Minnesota junior forward Blake Wheeler and Wisconsin freshman forward Kyle Turris are featured in a NHL.com article that discusses some of the Phoenix Coyotes' top prospects. Wheeler was the fifth overall pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, while Turris was the third overall pick in this past summer's 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Despite the gap in age, both figure to be key players for their respective teams in the 2007-08 season.
Monday, August 13, 2007
UW's Turris & UM's Wheeler featured on NHL.com
Minnesota junior forward Blake Wheeler and Wisconsin freshman forward Kyle Turris are featured in a NHL.com article that discusses some of the Phoenix Coyotes' top prospects. Wheeler was the fifth overall pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, while Turris was the third overall pick in this past summer's 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Despite the gap in age, both figure to be key players for their respective teams in the 2007-08 season.
