In a shocking turn of events, a Minnesota high school football star has announced that he will be forgoing college and making the leap straight to the NHL, signing with the Chicago Blackhawks. Tyler West, a standout quarterback who led his team to a state championship, has made headlines with his decision to trade in his football cleats for hockey skates. The 17-year-old phenom is being touted as one of the most promising young players in the country, and the Blackhawks are banking on his raw talent and athleticism to make an immediate impact in the league. With the signing, West becomes one of the youngest players to ever join the NHL, and fans are eagerly awaiting his debut.

West 'all hockey now' for Blackhawks after Minnesota H.S. football crown  nhl.com