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2025 Golden Gopher Hockey NHL Entry Draft Guide

6/26/2025 2:30:00 PM | Men's Hockey

MINNEAPOLIS - As the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Entry Draft approaches, the Golden Gophers look to continue a proud tradition that has seen at least one Minnesota player selected in 50 of the last 51 drafts since 1974, totaling 243 in team history, the most of any NCAA hockey program. This year's class hopes to add their names to the Maroon and Gold's storied history of NHL draft picks live from the Palace Theater in Los Angeles, Calif.
 
The first 32 selections will be made Friday, June 27 at 6 p.m. (CT) live on ESPN and ESPN+. The final six rounds are slated to begin at 11 a.m. (CT) on Saturday, June 28 and can be watched on NHL Network and ESPN+.
 
Click here for more information about Minnesota's eligible prospects:
2025 Gopher Hockey NHL Entry Draft Guide
Highlights: Gophers 2, Wisconsin 5
Thursday, October 30
Highlights: Gophers 1, UMD 4
Saturday, October 25
Highlights: Gophers 0, UMD 3
Friday, October 24
Highlights: Gophers 5, North Dakota 1
Saturday, October 18