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Red Wings select left wing J.P. Hurlbert, pick seven players in 2026 NHL Draft
By Kellen Voss at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
With the 23rd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Detroit Red Wings selected Left Wing J.P. Hurlbert.Born in Allen, Texas, the 18-year-old last played with the Kamloops Blazers in the B.C. Division of the Western Hockey League (WHL). In 68 regular season games, he scored 42 goals and accumulated 97 p...
Key takeaway Born in Allen, Texas, the 18-year-old last played with the Kamloops Blazers in the B.
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The Detroit Red Wings' selection of left wing J.P. Hurlbert with the 23rd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft brings a promising young player to the city. Hurlbert's impressive 42 goals and 97 points in 68 games with the Kamloops Blazers in the Western Hockey League demonstrate his potential to contribute to the Red Wings' offense. The team's decision to pick Hurlbert and six other players, including Victor Plante from the U.S. National Development Team and Luka Arkko from Finland's junior league, suggests a focus on building a strong foundation for the future. As the Red Wings continue to develop their roster, fans in Detroit will be watching to see how these new players fit into the team's lineup and contribute to its success. The upcoming season will provide a first look at how Hurlbert and the other draft picks perform at the NHL level, and their progress will be closely followed by the local hockey community.
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Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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What is this story about? With the 23rd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Detroit Red Wings selected Left Wing J.P. Hurlbert.Born in Allen, Texas, the 18-year-old last played with the Kamloops Blazers in the B.C. Division of the Western Hockey League (WHL). In 68 regular season games, he scored 42 goals and accumulated 97 p...
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