Nicolas Meloche is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Meloche was selected 40th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
Meloche with the Calgary Wranglers in 2023
The 2015 NHL Entry Draft was the 53rd NHL Entry Draft. The draft was held on June 26–27, 2015, at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida. The first three selections were Connor McDavid going to the Edmonton Oilers, Jack Eichel going to the Buffalo Sabres, and Dylan Strome going to the Arizona Coyotes.
Connor McDavid was selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers.
Zach Werenski was selected eighth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Mathew Barzal was selected sixteenth overall by the New York Islanders.
Rasmus Andersson was selected 53rd overall by the Calgary Flames.