Pierre native Carter Sanderson becomes first South Dakota born player selected in NHL draft

Pierre native and one time Oahe Capital Cater Sanderson made history over the weekend, becoming the first South Dakota born player to be selected in the NHL draft. Sanderson was selected in the sixth round, 169^th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 17-year-old forward began his hockey career in high school with the Oahe Caps in 2021-22. He went on to play high school hockey in Minnesota and for the Sioux Falls Power 16U team. Last season he played junior hockey with the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL. He will continue his hockey career at the University of North Dakota next season.