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.
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Posted on Friday, July 6, 2007
by Alex Kish
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