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Michigan's Quinn Hughes drafted by Vancouver Canucks in NHL draft

Michigan hockey's Quinn Hughes was picked No. 7 overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 2018 NHL draft on Friday.

The Orlando, Fla., native was one of the top prospects in the 2018 NHL draft. He was a top defenseman for the Wolverines last season despite only being a freshman.

At 5-foot-10, 175 pounds, uses his quickness to make up for his size. In his one season at Michigan, Hughes recorded five goals, 24 assists and 35 blocks in 37 games. He had a career plus-minus of plus-14.

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Not only was Hughes one of U-M's top players, but he was also considered one of the best in the country.