Pens "picked" an Orpik
                   6/25/2000

  The Pittsburgh Penguins 1st round went to Boston University Defenceman Brooks Orpik. Orpik was the first American-born player to be drafted in the first round (18th Overall). He also led the NCAA in penalty minutes. 

Other penguins picks in the draft were:
Shane Endicott (2nd, 52nd)
Peter Hamerlik (3rd, 84th)
Michel Ouellet (4th, 124th)
David Kocl (5th, 146th)
Patrick Foley (6th, )
Jim Abbott (7th, )
Steven Crampton (8th, 248th)
Roman Simincek (9th, 273rd)
Nick Boucher (9th, 280th)