Watching Ryan Poehling interact with the media and the fans in Montreal, you’d think that he’s been doing it his whole life.
It’s hard to believe that the 18-year-old centerman was drafted just one month ago, going 25th overall in Chicago.
Poehling hails from Minnesota. Given the state’s tremendous hockey culture, landing with the Canadiens was a perfect fit. Interestingly enough, his collegiate uniform at St. Cloud State also bears a striking resemblance to that of the Canadiens.
Beyond just readying Poehling for a career sporting bleu-blanc-rouge, his freshman year with the Huskies also helped to prepare him for the crowds and ambiance he’ll likely experience in the pros.
