Michigan’s NHL draft streak has been extended. The Pittsburgh Penguins traded up from No. 31 to No. 24 to select rising Wolverines sophomore forward Will Horcoff on Friday. Michigan has had at least one player or incoming recruit selected in the first round in nine consecutive drafts.

The Pittsburgh Penguins picked up a center for their last pick in the first round of the NHL Draft. The Penguins traded their 31st and 59th overall picks to the Los Angeles Kings for the pick. Horcoff played for the University of Michigan. He is 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 203 pounds.

When the NHL draft began Friday night at the Peacock Theater, the Pittsburgh Penguins had two draft picks. As the night went on, general manager Kyle Dubas increased that number to three with a trade involving the Philadelphia Flyers.