The Colorado Avalanche have chosen to spend their #16 pick, their own from this season, on center Alex Newhook.
Newhook is a center out of St. John’s, NL, Canada. He played last season for the BCHL — where Tyson Jost also played — for the Victoria Grizzlies. He recorded 102 points (38 goals, 64 assists) in 53 games. He also served as their captain.
Alex Newhook will be playing at Boston College next season.
Alex Newhook
2018-19 Team: Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL)
Date of Birth: Jan 28, 2001 (18 years old)
Height: 5’10″
Weight: 192 lbs.