"But we're happy he was here at this pick. He's got good size, protects the puck well and his skating has improved every year," he added.

The names of the other two Harvard draftees are not yet familiar to Crimson hockey fans. Kolarik and Fried were the prize recruits among the nine Coach Mark Mazzoleni induced to come to Harvard this year.

Kolarik and Fried were linemates and roommates at Deerfield Academy and reportedly have incredible chemistry together. They were paired for all four years at Deerfield despite both of them playing wing, with Fried on the right and Kolarik on the left.

Fried, at 6'3" and 190 lbs., was the higher rated of the tandem and wound up tops among those drafted from Harvard, taken 77th overall by the Florida Panthers.

He had 45 points (25 goals, 20 assists) in his senior season at Deerfield. Scouting reports have touted his blistering slapshot when given a chance to wind-up and a lightning-quick release around the goal.

It may be a good thing Kolarik has four years of college before turning pro, because there are likely some rough times ahead for the expansion Blue Jackets. Columbus took the Philadelphia native 150th overall, making him the first U.S.-born draftee in franchise history.

Kolarik racked up 31 goals last year with 22 assists. Despite weighing a hefty 190 lbs., he is said to have remarkable acceleration and as indicated by his output, finishes a high percentage of his chances.

These four join wingers Christopher Bala '01, Kyle Clark '02, and Steven Moore to give Harvard the most draftees of any ECAC team.