Panthers Select USHL Champion, Univ. of Michigan Commit in the First Round
Friday, July 23, 2021
SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito announced today that with the 24th overall pick of the 2021 National Hockey League Draft, the Panthers have selected forward Mackie Samoskevich.
“Mackie is a dynamic playmaking forward who possesses great awareness and competitiveness,” said Zito. “He is able to utilize his skills to beat opposing defenders on a consistent basis, and we look forward to watching him continue his success at the University of Michigan in 2021-22.”
Samoskevich, 18, appeared in 36 games with the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League (USHL) in 2020-21, recording 37 points (13-24-37). Samoskevich produced 10 points (1-9-10) over eight postseason games, helping the Steel to a Clark Cup championship.
The 5-foot-11, 190-pound native of Newtown, Conn. amassed 73 points (26-47-73) over 85 career USHL games with Chicago from 2018-19 to 2020-21. Prior to his USHL career, he spent three seasons at Shattuck St. Mary’s School in Minnesota.
He is committed to the University of Michigan (NCAA) for the 2021-22 season.
Day 2 of the NHL Draft will begin at 11:00 am on NHL Network. The Florida Panthers own the following selections:
- 2nd Round – 56th overall
- 4th Round – 120th overall
- 5th Round – 152nd overall
- 6th Round – 184th overall
- 7th Round – 210th overall (via Winnipeg)
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With construction now fully underway, the Florida Panthers’ FTL War Memorial Auditorium will debut in 2022 as the team’s new state-of-the-art practice facility and a vibrant sports, entertainment, and community recreation hub in Fort Lauderdale’s Holiday Park. The revitalized community destination will continue to serve as an honored tribute to local military heroes. For the latest updates, visit www.ftlwarmemorial.com and follow @FTLWarMemorial on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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