Former Hockey Edmonton Player Selected in 2023 NHL Draft
On the second day of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, the Washington Capitals selected Brett Hyland of Edmonton 200th overall in the 7th round.
Hyland, 20, recorded a career-high 47 points (26g, 21a) in 42 games with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the WHL last season. Hyland, who served as an alternate captain for Brandon in 2022-23, led the team in plus/minus (+11), ranked second in points-per-game (1.12), tied for second in power-play goals (11), third in goals and fourth in points. In 129 career WHL games with Brandon, the 5'11", 188-pound forward has recorded 86 points (43g, 43a).
Hyland is a product of the Canadian Athletic Club of Hockey Edmonton.
