Chase Pietila ranks No. 25 in PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Chase Pietila is featured as the 25th player in the PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25 countdown. The 22-year-old defenseman has just completed his first full season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL after being drafted in the fourth round of the 2023 NHL Draft. Pietila's performance included a modest offensive contribution with two goals and 14 assists in the regular season, but he excelled defensively, demonstrated by a significant plus/minus of +27. His future in the NHL remains uncertain as he faces competition on the Penguins' blue line, but further development in the AHL is anticipated for the upcoming season.
- •Pietila was drafted 111th overall in 2023 NHL Draft.
- •He had 2 goals and 14 assists during the regular season.
- •Pietila registered a plus/minus of +27 in his rookie season.
- •He played a key role in the Baby Pens' playoff run to the Eastern Conference Final.
- •His future in the NHL is uncertain due to team depth on defense.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 25 Chase Pietila
"Our latest Top 25 Under 25 countdown starts with a 2023 draft pick.
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