A total of ten Cornell University men's hockey alumni and current prospects will be scattered across nine NHL development camps this week, a testament to the Big Red's expanding footprint in professional hockey.
A multi‑team showcase
The Los Angeles Kings lead the pack with two representatives — Ivan Zadvernyuk and Louie Wehmann — while the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Florida Panthers, Buffalo Sabres, Colorado Avalanche, New York Islanders, Calgary Flames and Ottawa Senators each welcome a Cornell‑affiliated player.
Among the invitees, forward Charlie Major will test himself with the Maple Leafs, while mid‑season standout Gio DiGiulian earns a spot with the Rangers. Reegan Hiscock heads to Florida, Caton Ryan to Buffalo, and Cole Tuminaro, a fifth‑round pick in the 2026 draft, joins the Avalanche camp.
Xavier Veilleux, drafted in the sixth round of the 2024 NHL Draft, will attend the Islanders' camp, and both Jonathan Castagna and Hoyt Stanley, who signed entry‑level contracts in March, are slated for Calgary and Ottawa respectively.
Zadvernyuk is in the midst of a transfer from Brown to Cornell, adding another layer of intrigue to his upcoming stint with the Kings. The concentration of talent across such a diverse set of franchises underscores the program's growing reputation as a pipeline for NHL‑ready players.
The breadth of representation — from the East Coast to the West, from Canada to the United States — highlights not only individual achievement but also the increasing visibility of Cornell hockey on the professional stage.
Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as these players navigate camp invitations, with many eyeing potential contract extensions and roster spots for the upcoming season.