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2013 CCM/USA HOCKEY ALL-AMERICAN PROSPECTS GAME CONSOL Energy Center • , Pa. • Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013

• The second annual CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game features 40 top American- born players eligible for the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. • Since the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, Americans have repreented 23% of players picked in the first two rounds. Between 1984-98, just 12% of first and second rounders were from the U.S. • All-time, six Americans have been drafted first overall. 2014 NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Rankings of Players in 2013 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game

CSS Rank Name Hometown 2013-14 Team (League) College Commitment A Blake Clarke Wildwood, Mo. North Bay (OHL) A La Mirada, Calif. Portland (WHL) A Waterford, Mich. U.S. National Under-18 Team University of A Massapequa, N.Y. U.S. National Under-18 Team University of Notre Dame A Verona, Wis. Green Bay (USHL) University of

B Anders Bjork Mequon, Wis. U.S. National Under-18 Team University of Notre Dame B Ryan Collins Bloomington, Minn. U.S. National Under-18 Team University of B Tony DeAngelo , Pa. (OHL) B Scituate, Mass. Dexter School (Mass.) B Cottage Grove, Minn. U.S. National Under-18 Team B Shane Eiserman West Newbury, Mass. Dubuque (USHL) University of B Jack Glover Golden Valley, Minn. U.S. National Under-18 Team B Aaron Haydon Plymouth, Mich. Niagara (OHL) B Ryan Hitchcock Manhasset, N.Y. U.S. National Under-18 Team Yale University B Macomb, Mich. (USHL) Michigan State University B Staten Island, N.Y. Barrie (OHL) B Ryan MacInnis St. Louis, Mo. Kitchener (OHL) B Seamus Malone Naperville, Ill. Dubuque (USHL) University of B Ryan Mantha Clarkston, Mich. Sioux City (USHL) University of North Dakota B Jack Ramsey Minnetonka, Minn. Penticton (BCHL) University of Minnesota B Baldwinsville, N.Y. U.S. National Under-18 Team College

C Skokie, Ill. U.S. National Under-18 Team C Nathan Billitier Spencerport, N.Y. U.S. National Under-18 Team University of Notre Dame C Jared Fiegl Parker, Colo. U.S. National Under-18 Team University of C Chaska, Minn. U.S. National Under-18 Team University of North Dakota C Keegan Iverson St. Louis Park, Minn. Portland (WHL) C Dylan Pavelek Marysville, Mich. U.S. National Under-18 Team State University C Tyler Sheehy Burnsville, Minn. Burnsville (Minn.) High School C Nolan Stevens Manhattan Beach, Calif. U.S. National Under-18 Team C Michael Turner , Ill. (Mass.) C Hunter Warner Eden Prairie, Minn. Waterloo (USHL) Minnesota St. University C Joe Wegwerth Brewster, N.Y. U.S. National Under-18 Team University of Notre Dame Goalies A San Diego, Calif. (HEA) Boston College A Parma, Ohio Plymouth (OHL) B Ed Minney Wind Gap, Pa. U.S. National Under-18 Team Michigan State University B Blake Weyrick Ojai, Calif. U.S. National Under-18 Team

A Rating -- Indicates a 1st round candidate B Rating -- Indicates a 2nd/3rd round candidate C Rating – Indicates a 4th/5th/6th round candidate 2013 CCM/USA HOCKEY ALL-AMERICAN PROSPECTS GAME NOTES

NCAA HOCKEY HEAD COACH MARK JOHNSON Twenty-four players are verbally com- HEAD COACH JOE MULLEN mitted to NCAA programs, while six others have yet to select a school. Ad- ditionally, goalie Thatcher Demko is a freshman at Boston College.

UNITED STATES HOCKEY LEAGUE Thirty-three players have developmen- tal roots in the USHL. As the top junior league in the , the USHL Mark Johnson, who helped lead the prepares players for NCAA Division I 1980 U.S. Olympic Team to a gold medal, Joe Mullen, one of the most-accom- hockey as well as careers in the NHL. returns to the city where his professional plished American players in National Hock- career began three decades ago to serve ey League history, returns to Pittsburgh as USA HOCKEY’S NATIONAL TEAM as a head coach for the 2013 CCM/USA a head coach for the 2013 CCM/USA Hock- DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Hockey All-American Prospects Game. ey All-American Prospects Game. Drafted by the A total of 24 players in the AAPG have Mullen spent six seasons with the Pen- in the fourth round of the 1977 NHL Entry played or currently play for USA Hock- guins (1990-95, 1996-97) and was a key Draft, Johnson spent the first three seasons ey’s National Team Development Pro- component of Pittsburgh’s back-to-back of his professional career in Pittsburgh, gram in Ann Arbor, Mich. The full-time championships in 1991 and registering 23-62--85 totals in 136 games. program is composed of two squads, 1992. During his time as a Penguin, Mul- Next, Johnson played for Minnesota, Hart- the U.S. National Under-18 and Un- len played in 379 games and recorded 153 ford, St. Louis and . During his der-17 Teams, which compete in the 11-year, 669-game career in the NHL, John- goals and 172 assists for 325 points. He also USHL, while also facing international son tallied 203 goals and 305 assists, and spent time in the Pittsburgh organization and collegiate competition. played in the 1984 NHL All-Star Game. as a coach, serving as an assistant with the Internationally, the , Penguins from 2000-06, as well as a stint FAMILY TIES Minn., native skated for the U.S. at 12 ma- as head coach of the American Hockey jor international tournaments. As part of Five players have ’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins the 1980 “” team, Johnson re- League ties within their family, includ- during part the 2005-06 . corded a team-best 11 points (5-6). He also ing Ryan Donato (son of ), Mullen became the first American to wore the USA sweater at eight IIHF Men’s Ryan MacInnis (son of Al MacIn- record 500 career goals and 1,000 career World Championships (1978-79, 1981-82, nis), Ryan Mantha (nephew of Moe points in the NHL. During his 17-year NHL 1985-87, 1990) and three Cups Mantha), Jack Ramsey (son of Mike career, Mullen tallied 502 goals and 561 as- (1981, 1984, 1987). Ramsey) and Nolan Stevens (son of Johnson has also represented the U.S. sists in 1,062 games. He was a three-time John Stevens). as a coach. Beginning in 2006-07, he was NHL All-Star and two-time recipient of the Also, Nick Schmaltz is the brother of the head coach of the U.S. Women’s Na- Lady Bing Trophy. Besides the Penguins, , who was a first-round tional Team for four seasons, culminating Mullen skated for the St. Louis Blues, Bos- pick of the St. Louis Blues in 2012. with a silver-medal showing at the 2010 ton Bruins and , winning a Olympic Winter Games in , B.C. Stanley Cup with Calgary in 1989. He also directed Team USA to a gold medal INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Internationally, Mullen wore the Team at the 2009 IIHF Women’s World Champi- Four players, including forwards Shane USA jersey at the 1979 International Ice onship and to a silver medal at the 2007 Eiserman and Kevin Labanc; and Hockey Federation Men’s World Cham- IIHF Women’s Under-18 World Champion- Thatcher Demko and pionship and three Canada Cups (1984, ship. Additionally, he served as an assistant Blake Weyrick, won the silver medal at 1987, 1991). coach for the U.S. Men’s National Team in the 2013 International Fed- 2000 and 2002. Currently, the , N.Y., native is eration Men’s World Under-18 Champi- The University of Wisconsin alumnus in his seventh season as an assistant coach onship. has won four NCAA women’s national with the NHL’s . In 2006- Seven players -- Jack Dougherty, championships (2006-07, 2009, 2011) as 07, he was an assistant coach for the AHL’s Aaron Haydon, Keegan Iverson, head coach of the Badgers’ women’s ice . hockey team, a role he’s held since 2002. Ryan Mantha, Alex Nedeljkovic, Nick Mullen, who ranks fifth in all-time scor- From 1996-2002, Johnson was an assistant Schmaltz and Blake Weyrick helped ing among U.S.-born players, was inducted coach for the Wisconsin men’s ice hockey Team USA finish second at the 2013 into the U.S. in 1998 team. Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. Johnson was inducted into the U.S. and the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000. Also, Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004 and received he received the Lester Patrick Trophy in the Lester Patrick Trophy in 2011. 1995. 2 2013 CCM/USA HOCKEY ALL-AMERICAN PROSPECTS GAME NOTES

