List of Washington Capitals Draft Picks

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The Washington Capitals, affectionately referred to as the Caps, are a professional ice hockey team based in the vibrant city of Washington, D.C. Notably, they were founded in 1974 and have established themselves as a formidable force in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL). Moreover, they call the Capital One Arena their home while wearing patriotic colors of red, white, and blue. Furthermore, they are under the ownership of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which is led by Ted Leonsis while Brian MacLellan serves as the general manager.

The Capitals boast a rich history, highlighted by their crowning achievement of winning the Stanley Cup in the 2017–18 season. They have also clinched the Eastern Conference Championships twice (1997–98, 2017–18), 13 Division Championships (1988–89, 1999–00, 2000–01, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20) and three Presidents' Trophy.

Washington Capitals Draft Picks Year by Year

The Washington Capitals have made numerous draft picks over the years, each contributing uniquely to the team's success and growth. In the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, the Capitals selected Ryan Leonard, a forward from the U.S. National Development Team, in the first round as the 8th overall pick. Looking back at recent years, the Capitals have also had notable picks. In the 2022 draft, they selected left winger Ivan Miroshnichenko in the first round (20th overall) from Omskie Krylya (Rus-VL) and defenseman Ryan Chesley from the U.S. National Development Team (USHL) in the second round (37th overall), among others. In 2021, they drafted defenseman Vincent Iorio from the Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) in the second round (55th overall) and made other selections like Brent Johnson from the Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) in the third round (80th overall).

Historically, the Capitals' draft picks have included significant players such as Alexander Ovechkin (2004, 1st round, 1st overall), Nicklas Backstrom (2006, 1st round, 4th overall), and Braden Holtby (2008, 4th round, 93rd overall), who have shaped the team's identity and achievements over the years.

The following table looks at Washington Capitals' draft picks over the years:

