Four Ohio State hockey players drafted in 2026 NHL draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The 2026 NHL draft featured four incoming freshman from the Ohio State men's ice hockey team. Benjamin Wilmott was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the third round, Evan Jardine by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the fourth round, and William Tomko by the Seattle Kraken in the seventh round. These players have shown strong performances in various junior leagues, underscoring the potential for future development at the collegiate level. The selections reflect Ohio State's growing influence in developing NHL talent as these players prepare to begin their college careers.
- •Wilmott drafted by Vegas Golden Knights, 3rd round, No. 92 overall.
- •Jardine chosen by Columbus Blue Jackets, 4th round, No. 121 overall.
- •Tomko selected by Seattle Kraken, 7th round, No. 204 overall.
- •All four players are incoming freshmen for Ohio State's hockey team.
- •Players have previously excelled in the USHL and other junior leagues.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Four incoming Ohio State hockey players selected in 2026 NHL draft
"The 2026 NHL draft took place recently and the Ohio State men's ice hockey team saw four of its incoming freshman selected.
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