MATT NIETO
Boston University
So. | Forward  | Long Beach, Calif.

Key Statistics: Nieto finished seventh on the team in scoring as a freshman with 10 goals and 13 assists for 23 points while appearing in all 39 games last season. The 10 goals tied him for third on the team and ranked tied for fourth among all Hockey East rookies.

What He Does: On a team that featured just one senior skater a year ago, Nieto saw extensive ice time in all phases of the game and will likely continue to do so in his second go-around with the Terriers. After a slow start typical of most rookies—he scored just 10 points through the first 28 games of the year—Nieto picked up the pace during the final month of the season. He finished the year by scoring four goals and nine assists over the final 11 games, including two goals and four assists in his last five outings. His play caught the attention of the National Hockey League’s San Jose Sharks, who selected the California native in the second round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

The Bigger Picture: Youth and inexperience in big games cost the Terriers a spot in the NCAA Tournament, but Boston University certainly isn’t lacking in the talent category. “We only lost two skaters from last year (senior Joe Pereira to graduation and the early departure of David Warsofsky) and we had the talent, finishing third in Hockey East, but just missed the tournament, mostly because of our play out of conference and in the Beanpot,” said Boston University head coach Jack Parker. The 2011-12 edition of the Terrier squad boasts 11 NHL draft picks and seven returning players who scored 20 points or more a year ago. With an older, more experienced club, the Terriers appear primed to be playing past the conference tournaments this season.

Coach Jack Parker on Nieto: “Matt played well over the second half of the season as he picked up the speed of the college game. He saw a lot of ice time for us last season on the penalty kill and the power play, and we expect him to do so again this year.”

JIM MADIGAN
Northeastern
Head Coach | Northeastern ’95 | Montreal, Quebec

Background: Madigan finds himself in a bit of a different role than he has been accustomed to, having spent the past 18 years as an NHL scout, first for the New York Islanders and, since 2006, for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He also spent seven seasons behind the bench at his alma mater as an assistant coach from 1986 to 1993 and one season as an assistant coach at Vermont. Since leaving the college coaching fraternity in 1993, Madigan has held various positions in the Northeastern administration, including the last seven years as associate dean and director of development in the College of Business Administration.

State of the Program: While the Huskies suffered a pair of high-profile losses this season in defenseman Jamie Oleksiak and forward Brodie Reid, Northeastern still has plenty to look forward to this season. A total of seven NHL draft picks adorn the Northeastern roster for 2011-12, and rising sophomore Anthony Bitetto is the club’s leading returning scorer after posting 3-17—20 last season. Northeastern will also be boosted by the addition of Vinny Saponari, who scored 47 points in two seasons with Boston University before playing last year with Dubuque of the USHL.

Coaching Philosophy: Madigan expects to continue the Northeastern tradition of being an aggressive team that is hard to play against. “That’s the way we played when I was a player here, and that’s the way I want our team to play,” he said. “We want to be aggressive and put pressure on the puck in all three zones.” And despite having been away from the bench for a number of years, he plans to bring a team approach to not just to his players but also his coaching staff, leaning on assistants Jerry Keefe and Patrick Foley throughout the season instead of just early on while he gets his legs under him.

NATE LEAMAN
Providence
Head Coach | SUNY Cortland ’97 | Centerville, Ohio

Nate Leaman

Background: After spending the past eight seasons at Union, Leaman made the move in April to Providence and was given the task of rebuilding the Friar program. Leaman left Union after posting 138 wins for the Dutchmen, most in school history, and had a .518 winning percentage in Schenectady, the highest of any Union head coach. A winner wherever he has been, Leaman also spent spent four seasons as an assistant at Harvard and one as a a volunteer assistant at Maine, helping the Black Bears to their last national title in 1999.

State of the Program: Providence has fallen on hard times in recent seasons. The Friars haven’t been to the TD Garden in Boston for the Hockey East semifinals since 2001, and have missed the league playoffs altogether in each of the past three seasons. Offensively, Providence averaged just over two goals per game last season, a problem compounded in 2011-12 by the loss of four of last year’s top-five scorers due to graduation. Junior Tim Schaller picked up 19 points a year ago with 14 assists, second-best on the team, to lead the returning offense.

