leafs
WATCH THIS: The @MapleLeafs added a reliable minute eater in @OHLHoundPower defenceman @hollowell44 with their 4th round (118th overall) selection. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/ONOBXRhCT3
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
With the 118th pick in the 2018 #NHLDraft, the @MapleLeafs select @hollowell44! Congratulations, Mac! pic.twitter.com/6vNWtkcjzw
— xyz Soo Greyhounds (@OHLHoundPower) June 23, 2018
From @OHLHoundPower, the @MapleLeafs select @hollowell44.#NHLDraft | #TMLtalk pic.twitter.com/zbMELzHJ6z
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) June 23, 2018
Another great year for @OHLHoundPower at the NHL draft. Congrats to @hollowell44 @Rasmussandin and @barretthayton27 on being picked! Good things happen to good people
— Conor Timmins (@conortimmins21) June 23, 2018
134. Blade Jenkins (Saginaw Spirit) – New York Islanders
WATCH THIS: Newest @NYIslanders prospect Blade Jenkins scored 20 goals as a rookie with @SpiritHockey in 2017-18 and was taken by the Isles with their 5th round (134th overall) pick. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/HBWENjxabB
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
No greater feeling than hearing your name at the 2018 #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/KqqHgobKUN
— Saginaw Spirit (@SpiritHockey) June 24, 2018
“It’s an unbelievable feeling. Obviously this is something you work for your entire life and is a stepping stone to getting your taste of the NHL.”
Hear from #Isles fifth round pick, Blade Jenkins: pic.twitter.com/WDRSEWDyfV
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 23, 2018
Congrats to @SpiritHockey forward Blade Jenkins on being drafted by the Islanders today. Big things ahead for him and New York got a good one. https://t.co/S5LDmqAWMK
— Dave Drinkill (@davedrinkill) June 23, 2018
137. Riley Damiani (Kitchener Rangers) – Dallas Stars
WATCH THIS: The @DallasStars took speedy @OHLRangers spark plug @rileydamiani with their 5th round (137th overall) pick. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/ZQl4tHBGSw
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Congratulations to Riley Damiani; selected in the 5th round, 137th overall by the @DallasStars! #NHLDraft ???? pic.twitter.com/5mWdcsYkwY
— Kitchener Rangers (@OHLRangers) June 23, 2018
Riley Damiani met up with his dad after he missed his name being called at the draft. The reunion between the two was pretty special. #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/Ju9VUeaEcG
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) June 24, 2018
Loss of words. pic.twitter.com/jIvQVyyP6w
— Riley Damiani (@rileydamiani) June 23, 2018
140. Brandon Saigeon (Hamilton Bulldogs) – Colorado Avalanche
WATCH THIS: The @Avalanche added 35-goal scorer and #OHL champion @brandonsaigeon of the @BulldogsOHL with their 5th round (140th overall) selection. #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/QEs94KPb8I
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Congratulations to @brandonsaigeon on being selected by the @Avalanche in the #NHLDraft! pic.twitter.com/4eawy4YBHd
— Hamilton Bulldogs (@BulldogsOHL) June 23, 2018
35 goals and 35 assists in 65 games in the OHL last season.#NHLDraft #GoAvsGo https://t.co/vJT5qHVfBW
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) June 23, 2018
Extremely excited to be drafted by Colorado @Avalanche ! Want to thank everyone who helped me along the way including my family, friends, coaches and the @BulldogsOHL organization.
— Brandon Saigeon (@brandonsaigeon) June 24, 2018
145. Dennis Busby (Flint Firebirds) – Arizona Coyotes
WATCH THIS: Injuries didn’t prevent mobile @FlintFirebirds defenceman @Dennisbusby11 from getting noticed as the @ArizonaCoyotes selected him with their 5th round (145th overall) pick. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/cIcwAk0AxO
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
The @ArizonaCoyotes select #FlintFirebirds‘ defenseman @DennisBusby11 in the 5th Round, 145th overall of the #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/wJZHZQJ4fX
— Flint Firebirds (@FlintFirebirds) June 23, 2018
Here’s the lowdown on Dennis Busby: pic.twitter.com/11wMeI5925
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) June 23, 2018
Honoured and thankful to have been selected by the @ArizonaCoyotes . Dream come true!
