Nolan Fitzhenry commits to UND after 18-month recruiting process
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:34 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
College SportsNolan Fitzhenry, a forward from Andover, Minn., has verbally committed to the University of North Dakota (UND) for the 2027-28 season. Fitzhenry is the Herald's top-ranked U.S.-born college hockey recruit and chose UND over Minnesota, citing its culture and supportive staff. Over the past season, he led the U.S. Under-17 Team with 21 goals and displayed his skills with the U.S. Under-18 Team in international competition. His commitment marks a significant milestone, as he joins two other National Team Development Program players of the same birth year at UND. Fitzhenry will return to play for the U.S. Under-18 Team in the fall, aiming for gold at the upcoming IIHF World Under-18 Tournament.
- •Nolan Fitzhenry ranks as the No. 1 U.S.-born college hockey recruit for 2027-28.
- •He chose UND over Minnesota after an extensive recruitment process.
- •Fitzhenry previously led the U.S. Under-17 Team in goals.
- •He will play for the U.S. Under-18 Team this fall.
- •Fitzhenry joins two fellow NTDP commitments at UND for 2027-28.
- 12:34 AMYahoo Sports — UND lands top-ranked recruit Nolan Fitzhenry
"Jun. 18—GRAND FORKS — UND has landed a recruit it has long coveted. Nolan Fitzhenry, a forward from Andover, Minn., and the Herald's No. 1-ranked U.S.-born college hockey recruit for 2027-28, gave a verbal commitment to UND on Thursday, ending an 18-month recruiting process. Fitzhenry chose UND over Minnesota. "The biggest thing is the culture and people they have there," Fitzhenry said. ...
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