Thomas Bordeleau played in Plymouth's USA Hockey National Team Development Program, then moved down the street to suit up for Michigan.
His ultimate dream: to follow his dad and grandfather to the NHL.
"I don't want to say I worked all my life to get drafted. I worked all my life to play in the NHL. The draft is just another step towards that process," he said.
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