VANCOUVER, British Columbia--The Avalanche chose defenseman Drew Helleson with the No. 47 overall pick in the second round of the 2019 NHL Draft on Saturday at Rogers Arena.
Helleson, 18, has played the past two years for the U.S. National Team Development Program. The blueliner recorded 23 points (five goals, 18 assists) in 64 total games in 2018-19 and won a bronze medal with Team USA at the 2019 IIHF U18 World Championship. The 6-foot-3, 194-pounder had three assists in seven games at the under-18 worlds.
Avalanche Picks Drew Helleson 47th Overall
Defenseman played for the U.S. National Team Development Program
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