
Wisconsin Alumni Flourish at NHL Development Camps
From Ottawa to Winnipeg, a dozen Badger alumni are testing their mettle in NHL preseason settings, underscoring the university’s ongoing contribution to professional hockey
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From Ottawa to Winnipeg, a dozen Badger alumni are testing their mettle in NHL preseason settings, underscoring the university’s ongoing contribution to professional hockey

Jeff Mitchell’s stewardship of the Green Bay Gamblers earned him the league’s top executive honor, highlighting the team’s rise in performance and community engagement.

The Green Bay Gamblers have been named the USHL Organization of the Year for the 2025‑26 season, recognizing their on‑ice achievements, financial growth, and charitable impact.

Minnesota topped the nation with a dozen players chosen in the 2026 NHL Draft, highlighting a deep reservoir of home‑grown talent that will soon wear NHL jerseys across the continent.

Freshman forward Zach Wooten was selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the fourth round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, extending Wisconsin’s record of consecutive seasons with a drafted player.

The 2026 NHL Draft saw a record 43 players from the United States Hockey League (USHL) hear their names called, underscoring the league’s growing influence on the sport’s talent pipeline.

With the NHL Draft set for Buffalo, Minnesota’s pipeline of elite prospects is drawing attention, featuring standout players, family connections, and impressive scouting rankings.

A standout season with the Green Bay Gamblers has propelled Zach Wooten into the spotlight ahead of the upcoming NHL Draft.