North Dakota Hockey Players In Nhl
Hockey has been a popular sport in North Dakota for a long time. The state has produced many talented hockey players who have gone on to play in the National Hockey League (NHL). In this article, we will take a look at some of the best North Dakota hockey players who have made it to the NHL.
Jonathan Toews
Jonathan Toews is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently serves as the captain of the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL. Toews was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but he grew up in Winnipeg, North Dakota. He played college hockey for the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux for two seasons before turning pro.
Toews was selected third overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2006 NHL draft. Since then, he has won three Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks in 2010, 2013, and 2015, and has been named to the NHL All-Star team five times. He has also won two Olympic gold medals with Team Canada in 2010 and 2014.
Zach Parise
Zach Parise is an American professional ice hockey player who currently plays left wing for the Minnesota Wild of the NHL. Parise was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but he grew up in Bloomington, North Dakota. He played college hockey for the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux for two seasons before turning pro.
Parise was selected 17th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2003 NHL draft. He played for the Devils for seven seasons before signing a 13-year contract with the Minnesota Wild in 2012. Parise has represented the United States in international competition, winning a silver medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
T.J. Oshie
T.J. Oshie is an American professional ice hockey player who currently plays right wing for the Washington Capitals of the NHL. Oshie was born in Mount Vernon, Washington, but he played college hockey for the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux for three seasons before turning pro.
Oshie was selected 24th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2005 NHL draft. He played for the Blues for seven seasons before being traded to the Washington Capitals in 2015. Oshie has represented the United States in international competition, winning a silver medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Brock Boeser
Brock Boeser is an American professional ice hockey player who currently plays right wing for the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL. Boeser was born and raised in Burnsville, North Dakota. He played college hockey for the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks for two seasons before turning pro.
Boeser was selected 23rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2015 NHL draft. He made his NHL debut during the 2017-18 season and was named to the NHL All-Rookie team. Boeser has played for the United States in international competition, winning a bronze medal at the 2018 IIHF World Championships.
Conclusion
North Dakota has produced many talented hockey players who have gone on to play in the NHL. Jonathan Toews, Zach Parise, T.J. Oshie, and Brock Boeser are just a few examples of the many North Dakota hockey players who have found success in the NHL. As the state continues to produce top-level talent, it is likely that we will see many more North Dakota players in the NHL in the years to come.
