Golden Gophers in the NHL
Twenty former Golden Gophers have played in the NHL since the start of the 2010-11 season
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Keith BallardDefenseman Vancouver Canucks 2002 NHL Draft: 1st Rd (11th) Golden Gophers (2002-04) NHL BioNHL Videos 
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Stu BickelDefenseman New York Rangers Golden Gophers (2008) NHL Bio
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Nick Bjugstad
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Florida Panthers
2010 NHL Draft: 1st Rd (19th)
Golden Gophers (2010-13)
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Cade FairchildDefenseman St. Louis Blues 2007 NHL Draft: 4th Rd (96th) Golden Gophers (2007-08) NHL Bio@caderade0
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Jeff Frazee
Goalie
New Jersey Devils
2005 NHL Draft: 2nd Rd (38th)
Golden Gophers (2006-08)
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Erik JohnsonDefenseman Colorado Avalanche 2006 NHL Draft: 1st Rd (1st) Golden Gophers (2007) NHL BioNHL Videos
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Jordan LeopoldDefenseman
St. Louis Blues 1999 NHL Draft: 2nd Rd (44th) Golden Gophers (1999-02) NHL BioNHL Videos
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Paul Martin
Defenseman
Pittsburgh Penguins
2000 NHL Draft: 2nd Rd (62nd)
Golden Gophers (2001-03)
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Aaron NessDefenseman New York Islanders 2008 NHL Draft: 2nd Rd (40th) Golden Gophers (2008-11) NHL Bio@aaron_ness
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Jim O'BrienForward Ottawa Senators 2007 NHL Draft: 1st Rd (29th) Golden Gophers (2007) NHL BioNHL Videos
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Jordan SchroederForward
Vancouver Canucks
2009 NHL Draft: 1st Rd (22nd)
Golden Gophers (2008-10) NHL Bio
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Ryan StoaForward
Washington Capitals 2005 NHL Draft: 2nd Rd (34th) Golden Gophers (2006-09) NHL BioNHL Videos
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Jeff TaffeForward Minnesota Wild 2000 NHL Draft: 1st Rd (30th) Golden Gophers (2000-02) NHL BioNHL Videos
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Golden Gophers on the Stanley Cup Golden Gophers in the NHL All-Star Game Minnesota's First-Round NHL Draft Picks Minnesota's Highest Overall Draft Picks Golden Gophers Drafted by Round Golden Gophers Drafted by Team All-Time NHL Draft Picks
Golden Gophers on the Stanley Cup
| Year |
Player |
Team |
| 1977 |
Mike Polich |
Montreal |
| 1991 |
Frank Pietrangelo |
Pittsburgh |
| 1991 |
Bob Johnson (coach) |
Pittsburgh |
| 1992 |
Bob Johnson (coach) |
Pittsburgh |
| 1995 |
Tom Chorske |
New Jersey |
| 1995 |
Neal Broten |
New Jersey |
| 2004 |
Ben Clymer |
Tampa Bay |
| 2009 |
Alex Goligoski |
Pittsburgh |
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Golden Gophers in the NHL All-Star Game
| Year |
Player |
Team |
| 1978 |
Reed Larson |
Detroit |
| 1980 |
Reed Larson |
Detroit |
| 1981 |
Paul Holmgren |
Philadelphia |
| 1981 |
Reed Larson |
Detroit |
| 1982 |
Mike Ramsey |
Buffalo |
| 1983 |
Neal Broten |
Minnesota |
| 1983 |
Mike Ramsey |
Buffalo |