DraftNum.RoundPlayerPosDrafted From
2023 Entry81Ryan LeonardRU.S. National Development Team [USHL]
2023 Entry402Andrew CristallRKelowna Rockets [WHL]
2023 Entry1044Patrick ThomasCHamilton Bulldogs [OHL]
2023 Entry1365Cam AllenDGuelph Storm [OHL]
2023 Entry2007Brett HylandLBrandon Wheat Kings [WHL]
2023 Entry2067Antoine KellerGGeneve (Swiss Jr.)
2022 Entry201Ivan MiroshnichenkoLOmskie Krylya [Rus-VL]
2022 Entry372Ryan ChesleyDU.S. National Development Team [USHL]
2022 Entry703Alexander SuzdalevLHV71 Jr. [Swe-Jr]
2022 Entry853Ludwig PerssonLVastra Frolunda Jr. [Swe-Jr]
2022 Entry1495Jake KarabelaLGuelph Storm [OHL]
2022 Entry1816Ryan HoferCEverett Silvertips [WHL]
2022 Entry2137David GucciardiDMichigan State University [Big-10]
2021 Entry552Vincent IorioDBrandon Wheat Kings [WHL]
2021 Entry803Brent JohnsonDSioux Falls Stampede [USHL]
2021 Entry1194Joaquim LemayDSalmon Arm Silverbacks [BCHL]
2021 Entry1515Haakon HaneltCBerlin Polar Bears [DEL]
2021 Entry1766Dru KrebsDMedicine Hat Tigers [WHL]
2021 Entry1836Chase ClarkGJersey Hitmen [NCDC]
2020 Entry221Hendrix LapierreCChicoutimi Sagueneens [QMJHL]
2020 Entry1174Bogdan TrineyevRDynamo Moscow Jrs. (Russia)
2020 Entry1485Bear HughesCSpokane Chiefs [WHL]
2020 Entry1796Garin BjorklundGMedicine Hat Tigers [WHL]
2020 Entry2117Oskar MagnussonLMalmo Jrs. (Sweden)
2019 Entry251Connor McMichaelCLondon Knights [OHL]
2019 Entry562Brett LeasonRPrince Albert Raiders [WHL]
2019 Entry913Aliaksei ProtasCPrince Albert Raiders [WHL]
2019 Entry1535Martin HasDTappara [Finland Jrs.]
2018 Entry311Alexander AlexeyevDRed Deer Rebels [WHL]
2018 Entry462Martin FehervaryDOskarshamn IK [Swe-1]
2018 Entry472Kody ClarkROttawa 67's [OHL]
2018 Entry933Riley SutterREverett Silvertips [WHL]
2018 Entry1244Mitchell GibsonGLone Star Brahmas [NAHL]
2018 Entry1616Alex Kannok-LeipertDVancouver Giants [WHL]
2018 Entry2177Eric FlorchukCSaskatoon Blades [WHL]
2017 Entry1204Tobias GeisserDZug EV [Swiss-A]
2017 Entry1515Sebastian WalfridssonDMODO [Sweden-Jrs]
2017 Entry1826Benton MaassDFairbanks Ice Dogs [NAHL]
2017 Entry2137Kristian MarthinsenLAlmtunas [Sweden-Jrs]
2016 Entry281Lucas JohansenDKelowna Rockets [WHL]
2016 Entry873Garrett PilonCKamloops Blazers [WHL]
2016 Entry1174Damien RiatRGeneve Servette [Swiss-A]
2016 Entry1455Beck MalenstynLCalgary Hitmen [WHL]
2016 Entry1475Axel Jonsson-FjallbyLDjurgarden Jrs (Sweden)
2016 Entry1776Chase PriskieDQuinnipiac University [ECAC]
2016 Entry2077Dmitriy ZaitsevDWilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights [NAHL]
2015 Entry221Ilya SamsonovGMagnitogorsk-2 (Russia Jrs.)
2015 Entry572Jonas SiegenthalerDZurich SC [Swiss-A]
2015 Entry1435Connor HobbsDRegina Pats [WHL]
2015 Entry1736Colby WilliamsDRegina Pats [WHL]
2014 Entry131Jakub VranaLLinkopings HC [SweHL]
2014 Entry392Vitek VanecekGCzech
2014 Entry893Nathan WalkerLHershey Bears [AHL]
2014 Entry1345Shane GersichLU.S. National Under-18 Team [USHL]
2014 Entry1596Steven SpinnerFOmaha Lancers [USHL]
2014 Entry1947Kevin ElgestalFFrolunda (Sweden Jrs.)
2013 Entry231Andre BurakovskyLMalmo Redhawks [Swe-1]
2013 Entry532Madison BoweyDKelowna Rockets [WHL]
2013 Entry612Zach SanfordLMiddlesex Islanders [EJHL]
2013 Entry1445Blake HeinrichDSioux City Musketeers [USHL]
2013 Entry1746Brian PinhoCSt. John's Prep (Mass.)
2013 Entry2047Tyler LewingtonDMedicine Hat Tigers [WHL]
2012 Entry111Filip ForsbergLLeksands IF [Swe-1]
2012 Entry161Tom WilsonRPlymouth Whalers [OHL]
2012 Entry773Chandler StephensonCRegina Pats [WHL]
