Whalers, Spirit players drafted in Montreal

The Plymouth Whalers had two players selected in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, while the Saginaw Spirit had a trio of draft picks.

Tough forward Jamie Devane was selected in the third round (68th overall) by the Toronto Maple Leafs and Matt Hackett - the top-rated North American goaltending prospect in the draft - went later in the third round (77th overall) to the Minnesota Wild.

Saginaw forward Jordan Szwarz was selected in the fourth round (97th overall) by the Phoenix Coyotes, goaltender Edward Pasquale (pictured) was also selected in the fourth round (117th overall) by the Atlanta Thrashers and then defenseman Cody Sol went in the fifth round (125th overall) to Atlanta.

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