2013 AAPG PLAYERS BY STATE THIS IS USA HOCKEY Minnesota ...... 8 ...... 2 USA Hockey provides the foundation for the sport of New York ...... 6 ...... 2 ice hockey in America; helps young people become Michigan ...... 5 ...... 2 leaders, even Olympic heroes; and connects the game at every level while promoting a lifelong love ...... 4 ...... 1 of the sport. ...... 4 New Hampshire ...... 1 USA Hockey’s primary emphasis is on the support Wisconsin ...... 3 Ohio ...... 1 and development of grassroots hockey programs. In January 2009, the organization launched the American Development Model, which - for the fi rst time ever - provides associations nationwide with a KEYSTONE STATE HOCKEY blueprint for optimal athlete development. Always a leader in safety, USA Hockey furthered the enhance- Pennsylvania’s total hockey population has spiked by 20.3 in ment of those eff orts by advancing the USA Hockey the last decade. Both sides of the state have grown, but Western SafeSport Program in June 2012. Pennsylvania has shown remarkable and rapid growth. The While youth hockey is a main focus, USA Hockey numbers in that portion of the state grew by 4,395 players over also has vibrant junior and adult hockey programs an eight-year span. There was a 50.7 percent increase from the that provide opportunities for players of all ability 8,665 players in 2005-06. The Penguins won the Stanley Cup in levels. The organization also supports a growing 2009 and the of players surged in the next three years. disabled hockey program. Eastern Pennsylvania, which had a much higher membership to Beyond serving those who play the game at the start, has grown by 10.25 percent over the same span. Overall, amateur level, USA Hockey has certifi cation pro- grams for coaches and offi cials to ensure education Pennsylvania has the fi fth-highest youth hockey participation standards are met that coincide with the level of numbers in the country. play. In September 2011, USA Hockey became the fi rst youth sports organization in the U.S. to off er its coaches online, age-specifi c coaching education NOTABLE RECENT PITTSBURGH HOCKEY EVENTS modules. Furthermore, a large focus is put on parent education with equipment needs, rules of the game 2013 NCAA Frozen Four 2012 NHL Entry Draft and parental roles in youth sports among common 2013 USA Hockey Youth Nationals 2011 NHL Winter Classic topics. 2012 Three Rivers Classic Members of the organization are entitled to many benefi ts, including a subscription to USA Hockey Magazine, the most widely circulated hockey NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP YALE CLAIMS WOMEN WIN COVERAGE NCAA CROWN 5TH WORLD GOLD publication in the world; excess accident, general

JUNE/JULY 2013 � $3.95 liability and catastrophic insurance coverage; access to USAHockey.com; and opportunities to participate in USA Hockey National Championships, as well as The Voice of Hockey in America player development camps. As the National Governing Body for the sport of ice hockey in the United States, USA Hockey is the FEATURING + 2013 TIM offi cial representative to the United States Olympic GOALIE TAYLOR GUIDE 1942-2013 Committee and the International Ice Hockey Federa- LITTLE PENGUINS tion. In this role, USA Hockey is responsible for or- PENGUINS YOUTH HOCKEY PITTSBURGH ganizing and training men’s and women’s teams for international tournaments, including the IIHF World Championships and the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Closer to home, USA Hockey works closely with the National Hockey League and the National Collegiate Athletic Association on matters of mutual interest. USA Hockey is divided into 12 geographical districts throughout the United States. Each district has a registrar to register teams; a ref- eree-in-chief to register offi cials and organize clinics; a coach-in-chief to administer education programs The Success Of The for coaches; a risk manager to oversee liability and Penguins Is Only The Tip Of What’s safety programs; and a skill development program Happening In THE STEEL CITY administrator to facilitate learn-to-play programs for youth players and their parents.

3 AMERICAN PLAYERS & THE NHL ENTRY DRAFT Draft Statistics, 2010-13 Highest-Drafted American Players Each Year Since 2000 2013 Year Player (Hometown/Current Team Then) Pick Team American players selected, first round 3 American players selected, first two rounds 11 2013 (Plano, /Portland) 4 NSH Total American-born players selected 57 2012 (Milwaukee, Wis./Sarnia) 3 MTL Percentage of American-born players selected 27.0% (57/211) 2011 J.T. Miller (East Palestine, Ohio/USNTDP) 15 NYR 2012 American players selected, first round 6 2010 Jack Campbell (Port Huron, Mich./USNTDP) 11 DAL American players selected, first two rounds 14 2009 (Eden Prairie, Minn./Eden Prairie H.S.) 16 MIN Total American players selected 55 Percentage of American players selected 26.1% (55/211) 2008 (Massena, N.Y./Peterborough) 3 ATL 2011 2007 Patrick Kane (Buffalo, N.Y./London) 1 CHI American players selected, first round 4 American players selected, first two rounds 12 2006 (Bloomington, Minn./USNTDP) 1 STL Total American-born players selected 59 2005 (Cherry Hill, N.J./Owen Sound) 2 ANA Percentage of American-born players selected 28.0% (59/211) 2010 2004 (Robbinsdale, Minn./Breck H.S.) 5 PHX American players selected, first round 11* 2003 Ryan Suter (Madison, Wis./USNTDP) 7 NSH American players selected, first two rounds 21** 2002 (Scituate, Mass./Boston Univ.) 5 PIT Total American-born players selected 59 Percentage of American-born players selected 28.1% (59/210) 2001 Michael Komisarek (West Islip, N.Y./Univ. of Michigan) 7 MTL 2000 Rick DiPietro (Winthrop, Mass./Boston Univ.) 1 NYI *most in NHL Entry Draft history **tied for most in NHL Entry Draft History (2007) American Players Selected with the First Overall Pick Year Player Hometown NHL Team Current Team Then 2007 Patrick Kane Buffalo, N.Y. London (OHL) 2006 Erik Johnson Bloomington, Minn. St. Louis Blues U.S. National Under-18 Team 2000 Rick DiPietro Winthrop, Mass. Boston University (HEA) 1995 Bryan Berard Woonsocket, R.I. Senators Junior Red Wings (OHL) 1988 Livonia, Mich. Prince Albert (WHL) 1983 Brian Lawton , N.J. Minnesota North Stars Mount St. Charles (R.I.) High School

4 AMERICAN PLAYERS & THE NHL ENTRY DRAFT Americans Selected in the First Two Rounds 1968 (2) 1986 (13) 1996 (6) Curt Bennett – St. Louis Blues, 2nd rd., 16th overall Jimmy Carson – Kings, 1st rd., 2nd overall Erik Rasmussen – , 1st rd., 7th overall Herb Boxer – , 2nd rd., 17th overall Dan Woodley – , 1st rd., 7th overall – St. Louis Blues, 1st rd., 14th overall – , 1st rd., 9th overall Peter Ratchuk – , 1st rd., 25th overall 1971 (1) Scott Young – , 1st rd., 11th overall Dan LaCouture – New York Islanders, 2nd rd., 29th overall Henry Boucha – Detroit Red Wings, 2nd rd., 16th overall – , 1st rd., 13th overall – Anaheim Mighty Ducks, 2nd rd., 35th overall George Pelawa – Calgary Flames, 1st rd., 16th overall Josh DeWolf – , 2nd rd., 41st overall 1974 (2) Tom Fitzgerald – New York Islanders, 1st rd., 17th overall Lee Fogolin – Buffalo Sabres, 1st rd., 11th overall Todd Copeland – New Jersey Devils, 2nd rd., 24th overall 1997 (5) Mark Howe – Boston Bruins, 2nd rd., 25th overall Dave Capuano – Pittsburgh Penguins, 2nd rd., 25th overall – , 1st rd., 7th overall Greg Brown – Buffalo Sabres, 2nd rd., 26th overall Nick Tselios – , 1st rd., 22nd overall 1975 (2) Mike Posma – St. Louis Blues, 2nd rd., 31st overall Ben Clymer – Boston Bruins, 2nd rd., 27th overall Peter Scamurra – , 2nd rd., 19th overall Mark Kurzawski – Chicago Blackhawks, 2nd rd., 35th overall Brad Defauw – Carolina Hurricanes, 2nd rd., 28th overall Russ Anderson – Pittsburgh Penguins, 2nd rd., 31st overall Dennis Vaske – New York Islanders, 2nd rd., 38th overall Brian Gaffaney – Pittsburgh Penguins, 2nd rd., 44th overall

