Sam Spehar Joins Portland Winterhawks in WHL Move

The Portland Winterhawks have landed another major addition to their roster with the acquisition of Minnesota native Sam Spehar Spehar’s WHL rights were acquired from the Calgary Hitmen in exchange for 2008-born prospect Landon Amrhein….




15 Minnesotans Drafted in the WHL Prospects Draft

Minnesotan Drafted in the WHL Prospects Draft. This is the main prospect draft for the WHL, separate from the U.S Priority Draft. There were 24 Americans drafted, 15 being from Minnesota in the prospects draft….


Sammy Nelson Commits to Notre Dame

Maple Grove native Sammy Nelson, one of the top 2008-born forwards in the country, has made a verbal commitment to the University of Notre Dame to play Division I college hockey. Nelson, a 6’2″, 185-pound…


19 Minnesotans Selected in 2025 WHL U.S. Priority Draft

Minnesota talent shined brightly in the 2025 WHL U.S. Priority Draft, with 19 players selected, more than any other eligible state. The Western Hockey League, which allows teams to draft players from select U.S. states,…




Rosemount’s Josh Toll Signs with WHL’s Wenatchee Wild

Another top Minnesota defenseman is heading west, as Rosemount’s Josh Toll has signed a Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Wenatchee Wild of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Toll, a finalist for the 2024 Mr….