Vancouver to host 2019 NHL Draft

The 2019 NHL Draft is coming to Vancouver.

The Vancouver Canucks have been named the host of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena to help launch their 50th season in the League.

The 2019 draft will be held Friday, June 21 (Round 1) and Saturday, June 22 (Rounds 2-7). The event marks the third time the Canucks will host the NHL Draft, having previously done so in 1990 at BC Place Stadium and in 2006 at General Motors Place (now Rogers Arena).

Additional details about the 2019 NHL Draft will be announced at a later date.