1976 (1) 1987 (2) 1998 (6) Reed Larson – Detroit Red Wings, 2nd rd., 22nd overall John LeClair – , 2nd rd., 33rd overall – , 1st rd., 2nd overall Adam Burt – Hartford Whalers, 2nd rd., 39th overall Michael Rupp – New York Islanders, 1st rd., 9th overall 1977 (1) – New Jersey Devils, 1st rd., 27th overall Tom Gorence – Philadelphia Flyers, 2nd rd., 35th overall 1988 (4) Phillippe Sauve – Colorado Avalanche, 2nd rd., 38th overall Mike Modano – Minnesota North Stars, 1st rd., 1st overall Bobby Allen – Boston Bruins, 2nd rd., 52nd overall 1978 (2) – Chicago Blackhawks, 1st rd., 8th overall Chris Bala – , 2nd rd., 58th overall Curt Fraser – Vancouver Canucks, 2nd rd., 22nd overall Barry Richter – Hartford Whalers, 2nd rd., 32nd overall Steve Christoff – Minnesota North Stars, 2nd rd., 24th overall Todd Harkins – Calgary Flames, 2nd rd., 42nd overall 1999 (12) Tim Connolly – New York Islanders, 1st rd., 5th overall 1979 (4) 1989 (4) Jeff Jillson – , 1st rd., 14th overall – Buffalo Sabres, 1st rd., 11th overall – New Jersey Devils, 1st rd., 5th overall David Tanabe – Carolina Hurricanes, 1st rd., 16th overall Ed Hospoder – New York Rangers, 2nd rd., 34th overall Doug Zmolek – Minnesota North Stars, 1st rd., 7th overall Barrett Heisten – Buffalo Sabres, 1st rd., 20th overall Dave Christian – Jets, 2nd rd., 40th overall Rob Woodward – Vancouver Canucks, 2nd rd., 29th overall Michael Ryan – , 2nd rd., 32nd overall - Minnesota North Stars, 2nd rd., 42nd overall Ted Drury – Calgary Flames, 2nd rd., 42nd overall Dan Cavanaugh – Calgary Flames, 2nd rd., 38th overall – Anaheim Mighty Ducks, 2nd rd., 44th overall 1980 (3) 1990 (7) Matt Murley – Pittsburgh Penguins, 2nd rd., 51st overall Rik Wilson – St. Louis Blues, first rd., 12th overall – Minnesota North Stars, 1st rd., 8th overall Adam Hall – Nashville Predators, 2nd rd., 52nd overall Moe Mantha – , 2nd rd., 23rd overall – Winnipeg Jets, 1st rd., 19th overall Andrew Hutchinson – Nashville Predators, 2nd rd., 54th overall Tony Curtale – Calgary Flames, 2nd rd., 31st overall – Boston Bruins, 1st rd., 21st overall – Buffalo Sabres, 2nd rd., 55th overall Chris Gotziaman – New Jersey Devils, 2nd rd., 29th overall Ed Hill – Nashville Predators, 2nd rd., 61st overall 1981 (5) Craig Johnson – St. Louis Blues, 2nd rd., 33rd overall Bobby Carpenter – Washington Capitals, 1st rd., 3rd overall – New York Rangers, 2nd rd., 34th overall 2000 (9) Tom Hirsch – Minnesota North Stars, 2nd rd., 33rd overall Mike Muller – Winnipeg Jets, 2nd rd., 35th overall Rick DiPietro – New York Islanders, 1st rd., 1st overall Dave Preuss – Minnesota North Stars, 2nd rd., 34th overall Ron Hainsey – Montreal Canadiens, 1st rd., 13th overall Rich Costello – Philadelphia Flyers, 2nd rd., 37th overall 1991 (6) – Pittsburgh Penguins, 1st rd., 18th overall Chris Chelios – Montreal Canadiens, 2nd rd., 40th overall – New Jersey Devils, 1st rd., 11th overall David Hale – New Jersey Devils, 1st rd., 22nd overall Pat Peake – Washington Capitals, 1st rd., 14th overall – St. Louis Blues, 1st rd., 30th overall 1982 (5) Jim Campbell – Montreal Canadiens, 2nd rd., 28th overall – , 2nd rd., 35th overall Phil Housley – Buffalo Sabres, 1st rd., 6th overall Rusty Fitzgerald – Pittsburgh Penguins, 2nd rd., 38th overall Andy Hilbert – Boston Bruins, 2nd rd., 37th overall Mike Anderson – Buffalo Sabres, 2nd rd., 26th overall Mike Pomichter – Chicago Blackhawks, 2nd rd., 39th overall Matt DeMarchi – New Jersey Devils, 2nd rd., 57th overall Kent Carlson – Montreal Canadiens, 2nd rd., 32nd overall Craig Darby – Montreal Canadiens, 2nd rd., 43rd overall Paul Martin – New Jersey Devils, 2nd rd., 62nd overall David Maley – Montreal Canadiens, 2nd rd., 33rd overall Scott Sandelin – Montreal Canadiens, 2nd rd., 40th overall 1992 (5) 2001 (8) Joe Hulbig – Edmonton Oilers, 1st rd., 13th overall Michael Komisarek – Montreal Canadiens, 1st rd., 7th overall 1983 (7) David Wilkie – Montreal Canadiens, 1st rd., 20th overall R.J. Umberger – Vancouver Canucks, 1st rd., 16th overall Brian Lawton – Minnesota North Stars, 1st rd., 1st overall Peter Ferraro – New York Rangers, 1st rd., 24th overall – Ottawa Senators, 1st rd., 23rd overall Pat LaFontaine – New York Islanders, 1st rd., 3rd overall Chris O’Sullivan – Calgary Flames, 2nd rd., 30th overall Jason Bacashihua – Dallas Stars, 1st rd., 26th overall Tom Barrasso – Buffalo Sabres, 1st rd., 5th overall – Washington Capitals, 2nd rd., 32nd overall – , 1st rd., 30th overall Alfie Turcotte – Montreal Canadiens, 1st rd., 17th overall – , 2nd rd., 38th overall David Jensen – Hartford Whalers, 1st rd., 20th overall 1993 (8) Edward Caron – Edmonton Oilers, 2nd rd., 52nd overall Wayne Presley – Chicago Blackhawks, 2nd rd., 39th overall - Nordiques, 1st rd., 14th overall Noah Welch – Pittsburgh Penguins, 2nd rd., 54th overall Mike Golden – Edmonton Oilers, 2nd rd., 40th overall Landon Wilson – , 1st rd., 19th overall Kevyn Adams – Boston Bruins, 1st rd., 25th overall 2002 (12) 1984 (7) Jay Pandolfo – New Jersey Devils, 2nd rd., 32nd overall Ryan Whitney – Pittsburgh Penguins, 1st rd., 5th overall Ed Olczyk – Chicago Blackhawks, 1st rd., 3rd overall Jamie Langenbrunner – Dallas Stars, 2nd rd., 35th overall – Calgary Flames, 1st rd., 10th overall Al Iafrate – Toronto Maple Leafs, 1st rd., 4th overall Rory Fitzpatrick – Montreal Canadiens, 2nd rd., 47th overall – Buffalo Sabres, 1st rd., 11th overall – Minnesota North Stars, 1st rd., 13th overall Jonathan Coleman – Detroit Red Wings, 2nd rd., 48th overall Chris Higgins – Montreal Canadiens, 1st rd., 14th overall Kevin Hatcher – Washington Capitals, 1st rd., 17th overall Matt Alvey – Boston Bruins, 2nd rd., 51st overall Mike Morris – San Jose Sharks, 1st rd., 27th overall Jeff Rohlicek – Vancouver Canucks, 2nd rd., 31st overall Jim Slater – , 1st rd., 30th overall Steve Leach – Washington Capitals, 2nd rd., 34th overall 1994 (4) Lee Falardeau – New York Rangers, 2nd rd., 33rd overall Paul Ranheim – Calgary Flames, 2nd rd., 38th overall Jason Bonsignore – Edmonton Oilers, 1st rd., 4th overall Brian McConnell – Calgary Flames, 2nd rd., 39th overall Jeff Kealty – , 1st rd., 22nd overall Rob Globke – Panthers, 2nd rd., 40th overall 1985 (6) Deron Quint – Winnipeg Jets, 2nd rd., 30th overall Matt Greene – Edmonton Oilers, 2nd rd., 44th overall Craig Wolanin – New Jersey Devils, 1st rd., 3rd overall Sean Haggerty – Toronto Maple Leafs, 2nd rd., 48th overall Dan Spang – San Jose Sharks, 2nd rd., 52nd overall Tom Chorske – Montreal Canadiens, 1st rd., 16th overall Barry Tallackson – New Jersey Devils, 2nd rd., 53rd overall Chris Biotti – Calgary Flames, 1st rd., 17th overall 1995 (3) Mike Richter – New York Rangers, 2nd rd., 28th overall Bryan Berard – Ottawa Senators, 1st rd., 1st overall 2003 (18) Eric Weinrich – New Jersey Devils, 2nd rd., 32nd overall Brian Boucher – Philadelphia Flyers, 1st rd., 22nd overall Ryan Suter – Nashville Predators, 1st rd., 7th overall Todd Richards – Montreal Canadiens, 2nd rd., 33rd overall Peter Roed – San Jose Sharks, 2nd rd., 38th overall Hugh Jessiman – New York Rangers, 1st rd., 12th overall

