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Paul Bittner, Adin Hill & Caleb Jones Selected in NHL Draft

June 27, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release


Portland Winterhawks players Paul Bittner, Adin Hill and Caleb Jones were all selected in the 2015 National Hockey League Draft today.

Bitter was drafted in the second round, 38th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets, Hill was selected in the third round, 76th overall by the Arizona Coyotes and Jones was taken in the fourth round, 117th overall by the Edmonton Oilers.

"Being drafted is one of the most exciting days of a player's career, and we're extremely proud of Paul, Adin and Caleb," said Portland Winterhawks General Manager & Head Coach Jamie Kompon. "I know it's a dream come true for the players and their families, and as an organization we couldn't be happier for them."

Bittner set career-highs across the board during the 2014-15 campaign with 34 goals and 37 assists for 71 points in 66 games.

Hill went 31-11-1-0 with two shutouts in his first full WHL season, and led all WHL goalies with a .921 save percentage and tied for ninth with a goals against average of 2.81.

Jones signed with the Hawks in April after playing last season for the United States National Development U18 Team, where he had six goals and 18 assists for 24 points in 65 games.

The Hawks have now had players drafted in seven straight years, with 27 taken in that span.

Premier membership season tickets for the 2015-16 season are on sale now and start at only $42 per month and include playoffs. Visit winterhawks.com or call 503-236-HAWK to reserve the best seat locations.

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