Three Atlantic Canadian teams will pick in the top five of the upcoming Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) entry draft.
The Saint John Sea Dogs have been awarded the first overall pick – their seventh time in franchise history.
The announcement was made during the QMJHL’s annual draft lottery Wednesday night.
“We are fortunate that our luck in the Draft Lottery continued this year,” said Sea Dogs President Trevor Georgie.
“Selecting first overall is an honour and can have a meaningful impact on your franchise. We are excited for our young team and our fans as it’s an opportunity to add more elite talent to grow with our group.”
The team will also have two additional selections in the first round.
The Victoriaville Tigres, Halifax Mooseheads, Newfoundland Regiment (formerly Acadie-Bathurst Titan), and Quebec Remparts were also involved in this year’s draw.
The Tigres will pick second in the draft, followed by the Mooseheads, Remparts, and Regiment.
The first round of the entry draft will take place in Quebec City on June 6 with the following rounds being held the next day.
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