Nine Minnesotans taken in the NHL draft: Who they are and where they're going

Minnesota players chosen in the NHL draft Thursday and Friday in Montreal:

First round

23^rd overall, St. Louis: Jimmy Snuggerud, forward, Chaska. College commitment: Gophers

25^th overall, Chicago: Sam Rinzel, defenseman, Chanhassen. College commitment: Gophers

Second round

37^th overall, Washington: Ryan Chesley, defenseman, Mahtomedi. College commitment: Gophers

Fourth round

124^th overall, Carolina: Cruz Lucius, forward, Grant. College commitment: Wisconsin

Fifth round

133^rd overall, Philadelphia: Alex Bump, forward, Prior Lake. College commitment: Vermont

150^th overall, Pittsburgh: Zam Plante, forward, Hermantown. College commitment: Minnesota Duluth

Sixth round

164^th overall, Seattle: Barrett Hall, forward, Apple Valley. College commitment: St. Cloud State

169^th overall, Los Angeles: Jared Wright, forward, Burnsville. College commitment: Colgate

192^nd overall, Tampa Bay: Connor Kurth, forward, Elk River. College commitment: Gophers