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Andrew Nielsen finding his way in professional hockey with Toronto Marlies

Andrew Nielsen's taste of professional hockey might be over for now but his progression has surprised everyone, even himself.

When Andrew Nielsen was selected in the third round of the 2015 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, it came as a surprise to many. More highly touted names, such as Guillaume Brisebois, Mitchell Vande Sompel, Blake Speers, and Aleksi Saarela were still on the board.

Instead, the Leafs, led by Mark Hunter, selected Nielsen, a WHL rookie who had already missed his draft year when he stay back and played midget rep hockey.