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Jakub Husár commits to UND ahead of 2027 NHL Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:32 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

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Summary

Jakub Husár, a 6-foot-2, 17-year-old goaltender from Kosice, Slovakia, has verbally committed to the University of North Dakota (UND) during a Zoom call with team coaches. Husár made headlines last season as the youngest goaltender to play in Slovakia's Extraliga and is anticipated to be a top prospect for the 2027 NHL Draft. He recently showcased his skills at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, posting a.923 save percentage. While expected to compete mostly in Slovakia for the 2026-27 season, Husár plans to finish the year with the Waterloo Black Hawks in the USHL before arriving at UND for the 2028-29 season.

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By the Numbers

•Husár became the youngest goaltender in Slovakia's Extraliga last season.
•He had a.923 save percentage at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
•Husár played primarily in the Junior Extraliga, with a.927 save percentage.
•He plans to play with Waterloo Black Hawks starting in February.
•Husár is expected to join UND in 2028-29.

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2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Top goaltending prospect from Slovakia commits to UND

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Aug. 27—GRAND FORKS — A top goaltending prospect has committed to UND. Jakub Husár, a 6-foot-2, 17-year-old from Kosice, Slovakia, verbally committed to UND on Wednesday afternoon during a Zoom call with the coaching staff. Husár made waves last season when he became the youngest goaltender to ever play in Slovakia's Extraliga, the country's top hockey league. He broke a record previously held ...
— Yahoo Sports

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