5 AMERICAN PLAYERS & THE NHL ENTRY DRAFT Americans Selected in the First Two Rounds Dustin Brown – Los Angeles Kings, 1st rd., 13th overall Ian Cole – St. Louis Blues, 1st rd., 18th overall 2011 (12) – New Jersey Devils, 1st rd., 17th overall Max Pacioretty – Montreal Canadiens, 1st rd., 22nd overall J.T. Miller - New York Rangers, 1st rd., 15th overall Mark Stuart – Boston Bruins, 1st rd., 21st overall – Nashville Predators, 1st rd., 23rd overall Connor Murphy - Phoenix Coyotes, 1st rd., 20th overall – Vancouver Canucks, 1st rd., 23rd overall Patrick White – Vancouver Canucks, 1st rd., 25th overall - Ottawa Senators, 1st rd., 21st overall – Los Angeles Kings, 1st rd., 26th overall Nick Petrecki – San Jose Sharks, 1st rd., 28th overall Tyler Biggs - Toronto Maple Leafs, 1st rd., 22nd overall Danny Richmond – Carolina Hurricanes, 2nd rd., 31st overall James O’Brien – Ottawa Senators, 1st rd. 29th overall - , 2nd rd., 33rd overall Matt Smaby – Tampa Bay Lightning, 2nd rd., 41st overall T.J. Brennan – Buffalo Sabres, 2nd rd., 31st overall Scott Mayfield - New York Islanders, 2nd rd., 34th overall – San Jose Sharks, 2nd rd., 43rd overall Tommy Cross – Boston Bruins, 2nd rd. 35th overall Adam Clendening - Chicago Blackhawks, 2nd rd., 36th overall – Columbus Blue Jackets, 2nd rd., 46th overall Bill Sweatt – Chicago Blackhawks, 2nd rd., 38th overall John Gibson - , 2nd rd., 39th overall Matthew Carle – San Jose Sharks, 2nd rd., 47th overall Eric Tangradi – Anaheim Ducks, 2nd rd., 42nd overall Brandon Saad - Chicago Blackhawks, 2nd rd., 43rd overall Colin McDonald – Edmonton Oilers, 2nd rd., 51st overall Aaron Palushaj – St. Louis Blues, 2nd rd., 44th overall Matthew Nieto - San Jose Sharks, 2nd rd., 47th overall Brandon Crombeen – Dallas Stars, 2nd rd., 54th overall Colby Cohen – Colorado Avalanche, 2nd rd., 45th overall Mario Lucia - , 2nd rd., 60th overall Patrick O’Sullivan – Minnesota Wild, 2nd rd., 56th overall Ted Ruth – Washington Capitals, 2nd rd., 46th overall Shane Prince - Ottawa Senators, 2nd rd., 61st overall John Doherty – Toronto Maple Leafs, 2nd rd., 57th overall Nico Sacchetti – Dallas Stars, 2nd rd. 50th overall David Backes – St. Louis Blues, 2nd rd., 62nd overall Will Weber – Columbus Blue Jackets, 2nd rd., 53rd overall 2012 (14) – Detroit Red Wings, 2nd rd., 64th overall Jeremy Smith – Nashville Predators, 2nd rd., 54th overall Alex Galchenyuk - Montreal Candiens, 1st rd., 3rd overall Mike Hoeffel – New Jersey Devils, 2nd rd. 57th overall - Winnipeg Jets, 1st rd., 9th overall 2004 (13) Jordan Schmaltz - St. Louis Blues, 1st rd., 25th overall Blake Wheeler – Phoenix Coyotes, 1st rd., 5th overall 2008 (11) - Phoenix Coyotes, 1st rd., 27th overall Al Montoya – New York Rangers, 1st rd., 6th overall Zach Bogosian – Atlanta Thashers, 1st rd., 3rd overall - New York Rangers, 1st rd., 28th overall A.J. Thelen – Minnesota Wild, 1st rd., 12th overall Colin Wilson – Nashville Predators, 1st rd., 7th overall - New Jersey Devils, 1st rd., 29th overall Drew Stafford – Buffalo Sabres, 1st rd., 13th overall – Anaheim Ducks, 1st rd., 17th overall Nicolas Kerdiles - Anaheim Ducks, 2nd rd., 36th overall Rob Schremp – Edmonton Oilers, 1st rd., 25th overall John Carlson – Washington Capitals, 1st rd., 27th overall - Tampa Bay Lightning, 2nd rd., 40th overall Cory Schneider – Vancouver Canucks, 1st rd., 26th overall Thomas McCollum – Detroit Red Wings, 1st rd., 30th overall - Calgary Flames, 2nd rd., 42nd overall Chris Bourque – Washington Capitals, 2nd rd., 33rd overall Philip McRae – St. Louis Blues, 2nd rd., 33rd overall Jake McCabe - Buffalo Sabres, 2nd rd., 44th overall Grant Lewis – Atlanta Thrashers, 2nd rd., 40th overall – New York Islanders, 2nd rd., 40th overall - Philadelphia Flyers, 2nd rd., 45th overall Adam Pineault – Columbus Blue Jackets, 2nd rd., 46th overall – Calgary Flames, 2nd rd., 48th overall Brian Hart - Tampa Bay Lightning, 2nd rd., 53rd overall – Florida Panthers, 2nd rd., 53rd overall – New York Rangers, 2nd rd., 51st overall Samuel Kurker - St. Louis Blues, 2nd rd., 56th overall Geoff Paukovich – Edmonton Oilers, 2nd rd., 57th overall – Montreal Canadiens, 2nd rd., 56th overall Cristoval Nieves - New York Rangers, 2nd rd., 59th overall Brandon Dubinsky – New York Rangers, 2nd rd., 60th overall – Toronto Maple Leafs, 2nd rd., 60th overall – Pittsburgh Penguins, 2nd rd., 61st overall 2013 (11) 2009 (16) Seth Jones - Nashville Predators, 1st rd., 4th overall 2005 (16) Nick Leddy – Minnesota Wild, 1st rd., 16th overall Michael McCarron - Montreal Canadiens, 1st rd., 25th overall Bobby Ryan – Anaheim Mighty Ducks, 1st rd., 2nd overall Chris Kreider – New York Rangers, 1st rd., 19th overall Ryan Hartman - Chicago Blackhawks, 1st rd., 30th overall Jack Johnson – Carolina Hurricanes, 1st rd., 3rd overall – Columbus Blue Jackets, 1st rd., 21st overall Ian McCoshen - Florida Panthers, 2nd rd., 31st overall Jack Skille – Chicago Blackhawks, 1st rd., 7th overall Jordan Schroeder – Vancouver Canucks, 1st rd., 22nd overall Adam Erne - Tampa Bay Lightning, 2nd rd., 33rd overall Brian Lee – Ottawa Senators, 1st rd., 9th overall – Anaheim Ducks, 1st rd., 26th overall J.T. Compher - Buffalo Sabres, 2nd rd., 35th overall – Boston Bruins, 1st rd., 22nd overall Dylan Olsen – Chicago Blackhawks, 1st rd., 28th overall Connor Hurley - Buffalo Sabres, 2nd rd., 38th overall T.J. Oshie – St. Louis Blues, 1st rd., 24th overall Chris Brown – Phoenix Coyotes, 2nd rd., 36th overall Steven Santini - New Jersey Devils, 2nd rd., 42nd overall Joe Finley – Washington Capitals, 1st rd., 27th overall Matt Clark – Anaheim Ducks, 2nd rd., 37th overall Tommy Vannelli - St. Louis Blues, 2nd rd., 47th overall Matt Niskanen – Dallas Stars, 1st rd., 28th overall Zach Budish – Nashville Predators, 2nd rd., 41st overall Justin Bailey - Buffalo Sabres, 2nd rd., 52nd overall Tyler Plante – Florida Panthers, 2nd rd., 32nd overall William Wrenn – San Jose Sharks, 2nd rd., 43rd overall Zach Sanford - Washington Capitals, 2nd rd., 61st overall Ryan Stoa – Colorado Avalanche, 2nd rd., 34th overall Drew Shore – Florida Panthers, 2nd rd., 44th overall Jeff Frazee – New Jersey Devils, 2nd rd., 38th overall – Atlanta Thrashers, 2nd rd., 45th overall Michael Sauer – New York Rangers, 2nd rd., 40th overall Kenny Ryan – Toronto Maple Leafs, 2nd rd., 50th overall Justin Abdelkader – Detroit Red Wings, 2nd rd., 42nd overall – Carolina Hurricanes, 2nd rd., 51st overall Tom Fritsche – Colorado Avalanche, 2nd rd., 47th overall Kevin Lynch – Columbus Blue Jackets, 2nd rd., 56th overall Nathan Hagemo – Carolina Hurricanes, 2nd rd., 58th overall Philip Samuelsson - Pittsburgh Penguins, 2nd rd., 61st overall Michael Gergen – Pittsburgh Penguins, 2nd rd., 61st overall 2010 (21) 2006 (18) Jack Campbell - Dallas Stars, 1st rd., 11th overall Erik Johnson – St. Louis Blues, 1st rd., 1st overall - Anaheim Ducks, 1st rd., 12th overall – Boston Bruins, 1st rd., 5th overall - Los Angeles Kings, 1st rd., 15th overall Kyle Okposo – New York Islanders, 1st rd., 7th overall - Nashville Predators, 1st rd., 18th overall Peter Mueller – Phoenix Coyotes, 1st rd., 8th overall - Florida Panthers, 1st rd., 19th overall Trevor Lewis – Los Angeles Kings, 1st rd., 17th overall - Pittsburgh Penguins, 1st rd., 20th overall – Anaheim Mighty Ducks, 1st rd., 19th overall - Montreal Canadiens, 1st rd., 22nd overall David Fischer – Montreal Canadiens, 1st rd., 20th overall - Chicago Blackhawks, 1st rd., 24th overall – New York Rangers, 1st rd., 21st overall - San Jose Sharks, 1st rd., 28th overall – Ottawa Senators, 1st rd., 28th overall - Anaheim Ducks, 1st rd., 29th overall Chris Summers – Phoenix Coyotes, 1st rd., 29th overall - New York Islanders, 1st rd., 30th overall Carl Sneep – Pittsburg Penguins, 2nd rd., 32nd overall - Edmonton Oilers, 2nd rd., 31st overall Michael Ratchuk – Philadelphia Flyers, 2nd rd., 42nd overall Jared Knight - Boston Bruins, 2nd rd., 32nd overall Jeff Petry – Edmonton Oilers, 2nd rd., 45th overall - Carolina Hurricanes, 2nd rd., 37th overall Joe Ryan – Los Angeles Kings, 2nd rd., 48th overall - New Jersey Devils, 2nd rd., 38th overall Nigel Williams – Colorado Avalanche, 2nd rd., 51st overall - Florida Panthers, 2nd rd., 50th overall – Nashville Predators, 2nd rd., 56th overall - Phoenix Coyotes, 2nd rd., 52nd overall Mike Weber – Buffalo Sabres, 2nd rd., 57th overall - Carolina Hurricanes, 2nd rd., 53rd overall Jamie McBain – Carolina Hurricanes, 2nd rd., 63rd overall - Chicago Blackhawks, 2nd rd., 54th overall - Minnesota Wild, 2nd rd., 59th overall 2007 (21) Stephen Johns - Chicago Blackhawks, 2nd rd., 60th overall Patrick Kane – Chicago Blackhawks, 1st rd., 1st overall James van Riemsdyk – Philadelphia Flyers, 1st rd., 2nd overall Ryan McDonagh – Montreal Canadiens, 1st rd., 12th overall – Colorado Avalanche, 1st rd., 14th overall

