2026 USHL Draft Results

Round 1

The 2026 USHL Draft has future NHL talent on display with prospects in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft. Evan Miller the first overall pick in the 2026 USHL Draft is not eligible for the NHL Draft until 2029.

Chris Ransom follow @DraftUtopia Last Updated: May 12, 2026.

1. Waterloo Blackhawks: Evan Miller, D, (2029) A+ Grade
   
   
   The 6-1 161 lb Evan Miller had 8 goals, 19 assists, 27 points, 28 penalty minutes, 5 power play goals, and 2 game winning goals with the Chicago Mission Under 15 AAA Team. Evan Miller got an invitation to the USNTDP Evaluation Camp and he is one of the better defenders despite not making the team.
   
   
   
   He does a great job controlling the back-end. Evan Miller opens his hips and manipulates forecheckers. He is a natural at slowing the game down and does not rush plays. Evan Miller has the skating, explosion, deking, passing, playmaking, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and physicality that you want. He was the best penalty killer among defenseman that did not make the United States National Team Developmental Program which is reserved for the best of the best prospects in North America. He's better at deking with the puck than Matthew Schaefer was at 15, but I don't think he's as big, as dominant, or as humble off the ice as Schaefer since it feels foolish to throw out that comp this early. I'm sure he is humble and does have great character though. He should be a first line defenseman for the Waterloo Blackhawks right out of the gate and he will be a first round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft. I really like this pick.
   
   
   
   Evan is an incredibly smooth skater. He improved all year. His rush defending improved by leaps and bounds. His biggest strength is the way he moves the puck. Excellent puck mover. Can make a pass from all distances. Closes out quickly. Contributes on both ends of the ice.
   
   
   
2. Omaha Lancers: Matty Lynn, RW, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   The 5-11 179 lb Matty Lynn had 59 goals, 55 assists, and 114 points with the Bishop Kearney Selects Under 15 AAA in 2024-2025. Matty Lynn had 24 goals, 40 assists, and 64 points in 62 games with the Bishop Kearney Selects Under 15 AAA Team n 2025-2026. Matty Lynn led the Bishop Kearney Selects Under 15 AAAA Team to a championship game appearance in a tournament. He also played youth hockey with the Phladelphia Jr. Flyers.
   
   
   
   Matty Lynn has the skating, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, and slap shot accuracy. He's got the offensive awareness, defensive awareness, hockey IQ and vision to succeed in the USHL. He needs to get quicker on and more explosive.
   
   
   
   Omaha Lancers GM Marc Fritsche said "He is good in all three zones and in all situations. Power play, pnealty kill, takes important draws on face offs when lining up at center. He can play left winger, center, or right winger at forward with his versatility with right winger as his main position and center as his secondary position. We are excited for him to be a Lancer for years to come."
   
   
   
   He's such a smooth and fluent guy. He moves the puck off the ice well. Averaged over a point per game. He played a role into a run to the Finals. His vision is great. He has great touch on his passes.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Tri-City Storm: Dominik Stefan Domonkos, RW, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   The Tri-City Storm drafted a center from Slovakia in 2025 in Oliver Ozogany. This year, the Tri-City Storm added a right winger from Slovakia in Dominik Stefan Domonkos to compliment him.
   
   
   
   The 6-0 161 lb Dominik Stefan Domonkos had 54 goals, 28 assists, and 82 points with the HC Kosice Under 18 Team in Slovakia in 2024-2025. Dominik Stefan Domonkos had 66 goals, 44 asssits, and 110 points in 52 games with the Windy City Storm Under 15 AAA Team. Dominik Stefan Domonkos is going to compliment Oliver Ozogany quity well.
   
   
   
   Dominik Stefan Domonkos has the skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, and slap shot accuracy. He's got the offensive awareness, defensive awareness, hockey IQ and vision to succeed in the USHL. Oliver Ozogany could be a top line right winger on the Tri-City Storm down the road. He can score in any of the three zones.
   
   
   
   Last year Oliver Ozogany described his game as a guy with a good shot who can create plays for teammates. He helped the Cleveland Barons Under 15 Team go into the Mario Lemieux Sports Complex in Pittsburgh and defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins Under 15 AAA Bantam Team in a playoff game which has emerged as a power house in both the CHL and USHL. Oliver had 2 goals, 1 assist, and 3 points against the Pittsburgh Penguins Under 15 AAA Bantam Team.
   
