Today, the NCAA confirmed the 16 schools set to participate in the 2025 Division I men’s ice hockey championship tournament. With the regionals confirmed, we know the NHL prospects to watch over the next couple of weeks as they pursue the national collegiate crown. Prospects are listed along with their drafted team along with their point of selection.

Manchester, NH Regional

#1: Boston College

Jr.-F Andre Gasseau (Bruins, 2021, 7-213)
Jr.-F Oscar Jellvik (Bruins, 2021, 5-149)
So.-F Ryan Leonard (Capitals, 2023, 1-8)
Fr.-F Dean Letourneau (Bruins, 2024, 1-25)
So.-F Gabe Perreault (Rangers, 2023, 1-23)
Fr.-F Teddy Stiga (Predators, 2024, 2-55)

So.-D Drew Fortescue (Rangers, 2023, 3-90)
Sr.-D Aidan Hreschuk (Blue Jackets, 2021, 3-94) Selected by Hurricanes, acquired in 2022’s Max Domi trade
So.-D Aram Minnetian (Stars, 2023, 4-125)
Gr.-D Eamon Powell (Lightning, 2020, 4-116)
Fr.-D Will Skahan (Utah, 2024, 2-65)

So.-G Jacob Fowler (Canadiens, 2023, 3-69)

#2: Providence College

Fr.-F Trevor Connelly (Golden Knights, 2024, 1-19)
So.-F Hudson Malinoski (Maple Leafs, 2023, 5-153)
Fr.-F John Mustard (Blackhawks, 2024, 3-67)
Fr.-F Logan Sawyer (Canadiens, 2024, 3-78)
Gr.-F Chase Yoder (Penguins, 2020, 6-170)

Sr.-D Taige Harding (Blackhawks, 2021, 3-91)
Gr.-D Connor Kelley (Blackhawks, 2021, 7-204)
Fr.-D Tomas Machu (Islanders, 2021, 7-221)
Sr.-D Guillaume Richard (Blue Jackets, 2021, 4-101)

Jr.-G Philip Svedebäck (Bruins, 2021, 4-117)

#3: University of Denver

Fr.-F Hagen Burrows (Lightning, 2024, 4-128)
Sr.-F Jack Devine (Panthers, 2022, 7-221)
Fr.-F Jake Fisher (Avalanche, 2024, 4-121)
So.-F Sam Harris (Canadiens, 2023, 5-133)
Jr.-F Rieger Lorenz (Wild, 2022, 2-56)
Fr.-F James Reeder (Kings, 2024, 7-198)
Jr.-F Samu Salminen (Devils, 2021, 3-68)
Jr.-F Aidan Thompson (Blackhawks, 2022, 3-90)
Jr.-F Jared Wright (Kings, 2022, 6-169)

So.-D Garrett Brown (Jets, 2022, 4-99)
So.-D Zeev Buium (Wild, 2024, 1-12)
Fr.-D Tory Pitner (Avalanche, 2024, 6-185)
So.-D Eric Pohlkamp (Sharks, 2023, 5-132)

#4: Bentley University

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Fargo, ND Regional

#1: Western Michigan University

So.-F Alex Bump (Flyers, 2022, 5-133)
Sr.-F Matteo Constantini (Sabres, 2020, 5-131)
Fr.-F Ty Henricks (Rangers, 2023, 6-183)
Fr.-F Zachary Nehring (Jets, 2023, 3-82)
Sr.-F Wyatt Schingoethe (Maple Leafs, 2020, 7-195)

Fr.-D Joona Väisänen (Penguins, 2024, 6-175)

Fr.-G Hampton Slukynsky (Kings, 2023, 4-118)

#2: University of Minnesota

So.-F Jimmy Clark (Wild, 2023, 7-213)
Fr.-F Beckett Hendrickson (Bruins, 2023, 4-124)
Sr.-F Aaron Huglen (Sabres, 2019, 4-102) *injured, won’t play
Jr.-F Connor Kurth (Lightning, 2022, 6-192)
Jr.-F Brody Lamb (Rangers, 2021, 4-104)
So.-F Oliver Moore (Blackhawks, 2023, 1-19)
Fr.-F Erik Påhlsson (Predators, 2024, 7-213)
Jr.-F Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues, 2022, 1-23)
Jr.-F Matthew Wood (Predators, 2023, 1-15)
Fr.-F Brodie Ziemer (Sabres, 2024, 3-71)

