Wild complete 2023 NHL entry draft Thursday

The Minnesota Wild completed the 2023 NHL entry draft Thursday. The Wild made six selections in this draft. Those include:
First round 21^st overall center Charlie Stramel out of the University of Wisconsin,
Second round 53^rd overall Rasmus Kumpulainen, center out of Finland,
Second round 64^th overall Riley Heidt, center out of Prince George in the WHL,
Fifth round 149^th overall Aaron Pionk, defenseman out of Waterloo in the USHL,
Sixth round 181^st overall Kalem Parker, defenseman out of Victoria in the WHL
Seventh round 213^th overall James Clark out of Green Bay in the USHL.

Wild director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett said the team was very intentional with each pick in this year’s draft…