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USA AT THE NHL DRAFT 2012 NHL Entry Draft • , Pa. AMERICAN PLAYERS & the NHL Entry Draft Draft Statistics, 2009-11 Highest-Drafted American Players Each Year Since 2000 2011 Year Player (Hometown/Current Team Then) Pick Team American players selected, first round 4 American players selected, first two rounds 12 2011 J.T. Miller (East Palestine, /USNTDP) 15 NYR Total American players selected 59 2010 Jack Campbell (Port Huron, Mich./USNTDP) 11 DAL Percentage of American players selected 28.0% (59/211) 2009 (Eden Prairie, Minn./Eden Prairie H.S.) 16 MIN 2010 2008 (Massena, N.Y./Peterborough) 3 ATL American players selected, first round 11* 2007 (Buffalo, N.Y./London) 1 CHI American players selected, first two rounds 21** Total American-born players selected 59 2006 (Bloomington, Minn./USNTDP) 1 STL Percentage of American-born players selected 28.1% (59/210) 2005 (Cherry Hill, N.J./Owen Sound) 2 ANA 2009 2004 (Robbinsdale, Minn./Breck H.S.) 5 PHX American players selected, first round 6 2003 Ryan Suter (Madison, Wis./USNTDP) 7 NSH American players selected, first two rounds 16 Total American-born players selected 54 2002 (Scituate, Mass./ Univ.) 5 PIT Percentage of American-born players selected 25.6% (54/211) 2001 Michael Komisarek (West Islip, N.Y./Univ. of ) 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. Blackhawks London (OHL) 2006 Erik Johnson Bloomington, Minn. St. Louis Blues U.S. National Under-18 Team 2000 Rick DiPietro Winthrop, Mass. Islanders Boston University (HEA) 1995 Bryan Berard Woonsocket, R.I. Senators Detroit Junior Red Wings (OHL) 1988 Livonia, Mich. North Stars Prince Albert (WHL) 1983 Brian Lawton , N.J. Mount St. Charles (R.I.) High School

1 AMERICAN PLAYERS & the NHL Entry Draft 2012 NHL Draft Combine Attendees

Final NHL CSS Rank Name Hometown 2011-12 Team 2012-13 Team * 4 Milwaukee, Wis. (OHL) Sarnia (OHL) 9 Rochester, Mich. U.S. National Under-18 Team Univ. of Michigan (CCHA) 17 Chicago, Ill. U.S. National Under-18 Team Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL) 19 Lakeville, Minn. U.S. National Under-18 Team Univ. of Minnesota (WCHA) 27 Cristoval Nieves Syracuse, N.Y. (Conn.) Univ. of Michigan (CCHA) 29 Nicolas Kerdiles Irvine, Calif. U.S. National Under-18 Team Univ. of (WCHA) 31 Ann Arbor, Mich. U.S. National Under-18 Team Windsor (OHL) 34 Madison, Wis. Green Bay (USHL) Univ. of (WCHA) 36 Samuel Kurker Boston, Mass. St. John’s Prep (Mass.) Boston University (HEA) 38 Brady Vail Hendersonville, N.C. Windsor (OHL) Windsor (OHL) 47 Jake McCabe Eau Claire, Wis. Univ. of Wisconsin (WCHA) Univ. of Wisconsin (WCHA) 50 Robbie Baillargeon Springfield, Mass. Indiana (USHL) Indiana (USHL) # 51 Matthew DeBlouw Chesterfield, Mich. Muskegon (USHL) Michigan State University (CCHA) 52 Hancock, Mich. Windsor (OHL) Windsor (OHL) 53 Zach Stepan Hastings, Minn. Shattuck-St. Mary’s (Minn.) Waterloo (USHL) + 54 Brian Hart Cumberland, Phillips Exeter (N.H.) (ECACH) 68 Brian Cooper Anchorage, Fargo (USHL) Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha (WCHA) 69 Chris Calnan Boston, Mass. Nobles & Greenough (Mass.) Nobles & Greenough (Mass.) ^ 70 Max Iafrate Baltimore, Md. Kitchener (OHL) Kitchener (OHL) 71 Buffalo, N.Y. Brampton (OHL) Brampton (OHL) 73 Logan Nelson Coon Rapids, Minn. Victoria (WHL) Victoria (WHL) 75 Scottsdale, Ariz. Edmonton (WHL) Edmonton (WHL) 76 Daniel O’Regan Needham, Mass. St. Sebastian School (Mass.) Boston University (HEA) 77 Boston, Mass. South Shore (EJHL) Harvard University (ECACH)

Goalies 4 Edison, N.J. Corpus Christi (NAHL) Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha (WCHA) 6 Concord, N.H. Indiana (USHL) (HEA)

* - Based on most recent information available # - Baillargeon is verbally committed to attend Boston University (HEA) in 2013-14 + - Stepan is verbally committed to attend Ohio State University (CCHA) in 2013-14 ^ - Calnan is verbally committed to attend (HEA) in 2013-14

American Draft Combine Notes • 26 Americans were invited to the 2012 NHL Scouting Combine • 19 played in the NCAA, U.S. junior leagues or U.S. high schools in 2011-12 • 8 of the top 10 rated U.S. skaters played in the USHL or U.S. high schools in 2011-12 • 17 are slated to play in the NCAA in 2012 or 2013 • Trouba, Matteau, Skjei, Kerdiles, Sieloff, McCabe and Samuelsson were members of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program in 2010-11.

