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Carter Sanderson impressed at World Junior Summer Showcase ahead of UND arrival

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:32 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

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Summary

Carter Sanderson has caught attention during the World Junior Summer Showcase, where he scored four goals and contributed seven points, ranking among the top American players. The 6-foot-2 forward, who will join the University of North Dakota (UND) in 2027, aims to complement incoming talent like the Ruck twins and Nolan Fitzhenry. Sanderson, recently drafted in the sixth round by the Pittsburgh Penguins, opted to play for the Calgary Hitmen instead of returning to Muskegon. His focus is on making an immediate impact in college hockey, as he shifts to a new organization after a successful season in the USHL.

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By the Numbers

•Carter Sanderson finished second in goals at the showcase.
•He played for the Muskegon Lumberjacks in the USHL last season.
•Sanderson scored 17 goals and had 34 points in 54 games.
•He will join UND's incoming freshman class in 2027.
•Sanderson aims for an impactful start in college hockey.

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2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Carter Sanderson a key piece to UND's future

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Aug. 19—GRAND FORKS — It's still a year away, but UND fans are already anticipating the incoming freshman forward class in 2027. It will include twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck, the top two scorers in Canadian major junior hockey last season, and potential first-round pick Nolan Fitzhenry of Andover, Minn. But those aren't the only names to know. Carter Sanderson, a physical forward with a ...
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