The MN Hockey Life Prospect of the Week honor goes to Beck Thoreson, who recently made waves by being selected to the prestigious U.S. National Team Development Program’s Under-17 roster. Even more impressive? He’s the only bantam-aged player to do so.
Thoreson’s selection comes as no surprise to those who watched him dominate Minnesota’s bantam scene this season. As the defensive anchor for the Moorhead Spuds, he was a driving force behind the team’s Bantam AA State Championship run. Calm under pressure and unshakable on the blue line, Thoreson brought veteran poise to every shift, helping steer his squad through intense competition.
Moorhead has quietly become a breeding ground for elite defensemen in recent years, and Thoreson is the latest in that impressive lineage. With a combination of size, hockey IQ, and smooth skating, he plays beyond his years and brings a rare two-way presence to the back end.
While the leap from bantams to the USHL-level schedule of the U-17s is no small task, Thoreson is built for the challenge. His game already reflects the maturity and grit needed to go toe-to-toe with older, more physically developed players. With the right development path, he could be one of the next household names in American hockey.
The spotlight is only getting brighter for Beck Thoreson, and if his recent track record is any indication, he’s just getting started.
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