Calgary Talents Ben Kindel, Jackson Smith Chosen 11th and 14th in NHL Draft

Calgary talents Ben Kindel, Jackson Smith chosen 11th and 14th in NHL Draft

Calgary talents Ben Kindel, Jackson Smith chosen 11th and 14th in 2025 National Hockey League Draft

Ben Kindel Selected 11th Overall in the 2025 NHL Draft by Penguins - Calgary Hitmen

The Calgary Hitmen are proud to announce forward Ben Kindel has been drafted 11th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Kindel was drafted by Calgary in the 2022 WHL Prospects draft selected in the second round, 43rd overall. He had an impressive rookie season with the Hitmen finishing third in…

Penn State Men's Hockey Signee Jackson Smith Drafted No. 14 Overall By Columbus Blue Jackets

Another Nittany Lion first-ever first-rounder! The Columbus Blue Jackets selected the Nittany Lions’ incoming left-handed defenseman with the No. 14 pick in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday. Smith is the first member of the Penn State men’s hockey program to be selected in the first round of the NHL Draft and the 16th player to be drafted in program history. THE PICK IS IN With the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, we’ve s…