Gravel seen as 2010 draft prospect

Marquette Rangers defenseman Kevin Gravel has been recognized by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau on a North American players-to-watch list leading into the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

The list includes players in all U.S. and Canadian junior leagues, as well as the U.S. National Team Development Program.

Gravel, a 17-year-old from Kingsford, totaled three goals and 14 points in 58 regular-season games for the Rangers in 2008-09.

A St. Cloud State University recruit as well as a Plymouth Whalers' 2008 draft pick, Gravel also played on the U.S. National Under-17 Team that competed in February’s Vlad Dzurilla Under-18 Tournament in Piestany, Slovakia.

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