The Calgary Flames will call out two draft selections in the fourth round of the 2018 NHL Draft, their first picks of the weekend. Despite the lack of picks, there are some pretty interesting and potentially strong players likely still in the mix when they select at 105th and 108th overall. If they decide to add to their defensive depth, Ottawa 67’s blueliner Merrick Rippon may be right up their alley.
Background
A product of Ottawa, Rippon is a 6’0″, 185 pound left-shot defenseman. He just turned 18, being an April 2000 birthday.
A standout in bantam, midget and junior A, Rippon was a big part of championship squads in minor bantam and bantam and was also named his league’s top defenseman in midget.