Defense

Finn was originally committed to Denver, but flip to Minnesota on 6/6/2025

PERSONAL • Son of Trey and Molly Whipple • Has an older brother, Alec, a younger brother, Ford, and a younger sister, Caroline • Brother, Alec, is set to play college hockey at Denver as a freshman in 2024-25 after two seasons with the Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL) • Participated in the 2024 Chipotle All-American…

NIL – Nilson Sports PERSONAL • Son of Pete and Trisha Rinzel • Has three older siblings; Olivia, Eric, and Jack • Sister, Olivia, is a women’s hockey goaltender at Hamline • Drafted in the first round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft (25th overall) by the Chicago Blackhawks, two spots behind current Gophers’ teammate…

PERSONAL • Son of Steve and Paula Chesley • Has an older sister, Rachel • Selected in the second round (No. 37 overall) in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals as the fifth player taken on day two of the draft • Highest-selected Gopher by the Capitals in program history • Second…

NIL — Dinkytown Athletes PERSONAL • Son of J.J. and Jill Begley • Father, J.J., played college hockey at Minnesota State (1991-93) and St. Thomas (1993-95) • Has two older brothers, Jake and Wyatt • Brother, Jake, is a goalie at Colorado College • Received the NAHL Academic Achievement Award IN THEIR OWN WORDS PROFILE…

NIL – Nilson Sports PERSONAL • Son of Jodie Meyer and Tony Gruba • Has an older sister, Grace • Father, Tony, played 138 games in four seasons at St. Cloud State and served as team captain during his senior year in 1993-94 before spending the next season in the ECHL with the Dayton Bombers…

PERSONAL • Son of Eric and Amy Rud • Father, Eric, played four seasons at Colorado College and was the WCHA Defensive Player of the Year in 1996 and 1997, and currently is the head coach of the Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) • Has an older brother, Sam, and older sister, Gabbie, who plays college…