Check out every player the Wild selected in the 2023 NHL Draft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After making a splash by selecting Rosemount native Charlie Stramel with the No. 21 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, the Wild were back to work building for their future with draft picks on Thursday morning at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. They made five picks, including a pair in the second round.
Here’s a look at every player the Wild selected in this draft class:
Charlie Stramel, No. 21 (first round)
Age: 18 years old
Position: Center
Shoots: Right
Height: 6 feet, 2 inches
Weight: 225 pounds
Hometown: Rosemount, Minn.
Stats (2022-23 season): 12 points (5 goals, 7 assists) in 33 games with Wisconsin (NCAA)
Rasmus Kumpulainen, No. 53 (second round)
Age: 17
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
Height: 6 feet, 3 inches
Weight: 190 pounds
Hometown: Lahti, Finland
Stats (2022-23 season): 34 points (11 goals, 23 assists) in 41 games with Pelicans Jr. (Finland Jr.)
Riley Heidt, No. 64 (second round)
Age: 18
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
Height: 5 feet, 10 inches
Weight: 180 pounds
Hometown: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Stats (2022-23 season): 97 points (25 goals, 72 assists) in 68 games with Prince George (WHL)
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