2 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 – Canucks, 1st rd., 7th overall – St. Louis Blues, 1st rd., 14th overall – , 1st rd., 9th overall Peter Ratchuk – Avalanche, 1st rd., 25th overall 1971 (1) Scott Young – , 1st rd., 11th overall Dan LaCouture – , 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 – , 1st rd., 16th overall Josh DeWolf – Devils, 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 – , 2nd rd., 24th overall 1997 (5) Mark Howe – Boston Bruins, 2nd rd., 25th overall – , 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 – , 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 – Canadiens, 2nd rd., 33rd overall David Legwand – , 1st rd., 2nd overall Adam Burt – Hartford Whalers, 2nd rd., 39th overall Michael Rupp – New York Islanders, 1st rd., 9th overall 1977 (1) Scott Gomez – New Jersey Devils, 1st rd., 27th overall Tom Gorence – , 2nd rd., 35th overall 1988 (4) Phillippe Sauve – , 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 – , 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 Mike Ramsey – 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 Neal Broten - 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 Derian Hatcher – 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 – , 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 Jeffe Taffe – 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 Marley – 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 – St. Louis Blues, 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 Tim Jackman – , 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 Adam Deadmarsh - 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 – Dallas Stars, 2nd rd., 35th overall Eric Nystrom – 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 – 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) – New York Rangers, 2nd rd., 28th overall Bryan Berard – Ottawa Senators, 1st rd., 1st overall Eric Weinrich – New Jersey Devils, 2nd rd., 32nd overall Brian Boucher – Philadelphia Flyers, 1st rd., 22nd overall Todd Richards – Montreal Canadiens, 2nd rd., 33rd overall Peter Roed – San Jose Sharks, 2nd rd., 38th overall

