5th Round - 99th overall - From the Wisconsin Badgers...

DEFENSEMAN
6-1 - 190
St. Louis, Missouri
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>>>"A solid defensive defenseman, " said Timberwolves general manager, Blake Wendt. "John Ramage punishes the opposition inside his blueline. He's also a very smart player and will not get out of position to make a big hit. His biggest attribute is his patience. He's very calm on the ice. Carries the puck very well. His outlet passes are tape-to-tape. But he can also skate with the puck through traffic and rarely loses the puck. A member of the gold-medal-winning U-18 USA squad this winter, he has tasted success and been a integral in winning. That combined with excellent coaching and training he's recieved at the University of Wisconsin under coach Mike Eaves. We're very happy with the player we got and the one we'll eventually see in the near future."