A couple of Okotokians were picked up in the NHL entry draft over the weekend, one of them being Dru Krebs.

Krebs was selected by the Washington Capitals in the 6th round, 176th overall.

He's currently a defenseman with the WHL's Medicine Hat Tigers, recording 11 assists over his 23 games with the team in the 2020-2021 season.

Krebs played 55 games the season prior, acquiring just two more points than he did this year.

He's not the first of the Krebs to be drafted by an NHL team, with his brother Peyton having been a first-round selection, 17th overall with the Vegas Golden Knights in late 2019. Peyton made his NHL debut in May.

Another Okotokian, Gage Alexander, was selected by the Anaheim Ducks the same weekend.

 

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