Four Wisconsin Badgers selected in 2023 NHL Draft
The 2023 NHL Draft took place this weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. The seven-round event saw 224 total players selected, led by star center Connor Bedard.
Former Wisconsin Badgers are constantly seen making an impact on hockey’s biggest stage. As recently as a few months ago Joe Pavelski was netting four goals in a playoff game for the Dallas Stars.
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The hockey program has fallen on hard times as of late, punctuated by a 13-23 record last season and the firing of Head Coach Tony Granato. Despite those struggles, four Badgers were selected in the NHL Draft this weekend:
C Charlie Stramel
Team: Minnesota Wild
Pick: First Round, No. 21 overall
D Brady Cleveland
.@_bradycleveland ready to rock Detroit
Wausau defenseman picked No. 47 (second round) by the @detroitredwings#NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/FHEShhu0u1
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) June 29, 2023
Team: Detroit Red Wings
Pick: Second Round, No. 47 overall
RW William Whitelaw
Congrats to William Whitelaw!!!
Forward picked No. 66 (Third Round) by @BlueJacketsNHL#NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/ftmJYBem5H
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) June 29, 2023
Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
Pick: Third Round, No. 66 overall
D Zachary Schulz
New York state of mind for @ZachSchulz55
Defenseman chosen No. 177 (sixth round) by @NYIslanders#NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/JnJNIF3cBD
— Wisconsin Hockey (@BadgerMHockey) June 29, 2023
Team: New York Islanders
Pick: Sixth Round, No. 177 overall
