NHL Draft

Sam Rinzel Scouting Report

DOB6/25/2004HEIGHT6’4WEIGHT190POSITIONDefenseTEAMChaska HS/Waterloo (USHL)College CommitmentMinnesota At 6’4 and 190-pounds, Sam Rinzel is the prototypical defenseman that franchises covet. The fact that he’s an excellent skater with good puck skills makes Rinzel a top prospect for the…



20 Minnesotans on Central Scouting Watch List.

NHL Central Scouting released their Watch List for the 2022 NHL Draft. Future Minnesota Gopher and Dellwood native Ryan Chesley highlights the 20 Minnesotans on the list as he was given an ‘A’ ranking by…



Nine Minnesotans Drafted into the NHL

Congratulations to the nine Minnesotans drafted into the NHL. Chaz Lucius was the first skater from the State of Hockey to be selected, as the Winnipeg Jets selected the gifted forward with the 18th pick in…


The Jets Nab Lucius at Pick 18

Chaz Lucius, Minnesota’s top-rated prospect for the 2021 NHL Draft, was selected by the Winnipeg Jets with the 18th pick in the first round. The selection ended the draft day wait game for Lucius and gave…


Jack Peart Scouting Report

Jack Peart’s hockey sense is what makes him standout when compared to his peers as he possesses both awareness and anticipation. He comprehends the difficult situations that occur during a game and transcends them into…



MN NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Rankings

NHL Central Scouting released their preliminary list of players to watch for the 2021 NHL Draft. There are 18 Minnesotans on list, headlined by the talented Chaz Lucius, a University of Minnesota recruit and current…


Eight Minnesotans drafted into the NHL

Brock Faber L.A. Kings 2/45 Jake Boltmann Flames 3/80 Wyatt Kaiser Blackhawks 3/81 Jackson Hallum Golden Knights 3/91 Jack Smith Canadiens 4/102 Blake Biondi Canadiens 4/109 Mason Langenbrunner Bruins 5/151 Joe Miller Maple Leafs 6/180  Congratulations to the eight outstanding Minnesotans drafted into the NHL. The L.A. Kings traded up in the second round so they could select…