   
   
   Tri-City now gives Ozogany a 66 goal scorer to pair with him in Dominik Stefan Domonkos as well as a Slovakian player that's from the same country as Ozogany. Keith Morris, the Tri-City Storm said, "We are excited to add an elite 2010 to our organization. Dominik is an outstanding player, but even a better young man." It is impressive he is living in North America and helping our youth program, Windy City Storm, in Chicago, Illinois, both on and off the ice. THe USHL tender process gives orginzations the opportunity to scout and evaluate individuals who will be an integral part of the future of the program. We cannot wait to have Dominik in Kearney in 2026-2027."
   
   
   
   He's a big kid that came over from Slovakia. Tore up the circut. He can score. He can drive a line. He attacks scoring areas as his playing style opens up space for teammates.
   
   
   
4. Lincoln Stars: Owen Kraft, LW, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   The 5-7 150 lb Owen Kraft had 45 goals, 43 asissts, and 88 points on the Moorhead Bantam AA Under 15 Team in 2024-2025. Owen Kraft had 45 goals, 45 asissts, and 90 points on the Moorhead Bantam AA Under 15 Team in 2025-2026.
   
   
   
   Owen Kraft has the skating, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, and slap shot accuracy. He's got the offensive awareness, defensive awareness, hockey IQ and vision to succeed in the USHL. Owen Kraft is a great skater despite his size.
   
   
   
   Owen Kraft is a brilliant player. He's gonna have to get bigger and stronger if he wants to dominate past the junior hockey level though.
   
   
   
   Owen Kraft has speed and agility. He's one of the better puck handlers. He shows great patience.
   
   
   
   
   
5. Chicago Steel: MJ Campbell, LW, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   The Chicago Steel got a future left winger here. MJ Campbell dominated as a left winger on the Mount St. Charles Academy Under 15 AAA Team leading up to the 2026 USHL Draft.
   
   
   
   The 5-10 150 lb MJ Campbell had 45 goals, 56 assists, and 101 points on the Mount St. Charles Academy Under 15 AAA Team in 20225-2026. MJ Campbell could end up complimenting James Scantlebury on the power play this year for the Chicago Steel in the USHL.
   
   
   
   MJ Campbell has the skating, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, and slap shot accuracy. He's got the offensive awareness, defensive awareness, hockey IQ and vision to succeed in the USHL. He's a strong balanced skater. As long as MJ Campbell improves his foot speed he will be a star player in junior hockey in the USHL.
   
   
   
   He has great length. He is very decisive with the puck.
   
   
   
6. Des Moines Buccaneers: Chris Pinko, RW, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   The Des Moines Buccaneers tendered Chris Pinko with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 USHL Draft. Chris Pinko is a two-way foward with the versatility to play center or right winger, but right winger is his main position.
   
   
   
   The 5-8 174 lb Chris Pinko had 38 goals, 55 assists, and 93 points on the North Jersey Avalanche Under 15 AAA Team in 2025-2026. Chris Pinko plays with a strong motor tat drives his overall effectiveness.
   
   
   
   We're very excited to tender Chris Pinko", said Derek Damon the President of Hockey Operations as well as the head coach of the Des Moines Buccaneers. "He's a dynamic player with a high hockey IQ and strong skating ability. We believe he has the potential to develop into a high-impact player for our organization for years to come."
   
   
   
   Chris is a bit smaller, but filled out. He has exceptional one-on-one skill. Can beat guys and open lanes. Can attack the middle. He took a lot of steps this year.
   
   
   
   
   
7. Sioux City Musketeers: Dominik Bednar, RW, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   The Sioux City Musketeers used a first round tender on Slovakian right winger Dominik Bednar. Dominik Bednar began playing hockey in Slovakia before going to Seacoast Performance Academy where he's played hockey the last two seasons prior to the 2026 USHL Draft.
   
   
   
   The 6-0 165 lb Dominik Bednar had 54 goals, 58 assists, and 112 points in 63 games with the Seacoast Performance Academy Under 14 AAA Team in 2024-2025. Dominik Bednar had 76 goals, 55 assists, and 131 points in 51 games with the Seacoast Performance Academy Under 15 AAA in 2025-2026.
   
