NAHL Completes Inaugural Futures Draft, Welcomes Next Wave of Talent | North American Hockey League

June 10, 2025

The North American Hockey League (NAHL) completed its inaugural Futures Draft on Tuesday, June 10, introducing the next wave of talented young players to the NAHL’s proven development model.

Each of the league’s 34 teams selected two players born in 2009, marking an important first step in identifying and developing future NCAA hockey talent. The draft was conducted in two rounds, with teams selecting in reverse order of the 2024-25 regular season standings.

Selections from the 2025 NAHL Futures Draft are listed at the bottom of this release:

Each drafted player will be added to their team’s USA Hockey Affiliate Player List for the 2025-26 season. This status allows players to compete in up to 10 NAHL games without being added to the active roster, giving them a valuable opportunity to experience the NAHL while continuing to play at the midget, high school, or prep school level. 

“We’re thrilled with how the first Futures Draft came together and excited to welcome these young players to the NAHL,” said NAHL Commissioner Mark Frankenfeld.  We look forward to working with these players as they grow and prepare for NCAA hockey ”

Drafted players will remain under the exclusive rights of their drafting NAHL team through March 10, 2026. After that date, players not rostered or tendered by their drafting NAHL team will become free agents eligible to sign with any NAHL team.

The Futures Draft is the latest initiative in the NAHL’s continued commitment to player development, advancement, and exposure. With hundreds of NCAA commitments each season, the league remains a leader in advancing players to college hockey.

Round One

1. Minnesota Mallards: Spencer Anderson
2. Janesville Jets: Daniel Rudman
3. Oklahoma Warriors: Everett James
4. North Iowa Bulls: Jasper Spears
5. Watertown Shamrocks: Grayden Peterson
6. Northeast Generals: Cameron Holyoke
7. Elmira Aviators: Cooper Hubbard
8. Danbury Hat Tricks: Patrik Ula
9. Kenai River Brown Bears: Bodi Anderson
10. Amarillo Wranglers: Oliver Pietras
11. Philadelphia Rebels: Reid Hmura
12. Odessa Jackalopes: John Waterstreet
13. New Hampshire Mountain Kings: Declain Wotton
14. Springfield Jr. Blues: Jacob Hoy
15. El Paso Rhinos: Easton Margettie
16. Minnesota Wilderness: Charles Barnes
17. Chippewa Steel: Dean Mindeman
18. St. Cloud Norsemen: Gavin Sattler
19. Johnstown Tomahawks: Michael Pirot
20. New Mexico Ice Wolves: Vincent Millard
21. New Jersey Titans: Andrei Nikolayev
22. Aberdeen Wings: Bradyn Strom
23. Corpus Christi IceRays: Noah Morrison
24. Maine Nordiques: Chandler Moore
25. Maryland Black Bears: Montgomery Lade
26. Shreveport Mudbugs: Oliver Burgess
27. Anchorage Wolverines: Nathen Lawson
28. Fairbanks Ice Dogs: Bode Sarsland
29. Minot Minotauros: Jack Lonke
30. Rochester Jr. Americans: Ryan Kozara
31. Wisconsin Windigo: Henry Steele
32. Austin Bruins: Houston Smith
33. Lone Star Brahmas: Jaxson Craig
34. Bismarck Bobcats: Marcus Matyas

Round Two

1. Minnesota Mallards: Griffin Storey
2. Janesville Jets: Cater Oliphant
3. Oklahoma Warriors: Jack Bishop
4. North Iowa Bulls: Landon Netzky
5. Watertown Shamrocks: Nash Paine
6. Northeast Generals: Nole Donohue
7. Elmira Aviators: Caden Williams
8. Danbury Hat Tricks: Matthew Stampfel
9. Kenai River Brown Bears: Brennan Lierman
10. Amarillo Wranglers: Frenk Kolgushkin
11. Philadelphia Rebels: Jack Bruning
12. Odessa Jackalopes: Samson Ygay
13. New Hampshire Mountain Kings: Hagan Bach
14. Springfield Jr. Blues: Rylan Swienton
15. El Paso Rhinos: Grant Yingst
16. Minnesota Wilderness: Quinn Beumer
17. Chippewa Steel: Sawyer Thompson
18. St. Cloud Norsemen: Blake Clark
19. Johnstown Tomahawks: Benjamin Zwillinger
20. New Mexico Ice Wolves: Grady Suchy
21. New Jersey Titans: Mathis Vasquez Dubuc
22. Aberdeen Wings: Caden Ingalls
23. Corpus Christi IceRays: Tanner Penn
24. Maine Nordiques: Travis Anderson
25. Maryland Black Bears: John Honovic
26. Shreveport Mudbugs: Luke Pietila
27. Anchorage Wolverines: Hudson Welsome
28. Fairbanks Ice Dogs: Carter Lester
29. Minot Minotauros: Sullivan Stark
30. Rochester Jr. Americans: Alexander Woller
31. Wisconsin Windigo: Landon Jackman
32. Austin Bruins: Kade Overrocker
33. Lone Star Brahmas: Jackson Mahley
34. Bismarck Bobcats: Charlie Mineman