Blackhawks Select C Mark McNeill

With the 18th overall selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks select center Mark McNeill.

Listed at 6’2 and 210 pounds, McNeill had 32 goals and 49 assists (81 points) in 70 games for the Prince Albert Raiders of the WHL.

On his NHL.com prospect profile, he listed the Blackhawks as his favorite NHL team. He was listed at the 14th overall North American skater by Central Scouting.