The Washington Capitals have drafted Quinnipiac defenseman Chase Priskie in the sixth round with the 177 overall pick.
The ECAC Hockey All-Rookie selection burst onto the scene posting 26 points in 43 games. Priskie’s discipline in his game showed in the previous season as he had the fewest penalty minutes, accruing only one minor penalty in the season.
Priskie led all freshmen in the conference in assists and was second in the ECAC amongst defensemen in assists, trailing only his teammate Devon Toews by one in that category.
The Florida native was the first Quinnipiac freshman to record 20 assists in a season since Matt Sorteberg in 2004-05. Priskie was also named ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Week twice during his freshman campaign.
Before his time with the Bobcats, Priskie played his hockey with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on the BCHL. In his last season with the club he posted 20 points in 57 games.
