Station Nation Staff
A player not known for being in the spotlight, Stephen MacAulay stayed true to form.
On Saturday afternoon, the Saint John Sea Dogs forward was drafted by the National Hockey League’s St. Louis Blues in the sixth round, 164th overall at the Entry Draft in Los Angeles, California.
MacAulay was ranked 85th among those playing in North America by Central Scouting.
“I’m looking forward to it,” said MacAulay to Metro Halifax on Friday about the draft.
“I think it will be a long day but hopefully by the end of it, it will be worth it.”
The Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia native did not attend the draft but said he would be following along on the internet. MacAulay was no sure bet to be drafted but joins Stanislav Galiev as the only Sea Dogs to be selected on draft weekend.
The 18-year old played more a defensive forward role then offensive last year. He played most of the season along side Mike Thomas and Danick Gauthier on the teams checking line. Although not high octane in terms of points, the line always played hard and were often rewarded.
In 56 regular season games, MacAulay scored eight goals and added 13 assists. In the post-season, he added two goals and eight assists en route Saint John earning a birth in the Presidents Cup Final.
Drafted by Saint John in the third round of the 2008 Quebec Major Junior Hockey league Entry Draft, the center recorded two goals and four assists in 47 games during his rookie year.
He was the final pick of the day by the Blues.
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