| 1985 |
Mike Ramsey |
Buffalo |
| 1986 |
Neal Broten |
Minnesota |
| 1986 |
Mike Ramsey |
Buffalo |
| 2009 |
Thomas Vanek |
Buffalo |
| 2011 |
Phil Kessel |
Toronto |
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Minnesota's First-Round Draft Picks
| Year |
Player |
Team |
Pick |
| 1979 |
Mike Ramsey |
Buffalo |
11 |
| 1985 |
Tom Chorske |
Montreal |
16 |
| 1989 |
Doug Zmolek |
Minnesota |
7 |
| 1996 |
Erik Rasmussen |
Buffalo |
7 |
| 2000 |
Jeff Taffe |
St. Louis |
30 |
| 2002 |
Keith Ballard |
Buffalo |
11 |
| 2003 |
Thomas Vanek |
Buffalo |
5 |
| 2004 |
Blake Wheeler |
Phoenix |
5 |
| 2004 |
Kris Chucko |
Calgary |
24 |
| 2006 |
Erik Johnson |
St. Louis |
1 |
| 2006 |
Phil Kessel |
Boston |
5 |
| 2006 |
Kyle Okposo |
NY Islanders |
7 |
| 2007 |
Patrick White |
Vancouver |
25 |
| 2007 |
Jim O'Brien |
Ottawa |
29 |
| 2009 |
Nick Leddy |
Minnesota |
16 |
| 2009 |
Jordan Schroeder |
Vancouver |
22 |
| 2010 |
Nick Bjugstad |
Florida |
19 |
| 2012 |
Brady Skjei |
NY Rangers |
28 |
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Minnesota's Highest Overall Draft Picks
| Pick |
Player |
Year |
| 1 |
Erik Johnson |
2006 |
| 5 |
Phil Kessel |
2006 |
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Blake Wheeler |
2004 |
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Thomas Vanek |
2003 |
| 7 |
Kyle Okposo |
2006 |
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Erik Rasmussen |
1996 |
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Doug Zmolek |
1989 |
| 11 |
Keith Ballard |
2002 |
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Mike Ramsey |
1979 |
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Golden Gophers Drafted by Round
| Round |
Total |
| 1st |
19 |
| 2nd |
25 |
| 3rd |
17 |
| 4th |
18 |
| 5th |
19 |
| 6th |
21 |
| 7th |
17 |
| 8th |
12 |
| 9th |
16 |
| 10th |
2 |
| 11th |
7 |
| 12th |
0 |
| 13th |
1 |
| 14th |
1 |
| 15th |
1 |
| 21st |
1 |
| Supplemental |
4 |
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Golden Gophers Drafted by NHL Team
| 1. |
Dallas Stars (previously Minnesota North Stars) |
22 |
| 2. |
Colorado Avalanche (previously Quebec Nordiques) |
12 |
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Washington Capitals |
11 |
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Pittsburgh Penguins |
11 |
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Phoenix Coyotes (previously Winnipeg Jets) |
10 |
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St. Louis Blues |
10 |
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Buffalo Sabres |
9 |
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New York Rangers |
8 |
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Calgary Flames (previously Atlanta Flames) |
7 |
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Montreal Canadiens |
7 |
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New Jersey Devils |
7 |
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Philadelphia Flyers |
7 |
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Los Angeles Kings |
5 |
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Vancouver Canucks |
5 |
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Chicago Blackhawks |
5 |