   
   
   Dominik Bednar has the skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, and slap shot accuracy. He's got the offensive awareness, defensive awareness, hockey IQ and vision to succeed in the USHL. Elite Prospects gave Dominik Bednar a 90/100 in shooting meaning his shot is at an NHL level. He needs to get the rest of his game outside of his shooting to an NHL level in the next two years in the USHL.
   
   
   
   We're extremely excited to sign Dom to a tender. He's a gifted young player that is hard-woring, committed, and highly competitive. On the ice, Dom is a goal-scoring winger who has a tremenouds feel for finding soft ice within the opposing defense and posseses a quick and accurate shot release," said Sioux City General Manager Sean Clark. "Beyond his offensive abilities, he plays the game the right way, competes every shift, and continues to show maturity well beyond his age. We believe Dom has a very high ceiling, and we're thrilled to welcome him and his family to the Sioux City Musketeers organization."
   
   
   
   He's a dominant player with the puck. He's physically maturing. He can hit his target from all distances in terms of passing. His main strength is his goal scoring ability.
   
   
   
8. Madison Capitols: Quinn Kaiser, RW, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   The Madison Capitols tendered right winger Quinn Kaiser. Quinn Kaiser was the team captain of Team Illinois being the team captain of the Team Illinois Under 14 AAA two years ago before being team captain of the Team Illinois Under 15 AAA team this past season.
   
   
   
   The 5-10 165 lb Quinn Kaiser had 63 goals, 101 assists, and 165 points in 58 games with the Team Illinois Under 14 AAA Team in 2024-2025. Quinn Kaiser had 44 goals, 38 assists, and 82 points in 50 games with the Team Illinois Under 15 AAA Team in 2025-2026.
   
   
   
   Quinn Kaiser has the skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, hockey IQ and vision to succeed in the USHL. "Quinn is a complete player with a strong offensive skill set. He's a 200-foot player who can be trusted in all situations," said Madison Head Coach and General Manager Andy Brandt "Over the past couple of seasons, he has consistently produced at a high level. He's a competitior and a highly motivated young man. I really enjoyed the opportunity to sit down with him and discuss his game, where he's been, what he's learned from coaches along the way, and what his goals are moving forward. We're excited to be part of his development path and look forward to working with him to help him reach the goals he has in front of him."
   
   
   
   Quinn Kaiser still needs to improve his skating. He projects as a middle six forward and a third line right winger on the Madison Capitols next season.
   
   
   
   Quinn Kaiser is incredibly deceptive. He stood out against tougher opponents. Can score and generate assists. He has good two-way play as both a right winger and center as a two-way forward. He can forecheck. He uses his physicality and bring his two-way play to Madison.
   
   
   
   
   
9. Muskegon Lumberjacks: Zaac Charboneau, LW, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   The Muskegon Lumberjacks got their future first line left winger. Zaac Charboneau signed a tender to join the Muskegon Lumberjacks as Zaac Charboneau hopes to follow in the footsteps of Sascha Bosvert and Tynan Lawrence.
   
   
   
   The 6-1 185 lb Zaac Charboneau had 85 goals, 83 assists, and 168 points in 58 games with the Mount St. Charles Academy Under 14 AAA Team in 2024-2025. Zaac Charboneau had 51 goals, 51 assists, and 102 points in 50 games with the Mount St. Charles Academy Under 15 Team in 2025-2026. This is a good left winger to build around Ty Bergeron last years first round pick in the 2025 USHL Draft.
   
   
   
   Zaac Charboneau has the skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, hockey IQ and vision to succeed in the USHL. Ty Bergeron was a preseason top 5 player for the 2025 USHL Draft. Zaac Charboneau was the second highest player in the Elite Prospects Top 100 players for the 2026 USHL Draft trailing only Joey Cullen, the center set to join the United States National Team Developmental Program this Fall.
   
   
   
   We are getting an elite player that is passionate and loves the game, and it showes in his compete level, his IQ, and his ability to score goals from anywhere", said Muskegeon Lumberjacks GM Jim McGroaty. "When you are talking hockey or anything with Zaac, he always has a smile on his face. THese are the types of young men we want in the locker room and our community."
   
