Oettinger, Bowers Reach the Stage in First Round of NHL Draft
June 23, 2017 | Men's Ice Hockey
CHICAGO - Rising sophomore Jake Oettinger and incoming freshman Shane Bowers were selected a pick apart by the Dallas Stars (26th) and the Ottawa Senators (28th) in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft on Friday evening at the United Center.
Oettinger was the only goaltender taken on Friday as the Stars traded up three spots with draft host Chicago to select the Lakeville, Minnesota, native who was a Hockey East All-Rookie Team honoree last season as a freshman. Two picks later, Bowers, a Nova Scotia native, was picked up the Senators following two impressive seasons with the Waterloo Black Hawks of the USHL.
For the second straight year, BU led all college teams in first-round picks following a 2016 draft that saw four Terriers go in the first 19 selections. Oettinger and Bowers became the 16th and 17th Terriers, respectively, to be draft in the first round of an NHL Draft.
Oettinger was the only goaltender taken on Friday as the Stars traded up three spots with draft host Chicago to select the Lakeville, Minnesota, native who was a Hockey East All-Rookie Team honoree last season as a freshman. Two picks later, Bowers, a Nova Scotia native, was picked up the Senators following two impressive seasons with the Waterloo Black Hawks of the USHL.
For the second straight year, BU led all college teams in first-round picks following a 2016 draft that saw four Terriers go in the first 19 selections. Oettinger and Bowers became the 16th and 17th Terriers, respectively, to be draft in the first round of an NHL Draft.
Third straight year a Terrier goes in first round... congrats, Jake! Hey @DallasStars - smart move to trade up! #ProudToBU pic.twitter.com/lbuKl7M850
— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) June 24, 2017
Another Terrier visits the stage! Two picks later, @Senators take incoming freshman Shane Bowers! #ProudToBU pic.twitter.com/xg2qzxiJB9
— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) June 24, 2017
"The competitive side of me wanted to be a first round pick and wanted to be the first goalie taken." We like your style, Jake. pic.twitter.com/WUci9SHPOu
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) June 24, 2017
Shane Bowers speaks to media after being selected 28th overall by the #Sens in the 2017 NHL Draft. pic.twitter.com/ObX7Uadl8e
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) June 24, 2017
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