| 16 |
New York Islanders |
4 |
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Minnesota Wild |
4 |
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Detroit Red Wings |
4 |
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Boston Bruins |
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Nashville Predators |
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San Jose Sharks |
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Carolina Hurricanes (previously Hartford Whalers) |
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Florida Panthers |
3 |
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Edmonton Oilers |
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Ottawa Senators |
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Toronto Maple Leafs |
2 |
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Columbus Blue Jackets |
2 |
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Anaheim Ducks |
1 |
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Winnipeg Jets (previously Atlanta Thrashers) |
1 |
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California Golden Seals |
1 |
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Colorado Rockies |
1 |
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Kansas City Scouts |
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Tampa Bay Lightning |
1 |
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All-Time NHL Entry Draft Picks
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| Player |
Team |
Year |
Rd |
Pick |
| Brady Skjei |
New York Rangers |
2012 |
1 |
28 |
| Kyle Rau |
Florida Panthers |
2011 |
3 |
91 |
| Mike Reilly |
Columbus Blue Jackets |
2011 |
4 |
98 |
| Seth Ambroz |
Columbus Blue Jackets |
2011 |
5 |
128 |
| Travis Boyd |
Washington Capitals |
2011 |
6 |
177 |
| Adam Wilcox |
Tampa Bay Lightning |
2011 |
6 |
178 |
| Nick Bjugstad |
Florida Panthers |
2010 |
1 |
19 |
| Mark Alt |
Carolina Hurricans |
2010 |
2 |
53 |
| Justin Holl |
Chicago Blackhawks |
2010 |
2 |
54 |
| Max Gardiner |
New Jersey Devils |
2010 |
3 |
74 |
| Ben Marshall |
Detroit Red Wings |
2010 |
7 |
201 |
| Christian Isackson |
Buffalo Sabres |
2010 |
7 |
203 |
| Seth Helgeson |
New Jersey Devils |
2009 |
4 |
114 |
| Josh Birkholz |
Florida Panthers |
2009 |
3 |
67 |
| Zach Budish |
Nashville Predators |
2009 |
2 |
41 |
| Jordan Schroeder |
Vancouver Canucks |
2009 |
1 |
22 |
| Nick Leddy |
Minnesota Wild |
2009 |
1 |
16 |
| Aaron Ness |
New York Islanders |
2008 |
2 |
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| Kent Patterson |
Colorado Avalanche |
2007 |
4 |
113 |
| Jake Hansen |
Columbus Blue Jackets |
2007 |
3 |
86 |
| Nico Sacchetti |
Dallas Stars |
2007 |
2 |
50 |
| Taylor Matson |
Vancouver Canucks |
2007 |
6 |
176 |
| Nick Larson |
Washington Capitals |
2007 |
7 |
185 |
| Patrick White |
Vancouver Canucks
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2007 |
1 |
25 |
| Jim O'Brien |
Ottawa Senators |
2007 |
1 |
29 |
| Mike Hoeffel |
New Jersey Devils |
2007 |
2 |
57 |
| Cade Fairchild |
St. Louis Blues |
2007 |
4 |
96 |
| Erik Johnson |
St. Louis Blues |
2006 |
1 |
1 |
| Phil Kessel |
Boston Bruins |
2006 |
1 |
5 |
| Kyle Okposo |
New York Islanders |
