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From Southlake to the NHL: A local hockey prospect hopes to make that a reality this week

There aren't too many kids in Texas who dream of playing in the NHL.

But Southlake's Ryan O'Reilly did and there's a very real possibility that his dream could come true this week at the NHL Draft, which is being held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Friday and Saturday.

The 18-year-old is projected to be selected in the third or fourth round, which will take place on Saturday.

He’s expected to become the first player born and raised in Texas to get drafted in his hometown.

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