It's draft day in the NHL! Keep your eyes on my cousin Jamie Arniel!

[BaldyLochs]

He's a chip off the old block... rated #20 in this years entry draft... from Kingston, Ontario GO JAMIE!

 

[Murph]

I'm definitely watching today. With the Oilers pick at # 22 its possible he might go to my favourite team. Congrats to your cousin. To be rated a first round pick is a huge accomplishment.

 

[Murph]

Here's a little info on him for those who are curious.

Prospect Jamie Arniel Player Profile - Hockey's Future

 

[BaldyLochs]

Thanks Dave. His Dad coaches the Manitoba Moose. I think Jamie's been skating since he was like 2. I remember going skating with his family once and he was still sitting in a child car seat. He's certainly stuck with it, and he's worked very very hard at it. That's all he's ever wanted to do. We'll see where he ends up. I guess several clubs have been talking to them, but they keep that stuff pretty well under wraps and tight-lipped until D-day.

 

[Four Kalitta]

Good Luck Jamie!!!

 

[T.J.]

I dont follow NHL very much (we tend to follow anything football in Texas), but good luck to your cousin Jamie today!!! I'm sure your entire family is a basket full of nerves until they call his name!!! We here at the mater send him our luck in the draft and to a great career in the NHL!!!

 

[Murph]

Jamie was selected by the Boston Bruins with pick # 97 in the fourth round. It was a bit of a surprise as he was projected to go in the second round. Not sure why he dropped to the fourth round, but he's officially property of the Bruins now......

 

[BF]

Apparently, some of the earlier posts didn't make it through the shut down over the weekend. Good luck to him, like I said in the post that was lost, it doesn't matter where you're picked, it's what you do when you get there.

 

[The Swegian]

Is his dad Scott Arniel, who began his NHL career with the Winnipeg Jets?