Canadian National Gardens (Thunder Bay, ON, Canada)- The Thunder Bay Timberwolves were a little disappointed when they didn't land the first overall pick in this years CCHL Entry Draft. Despite finishing dead last by a large margin. The Wolves ended up with the fourth overall pick.--That disappointment became pure joy when it was finally their turn to pick. Wasting no time and snagging defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (pictured) from the Ontario Hockey League's Niagara Ice Dogs.
--"Alex is the best defenseman in this draft," said GM Blake Wendt. "There's no doubt in our minds that we got the right guy. Some might argue that he will eventually be the best player period out of this Draft."
--Pretty bold statements considering the Sarnia Sting's Steven Stamkos has been the clear cut #1 for almost a year, and some would argue that Guelph Storm defenseman Drew Doughty is the better choice.
--"When we found out through the lottery that we were not going to draft first overall," said Wendt. "There was little discussion needed who we were going to pursue. We would've taken him second overall if that's where we landed."
--Pietrangelo, a native of King City, Ontario is currently on his way to Thunder Bay to meet his new team and be formally announced as the newest member of the Thunder Bay Timberwolves.
--"I spoke with Alex before he left Toronto," said head coach Craig Hartsburg. "He's very excited obviously, and cannot wait to put on this jersey.
Vitals:
D Alex Pietrangelo (Niagara Ice Dogs -OHL)
6' 3" 206 lbs
Jan 18, 1990 King City, Ontario, Canada
Compares to: Nicklas Lidstrom or Sergei Zubov
--The Timberwolves next selection does not come until the second round with the thirty-first overall.
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