Ryan Rehill Selected by Devils in 2014 NHL Draft
Published on June 28, 2014 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kamloops Blazers News Release
Kamloops, BC - Defenseman Ryan Rehill has been selected by the New Jersey Devils in the 2014 NHL Draft. Rehill was selected in the fifth round, 131st overall by the Devils.
The towering 6'3" and 213lb defenseman was a steady force on the Blazers backend last season. Rehill was one of only two players to play in all 72 games and had four goals and 20 points. He also led the WHL in penalty minutes with 182 and had 15 fighting majors on the year.
The Edmonton native led the team in the plus/minus department finishing the year at only -4 despite playing against the opposition's best players every night.
The Blazers' assistant captain also collected a ton of hardware at the season ending awards. He was named the Blazers' best defenseman, most dedicated player and recognized for his inspirational leadership ability.
Coincidentally, the last Blazer to be picked in the NHL Draft was Cole Ully. Ully was chosen in the same spot as Rehill, in the fifth round, 131st overall to the Dallas Stars in 2013.
The last player from the Kamloops Blazers to be chosen by the New Jersey Devils in the NHL Draft was Scott Niedermayer, who was selected third overall in 1991.
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