The Detroit Red Wings went deep in the heart of Texas with their 55th pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, taking Highland, TX native LW forward Cross Hanas from the WHL’s Portland Winterhawks.
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Fans interested in getting to know the young man’s past accomplishments on the ice will instantly smile when they see arguably his top highlight, an incredible lacrosse-style goal reminiscent of former Michigan Wolverines forward Mike Legg in 1996:
Okkkk, @hanner71. 🔥
📽️: @TheWHL | #DRWDraft pic.twitter.com/h5nhPN6bN1
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 7, 2020
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He clearly has the skill, and we’re looking forward to seeing what he can bring to Detroit in the near future! Soon after his selection, he took to social media to give a shoutout to his new NHL home:
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Red Wings select LW Cross Hanas with 55th Overall Draft Pick in 2020
The Detroit Red Wings have made their latest Draft selection, opting for Portland Winterhawks LW Cross Hanas with the 55th overall pick:
At 6’1 and 167 lbs, Hanas hails from Highland Village, TX and is ranked the No. 58 overall prospect by Elite Prospects.
Last season with the Winterhawks, he scored 22 goals and 27 assists in 60 games with a +20 plus/minus rating.
His scouting report:
“He’s such a gifted, creative puck-handler. He doesn’t instinctually look pass, but finds the trailer, cross-slot opportunities, and players behind the net. Hanas keeps his feet moving off the puck and isn’t shy about going to battle on offensive zone puck retrievals. He also uses a dangerous lane-altering spin-pass that should have success at higher levels.”
Welcome to the Motor City, Cross!
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