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USA Asher Barnett
#4 Univ. of Michigan / NCAA - 25/26
1-time U17 WHC Silver Medal 1
1-time U18 WJC Bronze Medal 1
1-time US 14U Nationals Tier I Champion 1
Date of Birth
May 16, 2007
Position
D
Age
18
Height
6'1" / 185 cm
Place of Birth
Wilmette, IL, USA
Weight
201 lbs / 91 kg
Nation
USA
Shoots
L
Youth Team
-
Contract
-
NHL Rights
Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers / Unsigned
Drafted
2025 round 5 #131 overall by Edmonton Oilers
Agency
PREMIUM

Bringing a little bit of everything defensively, Barnett wins his minutes with transition passing, physicality, and defensive details. He punishes net-front attackers with crosschecks and then detaches to intercept the puck carrier behind the net for a stop. He wins inside position, proactively engages opponents, and tips away passes – all key traits for strong off-puck defenders moving forward. -EliteProspects 2025 NHL Draft Guide

Brother: Abe Barnett

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Asher Barnett Statistics

S Team League GP G A TP PIM +/-   POST GP G A TP PIM +/-
2020-21 Chicago Mission 13U AAA HPHL 13U 0* 0* 0* 0* 0* -* |
2021-22 Chicago Mission 14U AAA HPHL 14U 20* 4* 17* 21* 9* -* |
2022-23 Chicago Mission 15U AAA HPHL 15U 15* 5* 6* 11* 24* -* | Playoffs 5 1 4 5 2 -
2023-24 U.S. National U17 Team NTDP 54* 4* 14* 18* 34* -* |
USNTDP Juniors USHL 35* 0* 6* 6* 20* -20* |
USA U17 WHC-17 7* 0* 2* 2* 10* -* |
2024-25 U.S. National U18 Team NTDP 58* 8* 14* 22* 24* 8* |
USNTDP Juniors USHL 21* 3* 3* 6* 8* 8* |
USA U18 “C” WJC-18 7* 2* 4* 6* 0* 7* |
2025-26 Univ. of Michigan NCAA 20* 0* 8* 8* 8* 18* |
USA U20 WJC-20 -* -* -* -* -* -* |

Asher Barnett Tournament Statistics

S Team League GP G A TP PIM +/-   POST GP G A TP PIM +/-
2016-17 Chicago Jr. Blackhawks Brick Invitational 6* 0* 1* 1* 8* -* |
2018-19 Midwest Selects U12 WSI U12 7* 1* 4* 5* -* -* |
2021-22 International Stars U15 WSI U15 9* 1* 5* 6* -* -* |
Chicago Mission 14U AAA US 14U Nationals 6* 3* 1* 4* 6* -* |
2022-23 Team Red USA-S15 4* 1* 3* 4* 2* -* |
Chicago Mission 15U AAA US 15U Nationals 4* 0* 2* 2* 2* -* |
2024-25 Team USNTDP Prospects Challenge 2* 0* 0* 0* 0* -3* |

Asher Barnett Career Totals

League Years GP G A TP PPG PIM +/- | Years GP G A TP PPG PIM +/-
Brick Invitational 1 6* 0* 1* 1* 0.17* 8* -* | 0 * * * * * *
HPHL 13U 1 0* 0* 0* 0* -* 0* -* | 0 * * * * * *
HPHL 14U 1 20* 4* 17* 21* 1.05* 9* -* | 0 * * * * * *
HPHL 15U 1 15* 5* 6* 11* 0.73* 24* -* | 1 5 1 * 4 * 5 * 1.00 * 2 * - *
NCAA 1 20* 0* 8* 8* 0.40* 8* 18* | 0 * * * * * *
NTDP 2 112* 12* 28* 40* 0.36* 58* 8* | 0 * * * * * *
Prospects Challenge 1 2* 0* 0* 0* 0.00* 0* -3* | 0 * * * * * *
US 14U Nationals 1 6* 3* 1* 4* 0.67* 6* -* | 0 * * * * * *
US 15U Nationals 1 4* 0* 2* 2* 0.50* 2* -* | 0 * * * * * *
USA-S15 1 4* 1* 3* 4* 1.00* 2* -* | 0 * * * * * *
USHL 2 56* 3* 9* 12* 0.21* 28* -12* | 0 * * * * * *
WHC-17 1 7* 0* 2* 2* 0.29* 10* -* | 0 * * * * * *
WJC-18 1 7* 2* 4* 6* 0.86* 0* 7* | 0 * * * * * *
WJC-20 1 -* -* -* -* -* -* -* | 0 * * * * * *
WSI U12 1 7* 1* 4* 5* 0.71* -* -* | 0 * * * * * *
WSI U15 1 9* 1* 5* 6* 0.67* -* -* | 0 * * * * * *
* Some data is missing to provide a correct summary.

Asher Barnett Career Highlights

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Awards by season
Transactions
DATE STATUS FROM TO SOURCE
09/20/2023
09/20/2023 Confirmed Chicago Mission 15U AAA Univ. of Michigan
Player Biography and Trivia

Drafted 2023, 8 #162 overall by Ottawa 67's in the OHL Priority Selection

2025 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #160 by McKeen's Hockey

2025 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #96 by NHL Central Scouting