The Arizona Coyotes made their final selection of 2018 NHL Entry Draft an historic one. They selected Liam Kirk of the EIHL’s Sheffield Steelers with the 189th pick. Kirk is the first UK born and trained player to be drafted in to the NHL.
“He’s been playing in the British men’s league system since the age of 16 when he graduated from the Sheffield juniors to their second-tier team in Britain’s second league He’s been playing incredibly well, scoring 20 goals in his first full men’s league season, making his debut at Britain’s top level and graduating to the pro level full-time this season.” - Paul Wheeler, Five For HowlingKirk played 52 games with the Steelers and finished his season with a…