   
   
   Zaac Charbonneau brings similar skills that Dominik Bednar brings. He's one of the best goal scorers in the 2010 class. He can hit all four corners when shooting. He's not shy about firing the puck. He does a good job on the power play.
   
   
   
10. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders: Liam Fournier, LW, (2028) A+ Grade
    
    
    The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders tendered Liam Fournier. This winger has the versatility to play both left winger and right winger, but he's mainly a left winger.
    
    
    
    The 6-0 185 lb Liam Fournier had 37 goals, 50 assists, and 87 points in 63 games on the Seacoast Performance Academy Under 14 AAA Team in 2024-2025. He had 6 goals, 9 assists, and 15 points in 15 games with the Woodbridge Wolfpack Under 15 AAA Team in 2025-2026.
    
    
    
    Liam Fournier has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the USHL. "Liam is a player that our scouting staff was impressed with early in the season, and we have been excited about his improvement throughout the course of the year", said Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Head Coach and General Manager Mark Carlson.
    
    
    
    Liam always found ways to stand out. He is physical on the forecheck. He's a very direct attacker. Skates really well. He plays much bigger than his size. He can create for himself.
    
    
    
    
    
11. Fargo Force: Wilson Boumedienne, C, (2028) A+ Grade
    
    
    The Fargo Force used a tender on Wilson Boumedienne. He is the younger brother of Winnipeg Jets 2025 first round pick Sascha Boumedienne.
    
    
    
    The 6-0 151 lb Wilson Boumedienne had 60 goals, 100 assists, and 160 points in 58 games with the Mount St. Charles Academy Under 14 AAA Team in 2024-2025. Wilson Boumedienne had 15 goals, 29 assists, and 44 points in 22 games with the Mount St. Charles Academy Under 15 AAA Team in 2025-2026.
    
    
    
    Wilson Boumedienne has the skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, and slap shot accuracy. He's got the offensive awareness, defensive awareness, hockey IQ and vision to succeed in the USHL. "He's a 200-foot player. He has a committment to play on the right side of the puck," said Fargo Force Head Coach and General Manager Brett Skinner. "When you get to know him and meet him, he really fits into our moel here with our committment to off-ice training and all the resources we have. He is a kid who is really going to take off under our development plan.
    
    
    
    Wilson Boumedienne is a brilliant thinker, executing plays in the middle of the ice. He leverages timing and momentum to attack pockets and make complex reads, he has a high level of feel ofr the game. His sense which is his Hockey IQ got a 90/100 on elite prospects. That's the one trait Wilson Boumedienne has that is at an NHL level right now. He will start out as a third line center on the Fargo Force and has an opportunity to work into a bigger role in the USHL.
    
    
    
    Wilson is an excellent playmaker with great vision. He's not as durable as his brohter Sascha Boumedienne, but he's effective when he plays. He passes and shoots with accuracy. Has a smooth set of hands. Very versatile attacker with a two-way forward ability.
    
    
    
12. Green Bay Gamblers: Logan Cotter, D, (2028) A+ Grade
    
    
    The Green Bay Gamblers tendered Gunnar Conboy last year and the Green Bay Gamblers second line center that played behind Landoon Hafele a 2026 third round pick is already projected as a 2027 first round pick since Gunnar Conboy will be on the Green Bay Gamblers first line next season. The Green Bay Gamblers tendered defenseman Logan Cotter this year leading up to the 2026 USHL Draft.
    
    
    
    The 5-11 165 lb Logan Cotter had 5 goals, 25 assists, and 30 points in 30 games with the South Shore Kings Under 14 AAA Team in 2024-2025. Logan Cotter had 10 goals, 23 assists, and 33 points in 24 games with the East Coast Militia Under 15 AAA Team in 2024-2025. Logan Cotter also spent his freshman year of High School at St. Mark's High School in Massachusetts where he posted 5 goals, 17 assists, and 22 points in 30 games as a freshman.
    
    
    
    Logan Cotter has the skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, and slap shot accuracy. He's got the offensive awareness, defensive awareness, hockey IQ and vision to succeed in the USHL. "We could not be happier to bring Logan to Green Bay", said Green Bay Gamblers Head Coach and General Manager Pat McCadden. "His sakting, smarts, and competitiveness make him a natural fit for our group and we're eager to get him going."
    
