Minnetonka High School graduate Thomas Vannelli was selected in the second round of Sunday's 2013 NHL Draft by the St. Louis Blues with the 47th overall pick.
Vannelli, who was a finalist for Minnesota Mr. Hockey, scored 35 points in 27 games during his final season with the Skippers. He also won a silver medal at the World Under-18 Championships in Russia, where he scored two goals and one assist.
Vannelli has committed to attend the University of Minnesota. Vannelli could sign a three-year, entry-level deal with the Blues in the coming weeks.
Click here to read The Hockey Writers’ full prospect report on Vannelli.
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