NHL draft sees two Lethbridge natives, one Hurricane selected
LETHBRIDGE, AB – The 2023 NHL Entry Draft has concluded, with three picks connected to Lethbridge.
In the first round, Lethbridge-born winger Matthew Wood was selected 15th overall by the draft host Nashville Predators. His selection came after he has scored 34 points in 35 games for the University of Connecticut, earning himself a selection to the Hockey East’s All-Rookie team.
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Lethbridge Hurricanes defenceman Noah Chadwick was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the sixth round, 185th overall. The 6’4, 187 pound rearguard spent parts of two seasons with the Hurricanes, putting up seven goals and 23 points in 80 games with the club.