6 AMERICAN PLAYERS & THE NHL ENTRY DRAFT Americans Selected in the First Two Rounds by Team (since 2000) Team Player Pick Year Michael Komisarek 7 2001 Brian Hart 53 2012 ANA Nicolas Kerdiles 36 2012 Ron Hainsey 13 2000 TOR Tyler Biggs 22 2011 John Gibson 39 2011 NJD Steven Santini 42 2013 VAN Jordan Schroeder 22 2009 Cam Fowler 12 2010 Stefan Matteau 29 2012 Patrick White 25 2007 Emerson Etem 29 2010 Zach Parise 17 2003 Cory Schneider 26 2004 Kyle Palmieri 26 2009 David Hale 22 2000 Ryan Kesler 23 2003 Jake Gardiner 17 2008 NSH Seth Jones 4 2013 R.J. Umberger 16 2001 Mark Mitera 19 2006 Austin Watson 18 2010 WPG Jacob Trouba 9 2012 Bobby Ryan 2 2005 Colin Wilson 7 2008 Zach Bogosian 3 2008 BOS Phil Kessel 5 2006 Jonathon Blum 23 2007 Jim Slater 30 2002 Matt Lashoff 22 2005 Ryan Suter 7 2003 WSH Zach Sanford 61 2013 Mark Stuart 21 2003 NYI Scott Mayfield 34 2011 John Carlson 27 2008 BUF J.T. Compher 35 2013 Brock Nelson 30 2010 Joe Finley 27 2005 Connor Hurley 38 2013 Kyle Okposo 7 2006 Justin Bailey 52 2013 Rick DiPietro 1 2000 Jake McCabe 44 2012 NYR Brady Skjei 28 2012 Drew Stafford 13 2004 Cristoval Nieves 59 2012 Keith Ballard 11 2002 J.T. Miller 15 2011 CAR Jack Johnson 3 2005 Chris Kreider 19 2009 CBJ John Moore 21 2009 Bobby Sanguinetti 21 2006 CGY Patrick Sieloff 42 2012 Al Montoya 6 2004 Eric Nystrom 10 2002 Hugh Jessiman 12 2003 CHI Ryan Hartman 30 2013 OTT Stefan Noesen 21 2011 Adam Clendening 36 2011 Shane Prince 61 2011 Brandon Saad 43 2011 James O’Brien 29 2007 Kevin Hayes 24 2010 Nick Foligno 28 2006 Dylan Olsen 28 2009 Brian Lee 9 2005 Patrick Kane 1 2007 Tim Gleason 23 2001 Jack Skille 7 2005 PHI Anthony Stolarz 45 2012 COL Kevin Shattenkirk 14 2007 James van Riemsdyk 2 2007 DAL Jack Campbell 11 2010 PHX Henrik Samuelsson 27 2012 Matt Niskanen 28 2005 Connor Murphy 20 2011 DET Thomas McCollum 30 2008 Peter Mueller 8 2006 EDM Rob Schremp 25 2004 Chris Summers 29 2006 FLA Ian McCoshen 31 2013 Blake Wheeler 5 2004 Rocco Grimaldi 33 2011 PIT Beau Bennett 20 2010 Nick Bjugstad 19 2010 Ryan Whitney 5 2002 LAK Derek Forbort 15 2010 Brooks Orpik 18 2000 Trevor Lewis 17 2006 SJS Matthew Nieto 47 2011 Dustin Brown 13 2003 Charlie Coyle 28 2010 Brian Boyle 26 2003 Nick Petrecki 28 2007 David Steckel 30 2001 Mike Morris 27 2002 MIN Mario Lucia 60 2011 STL Tommy Vannelli 47 2013 Nick Leddy 16 2009 Samuel Kurker 56 2012 A.J. Thelen 12 2004 Jordan Schmaltz 25 2012 MTL Michael McCarron 25 2013 Ian Cole 18 2007 Alex Galchenyuk 3 2012 Erik Johnson 1 2006 Jarred Tinordi 22 2010 T.J. Oshie 24 2005 Ryan McDonagh 12 2007 Jason Bacashihua 26 2001 Max Pacioretty 22 2007 Jeffe Taffe 30 2000 David Fischer 20 2006 TBL Adam Erne 33 2013 Chris Higgins 14 2002 Dylan Blujus 40 2012

7 AMERICAN PLAYERS & THE NHL ENTRY DRAFT Timeline: The NHL Entry Draft & Hockey in the United States June 5, 1968 – Curt Bennett and Herb Boxer become the first June 22, 2007 – Patrick Kane, the sixth American-born first over- American players ever selected at the NHL Entry Draft in Montreal. all selection, joins Erik Johnson as the first American-born players Bennett is selected 16th overall by the St. Louis Blues, while Boxer to be selected with the number one pick in back-to-back years. is taken 17th overall by the Detroit Red Wings. James van Riemsdyk, who is selected second overall in the draft, teams up with Kane to become the first-ever American-born play- June 8, 1983 – Brian Lawton, a center from Mt. St. Charles High ers to be selected with the first two picks in the draft. A record 29.4 School (R.I.), becomes the first American picked No. 1 overall when percent – 62 out of the 211 players drafted in 2007 are American. the Minnesota North Stars choose him at the Montreal Forum. Jan. 5, 2010 – The U.S. National Junior Team defeats Canada, 6-5 June 21, 1986 – Seven U.S.-born players are selected in the first in , to claim its second-ever IIHF World Junior Champion- round of the NHL Entry Draft at the Montreal Forum. To date, it’s ship gold medal and first since 2004. 2008 NHL Entry Draft first- the most in the history of the event: Jimmy Carson (2nd), Dan round selection John Carlson (Washington Capitals, 27th overall) Woodley (7th), Brian Leetch (9th), Scott Young (11th), Craig Jan- scored the game-winning , while 2010 draft-eligible goalten- ney (13th), George Pelawa (16th) and Tom Fitzgerald (17th). der Jack Campbell earned the victory between the pipes.

June 11, 1988 – Mike Modano becomes the second American- June 26, 2010 – A record 11 Americans are selected in the first born player ever selected No. 1 overall when the Minnesota North round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, while a record-tying 21 Ameri- Stars select him at the Montreal Forum. cans are selected in the first two rounds, tying the two-round high water mark set in 2007. Three-time U.S. gold medalist Jack Oct. 11, 1999 – Dave Tanabe becomes the first alumnus of USA Campbell (2009 and 2010 IIHF World Men’s U18 Championships, Hockey’s National Team Development Program to play in an NHL 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship) is the first American off the game and to score an NHL goal when he tallied a power-play goal board at No. 11 to the Dallas Stars. for the Carolina Hurricanes in his pro debut. April 22, 2012 – The U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team captures June 24, 2000 – Rick DiPietro becomes the first USA Hockey its fourth consecutive IIHF Men’s Under-18 World Championship NTDP player to be selected No. 1 overall when the New York Is- gold medal with a 7-0 shutout win over in Brno, Czech landers pick him in Calgary. He is also the highest-drafted goalie Republic. Collin Olson (Carolina Hurricanes, ‘12, 159th) posted in the history of the modern draft and the first American goalie a 0.80 goals against average in five games and was named the ever drafted with the top pick. tournament’s top netminder. For defensemen Seth Jones and Ja- cob Trouba (Winnipeg Jets, ‘12, 9th) and forward Nicolas Kerdiles June 21, 2003 – Eight U.S.-born players are selected in the first (Anaheim Ducks, ‘12, 36th) it was their second consecutive gold round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft in Nashville – Ryan Suter (7th), medal at the event. Hugh Jessiman (12th), Dustin Brown (13th), Zach Parise (17th), Mark Stuart (21st), Ryan Kesler (23rd), Brian Boyle (26th) and Pat- Jan. 5, 2013 – The U.S. National Junior Team wins the gold medal rick Eaves (29th) – marking a new record. A record four players at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Ufa, , marking from USA Hockey’s NTDP were among those selected. Team USA’s third medal at the event in four years. John Gibson (Anaheim Ducks, ‘11, 39th) was named Best and Most July 30, 2005 – A then-record tying eight U.S.-born players are se- Valuable Player of the tournament, while Jacob Trouba (Winnipeg lected in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft in Ottawa. Among Jets, ‘12, 9th) was tabbed Best Defenseman. them, a record four are chosen among the top 10 picks.