2006 |
1 |
7 |
| David Fischer |
Montreal Canadiens |
2006 |
1 |
20 |
| Mike Carman |
Colorado Avalanche |
2006 |
3 |
81 |
| Ryan Flynn |
Nashville Predators |
2006 |
6 |
176 |
| Jay Barriball |
San Jose Sharks |
2006 |
7 |
203 |
| Ryan Stoa |
Colorado Avalanche |
2005 |
2 |
34 |
| Jeff Frazee |
New Jersey Devils |
2005 |
2 |
38 |
| Nate Hagemo |
Carolina Hurricanes |
2005 |
2 |
58 |
| Tony Lucia |
San Jose Sharks |
2005 |
6 |
193 |
| Blake Wheeler |
Phoenix Coyotes |
2004 |
1 |
5 |
| Kris Chucko |
Calgary Flames |
2004 |
1 |
24 |
| Alex Goligoski |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
2004 |
2 |
61 |
| R.J. Anderson |
Philadelphia Flyers |
2004 |
4 |
101 |
| Derek Peltier |
Colorado Avalanche |
2004 |
6 |
184 |
| Thomas Vanek |
Buffalo Sabres |
2003 |
1 |
5 |
| Danny Irmen |
Minnesota Wild |
2003 |
3 |
78 |
| Ryan Potulny |
Philadelphia Flyers |
2003 |
3 |
87 |
| Mike Vannelli |
Atlanta Thrashers |
2003 |
4 |
136 |
| Gino Guyer |
Dallas Stars |
2003 |
5 |
165 |
| Keith Ballard |
Buffalo Sabres |
2002 |
1 |
11 |
| Barry Tallackson |
New Jersey Devils |
2002 |
2 |
53 |
| Mike Erickson |
Minnesota Willd |
2002 |
3 |
72 |
| Andy Sertich |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
2002 |
5 |
136 |
| P.J. Atherton |
Tampa Bay Lightning |
2002 |
6 |
170 |
| Jake Taylor |
New York Rangers |
2002 |
6 |
177 |
| Jeff Taffe |
St. Louis Blues |
2000 |
1 |
30 |
| Matt DeMarchi |
New Jersey Devils |
2000 |
2 |
57 |
| Paul Martin |
New Jersey Devils |
2000 |
2 |
62 |
| Troy Riddle |
St. Louis Blues |
2000 |
4 |
129 |
| Matt Koalska |
Nashville Predators |
2000 |
5 |
154 |
| Grant Potulny |
Ottawa Senators |
2000 |
5 |
157 |
| Joey Martin |
Chicago Blackhawks |
2000 |
6 |
193 |
| Dan Welch |
Los Angeles Kings |
2000 |
8 |
245 |
| Jordan Leopold |
Anaheim Mighty Ducks |
1999 |
2 |
44 |
| Adam Hauser |
Edmonton Oilers |
1999 |
3 |
81 |
| Doug Meyer |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
1999 |
6 |
176 |
| Pat O'Leary |
Phoenix Coyotes |
1998 |
3 |
73 |
| Erik Wendell |
Washington Capitals |
1998 |
5 |
125 |
| Erik Westrum |
Phoenix Coyotes |
1998 |
7 |
187 |
| John Pohl |
St. Louis Blues |
1998 |
9 |
255 |
| Ben Clymer |
Boston Bruins |
1992 |
2 |
27 |
| Aaron Miskovich |
Colorado Avalanche |
1997 |
5 |
133 |
| Wyatt Smith |
Phoenix Coyotes |
1997 |
9 |
233 |
| Erik Rasmussen |
Buffalo Sabres |
1996 |
1 |
7 |
| Reggie Berg |
Toronto Maple Leafs |
1996 |
7 |
178 |
| Mike Anderson |
Washington Capitals |
1996 |
7 |
180 |
| Ryan Kraft |
San Jose Sharks |
1995 |
8 |
194 |
| Casey Hankinson |
Chicago Blackhawks |
1995 |
8 |
201 |
| Jason Godbout |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
1994 |
9 |
232 |
| Nick Checco |
Quebec Nordiques |
1993 |
6 |
137 |
| Mike Crowley |
Philadelphia Flyers |
1993 |
6 |
140 |
| Dan Hendrickson |
Washington Capitals |
1993 |
7 |
173 |
| John Hillman |
Quebec Nordiques |
1993 |
11 |
283 |
| Charlie Wasley |
Quebec Nordiques |
1992 |
5 |
100 |
| Dan Trebil |
New Jersey Devils |
1992 |
6 |
138 |
| Greg Zwakman |
Hartford Whalers |
1992 |
9 |
201 |
| Brian Bonin |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
1992 |
9 |
211 |
| Jeff Moen |
Minnesota North Stars |
1992 |
11 |
250 |
