LA Kings Select Brandt Clarke 8th Overall in 2021 Draft

The LA Kings selected defenseman Brandt Clarke with the eighth overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft.
Clarke, 18, registered 15 points (5-10=15) and a plus-6 rating in 26 games last season with the HC Nove Zamky in Slovakia. Prior to playing overseas due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he played with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League.

The Ottawa, Ontario native has represented Canada twice, most recently at the 2021 IIHF U18 World Junior Championship where he tallied seven points (2-5=7) and a plus-12 rating, helping lead Canada to the gold medal. He also competed at the 2020 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, posting six points (1-5=6) in five games.

The Kings are slated to have six more selections tomorrow on Day 2 of the 2021 NHL Draft. For a list of remaining picks, as well as additional draft content coverage, please visit the LA Kings 2021 Draft Cental, Presented by So Cal Gas. Rounds two through seven will be televised beginning at 8 a.m. PT (NHL Network).
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