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Several Guelph Storm players taken in NHL draft Friday

Matt Poitras the first taken, in the second round by the Boston Bruins
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The Guelph Storm's Matthew Poitras was drafted in the second round by the Boston Bruins Friday in Montreal.

MONTREAL – It's four and counting as Guelph Storm players get drafted into the NHL Friday.

Forward Matt Poitras was first to go, selected in the second round by the Boston Bruins, 54th overall.

Two Storm players went in the third round: centre Danny Zhilkin went in the third round, 77th overall to the Winnipeg Jets and defenceman Michael Buchinger was taken 11 places later by the St. Louis Blues.

Winger Jake Karabela went in the fifth round, 149th overall, to the Washington Capitals.

Winger Braeden Bowman and goaltender Jacob Oster are also eligible to be selected as the seven round draft continues.

 


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