With the two-day 2014 National Hockey League Draft getting underway tonight (June 27) in Philadelphia, Pa., the umdbulldogs.com staff couldn't think of a better time to pass along a few nuggets they unearthed while sifting through the archives earlier this week:

• A total of 101 Bulldogs have been chosen in the NHL Draft over the years -- the first was center Murray Keogan in 1970 (second round; 23rd overall by the St. Louis Blues) and the latest being current sophomore defenseman Carson Soucy (fifth round; 137th overall by the Minnesota Wild).

•The Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars have drafted more Bulldogs (10) than any other NHL franchise followed by the New York Rangers (8), Philadelphia Flyers (7), Montreal Canadiens (7), Atlanta/Calgary Flames (6), Chicago Blackhawks (6) and New York Islanders (6). At the other end of the spectrum, the Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Ottawa Senators, San Jose Sharks and Tampa Lightning have all drafted the fewest UMD players (one) among current NHL clubs.

•The Bulldogs have produced three first-round picks in Larry Wright (8th overall by Philadelphia in 1971), Matt Niskanen (28th overall by Dallas in 2005) and Dylan Olsen (28th overall by Chicago in 2009) and six second-rounders -- Keogan, Dennis Vaske (New York Islanders in 1986), Rusty Fitzgerald (Pittsburgh in 1990), Michael Gergen (Pittsburg in 2005), Mason Raymond (Vancouver Canucks in 2005) and Justin Faulk (Carolina Hurricanes in 2010).

•Since 1970, at least one Bulldog has been selected in every NHL Draft except five -- 1973, 1995, 1997, 1999 and 2002. The biggest UMD harvest came in 1983 with nine draftees while 1990 (eight) was next.

•Among the 2013-14 Bulldogs, four have been previously drafted. That quartet includes Soucy, centers Tony Cameranesi and Dominic Toninato (both Toronto Maple Leafs) and defenseman Andy Welinski (Anaheim Ducks).

•Dave "Moose" Langevin (New York Islanders/Edmonton Oilers - 1974) and John Rothstein (Chicago Blackhawks-1976/Minnesota Fighting Saints-1974) are the lone two Bulldogs to chosen in both the NHL and World Hockey Association drafts. The WHA held a amateur draft from 1973-77.