Bryan Berard was selected with the 1st overall pick in the 1995 draft, followed by Wade Radden 2nd overall.
Bryan Berard put up 75 points in 58 games on the backend for the Detroit Jr. Redwings of the OHL in his draft year. Berard and the Jr Redwings fell short losing in the memorial cup finals to the Kamloops Blazers.
The Senators selected the offensive defenseman first overall. Ottawa dealt Berard to the Islanders after contract talks broke down and he informed the club he wouldn’t report.
Berard returned to the OHL scoring 89 points in 56 games.