Lawrence Academy Ice Hockey News

Center Casey Middelstadt of Eden Prairie (Minn.) goes to the Buffalo Sabres in the first round (No. 8 overall). New Sabres coach Phil Housley was selected in the first round of the 1982 draft (6th overall) out of South St. Paul (Minn.).

New England Preparatory School Athletic Council quarterfinal playoff games are scheduled for Wednesday, March 1.

The playoffs began on Wednesday, March 2, with quarterfinal round games, and concluded with the five championship games on Sunday, March 6.

The New England Preparatory School Athletic Council led the way with high school selections June 26-27 during the NHL's 18-year-old entry draft process, with Minnesota and Wisconsin teams also chipping in; Islanders take first-ever Chinese-born player from the Lawrenceville (N.J.) School.

The National Hockey League released its mid-season ranking of 2015 draft-eligible players this week. As usual, NEPSAC-member schools were well represented.