The Mooseheads have never had three players chosen in the first round of the NHL draft, but there's a strong chance that will change for the first time since the organization began play in 1994-95.

Forwards Filip Zadina and Benoit-Olivier Groulx and defenseman Jared McIsaac, teammates for Halifax of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, hope to make history at the 2018 NHL Draft in Dallas.

The first round of the draft at American Airlines Center is June 22 (7:30 p.m. ET; NBCSN, SN, TVAS). Rounds 2-7 are June 23 (11 a.m. ET; NHLN, SN, TVAS).

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"Halifax embraces a time-tested philosophy of going the extra mile when it comes to scouting and drafting players," said Dan Marr, Director of NHL Central Scouting. "The organization spends significant time and resources scouting, researching and spending time with prospects and their families to have a sound understanding of the type of player they bring into their organization and community. Halifax sets the bar high in scouting prospects with skills and attributes, and just as importantly investing in good people with high character and selflessness.

"It's a formula for success."

It wouldn't be the first time Halifax had gained national attention at the NHL Draft. Center Nico Hischier was chosen No. 1 in the 2017 NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils. Forwards Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche, No. 1) and Jonathan Drouin (Tampa Bay Lightning, No. 3) were among the top three picks at the 2013 NHL Draft.

"It just means we have a good team and a really good group of guys," Zadina said.

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Zadina (6-foot-0, 196 pounds) is No. 3 on NHL Central Scouting's final list of North American skaters eligible for the draft. Groulx (6-1, 192) is No. 20 and McIsaac (6-1, 188) is No. 13.

Goaltender Alexis Gravel (6-3, 222) is No. 3 on NHL Central Scouting's list of North American goalies eligible for the 2018 draft and is expected to be selected within the first four rounds.

Zadina won the Michael Bossy Trophy as the top professional prospect in the QMJHL after finishing first in rookie scoring with 44 goals and 82 points in 57 games of his first season in North America.

"[Zadina] is a dynamic player and offensively, he's awesome," Groulx said. "He's one of the best players in the league and of this draft. he's going to be selected very high."

Zadina had 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in nine QMJHL playoff games and was second in scoring for the Czech Republic at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship with eight points (seven goals, one assist) in seven games.

"Filip really makes me think of a pure North American hockey player," Halifax general manager Cam Russell said. "He plays hard, he competes, he plays with passion and enthusiasm. He's physical and strong and he has an NHL shot. Whether it's practice or a game situation, he's excited to get on the ice. He's a total pro and everything about him looks professional."

Groulx is the son of Benoit Groulx, coach of the Syracuse Crunch, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The left-handed center, chosen No. 1 in the 2016 QMJHL draft, had 55 points (28 goals, 27 assists) in 68 regular-season games. He had eight points (two goals, six assists) in nine QMJHL playoff games.

"When you look at [Groulx], you think great hockey genes," Russell said. "He's been well coached by his dad as a kid growing up and plays such a good two-way game. He's strong defensively and has good hockey IQ. The reality is his dad just let him do his own thing and didn't interfere. I've never gotten a phone call in the two years Benoit-Olivier has been here. He's hungry to work hard, learn the game and get better."

McIsaac had 47 points (nine goals, 38 assists) in 65 games of his second season with the Mooseheads. Originally from Truro, Nova Scotia but now from Dartmouth, he's hoping to become the first Nova Scotia-born defenseman chosen in the first round of the NHL Draft since Al MacInnis (Calgary Flames, No. 15) and Paul Boutilier (New York Islanders, No. 21) were taken in the first round of the 1981 NHL Draft.

"With McIsaac, we're talking about a very mature young man," Russell said. "He was the top defensive rookie of our league last year as a 16-year-old, and he's on the ice every shift against the other team's top line, playing between 25-30 minutes a game. Sometimes you put young kids in situations like that, it's difficult. But he's so smart, a strong skater and physically strong, so he's adjusted well.

"We have a young group of defensemen who will all be back next year, and they all played key situations for us this season. Jared is certainly among that group. He's been exceptional for us."