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2026 Golden Gopher Hockey NHL Entry Draft Guide
6/25/2026 11:00:00 AM | Men's Hockey
MINNEAPOLIS - The gold standard of college hockey is ready for its next chapter June 26-27. As the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Entry Draft takes over KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y., the University of Minnesota is primed to extend a draft tradition that stands unmatched across the NCAA. Boasting a nation-leading 248 all-time selections, Minnesota has had at least one player hear their name called in 51 of the last 52 drafts dating back to 1974. This weekend, a new class of Maroon and Gold talent stands ready to make history and etch their own names into the ultimate legacy of NHL development.
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The first 32 selections will be made Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. (CT) live on ESPN and ESPN+. The final six rounds are slated to begin at 10 a.m. (CT) on Saturday, June 27 and can be watched on NHL Network and ESPN+.
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Click here for more information about Minnesota's eligible prospects:
2026 Gopher Hockey NHL Entry Draft Guide
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The first 32 selections will be made Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. (CT) live on ESPN and ESPN+. The final six rounds are slated to begin at 10 a.m. (CT) on Saturday, June 27 and can be watched on NHL Network and ESPN+.
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Click here for more information about Minnesota's eligible prospects:
2026 Gopher Hockey NHL Entry Draft Guide
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