3 AMERICAN PLAYERS & the NHL Entry Draft Americans Selected in the First Two Rounds 2003 (18) 2007 (21) 2011 (12) Ryan Suter – Nashville Predators, 1st rd., 7th overall Patrick Kane – Chicago Blackhawks, 1st rd., 1st overall J.T. Miller - New York Rangers, 1st rd., 15th overall – New York Rangers, 1st rd., 12th overall James van Riemsdyk – Philadelphia Flyers, 1st rd., 2nd overall Connor Murphy - Phoenix Coyotes, 1st rd., 20th overall Dustin Brown – Los Angeles Kings, 1st rd., 13th overall Ryan McDonagh – Montreal Canadiens, 1st rd., 12th overall - Ottawa Senators, 1st rd., 21st overall Zach Parise – New Jersey Devils, 1st rd., 17th overall – Colorado Avalanche, 1st rd., 14th overall Tyler Biggs - Toronto Maple Leafs, 1st rd., 22nd overall Mark Stuart – Boston Bruins, 1st rd., 21st overall Ian Cole – St. Louis Blues, 1st rd., 18th overall Rocco Grimaldi - , 2nd rd., 33rd overall – Vancouver Canucks, 1st rd., 23rd overall Max Pacioretty – Montreal Canadiens, 1st rd., 22nd overall Scott Mayfield - New York Islanders, 2nd rd., 34th overall – Los Angeles Kings, 1st rd., 26th overall – Nashville Predators, 1st rd., 23rd overall Adam Clendening - Chicago Blackhawks, 2nd rd., 36th overall Danny Richmond – Carolina Hurricanes, 2nd rd., 31st overall Patrick White – Vancouver Canucks, 1st rd., 25th overall John Gibson - , 2nd rd., 39th overall Matt Smaby – Tampa Bay Lightning, 2nd rd., 41st overall Nick Petrecki – San Jose Sharks, 1st rd., 28th overall Brandon Saad - Chicago Blackhawks, 2nd rd., 43rd overall – San Jose Sharks, 2nd rd., 43rd overall James O’Brien – Ottawa Senators, 1st rd. 29th overall Matthew Nieto - San Jose Sharks, 2nd rd., 47th overall Dan Fritsche – Columbus Blue Jackets, 2nd rd., 46th overall T.J. Brennan – Buffalo Sabres, 2nd rd., 31st overall Mario Lucia - , 2nd rd., 60th overall Matthew Carle – San Jose Sharks, 2nd rd., 47th overall Tommy Cross – Boston Bruins, 2nd rd. 35th overall Shane Prince - Ottawa Senators, 2nd rd., 61st overall Colin McDonald – Edmonton Oilers, 2nd rd., 51st overall Bill Sweatt – Chicago Blackhawks, 2nd rd., 38th overall Brandon Crombeen – Dallas Stars, 2nd rd., 54th overall Eric Tangradi – Anaheim Ducks, 2nd rd., 42nd overall Patrick O’Sullivan – Minnesota Wild, 2nd rd., 56th overall Aaron Palushaj – St. Louis Blues, 2nd rd., 44th overall John Doherty – Toronto Maple Leafs, 2nd rd., 57th overall Colby Cohen – Colorado Avalanche, 2nd rd., 45th overall – St. Louis Blues, 2nd rd., 62nd overall Ted Ruth – Washington Capitals, 2nd rd., 46th overall – Detroit Red Wings, 2nd rd., 64th overall Nico Sacchetti – Dallas Stars, 2nd rd. 50th overall Will Weber – Columbus Blue Jackets, 2nd rd., 53rd overall 2004 (13) Jeremy Smith – Nashville Predators, 2nd rd., 54th overall Blake Wheeler – Phoenix Coyotes, 1st rd., 5th overall Mike Hoeffel – New Jersey Devils, 2nd rd. 57th overall – New York Rangers, 1st rd., 6th overall A.J. Thelen – Minnesota Wild, 1st rd., 12th overall 2008 (11) Drew Stafford – Buffalo Sabres, 1st rd., 13th overall Zach Bogosian – Atlanta Thashers, 1st rd., 3rd overall Rob Schremp – Edmonton Oilers, 1st rd., 25th overall Colin Wilson – Nashville Predators, 1st rd., 7th overall – Vancouver Canucks, 1st rd., 26th overall – Anaheim Ducks, 1st rd., 17th overall Chris Bourque – Washington Capitals, 2nd rd., 33rd overall John Carlson – Washington Capitals, 1st rd., 27th overall Grant Lewis – Atlanta Thrashers, 2nd rd., 40th overall Thomas McCollum – Detroit Red Wings, 1st rd., 30th overall Adam Pineault – Columbus Blue Jackets, 2nd rd., 46th overall Philip McRae – St. Louis Blues, 2nd rd., 33rd overall – Florida Panthers, 2nd rd., 53rd overall – New York Islanders, 2nd rd., 40th overall Geoff Paukovich – Edmonton Oilers, 2nd rd., 57th overall – Calgary Flames, 2nd rd., 48th overall Brandon Dubinsky – New York Rangers, 2nd rd., 60th overall – New York Rangers, 2nd rd., 51st overall Alex Goligoski – Pittsburgh Penguins, 2nd rd., 61st overall – Montreal Canadiens, 2nd rd., 56th overall – Toronto Maple Leafs, 2nd rd., 60th overall 2005 (16) Bobby Ryan – Anaheim Mighty Ducks, 1st rd., 2nd overall 2009 (16) Jack Johnson – Carolina Hurricanes, 1st rd., 3rd overall Nick Leddy – Minnesota Wild, 1st rd., 16th overall Jack Skille – Chicago Blackhawks, 1st rd., 7th overall Chris Kreider – New York Rangers, 1st rd., 19th overall Brian Lee – Ottawa Senators, 1st rd., 9th overall John Moore – Columbus Blue Jackets, 1st rd., 21st overall – Boston Bruins, 1st rd., 22nd overall – Vancouver Canucks, 1st rd., 22nd overall T.J. Oshie – St. Louis Blues, 1st rd., 24th overall Kyle Palmieri – Anaheim Ducks, 1st rd., 26th overall Joe Finley – Washington Capitals, 1st rd., 27th overall Dylan Olsen – Chicago Blackhawks, 1st rd., 28th overall Matt Niskanen – Dallas Stars, 1st rd., 28th overall Chris Brown – Phoenix Coyotes, 2nd rd., 36th overall Tyler Plante – Florida Panthers, 2nd rd., 32nd overall Matt Clark – Anaheim Ducks, 2nd rd., 37th overall Ryan Stoa – Colorado Avalanche, 2nd rd., 34th overall Zach Budish – Nashville Predators, 2nd rd., 41st overall Jeff Frazee – New Jersey Devils, 2nd rd., 38th overall William Wrenn – San Jose Sharks, 2nd rd., 43rd overall Michael Sauer – New York Rangers, 2nd rd., 40th overall Drew Shore – Florida Panthers, 2nd rd., 44th overall – Detroit Red Wings, 2nd rd., 42nd overall – Atlanta Thrashers, 2nd rd., 45th overall Tom Fritsche – Colorado Avalanche, 2nd rd., 47th overall Kenny Ryan – Toronto Maple Leafs, 2nd rd., 50th overall Nathan Hagemo – Carolina Hurricanes, 2nd rd., 58th overall – Carolina Hurricanes, 2nd rd., 51st overall Michael Gergen – Pittsburgh Penguins, 2nd rd., 61st overall Kevin Lynch – Columbus Blue Jackets, 2nd rd., 56th overall Philip Samuelsson - Pittsburgh Penguins, 2nd rd., 61st 2006 (18) overall Erik Johnson – St. Louis Blues, 1st rd., 1st overall – Boston Bruins, 1st rd., 5th overall 2010 (21) Kyle Okposo – New York Islanders, 1st rd., 7th overall Jack Campbell - Dallas Stars, 1st rd., 11th overall Peter Mueller – Phoenix Coyotes, 1st rd., 8th overall - Anaheim Ducks, 1st rd., 12th overall Trevor Lewis – Los Angeles Kings, 1st rd., 17th overall - Los Angeles Kings, 1st rd., 15th overall – Anaheim Mighty Ducks, 1st rd., 19th overall - Nashville Predators, 1st rd., 18th overall David Fischer – Montreal Canadiens, 1st rd., 20th overall - Florida Panthers, 1st rd., 19th overall – New York Rangers, 1st rd., 21st overall - Pittsburgh Penguins, 1st rd., 20th overall – Ottawa Senators, 1st rd., 28th overall - Montreal Canadiens, 1st rd., 22nd overall Chris Summers – Phoenix Coyotes, 1st rd., 29th overall - Chicago Blackhawks, 1st rd., 24th overall Carl Sneep – Pittsburg Penguins, 2nd rd., 32nd overall - San Jose Sharks, 1st rd., 28th overall Michael Ratchuk – Philadelphia Flyers, 2nd rd., 42nd overall - Anaheim Ducks, 1st rd., 29th overall Jeff Petry – Edmonton Oilers, 2nd rd., 45th overall - New York Islanders, 1st rd., 30th overall Joe Ryan – Los Angeles Kings, 2nd rd., 48th overall - Edmonton Oilers, 2nd rd., 31st overall Nigel Williams – Colorado Avalanche, 2nd rd., 51st overall Jared Knight - Boston Bruins, 2nd rd., 32nd overall – Nashville Predators, 2nd rd., 56th overall - Carolina Hurricanes, 2nd rd., 37th overall Mike Weber – Buffalo Sabres, 2nd rd., 57th overall - New Jersey Devils, 2nd rd., 38th overall Jamie McBain – Carolina Hurricanes, 2nd rd., 63rd overall - Florida Panthers, 2nd rd., 50th overall - Phoenix Coyotes, 2nd rd., 52nd overall - Carolina Hurricanes, 2nd rd., 53rd overall - Chicago Blackhawks, 2nd rd., 54th overall - Minnesota Wild, 2nd rd., 59th overall Stephen Johns - Chicago Blackhawks, 2nd rd., 60th overall