Coaching Philosophy: Leaman’s teams at Union progressed steadily during his tenure, taking gradual steps each season until finally winning ECAC Hockey’s regular-season crown last spring and making its debut appearance in the NCAA tournament. The rebuilding process he conducted at Union will likely serve as his blueprint at Providence, where progress will be measured by attainable yearly goals.

“There is no quick fix in this,” Leaman said of the task ahead of him at Providence. “It’s about building a culture and having high standards for everyone involved in the program, and looking to improve one day at a time. If every part of the program keeps taking little steps up, we can accomplish big things.”

If his Union teams serve as the template, Hockey East opponents can expect a hard-working club that will give maximum effort on the ice every single night.

JOHN HENRION
New Hampshire
Jr. | F | Holden, Mass.

Key Statistics: Appearing in all 39 games last year for the Wildcats, Henrion finished seventh on the team in scoring with 19 points on 12 goals and seven assists.

What He Does: Henrion’s 12 goals were good for the fourth-highest total on the roster last season despite struggling through the second half of the season. The 5-11, 205-pound forward put up more than half of his points before Christmas last year, but tallied just two goals and an assist in February and March. “John made huge gains last year and made people take notice,” said UNH coach Dick Umile. “He’s similar to (former UNH star) Bobby Butler in his progression here, in how he plays and competes and in the ability to score goals.”

The Bigger Picture: New Hampshire lost its top four scorers from a year ago in graduated seniors Phil DeSimone, Mike Sislo, and Paul Thompson along with New York Islanders prospect Blake Kessel. That quartet accounted for 168 of the team’s 356 points. Still, Umile feels confident in his team’s ability to replace that offensive punch with some of the veterans stepping up. “Since I’ve been here, we’ve always had someone step up and take on a bigger role. John Henrion is certainly a guy who is capable of being one of those players.”

With the Wildcats seeking to stretch its streak of consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances to 12, Umile doesn’t see his squad diverting from its high-scoring offensive ways this season. “We’ve got Matt DiGirolamo, who we feel is a top goaltender, and we’ve got good experience on defense, but we’re going to be fine with our forwards. We’ve been able to recruit players who can play a certain style, a style they enjoy, and we’ll have the ability to score goals.”

Mike Collins
Merrimack
So. | F | Boston, Mass.

Mike Collins

Key Statistics: Collins finished his rookie season tied for third on the team with 14 goals, adding in 16 assists to end the year with 30 points, tops among Hockey East rookies. He was whistled for just 14 penalties for 36 minutes, and garnered a spot on the Hockey East All-Rookie team.

What He Does: Collins brings a skill set worthy of a spot in the top two lines, showing off an ability to put the puck into the back of the net. Collins also proved his ability to produce in pressure-packed moments during the stretch run of the season, scoring three goals and adding an assist in five postseason games, including tallying a goal and an assist in the Hockey East championship game against Boston College. Additionally, on a team with two-time 45-point scorer Stephane Da Costa, it was Collins who had a one-goal edge on the current Ottawa Senator to finish second on the team in power-play goals with eight.

The Bigger Picture: With the departure of Da Costa – who Merrimack head coach Mark Dennehy called “the best player I’ve ever coached” – to the NHL, Merrimack is out to prove that last year’s run to the Hockey East title game and berth in the NCAA tournament – both firsts for the program since joining Hockey East in 1989-90 – was no fluke. Now in his seventh season, and with his systems firmly in place, Dennehy feels his team is finally on a normal development pace. “We’re at a point now where we’re allowing players to increase their role on the team a little more each year,” he said. “If we’re going to accomplish the goals that we set for ourselves as a team, we need to prove that we’re not a one-line show.” Collins is a key part of that, with Dennehy and his staff plucking the hometown kid away from the bigger kids on the block. “We felt Mike had the ability to be a top-six player, and he felt he had the opportunity at Merrimack to be that kind of player early in his career.”