April 22, 2006 – The U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team wins its second straight gold medal at the IIHF Men’s Under-18 World Championship in Angelholm and Halmstad, Sweden.

June 24, 2006 – 10 U.S.-born players hear their names called dur- ing the first round of the NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, including the No. 1 overall selection of Erik Johnson, who became the fifth American-born player to be chosen with the first pick. In addition, 17 players with ties to USA Hockey’s NTDP are chosen.

8 USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Having completed its 16th season of competition in 2012-13, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Pro- gram has had a significant impact on the National Hockey League Entry Draft. Since 1999, the first year players from the NTDP were eligible for the NHL Entry Draft, a total of 211 players have been selected, including No. 1 overall selections Rick DiPietro (2000-New York Islanders), Erik Johnson (2006-St. Louis Blues) and Patrick Kane (2007-Chicago Blackhawks). USA Hockey’s NTDP All-Time Draft List Rd Pick Player NHL Team Year Rd Pick Player NHL Team Year 1 1 Patrick Kane Chicago Blackhawks 2007 2 36 Adam Clendening Chicago Blackhawks 2011 1 1 Erik Johnson St. Louis Blues 2006 2 36 Chris Brown Phoenix Coyotes 2009 1 1 Rick DiPietro N.Y. Islanders 2000 2 37 Justin Faulk Carolina Hurricanes 2010 1 2 James van Riemsdyk Philadelphia Flyers 2007 2 37 Andy Hilbert Boston Bruins 2000 1 3 Jack Johnson Carolina Hurricanes 2005 2 38 Jon Merrill New Jersey Devils 2010 1 4 Seth Jones Nashville Predators 2013 2 38 Bill Sweatt Chicago Blackhawks 2007 1 5 Phil Kessel Boston Bruins 2006 2 38 Jeff Frazee New Jersey Devils 2005 1 5 Ryan Whitney Pittsburgh Penguins 2002 2 39 John Gibson Anaheim Ducks 2011 1 6 Al Montoya N.Y. Rangers 2004 2 39 Brian McConnell Calgary Flames 2002 1 7 Colin Wilson Nashville Predators 2008 2 40 Rob Globke Florida Panthers 2002 1 7 Jack Skille Chicago Blackhawks 2005 2 42 Steve Santini New Jersey Devils 2013 1 7 Ryan Suter Nashville Predators 2003 2 42 Patrick Sieloff Calgary Flames 2012 1 7 Michael Komisarek Montreal Canadiens 2001 2 42 Michael Ratchuk Philadelphia Flyers 2006 1 8 Peter Mueller Phoenix Coyotes 2006 2 43 Brandon Saad Chicago Blackhawks 2011 1 9 Jacob Trouba Winnipeg Jets 2012 2 43 William Wrenn San Jose Sharks 2009 1 10 Eric Nystrom Calgary Flames 2002 2 44 Jake McCabe Buffalo Sabres 2012 1 11 Jack Campbell Dallas Stars 2010 2 44 Drew Shore Florida Panthers 2009 1 11 Keith Ballard Buffalo Sabres 2002 2 44 Matt Greene Edmonton Oilers 2002 1 12 Cam Fowler Anaheim Ducks 2010 2 44 Jordan Leopold Anaheim Mighty Ducks 1999 1 12 A.J. Thelen Minnesota Wild 2004 2 45 Jeremy Morin Atlanta Thrashers 2009 1 13 Ron Hainsey Montreal Canadiens 2000 2 45 Colby Cohen Colorado Avalanche 2007 1 14 Kevin Shattenkirk Colorado Avalanche 2007 2 46 Teddy Ruth Washington Capitals 2007 1 15 J.T. Miller New York Rangers 2011 2 46 Adam Pineault Columbus Blue Jackets 2004 1 15 Derek Forbort Los Angeles Kings 2010 2 47 Tommy Vannelli St. Louis Blues 2013 1 16 Dave Tanabe Carolina Hurricanes 1999 2 47 Matthew Nieto San Jose Sharks 2011 1 16 R.J. Umberger Vancouver Canucks 2001 2 47 Tom Fritsche Colorado Avalanche 2005 1 18 Ian Cole St. Louis Blues 2007 2 47 Matthew Carle San Jose Sharks 2003 1 19 Mark Mitera Anaheim Ducks 2006 2 50 Kenny Ryan Toronto Maple Leafs 2009 1 20 Connor Murphy Phoenix Coyotes 2011 2 51 Nigel Williams Colorado Avalanche 2006 1 20 Barrett Heisten Buffalo Sabres 1999 2 51 Kris Vernarsky Toronto Maple Leafs 2000 1 21 Mark Stuart Boston Bruins 2003 2 52 Adam Hall Nashville Predators 1999 1 22 Tyler Biggs Toronto Maple Leafs 2011 2 53 Barry Tallackson New Jersey Devils 2002 1 22 Jarred Tinordi Montreal Canadiens 2010 2 53 David Booth Florida Panthers 2004 1 22 Matt Lashoff Boston Bruins 2005 2 54 Andrew Hutchinson Nashville Predators 1999 1 22 Jordan Schroeder Vancouver Canucks 2009 2 55 Doug Janik Buffalo Sabres 1999 1 23 Ryan Kesler Vancouver Canucks 2003 2 56 Kevin Lynch Columbus Blue Jackets 2009 1 25 Michael McCarron Montreal Canadiens 2013 2 56 Danny Kristo Montreal Canadiens 2008 1 26 Kyle Palmieri Anaheim Ducks 2009 2 56 Blake Geoffrion Nashville Predators 2006 1 27 Henrik Samuelsson Phoenix Coyotes 2012 2 56 Patrick O’Sullivan Minnesota Wild 2003 1 28 Brady Skjei New York Rangers 2012 2 57 Mike Hoeffel New Jersey Devils 2007 1 28 Nick Foligno Ottawa Senators 2006 2 57 Geoff Paukovich Edmonton Oilers 2004 1 29 Stefan Matteau New Jersey Devils 2012 2 58 Nate Hagemo Carolina Hurricanes 2005 1 29 Emerson Etem Anaheim Ducks 2010 2 59 Jason Zucker Minnesota Wild 2010 1 29 James O’Brien Ottawa Senators 2007 2 60 Stephen Johns Chicago Blackhawks 2010 1 29 Chris Summers Phoenix Coyotes 2006 2 60 Jimmy Hayes Toronto Maple Leafs 2008 1 29 Ottawa Senators 2003 3 63 Robbie Czarnik Los Angeles Kings 2008 1 30 Ryan Hartman Chicago Blackhawks 2013 2 63 Jamie McBain Carolina Hurricanes 2006 1 30 Dave Steckel Los Angeles Kings 2001 3 63 Jason Bailey Anaheim Mighty Ducks 2005 2 33 Rocco Grimaldi Florida Panthers 2011 2 64 James Howard Detroit Red Wings 2003 2 33 Philip McRae St. Louis Blues 2008 3 64 Jason Ryznar New Jersey Devils 2002 2 33 Lee Falardeau N.Y. Rangers 2002 3 65 Brian Strait Pittsburgh Penguins 2006 2 34 Ryan Stoa Colorado Avalanche 2005 3 69 Casey Borer Carolina Hurricanes 2004 2 35 J.T. Compher Buffalo Sabres 2013 3 70 Michael Paliotta Chicago Blackhawks 2011 2 35 Brad Winchester Edmonton Oilers 2000 3 74 John Hayden Chicago Blackhawks 2013 2 36 Nicolas Kerdiles Anaheim Ducks 2012 3 80 Pittsburgh Penguins 2010