| Steve Magusson |
Calgary Flames |
1991 |
4 |
85 |
| Jeff Callinan |
St. Louis Blues |
1991 |
5 |
109 |
| Jay Moser |
Boston Bruins |
1991 |
8 |
172 |
| Jed Fiebelkorn |
St. Louis Blues |
1991 |
9 |
197 |
| Craig Johnson |
St. Louis Blues |
1990 |
2 |
33 |
| Mike Muller |
Winnipeg Jets |
1990 |
2 |
35 |
| Joe Dziedzic |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
1990 |
3 |
61 |
| Jeff Nielsen |
New York Rangers |
1990 |
4 |
69 |
| Darby Hendrickson |
Toronto Maple Leafs |
1990 |
4 |
73 |
| Chris McAlpine |
New Jersey Devils |
1990 |
7 |
137 |
| Doug Zmolek |
Minnesota North Stars |
1989 |
1 |
7 |
| John Brill |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
1989 |
3 |
58 |
| Trent Klatt |
Washington Capitals |
1989 |
4 |
82 |
| Tom Nevers |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
1989 |
5 |
100 |
| Tom Newman |
Los Angeles Kings |
1989 |
5 |
103 |
| Peter Hankinson |
Winnipeg Jets |
1989 |
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4 |
| Jon Anderson |
Winnipeg Jets |
1989 |
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9 |
| Jeff Stolp |
Minnesota North Stars |
1988 |
4 |
64 |
| Travis Richards |
Minnesota North Stars |
1988 |
9 |
169 |
| Grant Bischoff |
Minnesota North Stars |
1988 |
11 |
211 |
| Cory Laylin |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
1988 |
11 |
214 |
| Sean Fabian |
Vancouver Canucks |
1987 |
5 |
87 |
| Ken Gernander |
Winnipeg Jets |
1987 |
5 |
96 |
| Ben Hankinson |
New Jersey Devils |
1987 |
6 |
107 |
| Jake Enebak |
Quebec Nordiques |
1987 |
8 |
156 |
| Lance Werness |
Chicago Blackhawks |
1987 |
9 |
176 |
| Larry Olimb |
Minnesota North Stars |
1987 |
10 |
193 |
| Jeff Pauletti |
Edmonton Oilers |
1987 |
11 |
231 |
| Dave Snuggerud |
Buffalo Sabres |
1987 |
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2 |
| Scott Bloom |
Calgary Flames |
1986 |
5 |
100 |
| Robb Stauber |
Los Angeles Kings |
1986 |
6 |
107 |
| Randy Skarda |
St. Louis Blues |
1986 |
8 |
157 |
| Marty Nanne |
Chicago Blackhawks |
1986 |
8 |
161 |
| Lance Pitlick |
Minnesota North Stars |
1986 |
9 |
180 |
| John Blue |
Winnipeg Jets |
1986 |
10 |
197 |
| Steve MacSwain |
Calgary Flames |
1986 |
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4 |
| Tom Chorske |
Montreal Canadiens |
1985 |
1 |
16 |
| Todd Richards |
Montreal Canadiens |
1985 |
2 |
33 |
| David Espe |
Quebec Nordiques |
1985 |
4 |
78 |
| Paul Broten |
New York Rangers |
1984 |
4 |
77 |
| David Grannis |
Los Angeles Kings |
1984 |
5 |
87 |
| Frank Pietrangelo |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
1983 |
4 |
63 |
| Tim Bergland |
Washington Capitals |
1983 |
4 |
75 |
| Craig Mack |
Quebec Nordiques |
1983 |
7 |
132 |
| Steve Orth |
New York Rangers |
1983 |
7 |
133 |
| John Labatt |
Vancouver Canucks |
1983 |
8 |
150 |
| Mike Anderson |
Buffalo Sabres |
1982 |
2 |
26 |
| Corey Millen |
New York Rangers |
1982 |
3 |
57 |
| Wally Chapman |
Minnesota North Stars |
1982 |
3 |
59 |
| Todd Okerlund |
New York Islanders |
1982 |
8 |
168 |
| Tom Ward |
Winnipeg Jets |
1982 |
9 |
180 |
| Pat Micheletti |
Minnesota North Stars |
1982 |
9 |
185 |
| Richard Erdall |
Calgary Flames |
1982 |
11 |
219 |
| Tom Hirsch |
Minnesota North Stars |
