This day in Indianapolis hockey history: June 26

June 26 in Indianapolis hockey history
2010: The NHL Entry Draft concludes in Los Angeles, with three Ice players being picked. Washington takes 2008-09 Ice player Stanislav Galiev in the third round with the 86th overall pick. In the sixth round, Anthony Bitetto (2008-10) goes to Nashville and Nick Mattson (2009-11) goes to Chicago. In addition, defenseman R.J. Boyd, who would be traded to the Ice in 2011, is drafted by Florida in the seventh round.   
2004: The NHL Entry Draft takes place in Raleigh, and two future Ice players hear their names. Brian Gifford is taken in the third round by the Penguins, and Sergei Kukushkin in the seventh round by the Stars. Gifford plays two seasons with the Ice, from 2004-06. Kukushkin plays part of the 2004-05 season with the team. 

Happy birthday to ...
Jean Therrien: Forward who played 66 games for the Chiefs in 1961-62, scoring 31 goals and assisting on 40. He was the team's third-leading scorer. He also played defense in a 12-year minor pro career that spanned 1959-71. His Chiefs season was his best in terms of goals and points. A native of Quebec City, he was born in 1937.

Today in history: June 26

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Jean Therrien: The Chiefs' third-leading scorer in their final 1961-62 season, totaling 31 goals and 40 assists. He had begun playing senior hockey in Ontario in 1958, and then joined the IHL's Milwaukee Falcons the following season. He would play five seasons in the IHL with the Falcons, Fort Wayne Komets, Chiefs, St. Paul Saints and Port Huron Flags. He finished his career in 1970-71. A native of Quebec City, Quebec, he was born in 1937.