Michigan Hockey signs seven freshmen for the 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Michigan Hockey has announced the addition of a seven-member freshman class for the upcoming season. The group includes standout defenseman Landon DuPont, projected as a top 2027 draft pick, along with Cam Reid, Jack Nesbitt, J.P. Hurlbert, and others. Each player brings unique skills, aiming to strengthen the lineup. Coach Brandon Naurato expects these freshmen to integrate into the team's system, continuing Michigan's competitive tradition in college hockey. The freshmen's development will be closely monitored, especially as the season progresses.
- •Landon DuPont is the top prospect in the class, expected to fill defensive needs.
- •Cam Reid brings offensive skills with 29 goals in his last OHL season.
- •Jack Nesbitt, a 2025 draft pick, aims to contribute as a second-line center.
- •J.P. Hurlbert scored 42 goals in the WHL and brings goal-scoring ability.
- •The freshmen will join a strong returning core and seek to adjust to college hockey.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — How Michigan Hockey’s 7-man freshman class can impact the lineup
"Michigan Hockey has a stellar incoming true freshman class. Here is what to expect from each of them and how they can impact the lineup this upcoming season:
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