Tyler Russo plays for the Central Mass. Penguins and Cushing. (Brian Kelly/NEHJ)
Thirteen New England players were selected in the 2023 USHL Phase 1 Draft on Tuesday.
It was a 10-round event that saw all 15 teams make selections from the 2007 birth year. With the first overall pick, the Madison Capitols snagged Sam Kappell. A native of Appleton, Wis., the 6-foot, 184-pound center played for Notre Dame Academy this season.
The Chicago Steel took Ryder Betzold, a forward out of Farmington, Minn., with the second overall pick.
Here's a look at every New England player selected in the 2023 USHL Phase 1 Draft.
