Top 10 NHL prospects to watch at the 2026 NCAA men’s Frozen Four

Key Points:

• The NCAA men’s hockey season concludes with the Frozen Four tournament in Las Vegas from April 9-11, featuring Wisconsin, North Dakota, Denver, and Michigan competing for the national title.
• Top NHL-affiliated prospects to watch include Will Zellers (North Dakota/Boston Bruins), a fast and skilled left winger; Luke Osburn (Wisconsin/Buffalo Sabres), a reliable freshman defender; and Cole Reschny (North Dakota/Calgary Flames), a speedy and smart center.
• Key players from Michigan include Jayden Perron (Carolina Hurricanes), a skilled winger on a hot streak, and Michael Hage (Montreal Canadiens), a top prospect expected to contribute significantly if healthy.
• Denver’s Eric Pohlkamp (San Jose Sharks) is a Hobey Baker finalist known for his offensive play from the blue line, while goaltender Jack Ivankovic (Michigan/Nashville Predators) has been a standout freshman goalie with a strong winning streak.
• Other notable prospects include Quinn Finley (Wisconsin/New York Islanders), Clarke Caswell (Denver/Seattle Kraken), and several North Dakota players, all of whom are expected to impact the tournament and their NHL organizations.