Joey Keane drafted 88th overall by New York Rangers. #NHLdraft

The New York Rangers have used their 88th overall draft pick to select Barrie Colts defenceman, Joey Keane.

With the 88th pick #NYR have selected defenseman Joey Keane from Barrie from the Ontario Hockey League.

Welcome to the Blueshirts! 🔵⚪️🔴⚪️🔵#NYRDraft pic.twitter.com/9AWnXKNT0J

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) June 23, 2018

Keane finished the 2017-18 season registering 12 goals and 32 assists through 62 regular season games. In the playoffs he put up 7 assists in 12 games.

Over 2 OHL seasons, Joey 50 assists and 63 points in games. Getting picked 88th overall might look early for a player who was ranked 111th by NHL Central Scouting among North American players. 

Date of birth: July, 2 1999.
Place of birth: Chicago, IL.
Position: D.
Height: 6'0
Weight: 185 lbs
Handedness: Right.