Four Ohio State hockey players selected in 2026 NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
During the 2026 NHL Draft held on June 26 in Buffalo, New York, four incoming freshmen from Ohio State were drafted. Despite being selected, all are expected to play for Ohio State in the fall, as NCAA rules allow players to maintain eligibility while holding NHL draft rights. The Buckeyes finished the previous season with a 14-21-2 record and are looking to improve with these additions. The drafted players include Ben Wilmott (Las Vegas Golden Knights), Evan Jardine (Columbus Blue Jackets), Tobias Tvrznik (Colorado Avalanche), and Will Tomko (Seattle Kraken).
- •Ben Wilmott drafted 92nd overall by the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
- •Evan Jardine selected 121st by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- •Tobias Tvrznik taken 126th by the Colorado Avalanche.
- •Will Tomko picked 204th by the Seattle Kraken.
- •All four players planned to join Ohio State this fall.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — 4 incoming Ohio State hockey players were selected in the 2026 NHL Draft
"Despite being drafted, all four players are expected to play for Ohio State in the fall.
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