Macklin Celebrini (2024, San Jose Sharks, 1st Overall): "I wouldn't be here without my family. They’ve sacrificed so much for me to be in this position, and I’m just so happy I can share this moment with them." (NHL.com, June 28, 2024)

Ivan Demidov (2024, Montreal Canadiens, 2nd Overall): "My dad was the one who pushed me, who took me to every practice. Without his belief in me, this day wouldn't exist." (Sportsnet, June 28, 2024)

Cole Eiserman (2024, New York Islanders, 3rd Overall): "It's a huge relief to see [my parents'] faces after all the work we put in. It’s been a long road, but we’re just getting started." (NHL.com, June 29, 2024)

Cayden Lindstrom (2024, Columbus Blue Jackets, 4th Overall): "When things get tough, they’re the first ones I call. They keep me focused on who I am, not just what I do on the ice." (NHL.com/BlueJackets, June 28, 2024)

Zeev Buium (2024, Minnesota Wild, 5th Overall): "Seeing them smile in the crowd—that's all that matters. It’s a team effort that led to this stage." (The Athletic/NHL.com, June 28, 2024)

Connor Bedard (2023, Chicago Blackhawks, 1st Overall): "My parents have been there for every single step of this. They never missed a game, they never complained about the travel, they just wanted me to be happy." (NHL.com, June 2023)

Shane Wright (2022, Seattle Kraken, 4th Overall): "To my mom and dad, thank you for everything. Every early morning, every long drive—I know it wasn’t easy, but you made it look easy for me." (TSN/NHL Network, July 7, 2022)

Quinton Byfield (2020, Los Angeles Kings, 2nd Overall): "My dad taught me the game, but my mom taught me the character. I’m a product of both of them." (NHL.com, October 6, 2020)

Auston Matthews (2016, Toronto Maple Leafs, 1st Overall): "My mom is my rock. She supported me moving away at such a young age, and I know how hard that was for her." (NHL.com, 'Road to the Draft' series, June 2016)

Jack Hughes (2019, New Jersey Devils, 1st Overall): "We’re a hockey family. My parents sacrificed their own time so my brothers and I could chase this dream. This is their moment as much as mine." (NHL.com, June 21, 2019)

Sarah Fillier (2024, PWHL New York, 1st Overall): "I’m just really thankful for my family, my parents... they’ve been my biggest supporters since day one." (ThePWHL.com, June 10, 2024)

Danielle Serdachny (2024, PWHL Ottawa, 2nd Overall): "The sacrifices my parents made were huge. They were always there, through the wins and the losses, keeping me hungry but humble." (PWHL Ottawa Media Availability, June 10, 2024)

Taylor Heise (2023, PWHL Minnesota, 1st Overall): "My family is my biggest cheering section. They’ve seen the hard work in the dark, and they’re the ones who pushed me to keep going when I wanted to quit." (ThePWHL.com, September 18, 2023)

Alina Müller (2023, PWHL Boston, 2nd Overall): "Coming from Switzerland to pursue this, it wouldn’t have been possible without my parents' blessing and their belief that I could do it. They are the foundation of my career." (ThePWHL.com, September 18, 2023)

Clara Van Wieren (2024, PWHL Boston, 3rd Overall): "Every time I step on the ice, I’m playing for them as much as for myself. They gave up so much of their lives so I could have this life." (PWHL Boston Media Availability, June 10, 2024)