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Quote: Originally Posted by derrickthomas58

Four years later. It’s my draft year. I’ve been selected to represent Canada at the World Junior Tournament for the first time ever. I scored two goals and two assists in the round robin. Here we are now in the Gold Medal Game against Finland. Yesterday, I watched as USA beat Russia 5-4 for the Bronze. The Americans have some good players like Steven Raczkowski, Peter Carey, Nick Ritt, James Aldridge, Scott Quickel, Steve Holley, Patrick Cosgrove and Ernie Volpe on their squad. Defenseman Ken Plotzke scored the winning goal midway through the 3rd period.

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW YEAH

Quote: Originally Posted by derrickthomas58

Mikko Lehtinen goes to Detroit at #10, as the Wings get a second first Detroit takes Ken Plotzke at #29 The first round comes to an end. I’m still sitting in the Bell Centre waiting for my name to be called. New Ranger GM Steve Yzerman goes to the podium to make the 49th overall selection. “With the 49th overall pick in the draft, the NY Rangers are proud to select, from Halifax of the QMJHL, Derrick Thomas.” I just sat there. All I could think was that Steve Yzerman, my hero, had just said my name! I was snapped back to reality when Frank put his hand on my shoulder and said, “Hey Derrick, you might not want to make them wait much longer.” I stood up quickly, Frank and Kate stood and smiled at me. Kate was crying. I hugged her and whispered, “thanks…mom.” It was the first time I had ever referred to either of them as mom or dad, and it only made her cry more. After hugging Frank, I made my way down to the podium. Gary Bettman shook my hand and welcomed me to the NHL.

Damn what a draft clas... And you shouldve punched Bettman in the face...lol

This is amazing....