The Detroit News’s Ted Kulfan noted that Cale Mazur, who the Red Wings picked 70th overall, is a Jackson, MI native who’s played for Kris Draper with the 2002-born Little Caesars team. The incoming Denver University freshman is going to be roommates with Shai Buium, and the two are attending this week’s World Junior Summer Showcase together:
The Mazur family were at a sports bar when the pick was announced.
“We were watching and I look up and saw my name and I look over and my mom was crying and my dad, and my grandpa was there and he was crying, and just being drafted by your hometown team, especially growing up and playing at Little Caesars Arena, it’s just unbelievable for sure,” Mazur said.
Mazur was coached by Kris Draper, former Wings’ star and current director of amateur scouting, while in the Little Caesars program.
“It’s crazy that it comes full circle,” Mazur said. “He was my coach and now he’s drafting me and it’s surreal. I can’t just put it into words. It’s awesome I’m part of what he’s trying to build in Detroit.”
