Future University of New Hampshire defenseman Parker Von Richter was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the fourth round of the NHL Draft Saturday.The 18 year old from Canada was chosen with pick #111, which originally belonged to the Boston Bruins, but was traded to Pittsburgh.
It was clear the Penguins wanted Von Richter."To be able to wear the same crest that greats like Sidney Crosby has..
It's really special," Von Richter told WMUR.
Von Richter plans to enroll at UNH in the fall and suit up for the Wildcats for his freshman season this upcoming school year.
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