Three UConn men’s hockey players were selected in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft on Wednesday, tying a program record for the most picks in a single draft.
Yan Kuznetsov was the first Husky off the board after the Calgary Flames took him in the second round with the 50th pick overall, making him the third second-round pick and the fourth-highest selection in UConn’s program history.
Last season, Kuznetsov was the youngest freshman in college hockey and didn’t turn 18 until after the season ended. The 6-foot-4 Russian still amassed 11 points (two goals, nine assists) in 34 games and is only expected to get better as he gains experience.