Pair of Edmonton-area prospects could be picked in 2017 NHL Entry Draft's early rounds
Spruce Grove Saints defenceman Ian Mitchell and Lethbridge Hurricanes goalie Stuart Skinner are built for today’s National Hockey League entry draft — a smallish puck-mover and a tall netminder.
The Edmonton-area players will likely be selected in the second or third round June 24 in Chicago, with Mitchell staying at his parents’ place in Calahoo, Alta., waiting for a phone call from the draft while the family plans a barbecue.
“I’ll probably have some chores to do&
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