| 1997 NHL entry draft | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Date(s) | June 21, 1997 |
| Location | Civic Arena Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Overview | |
| 246 total selections in 9 rounds | |
| First selection |  Joe Thornton(Boston Bruins) |
| Hall of Famers | 2 |
The 1997 NHL entry draft was the 35th NHL entry draft. It was held at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 21, 1997.
The last active player from the 1997 draft class was Joe Thornton, who played his last NHL game in the 2021–22 season.[1]
- ^ "Joe Thornton Officially Announces Retirement". Pro Hockey Rumors. October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.