Minnesotan hockey fans are in for a treat as the National Hockey League (NHL) draft season heats up. A record 17 Minnesotans have made it onto the NHL Central Scouting Service's final rankings, a testament to the state's rich hockey tradition and thriving youth programs. The list includes top prospects from Minnesota's premier high school and junior leagues, as well as players from the state's top-ranked college programs. With the NHL draft just around the corner, these Minnesotans are poised to make their mark on the professional hockey world, and hockey enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the selection process to see which ones will be chosen by NHL teams.

NHL Draft Preview: 17 Minnesotans amongst NHL Central Scoutings Final Rankings  Lets Play Hockey