Jun 28

Jun 28 2025 NHL Draft

The Vegas Golden Knights selected four players on Day Two of the 2025 NHL Draft.

We are excited to welcome our four newest prospects to the organization! #VegasBorn https://t.co/Kwry8uw5XN
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 28, 2025

Jakob Ihs-Wozniak was selected in the second round (55th overall) following a trade with the Nashville Predators.

We are proud to select forward Jakob Ihs-Wozniak with the 55th pick! 😃 #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/e94OsOLINs
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 28, 2025

Ihs-Wozniak spoke with the media, took photos with Jack Eichel’s stick, and soaked up every moment of his dream coming true.

Jakob’s face when he was asked if he’s excited to meet William Karlsson 🇸🇪 😄 pic.twitter.com/vDDuGYSIvB
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 28, 2025

Thanks for letting Jakob borrow a stick, @jackeichel 🏒 pic.twitter.com/NtrXuItPC8
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 28, 2025

🎥 Jakob Ihs-Wozniak: It's what I've dreamt of for a long time. When I heard my name it was a special feeling. pic.twitter.com/hm3UifSoPz
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 28, 2025

The Golden Knights also traded their third and fifth round picks to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a third round pick. With the 85th pick in the third round, the Golden Knights selected Mateo Nobert.

🔄 We have acquired pick 85 from Pittsburgh in exchange for picks 91 and 154

With the 85th selection, Vegas selects forward Mateo Nobert!! #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/kcxK3pvmU6
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 28, 2025

The Golden Knights had back-to-back picks in the sixth round. They selected Alexander Weiermair with the 186th overall pick and Gustav Sjoqvist with the 187th overall pick.

The Golden Knights have selected Alexander Weiermair with the 186th overall pick! #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/Q7CJUNMQ8S
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 28, 2025

Vegas selects Gustav Sjoqvist with the 187th pick! #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/5darCVd4gi
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 28, 2025

Jakob Ihs-Wozniak was all smiles as he started living his dream.

First day as a Golden Knight for Jakob Ihs-Wozniak 🤩 pic.twitter.com/OCDnFafe28
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 29, 2025

Following a busy day, General Manager Kelly McCrimmon and Assistant Director of Player Personnel Bob Lowes spoke with the media about the 2025 NHL Draft.