Stars select Christian Kyrou with 50th overall pick in 2022 NHL Draft

MONTREAL -- With the 50th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, the Stars selected Christian Kyrou from Erie of the Ontario Hockey League.
Kyrou, 18, ranked fourth among OHL defensemen with 60 points (18 goals, 42 assists) with the Otters in the 2021-22 season. He also ranked tied for third among league d-men in game-winning goals (four).

"It's pure excitement right now," Kyrou said. "I've waited for this moment for a long time. I'm just excited to hear my name called. It's been a roller coaster of events. I'm embracing the moment."

The 5-foot-10, 182-pound Toronto, Ontario native was voted the Western Conference's Most Underrated Player in the 2021-22 OHL Coaches Poll. His 60 points were the most by an Otters defenseman since Darren Raddysh in 2016-17 (81 points in 62 GP).
Kyrou's older brother, Jordan, was a second-round pick by St. Louis in 2016 (35th overall).

Scouting report from NHL Central Scouting
A dynamic right-shot defender with high-end offensive instincts and ability. Strong skater with excellent mobility. Drives the play and has end-to-end puck rushing ability. Sees the ice very well and advances the puck to proper outlets. Excellent shot and release. His game has rounded into a two-way type defender with game-breaking ability. A power-play quarterback with outstanding point production from the back end. One of the most improved prospects this season from start to finish.