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Ten 'U' Alums Set for Stanley Cup Playoffs
4/10/2018 12:00:00 AM | Men's Hockey
Stanley Cup Central | Gophers in the NHL
MINNEAPOLIS -- Ten Gopher Hockey alums are set to compete in the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs as the action gets underway on Wednesday.
Representing the Maroon & Gold are Mark Alt (Colorado), Travis Boyd (Washington), Erik Haula (Vegas), Erik Johnson (Colorado), Phil Kessel (Pittsburgh), Paul Martin (San Jose), Nick Seeler (Minnesota), Nate Schmidt (Vegas), Thomas Vanek (Columbus) and Blake Wheeler (Winnipeg).*
Additionally, Gopher Hockey will be represented in the Stanley Cup playoffs by a number of alums in team personnel roles -- Minnesota assistant coach Darby Hendrickson, Tampa Bay assistant coach Todd Richards and Philadelphia president Paul Holmgren, Minnesota limited partner Michael Reilly and Columbus amateur scout Mike Antonovich.
*Active rosters as of Wednesday, April 10.
GOPHERS IN THE 2018 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS | ||
 | Mark Alt Defense Colorado Avalanche 2010 NHL Draft: 2nd Rd (53rd) Golden Gophers (2011-13) |  |
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 | Erik Haula Forward Vegas Golden Knights 2009 NHL Draft: 7th Rd (182nd) Golden Gophers (2011-13) |  |
 | Erik Johnson Defense Colorado Avalanche 2006 NHL Draft: 1st Rd (1st) Golden Gophers (2007) |  |
 | Phil Kessel Forward Pittsburgh Penguins 2006 NHL Draft: 1st Rd (5th) Golden Gophers (2006) |  |
 | Paul Martin |  |
 | Nate Schmidt Defenseman Vegas Golden Knights Golden Gophers (2011-13) |  |
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 | Thomas Vanek Forward Columbus Blue Jackets 2003 NHL Draft: 1st Rd (5th) Golden Gophers (2003-04) |  |
 | Blake Wheeler Forward Winnipeg Jets 2004 NHL Draft: 1st Rd (5th) Golden Gophers (2006-08) |  |