9 USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program USA Hockey’s NTDP All-Time Draft List Rd Pick Player NHL Team Year Rd Pick Player NHL Team Year 3 80 New York Rangers 2009 5 165 Justin Maiser St. Louis Blues 2002 3 81 Michael Carman Colorado Avalanche 2006 6 167 Washington Capitals 2012 3 81 Neil Komadoski Ottawa Senators 2001 6 168 Justin Mercier Colorado Avalanche 2005 3 81 Adam Hauser Edmonton Oilers 1999 6 170 Chase Balisy Nashville Predators 2011 3 82 Nick Shore Los Angeles Kings 2011 6 172 David Wohlberg New Jersey Devils 2008 3 83 Stephen Werner Washington Capitals 2003 6 172 Matt Auffrey Anaheim Mighty Ducks 2004 3 84 Kenny Smith Edmonton Oilers 2001 6 175 John Albert Atlanta Thrashers 2007 3 85 Boston Bruins 2012 6 175 Kyle Clark Washington Capitals 1999 3 86 Josh Unice Chicago Blackhawks 2007 6 176 Ryan Flynn Nashville Predators 2006 3 87 Keaton Thompson Anaheim Ducks 2013 6 176 Ryan Maki Nashville Predators 2005 3 88 T.J. Hensick Colorado Avalanche 2005 6 176 Doug Meyer Pittsburgh Penguins 1999 3 90 Pat Aufiero N.Y. Rangers 1999 6 177 Travis Boyd Washington Capitals 2011 3 91 Jesse Lane Carolina Hurricanes 2002 6 180 Nick Mattson Chicago Blackhawks 2010 4 92 Justin Vaive Anaheim Ducks 2007 6 180 Chris Holt N.Y. Rangers 2003 4 94 Vinny Saponari Atlanta Thrashers 2008 6 181 J.D. Forrest Carolina Hurricanes 2000 4 95 Robbie Russo New York Islanders 2011 6 185 Patrick Foley Pittsburgh Penguins 2000 4 95 St. Louis Blues 2008 6 185 Ryan Murphy Los Angeles Kings 2002 4 96 Cade Fairchild St. Louis Blues 2007 6 187 Robbie Earl Toronto Maple Leafs 2004 4 96 Joe Palmer Chicago Blackhawks 2006 6 188 Joe Charlebois Chicago Blackhawks 2005 4 99 Reid Boucher New Jersey Devils 2011 6 188 Art Femenella Tampa Bay Lightning 2001 4 100 Thomas DiPauli Washington Capitals 2012 7 195 Nick Pannoni Detroit Red Wings 2001 4 100 Rhett Rakhshani N.Y. Islanders 2006 7 196 Zac Larraza Phoenix Coyotes 2011 4 101 Matt Rust Florida Panthers 2007 7 173 Joe Cannata Vancouver Canucks 2009 4 103 Calgary Flames 2010 7 182 Brad Phillips Philadelphia Flyers 2007 4 103 Brett Nowak Boston Bruins 2000 7 186 C.J. Severyn Calgary Flames 2007 4 104 Andrew Copp Winnipeg Jets 2013 7 197 Colorado Avalanche 2010 4 107 Austin Wuthrich Washington Capitals 2012 7 198 Kyle Lawson Carolina Hurricanes 2005 4 108 Calgary Flames 2010 7 199 Michael Cichy Montreal Canadiens 2009 4 110 Michael Mersch Los Angeles Kings 2011 7 199 Chad Kolarik Phoenix Coyotes 2004 4 110 Kevin Montgomery Colorado Avalanche 2006 7 208 Nick Pryor Anaheim Ducks 2008 4 110 James Sharrow Atlanta Thrashers 2003 7 210 John Eichelberger Philadelphia Flyers 2000 4 111 Willie Levesque San Jose Sharks 1999 7 210 Steve Belanger Phoenix Coyotes 2001 4 113 Ryan Hegarty Anaheim Ducks 2008 7 211 Joe Cullen Edmonton Oilers 2000 4 113 Nathan Davis Chicago Blackhawks 2005 7 211 Patrick Murphy Edmonton Oilers 2002 4 115 Sean Lorenz Minnesota Wild 2008 7 219 Dennis Packard Tampa Bay Lightning 2001 4 118 Los Angeles Kings 2013 7 224 Gerald Coleman Tampa Bay Lightning 2003 4 119 Brian Fahey Colorado Avalanche 2000 7 224 Boston Bruins 2004 4 119 Kevin Porter Phoenix Coyotes 2004 7 226 N.Y. Rangers 2002 4 121 Chicago Blackhawks 2013 8 239 Jake Riddle Minnesota Wild 2001 4 122 N.Y. Rangers 2003 8 239 Ryan Lannon Pittsburgh Penguins 2002 5 123 Will Butcher Colorado Avalanche 2013 8 244 Eric Bowen Atlanta Thrashers 2000 5 126 David Kolomatis Los Angeles Kings 2009 8 244 Edmonton Oilers 2002 5 126 Joe Lavin Chicago Blackhawks 2007 8 249 Matt Maglione Washington Capitals 2001 5 129 Blake Pietila New Jersey Devils 2011 8 249 J.D. Corbin Colorado Avalanche 2004 5 130 Brett Bennett Phoenix Coyotes 2006 8 251 Todd Jackson Detroit Red Wings 2000 5 133 Connor Clifton Phoenix Coyotes 2013 9 255 Brett Henning N.Y. Islanders 1999 5 135 Boston Bruins 2010 9 260 Bryan Perez N.Y. Islanders 2001 5 135 Matt Doman Calgary Flames 1999 9 265 Dwight LaBrosse Pittsburgh Penguins 2002 5 137 Washington Capitals 2012 9 270 Rob Flynn N.Y. Rangers 2002 5 140 Jacob Dowell Chicago Blackhawks 2004 9 275 Michael Grenzy Chicago Blackhawks 2003 5 141 Jim McKenzie Ottawa Senators 2004 9 276 Troy Ferguson Carolina Hurricanes 2000 5 142 Buffalo Sabres 2005 9 278 Matt Gens Vancouver Canucks 2002 5 142 Will Magnuson Colorado Avalanche 1999 5 143 Greg Moore Calgary Flames 2003 5 145 Atlanta Thrashers 2003 5 153 Bill Cass Anaheim Mighty Ducks 2000 6 154 Brandon Maxwell Colorado Avalanche 2009 6 158 Jerry D’Amigo Toronto Maple Leafs 2009 5 159 Collin Olson Carolina Hurricanes 2012 5 159 John-Michael Liles Colorado Avalanche 2000 5 159 Mike Brown Vancouver Canucks 2004 5 163 Dusty Collins Tampa Bay Lighting 2004

10 USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program USA Hockey’s NTDP Year-By-Year NHL Entry Draft Selections 1999 (14) 2002 (19) Rd. Pick Player Team Rd. Pick Player Team 1 16 Dave Tanabe Carolina Hurricanes 1 5 Ryan Whitney Pittsburgh Penguins 1 20 Barrett Heisten Buffalo Sabres 1 10 Eric Nystrom Calgary Flames 2 44 Jordan Leopold Anaheim Mighty Ducks 1 11 Keith Ballard Buffalo Sabres 2 52 Adam Hall Nashville Predators 2 33 Lee Falardeau N.Y. Rangers 2 54 Andrew Hutchinson Nashville Predators 2 39 Brian McConnell Calgary Flames 2 55 Doug Janik Buffalo Sabres 2 40 Rob Globke Florida Panthers 3 81 Adam Hauser Edmonton Oilers 2 44 Matt Greene Edmonton Oilers 3 90 Pat Aufiero N.Y. Rangers 2 53 Barry Tallackson New Jersey Devils 4 111 Willie Levesque San Jose Sharks 3 64 Jason Ryznar New Jersey Devils 5 135 Matt Doman Calgary Flames 3 91 Jesse Lane Carolina Hurricanes 5 142 Will Magnuson Colorado Avalanche 5 165 Justin Maiser St. Louis Blues 6 175 Kyle Clark Washington Capitals 6 185 Ryan Murphy Los Angeles Kings 6 176 Doug Meyer Pittsburgh Penguins 7 211 Patrick Murphy Edmonton Oilers 9 255 Brett Henning N.Y. Islanders 7 226 Joey Crabb N.Y. Rangers 8 239 Ryan Lannon Pittsburgh Penguins 2000 (16) 8 244 Dwight Helminen Edmonton Oilers Rd. Pick Player Team 9 265 Dwight LaBrosse Pittsburgh Penguins 1 1 Rick DiPietro N.Y. Islanders 9 270 Rob Flynn N.Y. Rangers 1 13 Ron Hainsey Montreal Canadiens 9 278 Matt Gens Vancouver Canucks 2 35 Brad Winchester Edmonton Oilers 2 37 Andy Hilbert Boston Bruins 2003 (15) 2 51 Kris Vernarsky Toronto Maple Leafs Rd. Pick Player Team 4 103 Brett Nowak Boston Bruins 1 7 Ryan Suter Nashville Predators 4 119 Brian Fahey Colorado Avalanche 1 21 Mark Stuart Boston Bruins 5 153 Bill Cass Anaheim Mighty Ducks 1 23 Ryan Kesler Vancouver Canucks 5 159 John-Michael Liles Colorado Avalanche 1 29 Patrick Eaves Ottawa Senators 6 181 J.D. Forrest Carolina Hurricanes 2 47 Matthew Carle San Jose Sharks 6 185 Patrick Foley Pittsburgh Penguins 2 56 Patrick O’Sullivan Minnesota Wild 7 210 John Eichelberger Philadelphia Flyers 2 64 James Howard Detroit Red Wings 7 211 Joe Cullen Edmonton Oilers 3 83 Stephen Werner Washington Capitals 8 244 Eric Bowen Atlanta Thrashers 4 110 James Sharrow Atlanta Thrashers 8 251 Todd Jackson Detroit Red Wings 4 122 Corey Potter N.Y. Rangers 9 276 Troy Ferguson Carolina Hurricanes 5 143 Greg Moore Calgary Flames 5 145 Brett Sterling Atlanta Thrashers 2001 (12) 6 180 Chris Holt N.Y. Rangers Rd. Pick Player Team 7 224 Gerald Coleman Tampa Bay Lightning 1 7 Michael Komisarek Montreal Canadiens 9 275 Michael Grenzy Chicago Blackhawks 1 16 R.J. Umberger Vancouver Canucks 1 30 Dave Steckel Los Angeles Kings 3 81 Neil Komadoski Ottawa Senators 3 84 Kenny Smith Edmonton Oilers 6 188 Art Femenella Tampa Bay Lightning 6 195 Nick Pannoni Detroit Red Wings 7 210 Steve Belanger Phoenix Coyotes 7 219 Dennis Packard Tampa Bay Lightning 8 239 Jake Riddle Minnesota Wild 8 249 Matt Maglione Washington Capitals 9 260 Bryan Perez N.Y. Islanders

