Penguins select forward Mac Swanson in 7th round

Seth Rorabaugh
Saturday, June 29, 2024 3:27 p.m. | Saturday, June 29, 2024 3:27 p.m.

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The NHL Draft is taking place in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS — In the seventh round of the NHL Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected forward Mac Swanson of the Fargo Force, No. 207 overall.

In 55 games last season, he had 77 points (26 goals, 51 assists) and was named United States Hockey League Player of the Year.

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— xy – Fargo Force (@FargoForce) May 5, 2024

Leading Fargo to the Clark Cup championship, he also was selected as the USHL’s posteason MVP.

A left-handed shot who was born in Alaska, Swanson (5-foot-8, 175 pounds) is committed to play for the University of North Dakota next season.