Jr.-D Ryan Chesley (Capitals, 2022, 2-37)
Gr.-D Mike Koster (Maple Leafs, 2019, 5-146)
Jr.-D Luke Mittelstadt (Canadiens, 2023, 7-197)
So.-D Sam Rinzel (Blackhawks, 2022, 1-25)
Jr.-D Cal Thomas (Utah, 2021, 6-171)
Fr.-D John Whipple (Red Wings, 2024, 5-144)

#3: University of Massachusetts

Jr.-F Kenny Connors (Kings, 2022, 4-103)
So.-F Dans Locmelis (Bruins, 2022, 4-119)
Sr.-F Lucas Mercuri (Hurricanes, 2020, 6-159)
Jr.-F Cole O’Hara (Predators, 2022, 4-114)
So.-F Cameron O’Neill (Senators, 2022, 5-143)
So.-F Aydar Suniev (Flames, 2023, 3-80)
So.-F Nicholas Van Tassell (Senators, 2023, 7-215)

Fr.-D Larry Keenan (Red Wings, 2023, 4-117)

So.-G Michael Hrabal (Utah, 2023, 2-38)

#4: Minnesota State University (Mankato)

Fr.-D Luke Ashton (Blue Jackets, 2024, 6-165)

Allentown, PA Regional

#1: University of Maine

Sr.-F Taylor Makar (Avalanche, 2021, 7-220)

#2: University of Connecticut

So.-F Joey Muldowney (Sharks, 2022, 6-172)
So.-F Jake Richard (Sabres, 2022, 6-170)

Jr.-G Tyler Muszelik (Panthers, 2022, 6-189)

#3: Quinnipiac University

Fr.-F Christopher Pelosi (Bruins, 2023, 3-92)

So.-D Nate Benoit (Wild, 2021, 6-182)
Fr.-D Elliott Groenewold (Bruins, 2024, 4-110)
Jr.-D Charlie Leddy (Devils, 2022, 4-126)

#4: Penn State University

So.-F Aiden Fink (Predators, 2023, 7-218)
So.-F Reese Laubach (Sharks, 2022, 7-217)

Jr.-G Arsenii Sergeev (Flames, 2021, 7-205)

Toledo, OH Regional

#1: Michigan State University

Jr.-F Isaac Howard (Lightning, 2022, 1-31)
Sr.-F Red Savage (Red Wings, 2021, 4-114)
Jr.-F Charlie Stramel (Wild, 2023, 1-21)

So.-D Patrick Geary (Sabres, 2024, 6-172)
Sr.-D David Gucciardi (Capitals, 2022, 7-213)
Fr.-D Vladislav Lukashevich (Panthers, 2021, 4-120)
So.-D Maxim Strbak (Sabres, 2023, 2-45)

So.-G Trey Augustine (Red Wings, 2023, 2-41)

#2: Boston University

Fr.-F Kamil Bednarik (Islanders, 2024, 2-61)
Sr.-F Matt Copponi (Oilers, 2023, 7-216)
Fr.-F Cole Eiserman (Islanders, 2024, 1-20)
Jr.-F Ryan Greene (Blackhawks, 2022, 2-57)
So.-F Jack Harvey (Lightning, 2023, 7-193)
Sr.-F Jack Hughes (Kings, 2022, 2-51)
Jr.-F Devin Kaplan (Flyers, 2022, 3-69)
So.-F Shane Lachance (Devils, 2021, 6-186) Selected by Oilers, acquired in 2025’s Trent Frederic trade
Fr.-F Brandon Svoboda (Sharks, 2023, 3-71)

So.-D Aiden Celebrini (Canucks, 2023, 6-171)
Fr.-D Cole Hutson (Capitals, 2024, 2-43)
So.-D Gavin McCarthy (Sabres, 2023, 3-86)
So.-D Tom Willander (Canucks, 2023, 1-11)

Fr.-G Mikhail Yegorov (Devils, 2024, 2-49)

#3: Ohio State University

Gr.-F Gunnarwolfe Fontaine (Predators, 2020, 7-202)

Sr.-D Brent Johnson (Capitals, 2021, 3-80)
Fr.-D Chris Romaine (Avalanche, 2022, 6-193)
So.-D Theo Wallberg (Senators, 2022, 6-168)

#4: Cornell University

So.-F Jonathan Castagna (Utah, 2023, 3-70)
So.-F Luke Devlin (Penguins, 2022, 6-182) *injured, won’t play
So.-F Ryan Walsh (Bruins, 2023, 6-188)

So.-D George Fegaras (Stars, 2022, 3-83)
Sr.-D Hank Kempf (Avalanche, 2021, 7-208) Selected by Rangers, acquired in 2025’s Ryan Lindgren trade
So.-D Hoyt Stanley (Senators, 2023, 4-108)

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