4 AMERICAN PLAYERS & the NHL Entry Draft

Draft Eligible IIHF Men’s World U18 Championship Americans Selected in the First Two Rounds Gold Medalists Team Player Pick Year Brock Nelson 30 2010 Name Years ANA John Gibson 39 2011 Kyle Okposo 7 2006 2012 Cam Fowler 12 2010 Rick DiPietro 1 2000 Cole Bardreau 2011 Emerson Etem 29 2010 NYR J.T. Miller 15 2011 Dan Carlson 2011 Kyle Palmieri 26 2009 Chris Kreider 19 2009 2012 Jake Gardiner 17 2008 Bobby Sanguinetti 21 2006 Andrew Copp 2012 Mark Mitera 19 2006 Al Montoya 6 2004 Austin Czarnik 2010 Bobby Ryan 2 2005 Hugh Jessiman 12 2003 Cameron Darcy 2012 ATL Zach Bogosian 3 2008 OTT Stefan Noesen 21 2011 2012 Jim Slater 30 2002 Shane Prince 61 2011 2012 BOS Phil Kessel 5 2006 James O’Brien 29 2007 Ryan Haggerty 2011 Matt Lashoff 22 2005 Nick Foligno 28 2006 Barrett Kaib 2011 Mark Stuart 21 2003 Brian Lee 9 2005 Nicolas Kerdiles 2011, 2012 BUF Drew Stafford 13 2004 Tim Gleason 23 2001 Matthew Lane 2012 Keith Ballard 11 2002 PHI James van Riemsdyk 2 2007 Jake McCabe 2011 CAR Jack Johnson 3 2005 PHX Connor Murphy 20 2011 Matt McNeely 2011 CBJ John Moore 21 2009 Peter Mueller 8 2006 Collin Olson 2012 CGY Eric Nystrom 10 2002 Chris Summers 29 2006 Daniel O’Regan 2012 CHI Adam Clendening 36 2011 Blake Wheeler 5 2004 Kyle Osterberg 2012 Brandon Saad 43 2011 PIT Beau Bennett 20 2010 Adam Reid 2011 Kevin Hayes 24 2010 Ryan Whitney 5 2002 Jared Rutledge 2012 Dylan Olsen 28 2009 Brooks Orpik 18 2000 Henrik Samuelsson 2011 Patrick Kane 1 2007 SJS Matthew Nieto 47 2011 Quentin Shore 2012 Jack Skille 7 2005 Charlie Coyle 28 2010 Frankie Simonelli 2010 COL Kevin Shattenkirk 14 2007 Nick Petrecki 28 2007 Patrick Sieloff 2012 DAL Jack Campbell 11 2010 Mike Morris 27 2002 Brady Skjei 2012 Matt Niskanen 28 2005 STL Ian Cole 18 2007 Jacob Trouba 2011, 2012 DET Thomas McCollum 30 2008 Erik Johnson 1 2006 Frankie Vatrano 2012 EDM Rob Schremp 25 2004 T.J. Oshie 24 2005 FLA Rocco Grimaldi 33 2011 Jason Bacashihua 26 2001 Nick Bjugstad 19 2010 Jeffe Taffe 30 2000 LAK Derek Forbort 15 2010 TOR Tyler Biggs 22 2011 Trevor Lewis 17 2006 VAN Jordan Schroeder 22 2009 Dustin Brown 13 2003 Patrick White 25 2007 Brian Boyle 26 2003 Cory Schneider 26 2004 David Steckel 30 2001 Ryan Kesler 23 2003 MIN Mario Lucia 60 2011 R.J. Umberger 16 2001 Nick Leddy 16 2009 WSH John Carlson 27 2008 A.J. Thelen 12 2004 Joe Finley 27 2005 MTL Jarred Tinordi 22 2010 Ryan McDonagh 12 2007 Max Pacioretty 22 2007 David Fischer 20 2006 Chris Higgins 14 2002 Michael Komisarek 7 2001 Ron Hainsey 13 2000 NJD Zach Parise 17 2003 David Hale 22 2000

