Matthew Knies

Matthew Knies

PERSONAL • Son of Miro and Michaela Knies • Brother, Phil, played hockey at Bentley after starting his career at Miami (OH) • Ranked 37th among North America Skaters eligible for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau • Selected in the second round (57th overall) of the 2021 NHL Entry…

Brock Faber

Brock Faber

PERSONAL • Son of Jay and Karri Faber • Has two older sisters, Payton and Paige • Selected in the second round (45th overall) by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft — the highest a Gopher Hockey prospect has been drafted by the organization • First Minnesotan selected in the 2020…

Ryan Johnson

Ryan Johnson

PERSONAL • Son of Craig and Brittany Johnson • Has two siblings (Eric and Shea) • Father, Craig, played for the Gophers before a 10-year career in the NHL • Selected in the first round (31st overall) of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres, the 21st first round draft pick in program…

Mike Koster

Mike Koster

PERSONAL • Son of Roger and Joan Koster • Has two siblings (Matthew, Micaela) • Selected in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs • Changed from #6 to #4 for his Junior season.

Mason Nevers

Mason Nevers

PERSONAL • Son of Tom and Stacy Nevers • Has two siblings (Jackson and Chase) • Father, Tom, played hockey for the Gophers and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft in addition to being selected in the first round of the 1990 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros ahead…

Aaron Huglen

Aaron Huglen

PERSONAL • Son of Mike and Brenda Huglen • Has two brothers (Paul, Jonah) • Father, Mike, played hockey at Bethel • Selected in the fourth round (102nd overall) of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres • Uncle, Mark Huglen, played hockey at Minnesota and North Dakota • Uncle, Joe Esposito, is a…