The NHL draft on June 21 was a unique experience in the development of many hockey careers. Only two Wolverines were selected in the draft, but their stories are as different as can be imagined.
Michigan genuine drafts: Two 'M' icers taken by NHL
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Maurice Taylor's draft value was as unpredictable as his workout session with the team that eventually picked him.
Taylor selected 14th, to join Vaught on Clippers
When New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamirello visited Yost Ice Arena in February, he knew what he was looking for.
Icer Madden makes deal with the Devils
Traci Conrad and Melissa Gentile bleed maize and blue during the school year. But this summer, the two softball teammates will represent red, white and blue.
'M' softball stars play for America
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- One decision was all it took for Olivier Saint-Jean's basketball career -- and life -- to be changed forever.
Saint-Jean shows Blue what it missed
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The San Antonio Spurs took the full five minutes allotted before announcing the first pick in the NBA Draft. It didn't matter. Everyone in Charlotte Coliseum and in the country knew what the outcome would be. Tim Duncan -- the Wake Forest All-American -- was the first player chosen in the draft.
Seniors dominate draft's first round
07-02-97
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