Team Player Pick Year NSH Austin Watson 18 2010 Colin Wilson 7 2008 Jonathon Blum 23 2007 Ryan Suter 7 2003 NYI Scott Mayfield 34 2011 5 AMERICAN PLAYERS & the NHL Entry Draft Timeline: The NHL Entry Draft & Hockey in the June 5, 1968 – Curt Bennett and Herb Boxer become the first American players ever selected at the NHL Entry Draft in Mon- treal. Bennett is selected 16th overall by the St. Louis Blues, while Boxer is taken 17th overall by the Detroit Red Wings.

June 8, 1983 – Brian Lawton, a center from Mt. St. Charles High School (R.I.), becomes the first American to be selected first overall when the Minnesota North Stars choose him with the first pick No. 1 pick at the Montreal Forum.

June 21, 1986 – Seven U.S.-born players are selected in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft at the Montreal Forum. It’s the most in the history of the event: Jimmy Carson (2nd), Dan Woodley (7th), Brian Leetch (9th), Scott Young (11th), Craig Janney (13th), George Pelawa (16th), and Tom Fitzgerald (17th).

June 11, 1988 – Mike Modano becomes the second American-born player ever selected first overall when the Minnesota North Stars choose him with the number one pick at the Montreal Forum.

Oct. 11, 1999 – Dave Tanabe becomes the first alumni of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program to play in an NHL game and to score an NHL when he scored a power-play goal for the Carolina Hurricanes in his pro debut.

June 24, 2000 – Rick DiPietro becomes the first USA Hockey NTDP player to be selected first overall when the New York Island- ers make him the number one pick at the NHL Entry Draft in Calgary. He is also the highest-drafted goalie in the history of the modern draft and the first American goalie ever drafted with the top pick.

In addition, six players are selected in the first round from U.S. colleges: Rick DiPietro (Boston Univ.), Dany Heatly (Univ. of Wisconsin), Ron Hainsey (UMass-Lowell), Brooks Orpik (Boston College), Krys Kolanos (Boston College), (Univ. of Min- nesota).

June 21, 2003 – Eight U.S.-born players are selected in the first round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft in Nashville – Ryan Suter (7th), Hugh Jessiman (12th), Dustin Brown (13th), Zach Parise (17th), Mark Stuart (21st), Ryan Kesler (23rd), Brian Boyle (26th) and (29th) – marking a new record. A record four players from USA Hockey’s NTDP were among those selected.

July 30, 2005 – A then-record tying eight U.S.-born players are selected in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft in Ottawa. Among 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 World Men’s U18 Cham- pionship in Angelholm and Halmstad, .

June 24, 2006 – 10 U.S.-born players hear their names called during the first round of the NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, includ- ing 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.

June 22, 2007 – Patrick Kane, the sixth American-born first overall selection, joins Erik Johnson as the first American-born play- ers to be selected with the number one pick in back-to-back years. James van Riemsdyk, who is selected second overall in the draft, teams up with Kane to become the first-ever American-born players to be selected with the first two picks in the draft. A record 29.4 percent – 62 out of the 211 players drafted in 2007 are American.