Merrimack head coach Mark Dennehy on Collins’ goal-scoring ability in the current college game: “Mike can score goals, and that’s an ability that gets harder and harder to come by. With the defenses that teams are putting out there and the evolution of the goaltending position, a player with the ability to score is worth more and more every year.”

NICK BRUNETEAU
Vermont
So. | D | Omaha, Neb.

Key Statistics: Fresh out of the Shattuck-St. Mary’s prep program, Bruneteau scored one goal and added 15 assists for the Catamounts as a rookie. That was good for a tie for 13th among Hockey East defensemen in points and a tie for fourth among the league’s freshman rearguards in scoring.

What He Does: UVM coach Kevin Sneddon thought Bruneteau might struggle making the jump from prep school to college without a year in the junior ranks, specifically whether he could hold up physically and defensively. But the Omaha native thrived. Defensively, Bruneteau compensated for his shortcomings with his smarts, good feet, and an ultra-competitive streak. “With those attributes, most of the time you’re going to figure out how to win battles.”

The Bigger Picture: Bruneteau had a fine year offensively, but he had a bit of Tomas Kaberle in him, more intent on creating opportunities for teammates than looking for his own shot. “Getting shots from the point wasn’t a strength for him,” Sneddon said. “You’ve got to have the confidence in finding a way to get the puck to the net. A lot of times, that’s the best way to an assist.” Of course, he’ll benefit from an additional year of strength and conditioning; Sneddon says it’ll not only give Bruneteau a lift physically but, coupled with a year of experience under his belt, will boost his “confidence that his body can do what he wants it to do.”

Vermont Coach Kevin Sneddon on Bruneteau: “He’s got great vision, great hands, and great hockey sense. We see him as someone who takes over the power play. Knowing what he did last year offensively on a team that didn’t have a lot of offense, we think he can very easily be an all-league guy at the end of the season.”

NORM BAZIN
UMass Lowell
Head Coach | UMass Lowell ’94 | Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba

Background: Bazin’s familiar with UMass Lowell – he played there from 1990-94, helping then coach Bruce Crowder’s squad to 25 wins and an NCAA Tournament berth as a senior. After a short professional playing career, he returned to his alma mater in 1996 as an assistant coach under Tim Whitehead, then moved on to Colorado College in 2000, where he spent eight seasons as an aide to Scott Owens. Bazin nabbed his first head coaching assignment at Hamilton College. In three seasons, he compiled a 38-31-7 record and in 2010-11 piloted the Continentals to first place in the New England Small College Athletic Conference standings for the first time in program history.

State of the Program: The River Hawks bottomed out last season, winning just five games, the fewest in the school’s 27 Division I seasons and the second fewest in UML hockey history, which dates back to 1967-68. Even so, looking at the River Hawks’ results from last season, however—four ties, seven one-goal losses, and three two-goal losses in which opponents scored an empty-netter—they could’ve easily been a 10- or 12-win team with a few breaks.

Defense was the primary downfall; among the 58 Division I teams, the River Hawks ranked 54th in scoring defense (4.00) and 56th in penalty killing (76 percent). But Bazin has some pieces with which to start rebuilding. Twenty-four players return from last year’s team, and four of them (Matt Ferreira, Joe Pendenza, Dave Vallorani, and Riley Wetmore) scored 10 or more goals. He’s also selling the promise of a clean slate.

“It’s a very powerful thing,” Bazin said. “If a coach is willing to tell you he’ll give you a fresh start and another look, it gives you a new lease on life.”

Coaching Philosophy: Bazin admits expecting immediate results is unrealistic. But his ideas include making UMass Lowell a team that will excite its followers.

“Ideally, I’d like to be a tenacious, puck-possession team and a transition team. Players like to play that way, coaches like to coach it, and fans like to watch it,” Bazin said. “There’s going to be a learning curve. A lot of these players, I’ve never seen play in person … I’ve watched them on tape, but it’s not the same thing.”

In addition to the changes on the ice, Bazin plans to emphasize the school’s winning hockey tradition going back to its days as an NCAA Division II power three decades ago. One way he’ll do that is inviting former letter-winners in the area to get involved in with the program.