2012 Entry1004Thomas Di PauliCU.S. National Development Team [USHL]
2012 Entry1074Austin WuthrichFNotre Dame [CCHA]
2012 Entry1375Connor CarrickDU.S. National Development Team [USHL]
2012 Entry1676Riley BarberRU.S. National Development Team [USHL]
2012 Entry1957Christian DjoosDBrynas Jr. [Swe-Jr]
2012 Entry1977Jaynen RisslingDCalgary Hitmen [WHL]
2012 Entry2037Sergey KostenkoGNovokuznetsk Jrs. [Russia]
2011 Entry1174Steffen SobergGManglerud Star [Norway]
2011 Entry1475Patrick KoudysDR.P.I. [ECAC]
2011 Entry1776Travis BoydCU.S. National Development Team [USHL]
2011 Entry2077Garrett HaarDFargo Force [USHL]
2010 Entry261Evgeny KuznetsovCChelyabinsk Traktor [KHL]
2010 Entry863Stanislav GalievLSaint John Sea Dogs [QMJHL]
2010 Entry1124Philipp GrubauerGWindsor Spitfires [OHL]
2010 Entry1425Caleb HerbertFBloomington Jefferson H.S. (Minn.)
2010 Entry1766Samuel CarrierDLewiston MAINEiacs [QMJHL]
2009 Entry241Marcus JohanssonLFarjestads BK Karlstad [SEL]
2009 Entry552Dmitri OrlovDNovokuznetsk Metallurg [KHL]
2009 Entry853Cody EakinCSwift Current Broncos [WHL]
2009 Entry1154Patrick WeyDWaterloo Black Hawks [USHL]
2009 Entry1455Brett FlemmingDMississauga St. Michael's Majors [OHL]
2009 Entry1756Garrett MitchellRRegina Pats [WHL]
2009 Entry2057Benjamin CasavantLPrince Edward Island Rocket [QMJHL]
2008 Entry211Anton GustafssonCVastra Frolunda Jr. [Swe-Jr]
2008 Entry271John CarlsonDIndiana Ice [USHL]
2008 Entry572Eric MesteryDTri-City Americans [WHL]
2008 Entry582Dmitri KugryshevRCSKA Jr. (Russia)
2008 Entry934Braden HoltbyGSaskatoon Blades [WHL]
2008 Entry1445Joel BrodaCMoose Jaw Warriors [WHL]
2008 Entry1746Greg BurkeLNew Hampshire Jr. Monarchs [EJHL]
2008 Entry2047Stefan Della RovereLBarrie Colts [OHL]
2007 Entry51Karl AlznerDCalgary Hitmen [WHL]
2007 Entry342Josh GodfreyDSoo Greyhounds [OHL]
2007 Entry462Theo RuthDUS National Under 18 Team
2007 Entry843Philip DeSimoneCSioux City Musketeers [USHL]
2007 Entry1084Brett BruneteauCOmaha Lancers [USHL]
2007 Entry1255Brett LefflerRRegina Pats [WHL]
2007 Entry1546Dan DunnGWellington Dukes [OPJHL]
2007 Entry1806Justin TaylorCLondon Knights [OHL]
2007 Entry1857Nick LarsonFOmaha Lancers [USHL]
2007 Entry1997Andrew GlassLNobles Prep (Mass.)
2006 Entry41Nicklas BackstromCBrynas IF Gavle [SEL]
2006 Entry231Semyon VarlamovGYaroslavl-2 [Russia]
2006 Entry342Michal NeuvirthGSparta Jrs. (Czech Rep)
2006 Entry352Francois BouchardRBaie-Comeau Drakkar [QMJHL]
2006 Entry522Keith SeabrookDBurnaby Express [BCHL]
2006 Entry974Oskar OsalaLMississauga IceDogs [OHL]
2006 Entry1224Luke LynesCBrampton Battalion [OHL]
2006 Entry1275Maxime LacroixLQuebec Remparts [QMJHL]
2006 Entry1576Brent GwidtCLakeland H.S. (Wisc.)
2006 Entry1776Mathieu PerreaultCAcadie-Bathurst Titan [QMJHL]
2005 Entry141Sasha PokulokDCornell University [ECAC]
2005 Entry271Joe FinleyDSioux Falls Stampede [USHL]
2005 Entry1094Andrew ThomasDU. of Denver [WCHA]
2005 Entry1184Patrick McNeillDSaginaw Spirit [OHL]
2005 Entry1435Daren MachesneyGBrampton Battalion [OHL]
2005 Entry1816Tim KennedyLSioux City Musketeers [USHL]
2005 Entry2097Viktor DovganDCSKA Jr. (Russia)
2004 Entry11Alex OvechkinLMoscow Dynamo [Russia]
2004 Entry271Jeff SchultzDCalgary Hitmen [WHL]
2004 Entry291Mike GreenDSaskatoon Blades [WHL]
2004 Entry332Chris BourqueLCushing Academy [Mass H.S.]
2004 Entry622Michail YunkovCKrylja Jr. (Russia)
2004 Entry663Sami LepistoDJokerit Helsinki [SM-liiga]
2004 Entry883Clayton BarthelDSeattle Thunderbirds [WHL]
2004 Entry1325Oscar HedmanDMODO Hockey Ornskoldsvik [SEL]