    
    
    Logan Cotter got a 90/100 in skating on Elite Prospects. His skating is at an NHL level. He just needs to get stronger and maintain his speed and explosiveness. He's expected to be a first line defenseman on the Green Bay Gamblers right away just like Evan Miller, the first pick in the 2026 USHL Draft.
    
    
    
    Logan Cotter flew up draft boards. Very good two-way play. Keeps his head up. Identifies lanes and makes the right plays. Really fluid. Makes players miss when passing. He can close off plays off the rush. He has great timing on stick checks as well as body checks. Reads the game at a high level.
    
    
    
    
    
13. Dubuque Fighting Saints: Nikolai Zhukov, D, (2028) A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-2 181 lb Nikolai Zhukov had 3 goals, 4 assists, and 7 points on Hermantown High School in Minnesota in 22 games. He ranked 20th on Elite Prospects Top 100 2010 USA Born Rankings. He was ranked ahead of both Evan Miller and Logan Cotter. He got an 80/100 in skating, shooting, passing, handling, sense, and physicality. He's got a 90/100 in skating too.
    
    
    
    Nikolai Zhukov has the skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, and slap shot accuracy. He's got the offensive awareness, defensive awareness, hockey IQ and vision to succeed in the USHL. He started the year at the Bantam level and was too far developed for the quality of competition, so he got promoted to Hermantown High School as a result.
    
    
    
    He's got good size, he's a pretty fluid skater. He's gonna be a minute eater in the USHL. Like Evan Miller and Logan Cotter, he's a defenseman that could be a first line defenseman on the Dubuque Fighting Saints as early as next season.
    
    
    
    He was invited to the USNTDP camp. Didn't make the team. Such a confident defender. Physically imposing defender. He is really hard to knock off the puck. He keeps a tight gap off the rush. He makes crisp passes. Has a blend of mobility and strength. Really good two-way defender.
    
    
    
14. Sioux Falls Stampede: Dylan Delgado, RW, (2028) A+ Grade
    
    
    The Sioux Falls Stampede tendered right winger Dylan Delgado. He could compliment last years first round pick Ethan Sung who averaged a point per game despite only playing 2 games on the Sioux Falls Stampede.
    
    
    
    The 5-10 161 lb Dylan Delgado had 63 goals, 64 assists, and 127 points in 70 games with the Honeybaked Under 14 AAA Team in 2024-2025. Dylan Delgado had 56 goals, 59 assists, and 115 points in 82 games with teh Honeybaked Under 15 AAA Team in 2025-2026..
    
    
    
    Dylan Delgado has the skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, and slap shot accuracy. He's got the offensive awareness, defensive awareness, hockey IQ and vision to succeed in the USHL. "We are excited to sign Dylan. We believe his game is a perfect fit for our style of play here in Sioux Falls," said Sioux Falls Stampede General Manager Tony Gasperi. "Dylan is a highly skilled offensive player who plays with speed and has a strong competitive edge.
    
    
    
    Dylan Delgado regularly breaks down defenders one-on-one, using body positioning and anticipation to create space. His creavitivty is evident through a wide range of moves icluding lateral shifts, puck flips, and deceptive touches. He has the vision that gives him signficant upside as his puck handling scored a 90/100 on elite prospects. Puck management is his one area of improvement as he often drives plays individually at this level. With better chemsitry around teammtes in the the USHL, he has the upside to develop into a first line right winger down the road.
    
    
    
    Dylan Delgado is incredibly smart. Proccesses the game at a high level. Moves through traffic quick. He's got a sneaky defensive stick.
    
    
    
    
    
15. Youngstown Phantoms: Austin Hall, LW, (2028) A+ Grade
    
    
    Austin Hall was the 2026 OHL Cup MVP. He's also the first OHL Cup MVP to be successfully tendered by a USHL Team. This means he's the first Canadian player from Ontario to be converted to the USHL in the United States versus playing in Canada. He signed a tender with the Youngstown Phantoms meaning Austin Hall will play with the Youngstown Phantoms next season.
    
