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PHILADELPHIA -- Nikolaj Ehlers is a two-sport star who credits his time on the soccer pitch with helping his game on the ice. Ehlers, who played for Denmarks national team until he was 14 before concentrating on hockey, was selected by the Winnipeg Jets with the ninth overall pick in the NHL draft on Friday night. The five-foot-10, 176-pounder was fourth in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with 104 points (49-55) in 63 games with the Halifax Mooseheads this past season. He feels that his soccer skills have helped him develop more speed on the ice, one of the key elements of his game. "I think Im a fast forward," he said. "I think I have a lot of speed I can use on the wing. I like to set up some nice plays and I like to score some goals." Ehlers was the first player from the QMJHL to be selected in the 2014 draft. The 18-year-old took the leagues rookie of the year and offensive rookie of the year honours. Ehlers also had 28 points (11-17) in 16 post-season games for the Mooseheads. "I found myself becoming more of a fan when I watched him play," said Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff. "Any time he got the puck, you felt like something was going to happen. "Hes not the biggest guy when it comes to size, but he plays with such good hockey sense that he knows when to take an opportunity to go, and not really put himself in harms way to try to make a play." Ehlers speed helps compensate for his relatively slight build. "He doesnt have a lot of weight on him so youre going to want him to continue to grow, but hes a pretty strong player," said Cheveldayoff. "The way he plays the game and the way he moves out there, he has some hidden strength that a lot of players maybe his size dont." Ehlers said he planned to hit the gym over the summer. "Obviously, Ive got to get a little bit bigger and stronger," he said. "I can use my speed to get out of the rough time on the ice, but Im not afraid to get hit or hit somebody." Cheveldayoff said the youngster is a well-rounded individual. "His hockey sense is right up there," he said. "And his characters not far behind. This is a player that every time we had an opportunity to meet with him, we didnt want the interview to end. Hes going to be an exciting player for a long time." Ehlers father, Heinz, was drafted 30 years ago by the New York Rangers (No. 188 overall). He spent his 16-season pro career in Europe. 2018 Nike Vapor Max Plus . The commissioners office said Friday that Sears tested positive for metabolites of Methandienone. Sears will be 23 in March. He signed with the Braves in June 2013 out of Arizona Christian, an NAIA school, and is on the roster of the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Braves. Nike Vapor Max Plus . Johns, N.L., to Thunder Bay, Ont., after a deal was announced to build a new $106-million "event centre" in the Lake Superior community. http://www.vapormaxplus.com/ . The Bruins forward has been fined $5,000 by the National Hockey League for spearing Red Wings defenceman Danny DeKeyser in the groin. Nike Vapormax Plus Womens . After not scoring 40 points in the opening quarter in the last five seasons, the Rockets have done it five times this season and twice in the last three games. Nike Vapormax Plus Bleached Aqua . -- The Detroit Lions made it crystal clear to Golden Tate that he was their top target in free agency.Wales boss Chris Coleman insists there is much optimism around the squad ahead of Euro 2016 despite a poor run of results. Colemans under-strength side lost 1-0 to fellow finalists Ukraine in Kiev on Monday night, having been held 1-1 at home to Northern Ireland last Thursday.Wales have only won once in six games, but Coleman does not believe momentum is an issue ahead of his countrys first major tournament experience in 58 years. Results will be what they are going to be, but I think if were going into a tournament - our first tournament since 1958 - and were worried about that, were looking at it all wrong, said Coleman.Were going into it full of positivity and full of confidence because the performances have been good. I think youve got to look at the reality.I only ever have a problem with my team if they dont put out and they dont give 100 per cent when they put the Welsh jersey on.But I cant complain about my players the way they have played. I think in the last six games youve got to understand who weve played against. Ben Davies of Wales is challenged by Denys Garmash of Ukraine Bosnias never going to be easy and the home game against Israel, where we absolutely hammered them but couldnt score, was an exceellent performance.ddddddddddddometimes you can look at stats and get carried away with them.While Wales lost to a spectacular goal from Andrij Yarmolenko in Kiev, there were positives for Coleman to take from the game.The visitors enjoyed 54 per cent possession, and although they struggled to create genuine scoring chances, the form of Joe Allen was pleasing for the manager.The Liverpool midfielder has struggled for game time at Anfield this season, but his ability to break up Ukraine attacks and his distribution led to Wales moving forward swiftly.Hes a great player and I dont use that term loosely, said Coleman. Simon Church earned Wales a 1-1 draw with Northern Ireland from the spot You almost want a Joe Allen in front of the back four starting play and a Joe Allen just in behind the striker making the last pass, because hes capable of both.Its unfortunate that hes not playing enough for Liverpool for his own liking, but thats up to Liverpool.But the job he does for us, hes irreplaceable. Also See: Euro 2016 Fixtures Latest video Tables Get Sky Sports ' ' '