Red Wings select Canadian Forward, Anthony Mantha with 20th Overall Pick

When the Red Wings made their first round selection, they
chose Anthony Mantha, an 18-year old Canadian phenom.

The Red Wings were set to make their selection at 18th overall in the 2013 NHL Draft until the San Jose Sharks came calling. San Jose offered the Red Wings the 20th and 58th overall picks to move up two picks, it was an easy decision for Greg Holland and the Red Wings front office.

However, when Detroit was actually on the clock two picks later, they opted to go with 18-year old, Anthony Mantha. Mantha is a Canadian phenom who scored 50 goals in 89 games played last season with Val d'Or Foreurs in Quebec. Along with the 50 goals, Mantha also recorded 39 assists, making him an obvious first round selection in this years draft.

Mantha seems extremely excited to begin his career with the Red Wings, "My grandfather played for Detroit, it's a great city and a great organization. Mantha's grandfather is Andre Pronovost, who played 556 games in the NHL during his eleven year career, including winning the Stanley Cup in each of his first four seasons with the Montreal Canadians. Mantha also credits his grandfather for getting him interested in hockey, "He gives me a lot of advice, but it's mainly to remind me to work hard every game, every shift," said Mantha.