Three Manitobans have been selected in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft which took place June 24 & 25 in St. Paul, Minnesota:

D – Joel Edmundson (Brandon) selected 46th overall by St. Louis

F – Micheal St. Croix (Winnipeg) selected 106th overall by NY Rangers

G – Jason Kasdorf (Winnipeg) selected 157th overall by Winnipeg Jets

In related news the Winnipeg Jets have selected the following players:

F – Mark Scheifele (Barrie Colts, OHL) selected 7th overall

F – Adam Lowry (Swift Current Broncos, WHL) selected 67th overall

D – Brennan Serville (Stouffville Spirit, OPJHL) selected 78th overall

D – Zachary Yuen (Tri-City Americans, WHL) selected 119th overall

F – Austen Brassard (Bellville Bulls, OHL) selected 149th overall

G – Jason Kasdorf (Portage Terriers, MJHL) selected 157th overall

D – Aaron Harstad (Greeb Bay Gamblers, USHL) selected 187th overall