Over 20 TPH Affiliated Athletes Selected in 2026 NAHL Draft

Congratulations to the over 20 TPH-affiliated athletes selected in the 2026 NAHL Entry Draft and NAHL Futures Draft.

Representing programs across the TPH network, these players earned this opportunity through years of hard work, dedication, and development. Hearing their names called is an exciting milestone and the next step in their hockey journeys.

The North American Hockey League remains one of the premier pathways to NCAA hockey, and this year’s draft highlighted the depth of talent across the TPH network.

First Round Selections

NAHL Entry Draft

• Vital Dinis (Nashville Jr. Predators) → Chippewa Steel (NAHL Entry Draft, Round 1, Pick 1)
• Mikey Tate (TPH Detroit) → El Paso Rhinos
• Wyatt Cameron (TPH Phoenix) → Janesville Jets

NAHL Futures Draft

• Nathan Pavelski (Team TPH OHL Cup) → Janesville Jets
• Eric Obrebski (Team TPH OHL Cup) → Shreveport Mudbugs
• Kai Molyneux (TPH Grand Rapids) → Anchorage Wolverines
• Lee Russom (Team TPH OHL Cup) → Maryland Black Bears

Second Round Selections

NAHL Entry Draft

• Ben Green (TPH Phoenix) → Fairbanks Ice Dogs
• Gunner Gullstrand (TPH Detroit) → Shreveport Mudbugs
• Zach Shirkey (Team TPH OHL Cup) → Philadelphia Rebels

NAHL Futures Draft

• Michael Peterson (NJP, TPH Nashville & Team TPH OHL Cup) → Chippewa Steel

Third Round Selections

• Trey Wilson (TPH St. Louis) → Bismarck Bobcats
• Logan Brodie (NJP & TPH Nashville) → Wisconsin Windigo
• Owen Lunneborg (TPH Grand Rapids) → Aberdeen Wings

Fourth Round Selections

• Miles Jinman (Team TPH OHL Cup) → Watertown Shamrocks
• Rocco Albanese (TPH St. Louis) → Elmira Aviators (Futures Draft)

Fifth Round Selections

• Jackson Stocker (TPH St. Louis) → Odessa Jackalopes

Seventh Round Selections

• Tanner George (TPH St. Louis) → Elmira Aviators

Ninth Round Selections

• Alex Brello (Tri-State Spartans & TPH Indiana Virtual) → Minot Minotauros
• Michael Kotora (TPH Atlanta) → Anchorage Wolverines

Thirteenth Round Selections

• Colton Colby (TPH Detroit & Team TPH OHL Cup) → Springfield Jr. Blues

Fourteenth Round Selections

• Cooper Palazzolo (TPH St. Louis) → Johnstown Tomahawks

At Total Package Hockey, we believe development is about more than preparing players for the next game, season, or team. It is about helping young athletes become intelligent, adaptable, confident people who can thrive in whatever environment comes next.

This year’s draft class represents campuses, teams, and training environments from across the TPH network, but they all share a common trait: a willingness to put in the work. Congratulations to all 21 athletes, their families, coaches, and teammates on this accomplishment.