2004 Entry1385Pasi SalonenWIFK Jr. (Finland)
2004 Entry1666Peter GuggisbergWDavos HC [Swiss-A]
2004 Entry1977Andrew GordonLNotre Dame Hounds [SJHL]
2004 Entry2308Justin MrazekGEstevan Bruins [SJHL]
2004 Entry2639Travis MorinCMinnesota State U - Mankato [WCHA]
2003 Entry181Eric FehrCBrandon Wheat Kings [WHL]
2003 Entry833Stephen WernerCUMass-Amherst [H-East]
2003 Entry1094Andreas ValdixCMalmo IF [SEL]
2003 Entry1555Josh RobertsonFProctor Academy [N.H.]
2003 Entry2498Andrew JoudreyCNotre Dame Hounds [SJHL]
2003 Entry2799Mark OlafsonRKelowna Rockets [WHL]
2002 Entry121Steve EmingerDKitchener Rangers [OHL]
2002 Entry131Alexander SeminRCherepovets Jr. (Russia)
2002 Entry171Boyd GordonCRed Deer Rebels [WHL]
2002 Entry592Maxime DaigneaultGVal d'Or Foreurs [QMJHL]
2002 Entry773Patrick WellarDPortland Winter Hawks [WHL]
2002 Entry923Derek KrestanovichCMoose Jaw Warriors [WHL]
2002 Entry1094Jevon DesautelsLSpokane Chiefs [WHL]
2002 Entry1184Petr DvorakRHavirov Jr. (Czech)
2002 Entry1455Robert GhersonGSarnia Sting [OHL]
2002 Entry1796Marian HavelCVancouver Giants [WHL]
2002 Entry2097Joni LindlofWTappara Jrs. (Finland)
2002 Entry2428Igor IgnatushkinFElemash Elektrostal (Russia)
2002 Entry2729Patric BlomdahlRAIK Jr. [Swe-Jr]
2001 Entry582Nathan PaetschDMoose Jaw Warriors [WHL]
2001 Entry903Owen FusseyLCalgary Hitmen [WHL]
2001 Entry1254Jeff LuckyCSpokane Chiefs [WHL]
2001 Entry1605Artem TernavskiDSherbrooke Castors [QMJHL]
2001 Entry1916Zbynek NovakFSlavia Praha HC [Czech]
2001 Entry2217Johnny OduyaDVictoriaville Tigres [QMJHL]
2001 Entry2498Matthew MaglioneDPrinceton University [ECAC]
2001 Entry2548Petr PolcikRNitra (Slovakia)
2001 Entry2759Robert MuellerGMannheim Eagles [DEL]
2001 Entry2849Viktor HublFSlavia Praha HC [Czech]
2000 Entry261Brian SutherbyCMoose Jaw Warriors [WHL]
2000 Entry432Matt PettingerLCalgary Hitmen [WHL]
2000 Entry612Jakub CuttaDSwift Current Broncos [WHL]
2000 Entry1214Ryan Van BuskirkDSarnia Sting [OHL]
2000 Entry1635Ivan NepriayevFYaroslavl Torpedo [Russia]
2000 Entry2899Bjorn NordDDjurgardens IF Stockholm [SEL]
1999 Entry71Kris BeechCCalgary Hitmen [WHL]
1999 Entry292Michal SivekCCzech Senior League
1999 Entry312Charlie StephensCGuelph Storm [OHL]
1999 Entry342Ross LupaschukDPrince Albert Raiders [WHL]
1999 Entry372Nolan YonkmanDKelowna Rockets [WHL]
1999 Entry1325Roman TvrdonCTrencin Jr. (Slovakia)
1999 Entry1756Kyle ClarkRHarvard University [ECAC]
1999 Entry1927David JohanssonDAIK Jr. (Sweden)
1999 Entry2198Maxim OrlovFCSKA Jr. (Russia)
1999 Entry2499Igor ShadilovDDynamo Riga [Latvia]
1998 Entry492Jomar CruzGBrandon Wheat Kings [WHL]
1998 Entry593Todd HornungCPortland Winter Hawks [WHL]
1998 Entry1064Krys BarchLLondon Knights [OHL]
1998 Entry1074Chris CorrinetWPrinceton University [ECAC]
1998 Entry1185Mike SiklenkaDLloydminster Blazers [AJHL]
1998 Entry1255Erik WendellWMaple Grove H.S. (Minn.)
1998 Entry1797Nathan ForsterDSeattle Thunderbirds [WHL]
1998 Entry1937Rastislav StanaGHC Kosice (Czech.)
1998 Entry2208Mike FarrellRProvidence College [H-East]
1998 Entry2519Blake EvansCTri-City Americans [WHL]
1997 Entry91Nick BoyntonDOttawa 67's [OHL]
1997 Entry352J.F. FortinDSherbrooke Faucons [QMJHL]
1997 Entry894Curtis CruickshankGKingston Frontenacs [OHL]
1997 Entry1165Kevin CaulfieldFBoston College [H-East]
1997 Entry1436Henrik PetreDDjurgarden Jrs. (Sweden)
1997 Entry2008Pierre-Luc TherrienGDrummondville Voltigeurs [QMJHL]
1997 Entry2269Matt OikawaWSt. Lawrence University [ECAC]
