He was the first draft choice of the expansion Minnesota North Stars , immediately becoming their number one goaltender , a job he kept for the next nine seasons .
With expansion arriving the next season , Maniago had his opportunity .
Maniago was the first draft choice of the expansion Minnesota North Stars , immediately becoming their number one goaltender , a job Maniago kept for the next nine seasons .
With expansion arriving the next season , Maniago had his opportunity .