NAPHL Alumni Represented at 2026 NHL Development Camps

Following the end of the National Hockey League (NHL) draft, member teams of the NHL have kicked off their annual development and prospect camps for this summer. 19 players who have former ties to the North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) are in attendance at camps. 

“The success of our alumni is a reflection of the development opportunities throughout the NAHL ladder,” said Dennis Vickers, Director of Player Personnel for the NAHL. “With 66 former NAHL players and 19 former T1ER players invited to NHL Development Camps, it's clear our pathway is preparing athletes for the next level. We congratulate these players and thank our member organizations for their continued commitment to player development and advancement.”

Below is a list of NAPHL alumni at 2026 NHL development camps:

Boston Bruins

David Deputy - Chicago Reapers 18U, 2021-22

Buffalo Sabres

Jake Richard - Florida Alliance AAA, 2019-22

Dallas Stars

Jake Anderson - CarShield AAA, 2017-21

Colin Grable - New Jersey Jr. Titans, 2019-21

Detroit Red Wings

Salvatore Viviano - Biggby Coffee AAA, 2024-25

Edmonton Oilers

Bauer Berry - Northstar Christian Acad, 2021-22

Montreal Canadiens

Dillan Bentley - Madison Capitols AAA, 2016-19

Aiden Dubinsky - Florida Alliance AAA, 2019-20

Emmett Croteau - Ontario Jr. Reign AAA, 2019-20

Nashville Predators

Ben Strinden - Northstar Christian Acad, 2019-20

New York Islanders

Justin Kerr - CarShield AAA, 2022-23

New York Rangers

Hunter Hady - Sioux Falls Power, 2019-20

Philadelphia Flyers

Grady Deering - Des Moines Buccaneers AAA, 2020-21

St. Louis Blues

Colin Ralph - CarShield AAA, 2021-22

Tampa Bay Lightning

Connor Kurth - Gentry Academy AAA, 2018-20

Vancouver Canucks

Parker Alcos - Gentry Academy AAA, 2018-20

Washington Capitals

Aiden VanRooyan - Sioux Falls Power AAA, 2018-20

Winnipeg Jets

Edison Engle - Chicago Reapers AAA, 2021-22

Zachary Nehring - Shattuck St. Mary’s AAA, 2020-21