After a great year for hockey in the state of Colorado (a Stanley Cup, NCAA Men’s D I Championship, and USA High school) I’ve started to see some nonsense that I won’t even put into print. Suffice it to say, the NHL Draft is a great time to remind people exactly why Minnesota claims the title of “State of Hockey.” For this reason, I have compiled the below list of highly touted draft prospects from Minnesota for the enjoyment of all those that would like to victory-lap this state’s hockey-playing prowess.
Bona-Fide First-Round Talents
Isaac Howard (LW)
Hometown: Hudson, WI
2021-22 Team: Shattuck St.