Black Selected 135th Overall by New Jersey Devils
June 23, 2012 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Swift Current Broncos News Release
Swift Current, SK - Swift Current Bronco forward, Graham Black, was selected 135th overall (5th round) by the New Jersey Devils in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft at the CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
In 71 games played last season, the 6', 173-pound native of Regina, SK recorded 17 goals and 50 points (17-33-50) in his rookie campaign with the Broncos. He wrapped up the season sitting 10th amongst all WHL rookies in points (50).
Black was ranked 83rd amongst all North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting's Final Draft Rankings.
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