Bruins

Bruins select Quinn Olson in 3rd round of NHL Draft

He's a strong skater with good hockey sense.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Quinn Olson, a left winger from Alberta, was the Bruins’ second pick in the NHL Draft, selected in the third round Saturday with the 92nd overall pick.

Olson, 6 feet and 175 pounds, did not attend the draft here at the Rogers Arena and was not immediately available for comment.

Olson, 18, played this past season for the Okotoks Oilers (20-46-66) in the Alberta Junior Hockey League and will return there for the upcoming season. He has committed to the University of Minnsota-Duluth for the following season.

Olson’s assets: strong skater with a plus shot and good hockey sense.

Advertisement:

Sioux City owns his USHL rights, but he likely will not leave Okotoks.