— Dennis Busby (@Dennisbusby11) June 23, 2018
150. Declan Chisholm (Peterborough Petes) – Winnipeg Jets
WATCH THIS: @PetesOHLhockey defender @chis_decs takes flight with the @NHLJets after they selected him with their 5th round (150th overall) selection. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/RpcfFCKy8O
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Talk about fate. @chis_decs’ great aunt and uncle, Lynn and Charlie (right), drove to Dallas from Stony Mountain, MB just north of Winnipeg to see Declan selected by the @NHLJets in the #2018NHLDraft! pic.twitter.com/ZdY53OEcRr
— Peterborough Petes (@PetesOHLhockey) June 23, 2018
#JetsTV’s @JamieThomasTV catches up with 150th overall selection, Declan Chisholm, about being drafted, his excitement and more.
Draft coverage presented by @SportChek. pic.twitter.com/EMPKXguDV0
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) June 23, 2018
Congratulations @chis_decs !! And thanks for the shoutout!! Also a big congrats to @NHLJets on a great pick!!! https://t.co/SdgRWkgG25
— Brenley Shapiro (@BrenleyShapiro) June 23, 2018
153. Giovanni Vallati (Kitchener Rangers) – Winnipeg Jets
WATCH THIS: @NHLJets fans can get a look at one of their newest blue line prospects in 5th round (153rd overall) selection Giovanni Vallati of the @OHLRangers. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/opQrW4VmN3
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Future D partners? Sounds good to us! ✈️ #Vallati | @loganstanley_17 | @NHLJets | #NHLDraft
????: Aaron Bell/CHL Images pic.twitter.com/AWlQcnyAih
— Kitchener Rangers (@OHLRangers) June 23, 2018
Giovanni Vallati chats with #JetsTV‘s @JamieThomasTV about being drafted by the #NHLJets, his emotions and more. #NHLDraft
Draft coverage presented by @SportChek. pic.twitter.com/VYBX7cbooL
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) June 23, 2018
Congrats to a few great teammates, hockey players, and people on being drafted to two great organizations @amascherin_23 @rileydamiani & Giovanni Vallati
— Michael (@mikevukojevic) June 23, 2018
154. Connor Corcoran (Windsor Spitfires) – Vegas Golden Knights
WATCH THIS: The @GoldenKnights took a physical defenceman with a mean streak in the 5th round (154th overall), selecting @c_2corcoran of @SpitsHockey. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/eM5AWiil2O
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
NHL DRAFT PRIMER PART TWO@c_2corcoran made big strides in his second full @OHLHockey season. He’s off to Dallas to this weekend’s @NHL Draft, in hopes of hearing his name called.
READ MORE: https://t.co/zqzGS88siw pic.twitter.com/idE5wW0rHI
— Windsor Spitfires (@SpitsHockey) June 20, 2018
Pleasure to meet ya @c_2corcoran ???? pic.twitter.com/xxZo3XRGIY
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 23, 2018
Blessed and honoured. Thank you vegasgoldenknights for believing in me and making my dream come true. @ Dallas, Texas https://t.co/ftF5MyBnUB
— Connor Corcoran (@c_2corcoran) June 24, 2018
155. Damien Giroux (Saginaw Spirit) – Minnesota Wild
WATCH THIS: A hard-working forward with a scorer’s touch, @damiengiroux20 of @SpiritHockey was chosen by the @mnwild with their 5th round (155th overall) selection. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/xmezgLXLtS
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 23, 2018
Congrats, @damiengiroux20 ???????? pic.twitter.com/hm5QZLkcCk
— Saginaw Spirit (@SpiritHockey) June 23, 2018
???? #mnwild selected center Damien Giroux from the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League: https://t.co/a7xQstuaI0 pic.twitter.com/NtCPIEGh1u
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) June 23, 2018
A dream come true being drafted by the @mnwild. Big thanks to everyone who has helped me get to this point. Couldn’t have done it without you all!
