2018-19

Native of Naantali, Finland • son of Esa and Ruusa Ranta • has one sister, Essi, and one brother, Roope • selected in the third round (78th overall) of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche • the second Finnish player in Gopher Hockey history following Erik Haula • first player in program…

Native of Grand Rapids, Minn. • parents are Grant and Tammi Bischoff • has six siblings, Jered, Jake, Jordan, Jonah, Tyara and Jazzy • selected in the third round (79th overall) of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks • competed at the 2017 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game • stepfather, Grant Bischoff,…

Native of Newport Beach, Calif. • son of Barry and Toni McManus • has two brothers, Ryan and James • only the second California native to play at Minnesota in the modern era after goaltender John Blue from 1984-87.

Native of Edina, Minn. • son of Ron and Amy Walker • has two sisters, Bailey and Izzie, and two brothers, Ben and Jack • father played soccer at UNLV • sister, Bailey, competed in gymnastics at Southeast Missouri State • brothers both played professional hockey • selected in the seventh round (200th overall) of…