The fifth round Washington Capitals draft pick was taken at 134th overall in 2014. Depending on how Shane Gerish’s next few seasons pan out, he could be considered a steal by Washington. Gersich was a star over at the University of North Dakota.
Gersich’s sophomore season was his best year. Gersich led North Dakota with 37 points, 21 goals and 153 shots on goal. His 21 goals were the most by a North Dakota sophomore since New York Islander Brock Nelson posted 28 goals in the 2011-12 season.
Gersich was the recipient of the program’s Cliff “Fido” Purpur award which is given to the player who exemplifies hard work, determination and being a creator of excitement on the ice.