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Wings Front Office Recaps the Draft

June 15, 2015 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Aberdeen Wings News Release


The Aberdeen Wings had 8 selections in the 2015 NAHL Draft. Each selection was a very highly skilled forward.

"We felt our biggest needs heading into the draft were on the offensive side of the puck, so we placed a specific emphasis on speed, play making and goal scoring," said Wings head coach Francis Anzalone who enters his 3rd season with the organization. "We stuck to our plan and feel good about the 'when' and the 'why' with each of our picks.  I am excited to see our entire group compete at our main camp in July."  

Mike Grattan, the Aberdeen Wings Director of Scouting commented on each selection by the Wings.

Zach Mills - 1st Round - 8th Overall - Hill-Murray HS

"Zach is an offensive player with good vision, hockey sense and play-making ability.  He loves to score goals and is willing to go the hard areas of the rink to get rewarded."

Kevin Fitzgerald - 3rd Round - 52nd Overall - Vermont Lumberjacks

"Kevin has good speed, plays with pace and makes plays with the puck.  He has a lot of enthusiasm and grew his game a lot this season playing junior hockey out East."

Cole Chatham - 3rd Round - 54th Overall - St. Louis Blues AAA

"Cole is a competitive, heavy player who plays with jam and a high want-to.  He is a team player and on puck-battling in the hard areas of the rink."

Gavin Payne - 4th Round - 74th Overall - Minnetonka HS

"Gavin has very good size, quick hands and plays with real nice tempo, especially for a big man.  He has a solid foundation and possesses nice intangibles."  

Mitch Campbell - 5th Round - 101st Overall - Pittsburgh Penguins Elite

"Mitch is a versatile forward who plays an honest, blue-collar game.  He is a team-first guy who plays with a lot of energy and passion."    

Ryan Murphy - 6th Round - 116th Overall - Okanagan Hockey Academy

"Ryan is a speedy, skilled, crafty forward who is very driven.  He has very good hands and loves to make plays that impact the game."

Chase Jungels - 7th Round - 133rd Overall - Benilde-St. Margaret's HS

"Chase is a finisher who gets to openings and has produced at every level he has played at.  He thrives on scoring goals."    

Ethan Stewart - 8th Round - 147th Overall - Milwaukee Jr. Admirals

"Ethan is a competitive, hard-working player who is strong on the puck.  He has good size and a solid frame that is only going to develop more in time."

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