5 Regina Pats selected in 2015 NHL draft
Saskatchewan-based hockey players still dominate the NHL
Saskatchewan junior hockey players continue to be respected in the NHL.
Five Regina Pats and four Saskatchewan-born Western Hockey League players were selected in this year's NHL draft out of Las Vegas.
Jesse Gabrielle of the Regina Pats was the highest selected Saskatchewanian, chosen at 105th by the Boston Bruins. He was born in Moosomin, Sask.
Connor Hobbs and Colby Williams, both of the Pats and both born in Regina, were selected by the Washington Capitals.
Ochapowace, Sask., product Ethan Bear is joining the No. 1 overall pick — Connor McDavid — after being selected by the Edmonton Oilers.
Prince Albert-born Ryan Pilon, a defenceman with the Brandon Wheat Kings, was selected 147th overall by the New York Islanders.
Sam Ruopp from Zehner, Sask., was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Here's the full list of players drafted from Saskatchewan WHL teams:
- Jake DeBrusk (LW), Swift Current Broncos, drafted by Boston Bruins
- Brendan Guhle (D), Prince Albert Raiders, drafted by Buffalo Sabres
- Sergey Zborovskiy (D), Regina Pats, drafted by New York Rangers
- Austin Wagner (LW), Regina Pats, drafted by Los Angeles Kings
- Jesse Gabrielle (LW), Regina Pats, drafted by Boston Bruins
- Glenn Gawdin (C), Swift Current Broncos, drafted by St. Louis Blues
- Connor Hobbs (D), Regina Pats, drafted by Washington Capitals
- Colby Williams (D), Regina Pats, drafted by Washington Capitals
- Matteo Gennaro (C), Prince Albert Raiders, drafted by Winnipeg Jets