1996 Entry41Alexandre VolchkovRBarrie Colts [OHL]
1996 Entry171Jaroslav SvejkovskyLTri-City Americans [WHL]
1996 Entry432Jan BulisCBarrie Colts [OHL]
1996 Entry583Sergei ZimakovDKrylja Sovetov [Russia]
1996 Entry743David WeningerGMichigan Tech [WCHA]
1996 Entry783Shawn McNeilCKamloops Blazers [WHL]
1996 Entry854Justin DavisRKingston Frontenacs [OHL]
1996 Entry1265Matt LaheyLPeterborough Petes [OHL]
1996 Entry1536A.J. Van BruggenRNorthern Michigan University [WCHA]
1996 Entry1807Mike AndersonWU. of Minnesota [WCHA]
1996 Entry2068Oleg OrekhovskyDMoscow Dynamo [Russia]
1996 Entry2329Chad CavanaghCLondon Knights [OHL]
1995 Entry171Brad ChurchLPrince Albert Raiders [WHL]
1995 Entry231Miika ElomoLKiekko-67 Turku [FinD1]
1995 Entry432Dwayne HayLGuelph Storm [OHL]
1995 Entry934Sebastien CharpentierGLaval Titan College Francais [QMJHL]
1995 Entry954Joel TheriaultDBeauport Harfangs [QMJHL]
1995 Entry1055Benoit GrattonCLaval Titan College Francais [QMJHL]
1995 Entry1245Joel CortDGuelph Storm [OHL]
1995 Entry1476Frederick JobinDLaval Titan College Francais [QMJHL]
1995 Entry1998Vasily TurkovskyDCSKA Moscow [Russia]
1995 Entry2259Scott SwansonDOmaha Lancers [USHL]
1994 Entry101Nolan BaumgartnerDKamloops Blazers [WHL]
1994 Entry151Alexander KharlamovRCSKA Moscow [Russia]
1994 Entry412Scott CherreyLNorth Bay Centennials [OHL]
1994 Entry934Matt HerrCHotchkiss Academy (Conn.)
1994 Entry1195Yanick JeanDChicoutimi Sagueneens [QMJHL]
1994 Entry1456Dmitry MekeshkinDOmsk Avangard [Russia]
1994 Entry1717Dan RejaLLondon Knights [OHL]
1994 Entry1978Chris PatrickFKent H.S. (Conn.)
1994 Entry2239John TuohyDKent H.S. (Conn.)
1994 Entry24910Richard ZednikLBystrica (Slovakia)
1994 Entry27511Sergei TertyshnyDChelyabinsk Traktor [Russia]
1993 Entry111Brendan WittDSeattle Thunderbirds [WHL]
1993 Entry171Jason AllisonCLondon Knights [OHL]
1993 Entry693Patrick BoileauDLaval Titan [QMJHL]
1993 Entry1476Frank BanhamRSaskatoon Blades [WHL]
1993 Entry1737Dan HendricksonCSt. Paul Vulcans [USHL]
1993 Entry1747Andrew BrunetteLOwen Sound Platers [OHL]
1993 Entry1998Joel PoirierLSudbury Wolves [OHL]
1993 Entry2259Jason GladneyDKitchener Rangers [OHL]
1993 Entry25110Marc SeligerGRosenheim Star Bulls [DEL]
1993 Entry27711Dany BousquetCPenticton Panthers [BCJHL]
1992 Entry141Sergei GoncharDChelyabinsk Traktor [Russia]
1992 Entry322Jim CareyGCatholic Memorial H.S. (Mass.)
1992 Entry533Stefan UstorfCKaufbeuren ESV [1.GBun]
1992 Entry713Martin GendronRSt. Hyacinthe Lasers [QMJHL]
1992 Entry1195John VargaLTacoma Rockets [WHL]
1992 Entry1677Mark MatierDSoo Greyhounds [OHL]
1992 Entry1918Mike MathersLKamloops Blazers [WHL]
1992 Entry2159Brian StaggRKingston Frontenacs [OHL]
1992 Entry23910Greg CallahanDBelmont Hill H.S. (Mass.)
1992 Entry26311B.J. MacPhersonCOshawa Generals [OHL]
1991 Entry141Pat PeakeRDetroit Compuware Ambassadors [OHL]
1991 Entry211Trevor HalversonLNorth Bay Centennials [OHL]
1991 Entry252Eric LavigneDHull Olympiques [QMJHL]
1991 Entry362Jeff NelsonCPrince Albert Raiders [WHL]
1991 Entry583Steve KonowalchukLPortland Winter Hawks [WHL]
1991 Entry804Justin MorrisonRKingston Frontenacs [OHL]
1991 Entry1467Dave MorissetteLShawinigan Cataractes [QMJHL]
1991 Entry1688Rick CorriveauDLondon Knights [OHL]
1991 Entry1909Trevor DuhaimeRSt. Jean Lynx [QMJHL]
1991 Entry20910Rob LeaskDHamilton Dukes [OHL]
1991 Entry21210Carl LeBlancDGranby Bisons [QMJHL]
1991 Entry23411Rob PuchniakDLethbridge Hurricanes [WHL]
1991 Entry25612Bill KovacsLSudbury Wolves [OHL]
