Sabres pick Michigan defenceman Owen Power 1st in NHL draft
Canada s Owen Power controls the puck during the Ice Hockey World Championship semifinal match between the United States and Canada at the Arena in Riga, Latvia, Saturday, June 5, 2021. The Buffalo Sabres selected Power No.1 at the 2021 NHL draft. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Sergei Grits July 23, 2021 - 9:37 PM
Instead of a packed arena, Owen Power was seated outside his aunt s house in Burlington, Ont., Friday night when he heard his name called first in the NHL entry draft.
The six-foot-six, 213-pound defenceman from Missisauga, Ont., smiled as the Buffalo Sabres picked him No. 1 overall, then hugged several family and friends in the throng assembled behind him before replacing his suit jacket with a blue Sabres jersey.
Prince Albert Daily Herald
Photo Courtesy of Keith Hershmiller/WHL Prince Albert Raiders blueliner Nolan Allan and Winnipeg Ice forward Rhys Raeside battle for the puck at the Brandt Centre in Regina earlier this season.
For the second year in a row, the Prince Albert Raiders have had a player selected in the opening round of the NHL Draft.
With the final pick of Friday’s first round, the Chicago Blackhawks used the 32nd selection to take blueliner Nolan Allan.
The 18-year-old from Davidson had been projected by many to be picked between the late second round and early fourth round of Saturday’s portion of the draft.
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2021/07/24 13:29 FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2020, file photo, Michigan s Owen Power (22) watches the puck while working against Minnesota s Cullen Munson (13) during an NC. FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2020, file photo, Michigan s Owen Power (22) watches the puck while working against Minnesota s Cullen Munson (13) during an NCAA hockey game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Ann Arbor became a must-stop on the scouting trail because of a buzz-worthy Wolverines lineup featuring a trio of highly touted freshmen in defenseman Owen Power, and forwards Kent Johnson and Mathew Beniers. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File) The NHL draft turned into a Michigan maize and blue affair Friday night. And there’s a Hughes sibling reunion set to happen in New Jersey.
Sabres select Mississauga defenseman Owen Power 1st in NHL draft
by The Canadian Press and The Associated Press
Posted Jul 23, 2021 8:36 pm EDT
Last Updated Jul 23, 2021 at 8:46 pm EDT
Canada s Owen Power controls the puck during the Ice Hockey World Championship semifinal match between the United States and Canada at the Arena in Riga, Latvia, Saturday, June 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
The Buffalo Sabres have picked defenceman Owen Power first overall in the NHL entry draft.
The six-foot-six, 213-pound blueliner from Mississauga, Ont., played at the University of Michigan last season, scoring three goals and adding 13 assists in 26 games during his freshman season before being selected to Team Canada for the men’s world hockey championships in May. He was the NHL’s Central Scouting Bureau’s top-ranked North American prospect.