Wild selects Heidt with 64th overall pick

Prince George forward becomes third center of 2023 draft picked by the Wild

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. --With its second-round pick (No. 64 overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft, the Wild selected center Riley Heidt from Prince George of the Western Hockey League.

Here is a look at Heidt's stats:

Height:5-10

Weight:178 pounds

Shoots: Left

Hometown:Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

2022-23 team: Prince George Cougars (WHL)

NHL Central Scouting rank: 21st among North American skaters

Judd Brackett Scouting Report: "Riley is a slick, play-making center with elite vision and hands."

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