By Warren Kozireski —
Defenseman Joe Cecconi was selected by the Dallas Stars in fifth round (133rd overall) at the 2015 NHL Entry Draft in Sunrise, Florida.
“Round five started up and I thought I was on the verge of getting chosen and, once I heard my name, I was extremely excited,” Cecconi said.
One of the people shaking his hand at the Dallas Stars table was former Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff.
“It was awesome. Growing up watching him coach the Sabres, so it’s pretty cool.
“Truthfully I was a little bit scared heading into the fifth round that something might happen and I might not get chosen, but as soon Dallas was up and they called my name I knew the dream has started.”
The Youngstown native was one of four New York natives to be selected. The 6’2”, 205 lb. had three goals and 14 assists and was the only player to play in all 59 games this season with the Muskegon Lumberjacks in the USHL. He is committed to play for the University of Michigan starting the fall.
