1997 NHL entry draft
35th annual meeting of National Hockey League franchises to select newly eligible players / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 1997 NHL Entry Draft was the 35th NHL Entry Draft. It was held at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 21, 1997.
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1997 NHL Entry Draft | |
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Date(s) | June 21, 1997 |
Location | Civic Arena Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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First selection | Joe Thornton (Boston Bruins) |
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The last active player from the 1997 draft class was Joe Thornton, who retired in 2023 and played his final games in the 2021–22 season.[1]