5th Round - 102nd overall - From the Omaha Lancers...

LEFT WING
6-0 - 175
Pori, Finland
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>>>"Erik Haula went undrafted in the CCHL last year," says Timberwolves general manager, Blake Wendt. "We had him on our list then, but ran out of picks. So needless to say, he's been on our radar for a little while. He had a solid season at Shattuck St. Mary's last season, committed to the University of Minnesota and made the right move by playing this past season in the USHL for the Omaha Lancers. His adjustment to a higher level of competition was swift and he was easily the best player on the ice on the several occasions that we were able to watch him in person. Slick skater, holds the puck well through traffic, excellent shot and plays all zones. An all-around solid hockey player that we'll look forward to developing under the guidance of Don Lucia at Minnesota."