Gamblers make splash at beginning of 2008 USHL Entry Draft
Published on May 14, 2008 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Green Bay Gamblers News Release
Green Bay (May 14, 2008) - The Green Bay Gamblers started off the 2008 USHL Entry Draft with a bang by selecting forward Michael Forney with the overall #1 pick and then trading the rights to Aaron Crandall, Jacob Youso and Joe Gleason to Des Moines in exchange for the rights to Jefferson Dahl as well as Des Moines' first round (#2 overall) and third round (#23 overall) picks in the 2008 draft. Dahl is a forward from Eau Claire and was the Wisconsin state player of the year this past season. With the #2 overall pick, the Gamblers selected goalie Reid Ellingson. In one other interesting draft note, the Gamblers drafted Fond du Lac's Sean Little in round 12. He's the brother of former Gamblers player Ryan Little.
Round 1
(#1 overall) Michael Forney F University of North Dakota
(#2 overall) Reid Ellingson G Northern Michigan University
Round 2
(12) Ryan Furne F Hill Murray High School
Round 3
(22) David Makowski D St. Louis Bandits
(23) Reed Seckel F Topeka Roadrunners
Round 6
(54) William Rapuzzi F Belle Tire
Round 12
(83) Sean Little F Madison Capitols
Round 13
(95) Sean Duddy D Wichita Falls Wildcats
Round 14
Gamblers traded its 14th round pick (107th overall) to Cedar Rapids in exchange for the rights to Michael Merrifield F St. Louis Bandits
Round 15
(119) Joe Schmitz D Centennial High School
Round 16
(131) Kevin Albers D Belle Tire
Round 17
(143) Chris Crane F Honeybaked
Round 18
(155) Steve Summerhays G Belle Tire
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