Kristian Epperson and Jacob Cloutier turned their first seasons with the Saginaw Spirit into another step toward their NHL dreams. The two Spirit forwards were picked Saturday in the 2025 NHL Draft, giving Saginaw three draftees for the first time since 2019.

One of the most highly touted prospects of the 2025 NHL Draft, Saginaw Spirit Captain Michael Misa, has been drafted second overall by the San Jose Sharks.

The Los Angeles Kings selected left winger Kristian Epperson of the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit with the No. X overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday.