Kristian Epperson and Jacob Cloutier turned their first seasons with the Saginaw Spirit into another step toward their NHL dreams. The two Spirit forwards were picked Saturday in the 2025 NHL Draft, giving Saginaw three draftees for the first time since 2019.

The Sharks found out at the May 5 NHL draft lottery that they would have the No. 2 selection and have now drafted inside the top seven four times since 2021, with Celebrini taken first overall last year, Smith the No. 4 pick in 2023 and Eklund going No. 7 to San Jose in 2021.

Years of tireless work and preparation paid off for Saginaw Spirit forward Michael Misa, as he was selected second overall by the San Jose Sharks.