“Being an alum, it’s important for the kids to know the kind of success we’ve had in the past,” he said. “In order to believe in the future, you’ve got to understand the past.”

BILL ARNOLD
Boston College
So. | F | Needham, Mass.

Key Statistics: Arnold scored 10 goals (on just 46 shots) as a freshman, good for a fourth-place tie among Hockey East rookies. The Eagles were 9-0-1 in games in which Arnold registered a goal.

What He Does: Jerry York and his assistants had an eye on Arnold since his freshman year at Noble and Greenough Prep in nearby Dedham, but only when he arrived at BC and the coaching staff saw him daily did they realize the impact he could make. York says Arnold has a great understanding of the game; that, coupled with his strength along the wall and on his skates, playmaking and shot-blocking ability, and defensive prowess, has him on track to become a breakout star for the Eagles. Twenty goals, says York, is a realistic projection.

The Bigger Picture: You’ll be seeing less of Arnold this season. Not in terms of ice time—York says he’ll play in all situations and average about 17-18 minutes a night—but in terms of, uhh, visible surface area. Not only has Arnold lost 11 pounds since the end of last season but he’s also reshaped his physique. “He’s never quite been in terrific physical shape,” York said. “He’s got the stature of a man now.”

York on Arnold’s physical transformation: “We try take 45-second shifts. Bill would have a great first 30 seconds but there’d be a drop-off over the last 15 seconds because he didn’t have the conditioning. This summer, he’s been losing weight and re-sculpting his body, which should make him stronger, quicker, and more assertive.”

Bonus quote from York, when informed Arnold would be BC’s A-Z representative: “You picked the right guy.”

We’re more than three months removed from the 2011 national championship game and about two months from the start of the 2011-12 season, but here at Inside College Hockey we can’t resist casting our gaze toward the future. A lot can change between now and the drop of the puck in October, but that won’t keep us from rolling out our 10 For ‘12 feature.

Previously, we introduced you to the 10 players we think will be top contenders for the 2012 Hobey Baker Award. Now, we look at out picks for the top 10 teams headed into coming season. Soon, we’ll give you our thoughts on 10 big questions as we head into the 2011-12 campaign.

