Draft weekend is here

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HALIFAX - It's one of the most wonderful times of the year in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.

The first-round of the 2026 QMJHL Entry Draft takes place tonight beginning at 7:30 p.m. Atlantic at Halifax's Scotiabank Centre. The remaining 11 rounds will take place on Saturday.

The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies will select first overall. The Saint John Sea Dogs, meanwhile, currently hold the fifth overall pick.

The full draft order can be found on the QMJHL website.

Here's where Saint John is scheduled to pick at the moment:

1st round, 5th overall 

2nd round, 34td overall (ROU) 

6th round, 95th overall 

7th round, 113th overall 

8th round, 131st overall 

9th round, 149th overall 

10th round, 167th overall 

11th round, 185th overall 

12th round, 203rd overall 

12th round, 210th overall (SHA)

The Sea Dogs entered the week with the 15th overall pick as well but dealt that selection to the Rouyn-Nornada Huskies in the Samuel Meloche trade.

Trades will be permitted during the draft.

The event is free to attend. It can also be watched on Eastlink Community TV, Eastlink's YouTube channel, FloHockey and TVA Sports.