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Michigan Freshman Joins Red Wings, Pursues Championship

27 Jun

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Summary

J.P. Hurlbert drafted 23rd overall by Detroit Red Wings.
Hurlbert was WHL Rookie of the Year with 42 goals.
Michigan aims for first national title since 1998.

Michigan Freshman Joins Red Wings, Pursues Championship

J.P. Hurlbert, an incoming forward for the Michigan hockey team, was drafted 23rd overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. This selection continues a streak of 10 straight NHL Drafts where a Michigan player was chosen in the first round. Hurlbert had an impressive season with the Kamloops Blazers, scoring 42 goals and 55 assists, earning him WHL Rookie of the Year and first-team all-star honors.

Hurlbert is part of a talented freshman class at Michigan, which includes projected 2027 No. 1 pick Landon DuPont. The team is focused on winning the program's first national championship since 1998, a goal Hurlbert is highly motivated to achieve. He expressed his determination to help secure the title this season, inspired by past Michigan teams and Frozen Four appearances.

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