No.	Team	Of Note
1.	Miami	2010-11 record: 23-10-6, 16-7-5 CCHA Key returnees: Reilly Smith, F, Jr. (28-26–54); Alden Hirschfeld, F, Sr. (12-14–26); Chris Wideman, D, Sr. (3-20–23); Cameron Schilling, D, Sr. (3-14–17) Key losses: Andy Miele, F (24-47–71); Carter Camper, F (18-38–57); Pat Cannone, F (14-23–37)
The losses of Miele and Camper will put a dent in the RedHawks’ offensive attack, but the cupboard’s hardly bare–Miami welcomes back an elite goal scorer in Smith, an underrated defensive corps, and two veteran goaltenders in Conor Knapp and Cody Reichard. Add in the nation’s best recruiting class, and you’ve got the recipe for a preseason No. 1.
2.	Notre Dame	2010-11 record: 25-14-5, 18-7-3 CCHA Key returnees: T.J. Tynan, F, So. (23-31–54); Anders Lee, F, So. (24-20–44); Billy Maday, F, Sr. (10-17–27); Riley Sheahan, F, Jr. (5-17–22) Key losses: Ryan Guentzel, F (6-33–39); Calle Ridderwall, F (16-9–25); Ben Ryan, F (6-19–25)
Can the Fighting Irish build on last season’s trip to the Frozen Four? The pieces are certainly in place–Notre Dame loses just four regulars from its 2010-11 squad. Lee and Tynan are bona fide Hobey Baker Award candidates, and Maday, who seems like he’s been in school for eight years, is a proven veteran scorer. If the Irish can get more consistency in goal from Mike Johnson and/or Steve Summerhays, they could easily become the team to beat.
3.	North Dakota	2010-11 record: 32-9-3, 21-6-1 WCHA Key returnees: Corban Knight, F, Jr. (14-30–44); Danny Kristo, F, Jr. (8-20–28); Brock Nelson, F, So. (8-13–21); Aaron Dell, G, Jr. (30-7-2, 1.79, .924) Key losses: Matt Frattin, F (36-24–60); Jason Gregoire, F (25-18–43); Brad Malone, F (16-24–40)
Not many teams can lose six of its seven top scorers from the previous season and still be considered a national title contender. But the Fighting Sioux reload, not rebuild. Plugging incoming freshman Rocco Grimaldi into a lineup that includes Knight, Kristo (who we expect to return to his rookie-year form), talented sophs Nelson and Derek Forbort, and INCH Goalie of the Year Dell should keep folks in Grand Forks buzzing about a spring trip to Tampa.
4.	Yale	2010-11 record: 28-7-1, 17-4-1 ECAC Hockey Key returnees: Brian O’Neill, F, Sr. (20-26–46); Andrew Miller, F, Jr. (12-33–45); Kenny Agostino, F, So. (11-14–25); Kevin Limbert, F, Sr. (10-11–21) Key losses: Broc Little, F (19-24–43); Denny Kearney, F (16-25–41); Jimmy Martin, D (7-16–23); Ryan Rondeau, G (27-6-1, 1.92, .928)
The Bulldogs have posted three-straight 20-plus win seasons and have totaled 73 victories and three NCAA Tournament appearances over those campaigns. Only Michigan (84), North Dakota (81), Boston College (77), Denver (75) and Miami (75) have won more games in that time frame. There’s no reason to believe that Yale won’t continue to hold a spot among the nation’s elite teams. Yale’s rise to prominence has been based on continued strength at the forward position, but the big issue for the 2011-12 season will be finding a starting goaltender after Ryan Rondeau graduated last spring.
5.	Denver	2010-11 record: 25-12-5, 17-8-3-2 WCHA Key returnees: Drew Shore, F, Jr. (23-23–46); Jason Zucker, F, So. (23-22–45); David Makowski, D, So. (6-24–30); Beau Bennett, F, So. (9-16–25) Key losses: Anthony Maiani, F (8-28–36); Matt Donovan, D (9-23–32); Kyle Ostrow, F (15-13–28)
Had INCH Freshman All-American goaltender Sam Brittain not been diagnosed with a knee injury that will likely sideline him for the regular season, the Pioneers would’ve been our preseason No. 1. Even so, a ton of returning talent led by Drew Shore and Zucker and a group of incoming freshmen that appears to be among the five best in the nation will keep DU afloat.
6.	Union	2010-11 record: 26-10-4, 17-3-2 ECAC Hockey Key returnees: Kelly Zajac, F, Sr. (13-29–42); Jeremy Welsh, F, Jr. (16-21–37); Daniel Carr, F, So. (20-15–35); Mat Bodie, D, So. (6-26–32) Key losses: Keith Kinkaid, G (25-10-3, 1.99, 25-10-3); Adam Presizniuk, F (12-21–33); John Simpson, F, (8-15–23)
After taking small steps toward the top of the ECAC Hockey standings, Union had a season filled with historic achievements for that program during the 2010-11 season. A veteran team returns with proven goal scorers, including most of the players that comprised one of the nation’s best power-play units last year. Keith Kinkaid was the team’s number-one goalie but opted to sign a pro contract in the offseason. Like Yale, Union’s big early-season issue will be finding the right players to mind the net.
7.	Boston University	2010-11 record: 19-12-8, 15-6-6 Hockey East Key returnees: Alex Chiasson, F, Jr. (14-20–34); Chris Connolly, F, Sr. (10-18–28); Adam Clendening, D, So. (5-21–26); Kieran Millan, G, Sr. (16-10-8, 2.68, .919) Key losses: Joe Pereira, F (15-6–21); David Warsofsky, D (7-15–22)
With its roster returning virtually intact, we expect the Terriers to be more like the team that won six of its first seven and less like the team that played .500 hockey after Halloween. One can make a strong case for Millan as Hockey East’s best goalie, and BU, which was just plus-four in goal differential last season, should get more offense from the likes of Chiasson, Connolly, Charlie Coyle, Matt Nieto, and Corey Trivino.
8.	Colorado College	2010-11 record: 23-19-3, 13-13-2 WCHA Key returnees: Jaden Schwartz, F, So. (17-30–47); Rylan Schwartz, F, Jr. (10-28–38); Gabe Guentzel, D, Sr. (6-22–28); Joe Howe, G, Jr. (18-15-2, 2.94, .903) Key losses: Stephen Schultz, F, (17-28–45); Tyler Johnson, F (20-17–37); Ryan Lowery, D (1-16–17)
Anyone who watched the Tigers dismantle Boston College in St. Louis in March saw the type of team they could be with a healthy Jaden Schwartz in the lineup. Assuming he doesn’t get dinged this year, there’s no reason he can’t put up 70 points. CC has quality depth up front and although there are a few holes to fill on the blue line, Howe may be the most dependable goalie in the WCHA behind North Dakota’s Dell.
9.	Minnesota Duluth	2010-11 record: 26-10-6, 15-8-5 WCHA Key returnees: Jack Connolly, F, Sr. (18-41–59); J.T. Brown, F, So. (16-21–37); Travis Oleksuk, F, Sr. (14-19–33); Kenny Reiter, G, Sr. (16-7-5, 2.30, .914) Key losses: Justin Fontaine, F (22-36–58); Mike Connolly, F (28-26–54); Justin Faulk, D (8-25–33)
Filling vacancies left by Mike Connolly and Fontaine won’t be impossible–based on what we saw from J.T. Brown at the Frozen Four, he’s got the skills to become an elite scorer, especially if Jack Connolly’s the one feeding him the puck. Replacing Faulk, however, is pretty much impossible; defensemen like him don’t come around very often. Will goaltending be a strength or a liability? Both Reiter and Aaron Crandall are veterans, but neither was ultra-consistent last season.
10.	Michigan	2010-11 record: 29-11-4, 20-7-1-0 CCHA Key returnees: Jon Merrill, D, So. (7-18–25); Chris Brown, F, Jr. (9-14–23); David Wohlberg, F, Sr. (15-6–21); Shawn Hunwick, G, Sr. (22-9-4, 2.21, .925) Key losses: Carl Hagelin, F (18-31–49); Louie Caporusso, F (11-20–31); Matt Rust, F (5-21–26)
The Wolverines suffered some critical losses from a team that was one overtime goal from winning a national championship, but there are some nice pieces remaining. Hunwick last season cemented his status as a reliable, albeit unconventional, goaltender and Merrill is an All-American caliber defenseman. With a number of players taking on expanded roles, It might take some time for Michigan to hit its stride; the expectation here is that the Wolverines will be a better team in March than in October.

