The Pittsburgh Penguins selected defenseman Charlie Trethewey 73rd overall in the 2025 NHL Draft. Trethewey, a Maryland native, played youth hockey in Pittsburgh and logged 55 points in 115 games over two seasons for the Under-18 US National Team Development Program. He expressed excitement about returning to Pittsburgh, stating it was a dream come true. Trethewey was one of 13 players selected by the Penguins during the draft, contributing to a rebuilding effort after missing the playoffs for three straight years.
"Obviously, coming back to Pittsburgh, it's a dream come true," Trethewey said Monday. "Playing two years here with the Pens Elite, it was awesome. I really enjoyed my time here."
In a video posted to X by the team on Saturday, Tretheway could be seen celebrating with his family shortly after being selected. "We're going home," he yelled after hugging his teary-eyed father.
Trethewey was one of 13 players the Penguins picked up in the draft. Pittsburgh had seven selections in the first three rounds alone.
Trethewey was the 46th-ranked North American skater by NHL Central Scouting, being ranked 15th among North American defensemen.
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