1990 Entry91John SlaneyDCornwall Royals [OHL]
1990 Entry302Rod PasmaDCornwall Royals [OHL]
1990 Entry513Chris LongoRPeterborough Petes [OHL]
1990 Entry724Randy PearceLKitchener Rangers [OHL]
1990 Entry935Brian SakicCTri-City Americans [WHL]
1990 Entry945Mark OuimetCU. of Michigan [CCHA]
1990 Entry1146Andrei KovalevRMoscow Dynamo [Russia]
1990 Entry1357Roman KontsekFTrencin Dukla [Slovak]
1990 Entry1568Peter BondraRKosice HC [Czech.]
1990 Entry1598Steve MartellRLondon Knights [OHL]
1990 Entry1779Ken KleeDBowling Green State University [CCHA]
1990 Entry19810Mike BobackCProvidence College [H-East]
1990 Entry21911Alan BrownDColgate University [ECAC]
1990 Entry24012Todd HlushkoLLondon Knights [OHL]
1989 Entry191Olaf KolzigGTri-City Americans [WHL]
1989 Entry352Byron DafoeGPortland Winter Hawks [WHL]
1989 Entry593Jim MathiesonDRegina Pats [WHL]
1989 Entry613Jason WoolleyDMichigan State University [CCHA]
1989 Entry824Trent KlattROsseo H.S. (Minn.)
1989 Entry1457Dave LorentzLPeterborough Petes [OHL]
1989 Entry1668Dean HoloienRSaskatoon Blades [WHL]
1989 Entry1879Victor GervaisCSeattle Thunderbirds [WHL]
1989 Entry20810Jiri VykoukalDSparta Praha [Czech]
1989 Entry22911Andrei SidorovLKharkov Dynamo [Russia]
1989 Entry25012Ken HouseLMiami University (Ohio) [CCHA]
1988 Entry151Reggie SavageRVictoriaville Tigres [QMJHL]
1988 Entry362Tim TaylorCLondon Knights [OHL]
1988 Entry412Wade BartleyDDauphin Kings [MJHL]
1988 Entry573Duane DerksenGWinkler Jr. A
1988 Entry784Rob KraussDLethbridge Broncos [WHL]
1988 Entry1206Dmitri KhristichRKiev Sokol [Russia]
1988 Entry1417Keith JonesRNiagara Falls Jr. B
1988 Entry1447Brad SchlegelDLondon Knights [OHL]
1988 Entry1628Todd HilditchDPenticton Knights [BCJHL]
1988 Entry1839Petr PavlasDTrencin Dukla [Slovak]
1988 Entry19210Mark SorensenDU. of Michigan [CCHA]
1988 Entry20410Claudio ScreminDU. of Maine [H-East]
1988 Entry22511Chris VenkusWWestern Michigan University [CCHA]
1988 Entry24612Ron PascucciDBelmont Hill H.S. (Mass.)
1987 Entry362Jeff BallantyneDOttawa 67's [OHL]
1987 Entry573Steve MaltaisWCornwall Royals [OHL]
1987 Entry784Tyler LarterCSoo Greyhounds [OHL]
1987 Entry995Pat BeauchesneDMoose Jaw Warriors [WHL]
1987 Entry1206Rich DeFreitasDSt. Mark's H.S. (Mass.)
1987 Entry1417Devon OleniukDKamloops Blazers [WHL]
1987 Entry1628Thomas SjogrenRVastra Frolunda [Sweden]
1987 Entry20410Chris ClarkeDPembroke (COJHL)
1987 Entry22511Milos VanikFFreiburg EHC [Ger.1]
1987 Entry24012Dan BrettschneiderCBurnsville H.S. (Minn.)
1987 Entry24612Ryan KummuDR.P.I. [ECAC]
1986 Entry191Jeff GreenlawLCanadian National Team [Intl]
1986 Entry402Steve SeftelLKingston Canadians [OHL]
1986 Entry603Shawn SimpsonGSoo Greyhounds [OHL]
1986 Entry613Jim HrivnakGMerrimack College [ECAC-E]
1986 Entry824Erin GinnellCCalgary Wranglers [WHL]
1986 Entry1035John PurvesRHamilton Steelhawks [OHL]
1986 Entry1246Stefan NilssonCLulea HF [SEL]
1986 Entry1457Peter ChomaRBelleville Bulls [OHL]
1986 Entry1668Lee DavidsonCPenticton Knights [BCJHL]
1986 Entry1879Tero ToivolaFTappara Tampere [SM-liiga]
1986 Entry20810Bob BabcockDSoo Greyhounds [OHL]
1986 Entry22911John SchratzDAmherst Jr. B
1986 Entry25012Scott McCroryCOshawa Generals [OHL]
1985 Entry191Yvon CorriveauLToronto Marlboros [OHL]
1985 Entry402John DruceRPeterborough Petes [OHL]
1985 Entry613Rob MurrayCPeterborough Petes [OHL]
1985 Entry824Bill HoulderDNorth Bay Centennials [OHL]
1985 Entry834Larry ShawDPeterborough Petes [OHL]
1985 Entry1035Claude DumasCGranby Bisons [QMJHL]