The first round of the NHL Entry Draft gets most of the notoriety, and we detailed the picks from that round in this chart. But there are also plenty of good players taken on the draft’s second day, when the final six rounds of the draft are conducted. Below is a complete list of current and future college players selected on the draft’s second day.

KEY: Overall Pick, NHL Team – Player, Position, 2010-11 Team, College or Verbal Commitment

FIRST ROUND

Complete First Round Coverage

SECOND ROUND

33. Florida – Rocco Grimaldi, F, U.S. NTDP, North Dakota recruit
34. New York Islanders – Scott Mayfield, D, Youngstown (USHL), Denver recruit
36. Chicago – Adam Clendening, D, Boston University
39. Anaheim – John Gibson, G, U.S. NTDP, Michigan recruit
47. San Jose – Matt Nieto, F, Boston University

THIRD ROUND
66. Columbus – T.J. Tynan, F, Notre Dame
69. Chicago – Michael Paliotta, D, U.S. NTDP, Vermont recruit
72. New York Rangers – Steve Fogarty, F, Edina (Minn.) H.S., Notre Dame recruit
75. New Jersey – Blake Coleman, F, Indiana (USHL), Miami recruit
78. Winnipeg – Brennan Serville, D, Stouffville (OJHL), Michigan recruit
82. Los Angeles – Nick Shore, F, Denver
83. Anaheim – Andy Welinski, D, Green Bay (USHL), Minnesota Duluth recruit
91. Florida – Kyle Rau, F, Eden Prairie (Minn.) H.S., Minnesota recruit

