Ethan MacKenzie eyes NHL Draft after standout season with Edmonton Oil Kings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
HockeyEthan MacKenzie, an incoming freshman for UND, hopes to be selected in the NHL Draft after a successful year with the Edmonton Oil Kings. The defenseman notched 22 goals and 58 points in 59 games, ranking highly among WHL blueliners. He also secured a spot on Canada's World Junior Championship team. MacKenzie will watch the draft from home in Peachland, B.C., eager for the opportunity to take the next step in his hockey career. He expressed excitement about joining the North Dakota program and improving his skills further this summer.
- •MacKenzie was eligible in previous NHL Drafts but was not selected.
- •He finished fourth among defensemen in the WHL in goals this season.
- •He is expected to be picked on Day 2 of the draft.
- •MacKenzie plans to arrive in Grand Forks in July.
- •He had a notable performance at the NHL Combine this month.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — For UND incoming freshman Ethan MacKenzie, the third time will be the charm
"Jun. 26—GRAND FORKS — Ethan MacKenzie was eligible for the last two NHL Drafts. He was not selected. This year, MacKenzie left little doubt. The UND incoming freshman defenseman had a breakout year with the Edmonton Oil Kings in the Western Hockey League, turning into one of the league's top blue liners. He played so well that he earned a spot on Canada's World Junior Championship team. Now, ...
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