USHL News & Stories
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2025-12-16, 18:012026 NHL DraftTop prospect Tynan Lawrence is making up for lost time in NHL draft season
After a delayed start to his NHL draft season, Tynan Lawrence is back playing with the Muskegon Lumberjacks.
2025-12-04, 15:21NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Buffalo Sabres prospect Ryan Rucinski outworks everyone
Through November, the USHL has seen huge performances from undrafted breakout stars, late-round selections, and draft-eligibles alike, with the dogged competitors seeing particular success.
2025-11-25, 16:492026 NHL Draft
Elite Prospects November top-50 2026 NHL Draft Ranking
The race for No. 1 opens, defencemen dominating, and major risers highlight our second ranking of the 2026 NHL Draft class.
2025-11-21, 15:11USHLBlackhawks prospect Mason West embracing final chance to leave football impression
The Blackhawks first-round pick isn't the first player to juggle hockey and football in high school. Sean Shapiro spoke to others about what that's like.
2025-11-20, 15:372026 NHL DraftFive top goaltenders to watch for the 2026 NHL Draft
Jacob Titus takes as look at goaltenders you need to watch this season for the 2026 NHL Draft.
2025-11-06, 15:27NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: James Scantlebury highlights unstoppable rookies
The USHL season is well and truly underway, and the next generation of young stars is making an early mark, led by the Chicago Steel’s James Scantlebury.
2025-11-03, 19:582026 NHL Draft"New world order" for prospects in CHL, USHL, and NCAA a key focus for NHL to figure out
The NHL hosted a meeting of the key stakeholders last week in New York to discuss the future..jpg)
2025-10-31, 18:29Youth HockeyAiden Kelly and Thomas Boisvert highlight standouts from the 2025 Beantown Fall Classic
Robert Chalmers highlights the standouts from the 2025 Beantown Fall Classic.
2025-10-14, 13:532026 NHL DraftJ.P. Hurlbert joins Kamloops Blazers for a unique opportunity
Texas-born J.P. Hurlbert made the decision to move from the USNTDP and join the WHL's Kamloops Blazers in his NHL draft year. Russ Cohen has the story.
2025-10-10, 13:39NHL Prospect ReportGoalies Stock Watch: Parker Snell, William Lacelle holding down the fort for the 2026 NHL Draft
Jacob Titus breaks down the world of goaltending in our latest stock watch.
2025-10-09, 15:29NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Jack Hextall emerging as one of the smartest 2026 draft-eligible prospects
From hockey geniuses to dazzling handlers and relentless checkers, a wide variety of players have made their marks early in the USHL season.
2025-09-26, 14:232026 NHL DraftCam's Consensus: The Preliminary 2026 NHL Draft Scout Poll
Cam Robinson polled NHL scouts to compile a consolidated ranking for the 2026 NHL Draft.
