DRAFT: WOLVES ADD TO DEFENSE

Canadian National Gardens (Thunder Bay, ON, Canada)- The Thunder Bay Timberwolves capped off their last pick of the third round by adding to a deeper corps of defensemen.
--Mike Lundin was selected with the 81st pick of the Draft. The Apple Valley, Minnesota native is the second "over-ager" in a row selected by the Timberwolves (Kevin Porter).
--"We were somewhat suprised that Lundin was still on the board," said GM Blake Wendt. "He's not someone you're going to notice on the ice most nights. He does everything with ease and control. His hockey intelligence is what sets him apart and his poise is just comes naturally. He's one of those guys that will suprise some people. I fully expect him to be in the thick of the competition to land a roster spot in Training Camp."
--With their first of two fourth round picks, Thunder Bay went across the Atlantic and plucked defenseman, Johan Motin out of Sweden with the 87th pick.
--"Johan is someone we've had our eye on all season," said Wendt. "He is strictly defense. He's got decent size for his age and is hard to beat 1-on-1. He spent sometime in the Elite league and didn't embarrass himself. There's obviously some work that needs to be done. But he's got a huge upside and there's no need to rush his development."
--Motin played some time as a defensive partner with Victor Hedman in Sweden. Hedman is viewed as a possible #1 overall pick in the 2009 Draft.
--Finishing out their fourth round selections, the Timberwolves came back to North America and selected left winger, A.J. Jenks from the OHL's Plymouth Whalers.
--"A.J. is another guy with a huge upside," said Wendt. "He's got the size, grit and hands to be a legitimate power forward. He just doesn't put the puck in the net enough. Jenks' game is in the trenches. His defensive awareness and smarts make him a great penalty killer. Faceoffs are becoming his specialty. He was one of the best in the circles in the OHL. Overall though, we like the entire package he brings to the table.
--An interesting fact about A.J. Jenks... he didn't start playing hockey until he was ten years old.