For the 1st time in history, an exceptional player has been drafted to the WHL.
Connor Bedard was only 14 years old when he was selected 1st overall yesterday.
Having Exceptional status means he can play in the league right away, before he turns 15 years old.
There have been six other players previously awarded the status across the CHL. You may recognize some names..

John Tavares, Aaron Ekblad, Connor McDavid.

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The NFL draft is tonight, the show begins at 9pm local time with the first pick expected around 9:30.