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June
26, 2004
2004 NHL Draft: Second and Third Rounds
RALEIGH, N.C.
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Inside College Hockey is reporting from the draft floor here in
Raleigh, where dozens of college hockey players expect to hear their
names called over the weekend. Below you'll find the second- and
third-round college picks, along with comments from the prospect
(where available).
We've also got
our list of the seven college players selected
in the first round. For the complete list of picks, including
major junior and European players, visit ESPN.com.
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NHL
Team |
Player (College)
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Quotable |
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Washington
Capitals |
Chris Bourque
(Boston University)
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 "I'm
not looking to be my dad. I'm my own person." |
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New York
Rangers |
Darin Olver
(Northern Michigan)
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 "My
game is speed. I'm fast, I'm a playmaker. I'm obviously not
the biggest guy so I get thrown around a bit, but I try to use
my speed to get around those guys." |
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Atlanta
Thrashers |
Grant Lewis (Dartmouth)
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 "I
think [the ECAC] is seen as one of the weaker leagues in college
hockey, but it's getting better. Dartmouth has been tremendous
for me. My coaches have made a huge impact on my game." |
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Columbus
Blue Jackets |
Adam Pineault (Boston College)
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Dallas
Stars |
Raymond Sawada (Cornell)
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Florida
Panthers |
David Booth (Michigan State)
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 "Our
goal this year is to win the national championship. With the
guys we have coming back, this will be the year for us to do
it." |
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Colorado
Avalanche |
Victor Oreskovich (Notre Dame)
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Edmonton
Oilers |
Geoff Paukovich (Denver)
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 "[Denver]
is everything I could ask for as a recruit. With Edmonton, and
their track record with letting college players progress and
giving them a chance, I feel really comfortable with them as
well." |
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Pittsburgh
Penguins |
Alex Goligoski (Minnesota)
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Pittsburgh
Penguins |
Nick Johnson (Dartmouth)
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Carolina
Hurricanes |
Casey Borer (St. Cloud State)
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"In
the beginning I knew a couple of guys who went in the first
round, and I was happy for them. But it was kind of dragging
on. I'm glad I got taken today." |
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Anaheim
Mighty Ducks |
Kyle Klubertanz (Wisconsin)
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 "I'm
going to go in [to Wisconsin] and be an offensive guy. Hopefully
I'm able to move the puck, and run the power play if they need
me." |
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Ottawa
Senators |
Shawn Weller (Clarkson)
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 "My
advisor said to me and my parents, 'This guy must be pretty
good, they just traded Radek Bonk for him.' Then they called
my name." |
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New York
Rangers |
Billy Ryan (Maine)
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"Usually
when kids come out of [Maine], they are trained in all three
zones. I know I have to work on my defensive game, and once
I do that hopefully I can step right in with the New York Rangers." |
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Philadelphia
Flyers |
Rob Bellamy (Maine)
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Los Angeles
Kings |
Paul Baier (Brown)
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