Minnesota once again has a strong presence at the upcoming 2026 NTDP Evaluation Camp, with 12 players from the State of Hockey earning invitations. The group features a balanced mix of forwards and defensemen and represents several of Minnesota’s top high school and development programs.
The annual evaluation camp serves as a key step in identifying players for the next class of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, bringing together many of the top American prospects in the 2010 birth year. This year’s camp will take place March 10–14 at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan.
Minnesota Players Invited to the 2026 NTDP Evaluation Camp
• Henry Buttweiler — Alexandria, MN
• Joey Cullen — Moorhead, MN
• Maverick McKinnon — Forest Lake, MN
• Henry Meier — Woodbury, MN
• Soren Saumweber — Roseville, MN
• Dean Stevens — Excelsior, MN
• RJ Thompson — Eden Prairie, MN
• Liam Brooks — Duluth, MN
• Gavin Godbout — Woodbury, MN
• Landon Knott — Bemidji, MN
• Mason Schemenauer — Minnetrista, MN
• Nikolai Zhukov — Proctor, MN