Parker Von Richter selected by Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Parker Von Richter, a recruit from the University of New Hampshire, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 NHL Draft on June 27. Selected in the fourth round as the 111th overall pick, Von Richter has played four seasons in the OHL, accumulating 119 points with the Barrie Colts in 2025-26. He served as an alternate captain for Brampton Steelheads earlier in the 2025-26 season. The Penguins' selection marks the continuation of UNH's strong draft history, reaching a total of 102 players drafted. The Wildcats will start their 2026-27 season at Quinnipiac on October 2.
- •Parker Von Richter drafted 111th overall by Pittsburgh Penguins
- •Played for Barrie Colts, totaling 119 points in four OHL seasons
- •Served as alternate captain for Brampton Steelheads in 2025-26
- •UNH has now produced 102 NHL Draft picks
- •Wildcats start 2026-27 season on October 2 against Quinnipiac
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — UNH hockey recruit Parker Von Richter picked by Pittsburgh in NHL Draft
"University of New Hampshire men's hockey recruit Parker Von Richter was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 NHL Draft.
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