1985 Entry1246Doug StrombackRKitchener Rangers [OHL]
1985 Entry1457Jamie NadjiwanLSudbury Wolves [OHL]
1985 Entry1668Mark HaarmannDOshawa Generals [OHL]
1985 Entry1879Steve HollettLSoo Greyhounds [OHL]
1985 Entry20810Dallas EakinsDPeterborough Petes [OHL]
1985 Entry22911Steve HrynewichCOttawa 67's [OHL]
1985 Entry25012Frank Di MuzioLBelleville Bulls [OHL]
1984 Entry171Kevin HatcherDNorth Bay Centennials [OHL]
1984 Entry342Steve LeachRMatignon H.S. (Mass.)
1984 Entry593Michal PivonkaCCzech National Team [Intl]
1984 Entry804Kris KingLPeterborough Petes [OHL]
1984 Entry1226Vito CramarossaRToronto Marlboros [OHL]
1984 Entry1437Timo IljinaCKarpat Oulu [FinD1]
1984 Entry1648Frank JooDRegina Pats [WHL]
1984 Entry1859Jim ThomsonRToronto Marlboros [OHL]
1984 Entry20510Paul CavalliniDHenry Carr H.S. (Toronto)
1984 Entry22511Mikhail TatarinovDKiev Sokol [Russia]
1984 Entry24612Per SchederinDBrynas IF Gavle [SEL]
1983 Entry754Tim BerglandRLincoln H.S. (Minn.)
1983 Entry955Martin BoulianeCGranby Bisons [QMJHL]
1983 Entry1357Dwaine HuttonCKelowna Wings [WHL]
1983 Entry1558Marty AbramsGPembroke Lumber Kings (CJAHL)
1983 Entry1759Dave CowanCMinneapolis Washburn H.S. (Minn.)
1983 Entry19510Yves BeaudoinDShawinigan Cataractes [QMJHL]
1983 Entry21511Alain RaymondGTrois-Rivieres Draveurs [QMJHL]
1983 Entry21611Anders HussFBrynas IF Gavle [SEL]
1982 Entry51Scott StevensDKitchener Rangers [OHL]
1982 Entry583Milan NovyFKladno [Czech]
1982 Entry895Dean EvasonCKamloops Junior Oilers [WHL]
1982 Entry1106Ed KastelicRLondon Knights [OHL]
1982 Entry1528Wally SchreiberFRegina Pats [WHL]
1982 Entry1739Jamie ReeveGSaskatoon Blades [WHL]
1982 Entry19410Juha NurmiFTappara Tampere [SM-liiga]
1982 Entry21511Wayne PrestageCSeattle Breakers [WHL]
1982 Entry23612Jon HoldenGPeterborough Petes [OHL]
1982 Entry24712Marco KallasCSt. Louis Jr. B (NAJHL)
1981 Entry31Bobby CarpenterCSt. John's Prep [Mass H.S.]
1981 Entry453Eric CalderDCornwall Royals [QMJHL]
1981 Entry684Tony KellinDGrand Rapids H.S. (Minn.)
1981 Entry895Mike SiltalaRKingston Canadians [OHL]
1981 Entry915Peter SidorkiewiczGOshawa Generals [OHL]
1981 Entry1106Jim McGeoughCBillings Bighorns [WHL]
1981 Entry1317Risto JaloFIlves Tampere [SM-liiga]
1981 Entry1528Gaetan DuchesneLQuebec Remparts [QMJHL]
1981 Entry1739George WhiteFU. of New Hampshire [ECAC]
1981 Entry19410Chris ValentineFSorel Black Hawks [QMJHL]
1980 Entry51Darren VeitchDRegina Pats [WHL]
1980 Entry473Dan MieleRProvidence College [ECAC]
1980 Entry553Torrie RobertsonLVictoria Cougars [WHL]
1980 Entry895Timo BlomqvistDJokerit Helsinki [SM-liiga]
1980 Entry1106Todd BidnerCToronto Marlboros [OHA]
1980 Entry1317Frank PerkinsDSudbury Wolves [OHA]
1980 Entry1528Bruce RaboinDProvidence College [ECAC]
1980 Entry1739Peter AnderssonDTimra (Sweden)
1980 Entry19410Tony CamazzolaDBrandon Wheat Kings [WHL]
1979 Entry41Mike GartnerRCincinnati Stingers [WHA]
1979 Entry242Errol RausseLSeattle Breakers [WHL]
1979 Entry674Harvie PoczaLBillings Bighorns [WHL]
1979 Entry885Tim TookeyCPortland Winter Hawks [WHL]
1979 Entry1096Greg ThebergeDPeterborough Petes [OHA]
1978 Amateur21Ryan WalterCSeattle Breakers [WCHL]
1978 Amateur181Tim CoulisFHamilton Fincups [OHA]
1978 Amateur202Paul MulveyLPortland Winter Hawks [WCHL]
1978 Amateur232Paul MacKinnonDPeterborough Petes [OHA]
1978 Amateur383Glen CurrieLLaval National [QMJHL]
1978 Amateur453Jay JohnstonDHamilton Fincups [OHA]
1978 Amateur554Bengt GustafssonFFarjestads BK Karlstad [SEL]
1978 Amateur715Lou FranceschettiRNiagara Falls Flyers [OHA]
