The Lake Erie Monsters NHL affiliate, the Colorado Avalanche, made five selections at the 2012 NHL Draft held Friday and Saturday at the CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh. All five picks were forwards from the Canadian Hockey League, including three from the Ontario Hockey League and two from the Western Hockey League. The Avs recap the night and take a look at the new draft class. Read More

Following is a complete list of the Avalanche’s selections at the 2012 NHL Draft.

#     Rd    Pick      Player                            Pos         Team (League)

1.       2        41      Mitchell Heard                 C           Plymouth (OHL)

2.       3        72      Troy Bourke                   LW          Prince George (WHL)

3.       5      132      Michael Clarke                 C          Windsor (OHL)

4.       6      162      Joseph Blandisi               C          Owen Sound (OHL)

5.       7      192      Colin Smith                       C           Kamloops (WHL)