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Joey Cullen commits to Gophers hockey, joining family legacy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:07 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

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Summary

Joey Cullen, a 16-year-old forward, has committed to play for the Minnesota Gophers hockey team. The announcement came during his participation in an international tournament with Team USA in western Canada. Cullen is recognized as the top American player in his age group and has shown promise with a strong performance despite an injury-shortened high school season. He will spend the next season with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and is expected to join the Gophers for the 2028-29 campaign.

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•Cullen made his commitment to Minnesota Gophers on August 2, 2026.
•He currently plays for Team USA in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
•Cullen's brothers Wyatt and Brooks will also join the Gophers this season.
•He was a significant contributor to his high school team, posting 40 points.
•Cullen aims to join the Gophers for the 2028-29 season.

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8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Gophers hockey: Nation’s top recruiting prize, Joey Cullen, picks Minnesota

What they're saying

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For budding star forward Joey Cullen, Gophers hockey isn’t just the future, it’s the family business. On Sunday afternoon Cullen, 16, made his commitment to Minnesota, where he eventually will join his father and two older brothers. The much-anticipated announcement came from western Canada, where he is playing for Team USA in an international tournament this week. He was recently listed as ...
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