Penguins draft defenseman Chase Pietila in 4th round

Seth Rorabaugh | Saturday, June 29, 2024 1:48 p.m.

In 40 games with Michigan Tech last season, defenseman Chase Pietila had 22 points (three goals, 19 assists).

LAS VEGAS — In the fourth round of the NHL Draft, the Penguins selected defenseman Chase Pietila at No. 111 overall.

The 20-year-old right-hander spent last season with Michigan Tech. In 40 NCAA games, he posted 22 points (three goals, 19 assists).

Chase Pietila makes it 3-0 from Jed Pietila! #mtuhky #FollowTheHuskies pic.twitter.com/WoCusmrJ3P

— Michigan Tech Hockey (@mtuhky) March 3, 2024

Previously, Pietila (6-foot-1, 185 pounds) played for the Youngstown Phantoms of the United States Hockey League and helped that team win the Clark Cup championship in 2022-23.

His brother, forward Logan Pietila, appeared in three games with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins last season after signing an AHL amateur tryout contract in April. Logan Pietila is signed to a regular AHL contract for the 2024-25 season.