FOURTH ROUND
92. Edmonton – Dillon Simpson, D, North Dakota
95. New York Islanders – Robbie Russo, D, U.S. NTDP, Notre Dame recruit
97. Montreal – Josiah Didier, D, Cedar Rapids (USHL), Denver recruit
98. Columbus – Mike Reilly, D, Faribault (Minn.) Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Minnesota recruit (2012)
99. New Jersey – Reid Boucher, F, U.S. NTDP, Michigan State recruit
101. Vancouver – Joe LaBate, Richfield (Minn.) Holy Angels Academy, Wisconsin recruit
104. Calgary – John Gaudreau, F, Dubuque (USHL), Northeastern recruit
110. Los Angeles – Michael Mersch, F, Wisconsin
112. Nashville – Garrett Noonan, D, Boston University
121. Boston – Brian Ferlin, F, Indiana (USHL), Cornell recruit

FIFTH ROUND
128. Columbus – Seth Ambroz, F, Omaha (USHL), Minnesota recruit
129. New Jersey – Blake Pietila, F, U.S. NTDP, Michigan Tech recruit
130. Toronto – Tony Cameranesi, F, Wayzata (Minn.) H.S., Minnesota Duluth recruit (2012)
131. Minnesota – Nick Seeler, D, Eden Prairie (Minn.) H.S., Nebraska-Omaha recruit (2012)
133. San Jose – Sean Kuraly, C, Indiana (USHL), Miami recruit
140. Los Angeles – Joel Lowry, F, Victoria (BCHL), Cornell recruit
145. Detroit – Philippe Hudon, F, Wallingford (Conn.) Choate Rosemary Hall, Cornell recruit
147. Washington – Patrick Koudys, D, Rensselaer
151. Boston – Rob O’Gara, D, Milton (Mass.) Academy, Yale recruit (2012)

SIXTH ROUND
157. Winnipeg – Jason Kasdorf, G, Portage (MJHL), Rensselaer recruit
160. Anaheim – Josh Manson, D, Salmon Arm (BCHL), Quinnipiac recruit (2012)
161. Minnesota – Stephen Michalek, G, Windsor (Conn.) Loomis Chaffee, Harvard recruit
170. Nashville – Chase Balisy, F, Western Michigan
171. Ottawa – Max McCormick, F, Sioux City (USHL), Ohio State recruit
173. Toronto – Dennis Robertson, D, Brown
174. Pittsburgh – Josh Archibald, C, Brainerd (Minn.) H.S., Nebraska-Omaha recruit
176. Philadelphia – Petr Placek, F, Lakeville (Conn.) Hotchkiss, Harvard recruit
177. Washington – Travis Boyd, C, U.S. NTDP, Minnesota recruit
178. Tampa Bay – Adam Wilcox, G, Green Bay (USHL), Minnesota recruit

SEVENTH ROUND
187. Winnipeg – Aaron Harstad, D, Green Bay (USHL), Colorado College recruit
189. New Jersey – Patrick Daly, D, St. Louis Park (Minn.) Benilde-St. Margaret’s H.S., Wisconsin recruit
194. San Jose – Colin Blackwell, C, Danvers (Mass.) St. John’s Prep, Harvard recruit
196. Phoenix – Zac Larraza, F, U.S. NTDP, Denver recruit
197. Buffalo – Brad Navin, F, Waupaca (Wis.) H.S., Wisconsin recruit
198. Montreal – Colin Sullivan, D, Avon (Conn.) Old Farms, Yale recruit (2012)
199. Chicago – Alex Broadhurst, F, Green Bay (USHL), Nebraska-Omaha recruit (2012)
201. Tampa Bay – Matthew Peca, F, Pembroke (CJHL), Quinnipiac recruit
203. Toronto – Max Everson, D, Edina (Minn.) H.S., Harvard recruit
204. Ottawa – Ryan Dzingel, F, Lincoln (USHL), Ohio State recruit
207. Washington – Garrett Haar, D Farg0 (USHL), Northeastern recruit
209. Pittsburgh – Scott Wilson, F, Georgetown (OJHL), UMass Lowell recruit