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After a challenging 11‑22‑3 campaign, the University of Minnesota men's hockey team welcomes new head coach Brett Larson, a revamped roster, and a 35‑game schedule that includes high‑profile rivalries.
University of Minnesota’s men’s hockey program secures a commitment from Brayden Willis, a 65‑point standout from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, signaling a bright future for the Gophers.
A Texas native’s rise through youth hockey, the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, and a dominant WHL season culminated in a top‑draft selection by the Detroit Red Wings.
Wyatt Cullen, son of NHL veteran Matt Cullen and a top prospect from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, was selected tenth overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
Top‑10 NHL Draft pick Wyatt Cullen will join the Gophers alongside his brother Brooks and under the guidance of father Matt Cullen, bringing a blend of NTDP experience and family tradition to college hockey.
Brennan Poderzay’s six‑year tenure has transformed Minnesota’s net‑minding, producing record‑setting goalies and multiple championships.
Wyatt Cullen, a freshman at the University of Minnesota, was drafted 10th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, highlighting a family tradition and a standout collegiate season.
The Plante family’s deep roots in professional hockey span generations, with father Derek and brothers Zam and Max already drafted. Now Victor, a standout in the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, eyes a higher draft position than Max while the 2026 NHL Draft prepares to unfold in Buffalo, the site of Derek’s Stanley Cup triumph.
Seventeen‑year‑old forward Freddie Schneider has pledged to play for the University of Minnesota Gophers, bringing a high‑scoring high school résumé and a projected second‑round NHL draft slot to the program.
The university announced recent hires that bring extensive playing and coaching experience to the Bulldogs' roster.
In his sixth year with the University of Minnesota, Brennan Poderzay has transformed the program’s goaltending culture, guiding elite netminders to record‑breaking stats, back‑to‑back Frozen Four runs and a seventh straight Big Ten title.