The Detroit Red Wings selected right wing Lane Zablocki of Red Deer (WHL) with the 79th pick Saturday at the NHL Entry Draft at the United Center in Chicago.
Zablocki (5-11, 179) split last season between Regina and Red Deer. He finished with 28 goals and 26 assists in 64 games. He added six goals and two assists in six playoff games for Red Deer.
Zablocki made a commitment to training since the season ended, dropping down from 200 pounds.