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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….


Brandon Mickelson Signs with the Wenatchee Wild of the WHL

Moorhead standout defenseman Brandon Mickelson has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Wenatchee Wild of the Western Hockey League. The 2007-born blueliner made significant strides last season with the Spuds, showcasing his…


Finn Spehar Headed to the WHL

2009-born forward Finn Spehar is taking the next big step in his hockey career, signing a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement with the Portland Winterhawks. The skilled right-shot forward played his bantam hockey in Minnetonka…



Two Minnesota Products in the WHL

There are only two Minnesota products playing in the WHL currently, Graycyn Sawchyn and Will Subject. Sawchyn, who played in the Chaska/Chanhassen youth program but was born in Edmonton, AB, is in his first season…



6 Minnesotans Selected in WHL U.S. Priority Draft

There were six Minnesota Products taken in the 2021 WHL U.S. Priority Draft and Three others that did not develop their youth game in Minnesota but play at Shattuck St. Mary’s in Faribault. Many of…