Alaska
Alaska’s Mac Swanson taken in 7th round of NHL Draft by Pittsburgh Penguins
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Anchorage-born skater Mac Swanson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 7th round, 207th overall, in the 2024 NHL Draft, Saturday, after a dominant season in junior hockey where he was named USHL’s Player of the Year.
The 18-year old will play at the University of North Dakota this fall after reporting to Penguins’ development camp next week.
Swanson was named by USA Hockey as the best player in Junior Hockey after a season in which he led the Fargo Force to the Clark Cup Championship, where he was named playoff MVP.
During the season, he led all USHL skaters with 51 assists and third in total points with 77 in 55 games played which led to an avalanche of accolades that included USHL Player of the Year, Forward of the Year and a first team All-USHL selection.
His father, Brian Swanson, was selected in the 1994 NHL Draft by the San Jose Sharks and played for the ECHL’s Alaska Aces.
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