3 Brooks Bandits drafted by NHL teams

Aiden Fink of the Brooks Bandits was drafted by the Nashville Predators this week (Photo: Twitter@cjhlhockey)

Canadian Junior Hockey League MVP Aiden Fink earned one final distinction this week after completing a dream season: he was the final player chosen in the 2023 NHL draft.

Fink, 18, was chosen in the 7^th round, 218^th overall, by Nashville Predators general manager David Poile in what was the final draft selection by Poile, who is stepping down.

Fink's teammate Hudson Malinoski was drafted in the fifth round, 153^rd overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Aiden Celebrini was selected in the sixth round, with the 171^st pick overall, by the Vancouver Canucks.

Fink was not only named CJHL MVP, but also selected as the Albert Junior Hockey League's MVP and its top forward. He had 41 goals and 56 assists for 97 points in 54 regular season games.

Fink has committed to Penn State in NCAA Division 1 hockey for next season.

The three Bandits join Cale Makar, Parker Foo, Corson Ceulemans and Cale's brother Taylor Makar as Brooks Bandits drafted directly into the NHL.

On Thursday, the Canadian Junior Hockey League named Malinoski the winner of the John Grisdale Award, for being the top CJHL draft pick.