11 USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program USA Hockey’s NTDP Year-By-Year NHL Entry Draft Selections 2004 (16) 2006 (17) Rd. Pick Player Team Rd. Pick Player Team 1 6 Al Montoya N.Y. Rangers 1 1 Erik Johnson St. Louis Blues 1 12 A.J. Thelen Minnesota Wild 1 5 Phil Kessel Boston Bruins 2 46 Adam Pineault Columbus Blue Jackets 1 8 Peter Mueller Phoenix Coyotes 2 53 David Booth Florida Panthers 1 19 Mark Mitera Anaheim Ducks 2 57 Geoff Paukovich Edmonton Oilers 1 28 Nick Foligno Ottawa Senators 3 69 Casey Borer Carolina Hurricanes 1 29 Chris Summers Phoenix Coyotes 4 119 Kevin Porter Phoenix Coyotes 2 42 Michael Ratchuk Philadelphia Flyers 5 140 Jacob Dowell Chicago Blackhawks 2 51 Nigel Williams Colorado Avalanche 5 141 Jim McKenzie Ottawa Senators 2 56 Blake Geoffrion Nashville Predators 5 159 Mike Brown Vancouver Canucks 2 63 Jamie McBain Carolina Hurricanes 5 163 Dusty Collins Tampa Bay Lighting 3 65 Brian Strait Pittsburgh Penguins 6 172 Matt Auffrey Anaheim Mighty Ducks 3 81 Michael Carman Colorado Avalanche 6 187 Robbie Earl Toronto Maple Leafs 4 96 Joe Palmer Chicago Blackhawks 7 199 Chad Kolarik Phoenix Coyotes 4 100 Rhett Rakhshani N.Y. Islanders 7 224 Matt Hunwick Boston Bruins 4 110 Kevin Montgomery Colorado Avalanche 8 249 J.D. Corbin Colorado Avalanche 5 130 Brett Bennett Phoenix Coyotes 6 176 Ryan Flynn Nashville Predators 2005 (15) Rd. Pick Player Team 2007 (17) 1 3 Jack Johnson Carolina Hurricanes Rd. Pick Player Team 1 7 Jack Skille Chicago Blackhawks 1 1 Patrick Kane Chicago Blackhawks 1 22 Matt Lashoff Boston Bruins 1 2 James van Riemsdyk Philadelphia Flyers 2 34 Ryan Stoa Colorado Avalanche 1 14 Kevin Shattenkirk Colorado Avalanche 2 38 Jeff Frazee New Jersey Devils 1 18 Ian Cole St. Louis Blues 2 47 Tom Fritsche Colorado Avalanche 1 29 James O’Brien Ottawa Senators 2 58 Nate Hagemo Carolina Hurricanes 2 38 Bill Sweatt Chicago Blackhawks 3 63 Jason Bailey Anaheim Mighty Ducks 2 45 Colby Cohen Colorado Avalanche 3 88 T.J. Hensick Colorado Avalanche 2 46 Teddy Ruth Washington Capitals 4 113 Nathan Davis Chicago Blackhawks 2 57 Mike Hoeffel New Jersey Devils 5 142 Nathan Gerbe Buffalo Sabres 3 86 Josh Unice Chicago Blackhawks 6 168 Justin Mercier Colorado Avalanche 4 92 Justin Vaive Anaheim Ducks 6 176 Ryan Maki Nashville Predators 4 96 Cade Fairchild St. Louis Blues 6 188 Joe Charlebois Chicago Blackhawks 4 101 Matt Rust Florida Panthers 7 198 Kyle Lawson Carolina Hurricanes 5 126 Joseph Lavin Chicago Blackhawks 6 175 John Albert Atlanta Thrashers 7 182 Brad Phillips Philadelphia Flyers 7 186 C.J. Severyn Calgary Flames

12 USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program USA Hockey’s NTDP Year-By-Year NHL Entry Draft Selections 2008 (11) 2011 (17) Rd. Pick Player Team Rd. Pick Player Team 1 7 Colin Wilson Nashville Predators 1 15 J.T. Miller New York Rangers 2 33 Philip McRae St. Louis Blues 1 20 Connor Murphy Phoenix Coyotes 2 56 Danny Kristo Montreal Canadiens 1 22 Tyler Biggs Toronto Maple Leafs 2 60 Jimmy Hayes Toronto Maple Leafs 2 33 Rocco Grimaldi Florida Panthers 3 63 Robbie Czarnik Los Angeles Kings 2 36 Adam Clendening Chicago Blackhawks 4 94 Vinny Saponari Atlanta Thrashers 2 39 John Gibson Anaheim Ducks 4 95 David Warsofsky St. Louis Blues 2 43 Brandon Saad Chicago Blackhawks 4 113 Ryan Hegarty Anaheim Ducks 2 47 Matthew Nieto San Jose Sharks 4 115 Sean Lorenz Minnesota Wild 3 70 Michael Paliotta Chicago Blackhawks 6 172 David Wohlberg New Jersey Devils 3 82 Nick Shore Los Angeles Kings 7 208 Nick Pryor Anaheim Ducks 4 95 Robbie Russo New York Islanders 4 99 Reid Boucher New Jersey Devils 2009 (14) 4 110 Michael Mersch Los Angeles Kings Rd. Pick Player Team 5 129 Blake Pietila New Jersey Devils 1 22 Jordan Schroeder Vancouver Canucks 6 170 Chase Balisy Nashville Predators 1 26 Kyle Palmieri Anaheim Ducks 6 177 Travis Boyd Washington Capitals 2 36 Chris Brown Phoenix Coyotes 7 196 Zac Larraza Phoenix Coyotes 2 43 William Wrenn San Jose Sharks 2 44 Drew Shore Florida Panthers 2012 (13) 2 45 Jeremy Morin Atlanta Thrashers Rd. Pick Player Team 2 50 Kenny Ryan Toronto Maple Leafs 1 9 Jacob Trouba Winnipeg Jets 2 56 Kevin Lynch Columbus Blue Jackets 1 27 Henrik Samuelsson Phoenix Coyotes 3 80 Ryan Bourque New York Rangers 1 28 Brady Skjei New York Rangers 5 126 David Kolomatis Los Angeles Kings 1 29 Stefan Matteau New Jersey Devils 6 154 Brandon Maxwell Colorado Avalanche 2 36 Nicolas Kerdiles Anaheim Ducks 6 158 Jerry D’Amigo Toronto Maple Leafs 2 42 Patrick Sieloff Calgary Flames 7 173 Joe Cannata Vancouver Canucks 2 44 Jake McCabe Buffalo Sabres 7 199 Michael Cichy Montreal Canadiens 3 85 Matt Grzelcyk Boston Bruins 4 100 Thomas DiPauli Washington Capitals 2010 (15) 4 107 Austin Wuthrich Washington Capitals Rd. Pick Player Team 5 137 Connor Carrick New York Rangers 1 11 Jack Campbell Dallas Stars 6 159 Collin Olson Carolina Hurricanes 1 12 Cam Fowler Anaheim Ducks 6 167 Riley Barber Washington Capitals 1 15 Derek Forbort Los Angeles Kings 1 22 Jarred Tinordi Montreal 2013 (13) 1 29 Emerson Etem Anaheim Ducks Rd. Pick Player Team 2 37 Justin Faulk Carolina Hurricanes 1 4 Seth Jones Nashville Predators 2 38 Jon Merrill New Jersey Devils 1 25 Michael McCarron Montreal Canadiens 2 59 Jason Zucker Minnesota Wild 1 30 Ryan Hartman Chicago Blackhawks 2 60 Stephen Johns Chicago Blackhawks 2 35 J.T. Compher Buffalo Sabres 3 80 Bryan Rust Pittsburgh Penguins 2 42 Steve Santini New Jersey Devils 4 103 John Ramage Calgary Flames 2 47 Tommy Vannelli St. Louis Blues 4 108 Bill Arnold Calgary Flames 3 74 John Hayden Chicago Blackhawks 5 135 Justin Florek Boston Bruins 3 87 Keaton Thompson Anaheim Ducks 6 180 Nick Mattson Chicago Blackhawks 4 104 Andrew Copp Winnipeg Jets 7 197 Luke Moffatt Colorado Avalanche 4 118 Hudson Fasching Los Angeles Kings 4 121 Tyler Motte Chicago Blackhawks 5 123 Will Butcher Colorado Avalanche 5 133 Connor Clifton Phoenix Coyotes

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