Jan. 5, 2010 – The U.S. National Junior Team defeats , 6-5 in , to claim its second-ever IIHF World Junior Cham- pionship gold medal and first since 2004. 2008 NHL Entry Draft first-round selection John Carlson (Washington Capitals, 27th overall) scored the game-winning goal, while 2010 draft-eligible Jack Campbell earned the victory between the pipes.

June 26, 2010 – A record 11 Americans are selected in the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, while a record-tying 21 Americans are selected in the first two rounds, tying the two-round high water mark set in 2007. Three-time U.S. gold medalist Jack Campbell (2009 and 2010 IIHF World Men’s U18 Championships, 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship) is the first Ameri- can off the board at No. 11 to the Dallas Stars.

April 22, 2012 – The U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team captured its fourth consecutive IIHF World Men’s U18 Championship gold medal with a 7-0 win over Sweden in Brno, . 2012 draft-eligible goalie Collin Gibson posted a 0.80 goals against average in five games and was named the tournament’s top netminder. For defenseman Jacob Trouba and forward Nicolas Kerdiles it was their second consecutive gold medal at the event. 6 USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Having completed its 15th season of competition in 2011-12, USA Hockey’s National Team Development Pro- gram has had a significant impact on the Entry Draft. Since 1999, the first year players from the NTDP were eligible for the NHL Entry Draft, a total of 198 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 39 John Gibson Anaheim Ducks 2011 1 1 Erik Johnson St. Louis Blues 2006 2 39 Brian McConnell Calgary Flames 2002 1 1 Rick DiPietro N.Y. Islanders 2000 2 40 Rob Globke Florida Panthers 2002 1 2 James van Riemsdyk Philadelphia Flyers 2007 2 42 Michael Ratchuk Philadelphia Flyers 2006 1 3 Jack Johnson Carolina Hurricanes 2005 2 43 Brandon Saad Chicago Blackhawks 2011 1 5 Phil Kessel Boston Bruins 2006 2 43 William Wrenn San Jose Sharks 2009 1 5 Ryan Whitney Pittsburgh Penguins 2002 2 44 Drew Shore Florida Panthers 2009 1 6 Al Montoya N.Y. Rangers 2004 2 44 Matt Greene Edmonton Oilers 2002 1 7 Colin Wilson Nashville Predators 2008 2 44 Jordan Leopold Anaheim Mighty Ducks 1999 1 7 Jack Skille Chicago Blackhawks 2005 2 45 Jeremy Morin Atlanta Thrashers 2009 1 7 Ryan Suter Nashville Predators 2003 2 45 Colby Cohen Colorado Avalanche 2007 1 7 Michael Komisarek Montreal Canadiens 2001 2 46 Teddy Ruth Washington Capitals 2007 1 8 Peter Mueller Phoenix Coyotes 2006 2 46 Adam Pineault Columbus Blue Jackets 2004 1 10 Eric Nystrom Calgary Flames 2002 2 47 Matthew Nieto San Jose Sharks 2011 1 11 Jack Campbell Dallas Stars 2010 2 47 Tom Fritsche Colorado Avalanche 2005 1 11 Keith Ballard Buffalo Sabres 2002 2 47 Matthew Carle San Jose Sharks 2003 1 12 Cam Fowler Anaheim Ducks 2010 2 50 Kenny Ryan Toronto Maple Leafs 2009 1 12 A.J. Thelen Minnesota Wild 2004 2 51 Nigel Williams Colorado Avalanche 2006 1 13 Ron Hainsey Montreal Canadiens 2000 2 51 Kris Vernarsky Toronto Maple Leafs 2000 1 14 Kevin Shattenkirk Colorado Avalanche 2007 2 52 Adam Hall Nashville Predators 1999 1 15 J.T. Miller New York Rangers 2011 2 53 Barry Tallackson New Jersey Devils 2002 1 15 Derek Forbort Los Angeles Kings 2010 2 53 David Booth Florida Panthers 2004 1 16 Dave Tanabe Carolina Hurricanes 1999 2 54 Andrew Hutchinson Nashville Predators 1999 1 16 R.J. Umberger Vancouver Canucks 2001 2 55 Doug Janik Buffalo Sabres 1999 1 18 Ian Cole St. Louis Blues 2007 2 56 Kevin Lynch Columbus Blue Jackets 2009 1 19 Mark Mitera Anaheim Ducks 2006 2 56 Danny Kristo Montreal Canadiens 2008 1 20 Connor Murphy Phoenix Coyotes 2011 2 56 Blake Geoffrion Nashville Predators 2006 1 20 Barrett Heisten Buffalo Sabres 1999 2 56 Patrick O’Sullivan Minnesota Wild 2003 1 21 Mark Stuart Boston Bruins 2003 2 57 Mike Hoeffel New Jersey Devils 2007 1 22 Tyler Biggs Toronto Maple Leafs 2011 2 57 Geoff Paukovich Edmonton Oilers 2004 1 22 Jarred Tinordi Montreal Canadiens 2010 2 58 Nate Hagemo Carolina Hurricanes 2005 1 22 Matt Lashoff Boston Bruins 2005 2 59 Jason Zucker Minnesota Wild 2010 1 22 Jordan Schroeder Vancouver Canucks 2009 2 60 Stephen Johns Chicago Blackhawks 2010 1 23 Ryan Kesler Vancouver Canucks 2003 2 60 Jimmy Hayes Toronto Maple Leafs 2008 1 26 Kyle Palmieri Anaheim Ducks 2009 2 63 Jamie McBain Carolina Hurricanes 2006 1 28 Nick Foligno Ottawa Senators 2006 2 64 James Howard Detroit Red Wings 2003 1 29 Emerson Etem Anaheim Ducks 2010 3 63 Robbie Czarnik Los Angeles Kings 2008 1 29 James O’Brien Ottawa Senators 2007 3 63 Jason Bailey Anaheim Mighty Ducks 2005 1 29 Chris Summers Phoenix Coyotes 2006 3 64 Jason Ryznar New Jersey Devils 2002 1 29 Patrick Eaves Ottawa Senators 2003 3 65 Brian Strait Pittsburgh Penguins 2006 1 30 Dave Steckel Los Angeles Kings 2001 3 69 Casey Borer Carolina Hurricanes 2004 2 33 Rocco Grimaldi Florida Panthers 2011 3 70 Chicago