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Keaton Verhoeff’s Path to the NHL | NHL News
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Eighteen-year-old defenseman Keaton Verhoeff made a bold move this season, jumping from junior hockey to North Dakota’s NCAA squad — and it paid off in every way. He didn’t just play; he sharpened his “two-hundred-foot game,” earning bronze with Team Canada at the World Juniors and helping North Dakota reach the Frozen Four. Even after that whirlwind, he led Canada’s U18 team as captain, proving his leadership. Choosing college over a draft break kept him a top prospect, scoring 20 points in 36 games. The Fighting Hawks treated him like a pro — charter flights, bonding on the road — and coaches pushed him into tough matchups to evolve his defense. Now drafted ninth by San Jose, he’s back for another season, balancing academics and hockey, ready to become a complete NHL player.
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