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That's right: national powers. Boston University, Michigan and Minnesota each had only three players selected, as did Providence or St. Cloud State. Harvard had five, and although draft statistics don't necessarily correlate with power ratings or national rankings, Harvard's showing in the June 22 draft was impressive and may bode well for the future...
...went with my family to St. Louis [the site of this year's draft], so it was a really nice experience," MacDonald said. "The atmosphere was really exciting. Being there is every kid's dream. They call your name and you go down to the floor and they give you a jersey and team...
Prestifilippo's father saw the draft results appear over the Internet and called home to tell J.R. and Matt that they had been selected...
Added pressure may be just one of the reasons a high draft number does not necessarily lead to outstanding college or professional play...
Also, professional teams often look for different assets than do college teams, with a distinct emphasis on a player's long-term potential. For example, junior Ethan Philpott is the Crimson player with the highest overall draft number--he was selected 64th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1993 draft. Philpott's 6'4", 233-pound frame was a definite attraction at draft time for NHL teams looking for an Eric Lindros-like player...