Kurt Sauer

Tue., Sept. 26, 2000

Age: 19

Height: 6-4

Weight: 225

Number: 34

Hometown: Sartell, Minn.

Position: Defenseman

Last year: 3 goals, 13 assists.

Quick check: A stunning success in his first WHL season after a stint in the U.S. Junior Hockey League. His formidable presence from the blue line in was a major actor in winning the West. Older brother Craig was a middle linebacker with Atlanta the year the Falcons lost to Denver in the Super Bowl. Another older brother, Kent, is with the Nashville Predators organization.

NHL draft status: Third-round pick of Colorado Avalanche, 88th pick of the draft.

Coach’s comment: “One of the best defensemen in the league. Big, dependable, strong. Noted for his bone-jarring hits. A leader on and off the ice.”

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