Here are some draft facts listed in "Official Guide & Record Book":
1st US college player drafted: Al Karlander, from Michigan Tech was taken by Detroit with the 17th overall pick/2nd round in 1967 (he was the only college player to net a hat trick vs. Ken Dryden).
1st US college first round selection: Mike Ramsey, from Minnesota, 11th overall by Buffalo in 1979.
1st US high school player drafted: Jay North of Bloomington-Jefferson HS was taken by Buffalo with the 62nd pick in 1980.
1st US high school first-round selection: Bob Carpenter, St. John's Prep, 3rd overall in 1981 by Washington.
1st US high school player drafted first overall: Brian Lawton by Minnesota in 1983. From Mt. St. Charles HS.
1st US college player drafted first overall: Joe Murphy from Michigan by Detroit in 1986.