1978 Amateur886Vince MagnanLU. of Denver [WCHA]
1978 Amateur1057Mats HallinLSodertalje SK [SEL]
1978 Amateur1228Rich SiroisGMilwaukee Admirals [IHL]
1978 Amateur1399Denis PomerleauRTrois-Rivieres Draveurs [QMJHL]
1978 Amateur15610Barry HeardGLondon Knights [OHA]
1978 Amateur17211Mark ToffoloDPort Huron Flags [IHL]
1978 Amateur18712Paul HoganLRegina Pats [WCHL]
1978 Amateur18912Steve BargerRBoston College [ECAC]
1978 Amateur20213Rod PacholzukDU. of Michigan [WCHA]
1978 Amateur21314Wes JarvisFWindsor Spitfires [OHA]
1978 Amateur21514Ray IrwinDOshawa Generals [OHA]
1977 Amateur31Robert PicardDMontreal Juniors [QMJHL]
1977 Amateur212Mark LofthouseRNew Westminster Bruins [WCHL]
1977 Amateur393Eddy GodinRQuebec Remparts [QMJHL]
1977 Amateur574Nelson BurtonLQuebec Remparts [QMJHL]
1977 Amateur755Denis TurcotteFQuebec Remparts [QMJHL]
1977 Amateur936Perry SchnarrLU. of Denver [WCHA]
1977 Amateur1117Rollie BoutinGLethbridge Broncos [WCHL]
1977 Amateur1278Brent TremblayDTrois-Rivieres Draveurs [QMJHL]
1977 Amateur1439Don MichelettiWU. of Minnesota [WCHA]
1977 Amateur15610Archie HendersonRVictoria Cougars [WCHL]
1976 Amateur11Rick GreenDLondon Knights [OHA]
1976 Amateur151Greg CarrollCMedicine Hat Tigers [WCHL]
1976 Amateur373Tom RoweRLondon Knights [OHA]
1976 Amateur554Al GlendenningDCalgary Centennials [WCHL]
1976 Amateur735Doug PateyFSoo Greyhounds [OHA]
1976 Amateur916Jim BedardGSudbury Wolves [OHA]
1976 Amateur1006Don WilsonDSt. Catharines Black Hawks [OHA]
1976 Amateur1097Dale RideoutGFlin Flon Bombers [WCHL]
1976 Amateur1198Al DumbaRRegina Pats [WCHL]
1975 Amateur181Alex ForsythFKingston Canadians [OHA]
1975 Amateur192Peter ScamurraDPeterborough Petes [OHA]
1975 Amateur554Blair MacKaseyDMontreal Red White and Blue [QMJHL]
1975 Amateur735Craig CrawfordCToronto Marlboros [OHA]
1975 Amateur916Roger SwansonGFlin Flon Bombers [WCHL]
1975 Amateur1097Clark JantzieFU. of Alberta [CWUAA]
1975 Amateur1278Mike FryiaFPeterborough Petes [OHA]
1975 Amateur1449Jim OfrimCU. of Alberta [CWUAA]
1975 Amateur16110Mal ZingerFKamloops Chiefs [WCHL]
1974 Amateur11Greg JolyDRegina Pats [WCHL]
1974 Amateur192Mike MarsonFSudbury Wolves [OHA]
1974 Amateur373John PaddockFBrandon Wheat Kings [WCHL]
1974 Amateur554Paul NicholsonLLondon Knights [OHA]
1974 Amateur735Jack PattersonFKamloops Chiefs [WCHL]
1974 Amateur916Brian KinsellaROshawa Generals [OHA]
1974 Amateur1097Garth MalarchukGCalgary Centennials [WCHL]
1974 Amateur1278John NazarLCornwall Royals [OHL]
1974 Amateur1449Kelvin "Cal" EricksonGCalgary Centennials [WCHL]
1974 Amateur16110Tony WhiteFKitchener Rangers [OHA]
1974 Amateur17611Ron PronchukDBrandon Wheat Kings [WCHL]
1974 Amateur19012Dave McKeeGOshawa Generals [OHA]
1974 Amateur20213Scott MableyDSoo Greyhounds [OHA]
1974 Amateur21214Bernard PlanteDTrois-Rivieres Ducs [QMJHL]
1974 Amateur22015Jacques ChiassonRDrummondville Rangers [QMJHL]
1974 Amateur22516Bill BellLRegina Pats [WCHL]
1974 Amateur22817Bob BlanchetGKitchener Rangers [OHA]
1974 Amateur23118Johnny BowerGDownsview Beavers [OPJHL]
1974 Amateur23419Yves PlouffeDSorel Black Hawks [QMJHL]
1974 Amateur23720Terry BozackDPembroke Lumber Kings (CJAHL)
1974 Amateur24021Gordie ColeLBrandon Wheat Kings [WCHL]
1974 Amateur24222Mike CosentinoCHamilton Red Wings [OHA]
1974 Amateur24423John DuncanDCornwall Royals [QMJHL]
1974 Amateur24624Barry KerfootRSmiths Falls Bears [CJHL]
1974 Amateur24725Ron PooleCKamloops Chiefs [WCHL]

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