    
    
    The 5-10 165 lb Austin Hall had 46 goals, 88 assists, and 134 points in 70 games with the Honeybaked Under 14 AAA Team in 2024-2025. Austin Hall had 69 goals, 117 assists, and 186 points with the Honeybaked Under 15 AAA Team in 2025-2026. Austin Hall led the Honeybaked Uner 15 AAA Team to a 2026 OHL Cup Championship over the Toronto Jr. Canadiens. Austin Hall had 7 goals, 7 assists, and 14 points during the 2026 OHL Cup winning the 2026 OHL Cup MVP.
    
    
    
    Austin Hall has the skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, and slap shot accuracy. He's got the offensive awareness, defensive awareness, hockey IQ and vision to succeed in the USHL. "Austin is a high-end offesnive player who has proven he can perform and produce in the biggest moments," said Youngstown Phantoms Co-General Manager Jason Deskins. "His ability to create offense, his intincts with the puck and his competitiveness make him a great fit for how we want to play. We're excited about his future and what he brings to our group."
    
    
    
    He has a 95/100 in hockey IQ. Some have him listed at 5-10 and others have him listed at 5-6. His motor and work ethic separate him from many players in this 2026 USHL Draft. This is the best left winger to join the Youngstown Phantoms since they had Kyle Conner who was a first round pick by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
    
    
    
    Austin Hall is super creative playmaker. He creates chances for others. He finds his teammates in scoring areas. He's incredibly skilled and incredibly poised.
    
    
    
16. USNTDP: Joey Cullen, C, (2028) A+ Grade
    
    
    The United States National Team Developmental Program saw Carter Meyer come out of nowhere to take the line 1 center job on the United States National Team Developmental Program and Meyer is currently a top 10 pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. Sammy Nelson the line 2 center is currently projected to go in the top 10 of the 2027 NHL Draft as well. Nolan Fitzhenry was second among centers on the United States National Team Developmental Program in points in the USHL, but was a third line center when Carter Meyer and Sammy Nelson were healthy. Mikey Berchild, a 2026 NHL Draft prospect was the fourth line center when he was healthy. When any of these four centers got injured Rocco Pelosi a 2027 draft prospect that was last years first round pick in the 2025 USHL Draft came up as a fourth line center for the United States National Team Developmental Program as Pelosi entered the preseason as a top 3 pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, but Pelosi now has a early second round grade in the 2027 NHL Draft. Cannon Thibodeau is currently the fifth best center and will likely play for the U.S. National Under 17 and Under 18 Team next season as the first line center. Trevor Daley Jr. the seventh center in this pipeline is moving to left winger. The United States National Team Developmental Program drafted another center in Joey Cullen, whose the top USA 2010 born player in the country. Joey Cullen may not see a lot of time in the USHL next season due to how stacked the United States National Team Developmental Program is this upcoming season since he would be the sixth center on the USHL team meaning he would only play if multiple centers on the USNTDP USHL team got injured, but he should be the first line center on the United States National Team Developmental Program in the USHL by 2027-2028.
    
    
    
    The 5-11 161 lb Joey Cullen had 67 goals, 84 assists, 151 points, and a +127 +/- ratio on Moorhead Bantam's Under 15 AA Team in 2024-2025. Joey Cullen had 22 goals, 30 assists, and 52 points in 21 games with the Honeybaked Under 15 AAA Team as the line one center with Austin Hall, the OHL Cup MVP as his line mate on the same line at left winger. He then got promoted to Moorhead High School in Minnesota where he posted 19 goals, 21 assists, and 40 points in 18 games averaging over 2 points per game in both Bantam Hockey and High School Hockey as a freshman in 2025-2026.
    
    
    
    Joey Cullen has the skating, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, and slap shot accuracy. He's got the offensive awareness, defensive awareness, hockey IQ and vision to succeed in the USHL. Joey Cullen will be on the U.S. Natonal Under 17 Team as a first line center, but won't face stiff competition in the USHL until next season in 2027-2028 due to how stacked the United States National Team Developmental Program is at center at the moment.
    
    
    
    Joey Cullen had a 90/100 in skating, a 85/100 in shooting, a 90/100 in passing, a 100/100 in puck handling, a 95/100 in sense which is hockey IQ and a 75/100 in physicality. Outside of improving his physicality, Joey Cullen is a pretty complete prospect.