Blackhawks 2011 2 33 Philip McRae St. Louis Blues 2008 3 80 Pittsburgh Penguins 2010 2 33 Lee Falardeau N.Y. Rangers 2002 3 80 New York Rangers 2009 2 34 Ryan Stoa Colorado Avalanche 2005 3 81 Michael Carman Colorado Avalanche 2006 2 35 Brad Winchester Edmonton Oilers 2000 3 81 Neil Komadoski Ottawa Senators 2001 2 36 Adam Clendening Chicago Blackhawks 2011 3 81 Adam Hauser Edmonton Oilers 1999 2 36 Chris Brown Phoenix Coyotes 2009 3 82 Nick Shore Los Angeles Kings 2011 2 37 Justin Faulk Carolina Hurricanes 2010 3 83 Stephen Werner Washington Capitals 2003 2 37 Andy Hilbert Boston Bruins 2000 3 84 Kenny Smith Edmonton Oilers 2001 2 38 Jon Merrill New Jersey Devils 2010 3 86 Josh Unice Chicago Blackhawks 2007 2 38 Bill Sweatt Chicago Blackhawks 2007 3 88 T.J. Hensick Colorado Avalanche 2005 2 38 Jeff Frazee New Jersey Devils 2005 3 90 Pat Aufiero N.Y. Rangers 1999 7 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 91 Jesse Lane Carolina Hurricanes 2002 7 195 Nick Pannoni Detroit Red Wings 2001 4 92 Justin Vaive Anaheim Ducks 2007 7 196 Zac Larraza Phoenix Coyotes 2011 4 94 Vinny Saponari Atlanta Thrashers 2008 7 173 Joe Cannata Vancouver Canucks 2009 4 95 Robbie Russo New York Islanders 2011 7 182 Brad Phillips Philadelphia Flyers 2007 4 95 St. Louis Blues 2008 7 186 C.J. Severyn Calgary Flames 2007 4 96 Cade Fairchild St. Louis Blues 2007 7 197 Colorado Avalanche 2010 4 96 Joe Palmer Chicago Blackhawks 2006 7 198 Kyle Lawson Carolina Hurricanes 2005 4 99 Reid Boucher New Jersey Devils 2011 7 199 Michael Cichy Montreal Canadiens 2009 4 100 Rhett Rakhshani N.Y. Islanders 2006 7 199 Chad Kolarik Phoenix Coyotes 2004 4 101 Matt Rust Florida Panthers 2007 7 208 Nick Pryor Anaheim Ducks 2008 4 103 Calgary Flames 2010 7 210 John Eichelberger Philadelphia Flyers 2000 4 103 Brett Nowak Boston Bruins 2000 7 210 Steve Belanger Phoenix Coyotes 2001 4 108 Calgary Flames 2010 7 211 Joe Cullen Edmonton Oilers 2000 4 110 Michael Mersch Los Angeles Kings 2011 7 211 Patrick Murphy Edmonton Oilers 2002 4 110 Kevin Montgomery Colorado Avalanche 2006 7 219 Dennis Packard Tampa Bay Lightning 2001 4 110 James Sharrow Atlanta Thrashers 2003 7 224 Gerald Coleman Tampa Bay Lightning 2003 4 111 Willie Levesque San Jose Sharks 1999 7 224 Boston Bruins 2004 4 113 Ryan Hegarty Anaheim Ducks 2008 7 226 N.Y. Rangers 2002 4 113 Nathan Davis Chicago Blackhawks 2005 8 239 Jake Riddle Minnesota Wild 2001 4 115 Sean Lorenz Minnesota Wild 2008 8 239 Ryan Lannon Pittsburgh Penguins 2002 4 119 Brian Fahey Colorado Avalanche 2000 8 244 Eric Bowen Atlanta Thrashers 2000 4 119 Kevin Porter Phoenix Coyotes 2004 8 244 Dwight Helminen Edmonton Oilers 2002 4 122 N.Y. Rangers 2003 8 249 Matt Maglione Washington Capitals 2001 5 126 David Kolomatis Los Angeles Kings 2009 8 249 J.D. Corbin Colorado Avalanche 2004 5 126 Joe Lavin Chicago Blackhawks 2007 8 251 Todd Jackson Detroit Red Wings 2000 5 129 Blake Pietila New Jersey Devils 2011 9 255 Brett Henning N.Y. Islanders 1999 5 130 Brett Bennett Phoenix Coyotes 2006 9 260 Bryan Perez N.Y. Islanders 2001 5 135 Boston Bruins 2010 9 265 Dwight LaBrosse Pittsburgh Penguins 2002 5 135 Matt Doman Calgary Flames 1999 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 5 159 John-Michael Liles Colorado Avalanche 2000 5 159 Mike Brown Vancouver Canucks 2004 5 163 Dusty Collins Tampa Bay Lighting 2004 5 165 Justin Maiser St. Louis Blues 2002 6 154 Brandon Maxwell Colorado Avalanche 2009 6 158 Jerry D’Amigo Toronto Maple Leafs 2009 6 168 Justin Mercier Colorado Avalanche 2005 6 170 Chase Balisy Nashville Predators 2011 6 172 David Wohlberg New Jersey Devils 2008 6 172 Matt Auffrey Anaheim Mighty Ducks 2004 6 175 John Albert Atlanta Thrashers 2007 6 175 Kyle Clark Washington Capitals 1999 6 176 Ryan Flynn Nashville Predators 2006 6 176 Ryan Maki Nashville Predators 2005 6 176 Doug Meyer Pittsburgh Penguins 1999 6 177 Travis Boyd Washington Capitals 2011 6 180 Nick Mattson Chicago Blackhawks 2010 6 180 Chris Holt N.Y. Rangers 2003 6 181 J.D. Forrest Carolina Hurricanes 2000 6 185 Patrick Foley Pittsburgh Penguins 2000 6 185 Ryan Murphy Los Angeles Kings 2002 6 187 Robbie Earl Toronto Maple Leafs 2004 6 188 Joe Charlebois Chicago Blackhawks 2005 6 188 Art Femenella Tampa Bay Lightning 2001 8 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 2000 (16) 8 239 Ryan Lannon Pittsburgh Penguins Rd. Pick Player Team 8 244 Dwight Helminen Edmonton Oilers 1 1 Rick DiPietro N.Y. Islanders 9 265 Dwight LaBrosse Pittsburgh Penguins 1 13 Ron Hainsey Montreal Canadiens 9 270 Rob Flynn N.Y. Rangers 2 35 Brad Winchester Edmonton Oilers 9 278 Matt Gens Vancouver Canucks 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 2001 (12) 5 145 Brett Sterling Atlanta Thrashers Rd. Pick Player Team 6 180 Chris Holt N.Y. Rangers 1 7 Michael Komisarek Montreal Canadiens 7 224 Gerald Coleman Tampa Bay Lightning 1 16 R.J. Umberger Vancouver Canucks 9 275 Michael Grenzy Chicago Blackhawks 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

