With the 79th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, the Stars selected Justin Ertel on Saturday from Summerside of the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MJAHL). The 6-foot-2, 187-pound left wing led the Western Capitals with 28 points (nine goals, 19 assists) in 18 games during the 2020-21 regular season, and ranked tied for sixth in MJAHL postseason scoring with nine points (three goals, six assists) in five contests.
Stars select left wing Justin Ertel with 79th pick in 2021 NHL Draft
The 6-foot-2, 187-pound left wing led the Western Capitals with 28 points in 18 games during the 2020-21 season