Four Wisconsin Badgers selected in 2023 NHL Draft

The 2023 NHL Draft took place this weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. The seven-round event saw 224 total players selected, led by star center Connor Bedard.

Former Wisconsin Badgers are constantly seen making an impact on hockey’s biggest stage. As recently as a few months ago Joe Pavelski was netting four goals in a playoff game for the Dallas Stars.

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The hockey program has fallen on hard times as of late, punctuated by a 13-23 record last season and the firing of Head Coach Tony Granato. Despite those struggles, four Badgers were selected in the NHL Draft this weekend:

C Charlie Stramel

Team: Minnesota Wild

Pick: First Round, No. 21 overall

D Brady Cleveland

Team: Detroit Red Wings

Pick: Second Round, No. 47 overall

RW William Whitelaw

Team: Columbus Blue Jackets

Pick: Third Round, No. 66 overall

D Zachary Schulz

Team: New York Islanders

Pick: Sixth Round, No. 177 overall

Story originally appeared on Badgers Wire