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Records Made To Be Broken As College Players Shine Friday At NHL Draft

For the first time in the history of the NHL Entry Draft, two American-born players became the top two overall picks with major junior stud Patrick Kane being chosen No. 1 overall pick by the Chicago Blackhawks, and New Hampshire recruit James vanRiemsdyk going number two to the Philadelphia Flyers. The first round saw 10 Americans and 11 college-bound players selected, both records. USCHO

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1. Billy wrote:
In a sport so dominated by international players, it's nice to see Americans at the top of the talent pool.

February 11, 2008 @ 12:52 PM

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