1981 |
2 |
33 |
| David Preuss |
Minnesota North Stars |
1981 |
2 |
34 |
| Anthony Kellin |
Washington Capitals |
1981 |
4 |
68 |
| James Malwitz |
Minnesota North Stars |
1981 |
4 |
76 |
| Mike Guentzel |
New York Rangers |
1981 |
7 |
135 |
| Scott Bjugstad |
Minnesota North Stars |
1981 |
9 |
181 |
| Jeff Teal |
Montreal Canadiens |
1980 |
4 |
82 |
| David Jensen |
Minnesota North Stars |
1980 |
5 |
100 |
| Aaron Broten |
Colorado Rockies |
1980 |
6 |
106 |
| Mike Ramsey |
Buffalo Sabres |
1979 |
1 |
11 |
| Neal Broten |
Minnesota North Stars |
1979 |
3 |
42 |
| Steve Christoff |
Minnesota North Stars |
1978 |
2 |
24 |
| Rob McClanahan |
Buffalo Sabres |
1978 |
3 |
49 |
| Bob Bergloff |
Minnesota North Stars |
1978 |
6 |
87 |
| Eric Strobel |
Buffalo Sabres |
1978 |
8 |
133 |
| Paul Joswiak |
New York Islanders |
1978 |
9 |
152 |
| Tom Gorence |
Philadelphia Flyers |
1977 |
2 |
35 |
| Mike Greeder |
Philadelphia Flyers |
1977 |
8 |
139 |
| Don Micheletti |
Washington Capitals |
1977 |
9 |
143 |
| Tim Harrer |
Atlanta Flames |
1977 |
9 |
148 |
| Reed Larson |
Detroit Red Wings |
1976 |
2 |
22 |
| Bill Baker |
Montreal Canadiens |
1976 |
3 |
54 |
| Phil Verchota |
Minnesota North Stars |
1976 |
5 |
75 |
| Russ Anderson |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
1975 |
2 |
31 |
| Paul Holmgren |
Philadelphia Flyers |
1975 |
6 |
108 |
| Joe Baker |
Kansas City Scouts |
1975 |
8 |
128 |
| Robin Larson |
Detroit Red Wings |
1975 |
11 |
178 |
| Robert Fish |
Los Angeles Kings |
1975 |
14 |
207 |
| Don Madson |
Montreal Canadiens |
1975 |
15 |
214 |
| Dick Spannbauer |
Atlanta Flames |
1974 |
3 |
46 |
| Tom Sundberg |
California Seals |
1974 |
6 |
93 |
| John Sheridan |
Minnesota North Stars |
1974 |
6 |
96 |
| William Schneider |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
1974 |
6 |
98 |
| Bill Moen |
Atlanta Flames |
1974 |
6 |
100 |
| Joe Micheletti |
Montreal Canadiens |
1974 |
7 |
123 |
| Brad Morrow |
Philadelphia Flyers |
1974 |
13 |
211 |
| Warren Miller |
New York Rangers |
1974 |
21 |
241 |
| Dean Blais |
Chicago Blackhawks |
1971 |
5 |
68 |
| Mike Antonovich |
Minnesota North Stars |
1971 |
9 |
113 |
| Wally Olds |
Detroit Red Wings |
1969 |
5 |
57 |
* indicates NHL Supplemental Draft
WHA Draft Picks
| Tom Gorence |
Calgary Cowboys |
1977 |
2 |
13 |
| Don Micheletti |
Calgary Cowboys |
1977 |
6 |
50 |
| Tim Harrer |
Calgary Cowboys |
1977 |
9 |
78 |
| Bill Baker |
New England Whalers |
1976 |
5 |
49 |
| Phil Verchota |
Calgary Cowboys |
1976 |
7 |
79 |
| Russ Anderson |
Winnipeg Jets |
1975 |
2 |
22 |
| Dick Spannbauer |
Houston Aeros |
1974 |
1 |
15 |
| Paul Holmgren |
Edmonton Oilers |
1974 |
5 |
67 |
| William Schneider |
Minnesota Fighting Saints |
1974 |
5 |
73 |
| Joe Micheletti |
Cincinnati Stingers |
1974 |
8 |
106 |
| John Sheridan |
Indianapolis Racers |
1974 |
9 |
121 |
| Tom Sundberg |
Edmonton Oilers |
1974 |
9 |
126 |
| Warren Miller |
New England Whalers |
1974 |
11 |
161 |
| Robin Larson |
Minnesota Fighting Saints |
1974 |
13 |
188 |
| Joe Baker |
Minnesota Fighting Saints |
1974 |
14 |
201 |
| Reed Larson |
Minnesota Fighting Saints |
1974 |
16 |
220 |
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