NAHL Lone Star Brahmas

Clarke Selected by Boston in NHL Draft

Published on June 25, 2016 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Lone Star Brahmas News Release


NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX - Cam Clarke became the second player in Brahmas history selected in the National Hockey League Draft on Saturday, selected 136th overall by the Boston Bruins.

The defensemen totaled 50 points in 59 regular season games; leading all North American Hockey League defensemen in both assists and points. On top of his statistical achievements, Clarke was also named the NAHL Defensemen of the Year.

"We're really happy for him and his family. It's just a feather in the cap and shows what guys can do when they get an opportunity," Brahmas Head Coach Dan Wildfong said. "Cam played really well for us here and took his game to another level, so we are thrilled about today's selection."

#15 will be playing his college hockey for Ferris State University in the fall, members of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). Cam is the first player with ties to the WCHA ties to be selected in the National Hockey League Draft.

Assistant Coach Jeff Potter said of the situation, "We're thrilled to see Cam taken today by the Bruins. He's a kid who a couple of years ago, or maybe even a year ago, no one thought this would have happened to, so it's obviously a fantastic story for him, our organization, and the North American Hockey League."

Clarke joins 2014-15 Brahmas goaltender Jake Kupsky, who was selected 193rd overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 2015 NHL Draft.

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