9 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 2005 (15) 6 176 Ryan Flynn Nashville Predators 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

10 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 2 45 Jeremy Morin Atlanta Thrashers 2 50 Kenny Ryan Toronto Maple Leafs 2 56 Kevin Lynch Columbus Blue Jackets 3 80 Ryan Bourque New York Rangers 5 126 David Kolomatis Los Angeles Kings 6 154 Brandon Maxwell Colorado Avalanche 6 158 Jerry D’Amigo Toronto Maple Leafs 7 173 Joe Cannata Vancouver Canucks 7 199 Michael Cichy Montreal Canadiens 2010 (15) Rd. Pick Player Team 1 11 Jack Campbell Dallas Stars 1 12 Cam Fowler Anaheim Ducks 1 15 Derek Forbort Los Angeles Kings 1 22 Jarred Tinordi Montreal Canadians 1 29 Emerson Etem Anaheim Ducks 2 37 Justin Faulk Carolina Hurricanes 2 38 Jon Merrill New Jersey Devils 2 59 Jason Zucker Minnesota Wild 2 60 Stephen Johns Chicago Blackhawks 3 80 Bryan Rust Pittsburgh Penguins 4 103 John Ramage Calgary Flames 4 108 Bill Arnold Calgary Flames 5 135 Justin Florek Boston Bruins 6 180 Nick Mattson Chicago Blackhawks 7 197 Luke Moffatt Colorado Avalanche

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