— Damien Giroux (@damiengiroux20) June 23, 2018
172. Mitchell Hoelscher (Ottawa 67’s) – New Jersey Devils
WATCH THIS: Newest @NJDevils prospect Mitchell Hoelscher of @Ottawa67sHockey does everything well. Here’s a look at the 6th round (172nd overall) pick. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/cOkOM9AIsV
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 24, 2018
Joining the MVP.
Mitch Hoelscher is heading to New Jersey after being selected in the sixth round, 172nd overall. #67s #NHLDraft18 pic.twitter.com/BSGp1CAa2z
— Ottawa 67’s (@Ottawa67sHockey) June 23, 2018
Our sixth round selection (172nd overall) is center Mitchell Hoelscher. Welcome to Jersey! #NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/hWUPd35kpu
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) June 23, 2018
WoW. IMO a steal by the @NJDevils with Mitch Hoelscher in the 6th round. Congrats Hoelschy! #nextstepisthemostimportantandthetoughest #putsomeweight #takecareofnico @nicohischier take care of my boy! I trust you ????
— André Tourigny (@BearTourigny) June 23, 2018
175. Jacob Ingham (Mississauga Steelheads) – Los Angeles Kings
WATCH THIS: @JakeIngham of @OHLSteelheads was the first #OHL goaltender selected in the 2018 #NHLDraft, going in the 6th round (175th overall) to the @LAKings. pic.twitter.com/lVn1BhiXEN
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 24, 2018
.@JakeIngham goes to @LAKings in the 6th round (175th overall)!! Congrats Jacob!!! ???????? #NHlDraft pic.twitter.com/Gga1CBochP
— Mississauga Steelheads (@OHLSteelheads) June 23, 2018
#NHLDraft: Cheesy pictures required. pic.twitter.com/g4llfV3zh1
— LA Kings (@LAKings) June 23, 2018
Honoured to be drafted by @LAKings. Thank you to my family for all the support and sacrifices you’ve made along the way. Thank you to my coaches and agents on helping me get to this point. Thank you @NHL and the city of Dallas for an unforgettable experience pic.twitter.com/OG9rwIE2Yn
— Jacob Ingham (@JakeIngham) June 24, 2018
200. Tyler Tucker (Barrie Colts) – St. Louis Blues
WATCH THIS: The @StLouisBlues took physical @OHLBarrieColts defenceman @TylerTukr19 with the 7th round (200th overall) pick. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/a0FLeQIFUW
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 24, 2018
Congrats to @TylerTukr19 who was selected in the 7th round by the @StLouisBlues #NHLDraft
— Barrie Colts (@OHLBarrieColts) June 23, 2018
With our final pick of the 2018 #NHLDraft, No. 200, the #stlblues select Tyler Tucker. https://t.co/wHcFYTRef0 pic.twitter.com/kQx4pTRgUr
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) June 23, 2018
A dream come true being drafted to the @StLouisBlues Thank you too everyone who has helped me get to this point. #blues
— Tyler Tucker (@TylerTukr19) June 23, 2018
208. Jordan Kooy (London Knights) – Vegas Golden Knights
WATCH THIS: The @GoldenKnights added to their crease, selecting @jkooy31 of the @GoLondonKnights with their 7th round (208th overall) pick. #NHLDraft #OHL pic.twitter.com/nmuqPbCent
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 24, 2018
Congratulations to @jkooy31 on being selected in the #NHLDraft to the Vegas Golden Knights pic.twitter.com/lKNKoZYfph
— London Knights (@GoLondonKnights) June 23, 2018
And just when we thought we were done….
We draft Jordon Kooy in the seventh round after a late trade ???? pic.twitter.com/G7sT1jEpvH
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 23, 2018
Extremely honoured to be drafted by the @GoldenKnights! Thank you to everyone who’s helped me and supported me! Can’t wait to get started!
— jordan kooy (@jkooy31) June 23, 2018
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