NAHL players well represented at NHL Development Camps
Each summer after the conclusion of the NHL Draft, member teams of the NHL hold their annual development and prospect camps. Former and current NAHL players once again are a significant part of the mix as over 60+ players with NAHL ties are in attendance currently at camps.
The numerous NAHL alumni at these NHL development/prospects camps come at the heels of another memorable season of advancement for the NHL. With 350+ NCAA commitments so far during the 2023-24 season, the league has set a new standard with 300+ NCAA commitments in each of the last eight seasons. That also includes 270 NCAA Division I commitments this past season.
The league also saw two players with NAHL experience selected in the 2024 NHL Draft held last week in Las Vegas, NV.
Below is a team list of NAHL alumni at 2024 NHL development/prospect camps:
*Some NHL teams have not listed their prospect camp rosters
Anaheim Ducks
Joey Larson (New Mexico Ice Wolves, 2020-21)
Brandon Holt (New Mexico Ice Wolves, 2019-22)
Kyle Kukkonen (Minot Minotauros, 2020-21)
Boston Bruins
Chris Pelosi (Janesville Jets, 2022-23)
Cole Moore (Aberdeen Wings, 2022-23)
Buffalo Sabres
Jak Vaarwerk (Jamestown Rebels, 2021-22)
Patrick Geary (Northeast Generals, 2020-21)
Calgary Flames
Hayden Hennen (Anchorage Wolverines, 2021-21)
Evan Murr (St. Cloud Norsemen, 2020-22)
Connor Murphy (Topeka RoadRunners, 2017-2018)
Chicago Blackhawks
Adam Gajan (Chippewa Steel, 2022-23)
Colorado Avalanche
Cooper Gay (Minnesota Magicians / St.Cloud Norsemen, 2019-21)
Chad Hillebrand (Topeka RoadRunners, 2017-18)
Bret Link (Fairbanks Ice Dogs , 2019-21)
Nils Wallström (Kenai River Brown Bears, 2022-23)
Jake Barczewski (Janesville Jets, 2016-17)
Dallas Stars
Kyle Looft (Austin Bruins, 2016-17)
Tommy Bergsland (Bismarck Bobcats, 2020-21)
Detroit Red Wings
Gabriel Seger (Amarillo Bulls, 2018-19)
Cy LeClerc (Janesville Jets, 2021-22)
Justin Solovey (New Jersey Titans, 2021-22)
Hunter Johannes (Bismarck Bobcats / Jamestown Rebels, 2018-19)
Trevor Taulien (Odessa Jackalopes, 2021-22)
David Breazeale (Shreveport Mudbugs, 2018-21)
Jack Phelan (North Iowa Bulls, 2021-22)
Florida Panthers
Jack Musa (Odessa Jackalopes, 2020-21)
Los Angeles Kings
Chris Hedden (Shreveport Mudbugs, 2019-21)
Jackson Jutting (Minnesota Magicians, 2018-19)
Jared Wright (Minot Minotauros, 2020-21)
Max Smolinski (Johnstown Tomahawks, 2020-21
Max Lacroix (Colorado Grit, 2023-24)
Minnesota Wild
Aaron Pionk (Minnesota Wilderness, 2020-22)
Kyle McClellan (Austin Bruins, 2018-19)
Nashville Predators
Ben Strinden (Minot Minotauros, 2019-20)
Ben Dexheimer (Austin Bruins, 2020-21)
Leo Gruba (St.Cloud Norsemen, 2021-22)
Joe Palodichuk (Bismarck Bobcats, 2020-21)
Ethan Haider (Minnesota Magicians, 2017-2019)
New Jersey Devils
Chase Cheslock (St.Cloud Norsemen, 2022-23)
Ajay White (Chippewa Steel, 2023-24)
Philadelphia Flyers
Ryan Remick (Northeast Generals / Chippewa Steel, 2021-24)
Hunter McDonald (Corpus Christi IceRays, 2019-20)
Jack Page (Jamestown Rebels, 2018-20)
Arthur Smith (Lone Star Brahmas, 2021-22)
San Jose Sharks
Eric Pohlkamp (Minnesota Magicians, 2020-21)
Greg Japchen (North Iowa Bulls / Amarillo Bulls, 2017-22)
Seattle Kraken
Barrett Hall (Minnesota Wilderness, 2021-22)
Michael Neumeier (Bismarck Bobcats, 2021-23)
Lleyton Roed (Minnesota Magicians, 2020-21)
William Gramme (Lone Star Brahmas, 2022-23)
St. Louis Blues
Lucas Wahlin (Kenai River Brown Bears / Jamestown Rebels, 2019-21)
Trent Burnham (Chippewa Steel, 2018-20)
Tampa Bay Lightning
Rihards Simanovics (Amarillo Wranglers, 2022-23)
Ludvig Persson (Lone Star Brahmas, 2019-20)
Isak Posch (Minnesota Wilderness, 2022-23)
Toronto Maple Leafs
Matthew Barbolini (Janesville Jets, 2017-18)
Utah Hockey Club
Will Gavin (Springfield Jr. Blues, 2017-18)
Vegas Golden Knights
John Prokop (Janesville Jets, 2018-19)
Harrison Scott (Amarillo Bulls, 2020-21)
Alex Pineau (Minnesota Wilderness, 2021-22)
Washington Capitals
Nikita Nikora (Springfield Jr. Blues, 2022-23)
Eric Charpentier (New Jersey Titans, 2020-23)
