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USA Hockey's NTDP Eclipses 300 Selections in NHL Draft

June 23, 2018 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
U.S. National Team News Release


PLYMOUTH, Mich. - USA Hockey's National Team Development Program surpassed 300 players selected in the NHL Draft on Saturday afternoon on day two of the 2018 NHL Draft at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Defenseman Ty Emberson (Eau Claire, Wis./2016-18) was selected in the third round (73rd overall) by the Arizona Coyotes to become the 300th NTDP player selected.

In total, 16 NTDP players were taken in the 2018 NHL Draft, including 10 on the second day, running the overall total to 307 members selected since 1999. In addition, a pair of players with an NTDP connection were also taken in this year's NHL Draft.

ABOUT THE NTDP: USA Hockey's National Team Development Program completed its 21st season of competition in 2017-18 and is based at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan. The goal of the full-time development program is to prepare student-athletes under the age of 18 for participation on U.S. National Teams and success in their future hockey careers. Its efforts focus not only on high-caliber participation on the ice, but creating well-rounded individuals off the ice.

For more information regarding USA Hockey's National Team Development Program contact Kris Nolt (Kris.Nolt@USAHockey.org/717-823-1859).

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