As the USHL’s 2011-12 season draws closer to the end, it’s not difficult to see the league’s elite contribution to the NHL Entry Draft crop rise.
Draft eligibles add intrigue to World Juniors
While the rest of us break out the eggnog during the festive season, 10 nations will be competing in the World Junior Championship.
Minnesota HS crop on par with 2011
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the first in seven years that a Minnesota high schooler wasn’t selected among the first 30 picks, however the draft saw 11 selected among the 211 picks in Saint Paul, headlined by Mario Lucia of Wayzata.