30 top American prospects for college hockey recruiting cycle unveiled
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 12:33 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
A new recruiting cycle for college hockey begins on August 1, 2026, allowing players entering their junior seasons to visit campuses and receive scholarship offers. Schools have been allowed to communicate with these players since January 1. The Herald highlighted influential players in this cycle, including Joey Cullen of Moorhead, widely seen as a top prospect. Drew Daley from Lake View, N.Y., stands out as the top defenseman in this class. Other notable names include Nash Roed, R.J. Thompson, and Carter Morris, each demonstrating strong performances in their respective teams. The U.S. Under-17 Team will feature several of these prospects in the upcoming season.
- •Recruiting opens August 1, 2026.
- •Joey Cullen, a top forward, leads the list of prospects.
- •Drew Daley is recognized as the top defenseman.
- •Players can begin official campus visits soon.
- •Many will compete for the U.S. Under-17 Team.
- 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — 20 Canadians to know when college hockey's new recruiting cycle opens
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — 30 Americans to know for college hockey's new recruiting cycle
"Jul. 24—GRAND FORKS — When the new men's hockey recruiting window opens on Aug. 1, don't expect a major rush of Canadian players to commit. They've been far more patient than Americans. Just over three-fourths of the Herald's players to watch list from last summer are still uncommitted. But here are some names you'll hear down the line. Note: This is not a strict 1-20 ranking. It is a mix of ...
"Jul. 21—GRAND FORKS — A new recruiting cycle opens on Aug. 1, 2026. Players entering their junior seasons are eligible to begin making official campus visits (paid by the school), receive scholarship offers and make verbal commitments. Schools have been able to speak with these players since Jan. 1. This is the Herald's list of top Americans to know for this cycle. The list is not a strict ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 2:39 PM20 Canadians to know when college hockey's new recruiting cycle opens
Jul. 24—GRAND FORKS — When the new men's hockey recruiting window opens on Aug. 1, don't expect a major rush of Canadian players to commit. They've been far more patient than Americans. Just over three-fourths of the Herald's players to watch list from last summer are still uncommitted. But here are some names you'll hear down the line. Note: This is not a strict 1-20 ranking. It is a mix of ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 12:33 AM30 Americans to know for college hockey's new recruiting cycle
Jul. 21—GRAND FORKS — A new recruiting cycle opens on Aug. 1, 2026. Players entering their junior seasons are eligible to begin making official campus visits (paid by the school), receive scholarship offers and make verbal commitments. Schools have been able to speak with these players since Jan. 1. This is the Herald's list of top Americans to know for this cycle. The list is not a strict ...
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