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Thursday, October 27, 2011

2012 NHL Entry Draft

The NHL just announced that the 2012 NHL Entry Draft will be hosted by Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Consol Energy Center. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman had informed the media on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Consol Energy Center. Last time Pittsburgh hosted the NHL Entry Draft was in 1997 at their old arena, Mellon Arena.
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft had Ryan Nugent-Hopkins at first overall acquired by the Edmonton Oilers. It was located at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The top prospect to go first overall in the 2012 Entry Draft is Nail Yakupov (Russia). 

Source: nhl.com

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