With the NHL draft on Friday at the First Niagara Center, some of the league's top prospects are finding unique ways to spend their time in Buffalo.

Projected first overall pick Auston Matthews, as well as fellow draft prospects Patrick Laine, Jesse Puljujarvi, Matthew Tkachuk, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Alexander Nylander  will be taking part in batting practice with the AAA Buffalo Bisons  on Wednesday at 3:00PM et.

Matthews is also expected to throw the ceremonial first pitch  prior to the Bisons’ game against the Louisville Bats.

Fans with tickets for the game will be allowed early access to view the pre-game activities.