Six Anaheim Ducks prospects set to shine in 2026 NCAA Hockey Tournament
Six Anaheim Ducks prospects will compete in the 2026 NCAA Hockey Tournament. Among them are standout players like Roger McQueen, who earned Rookie of the Year honours this season. The tournament also features prospects from top programmes like Michigan, Wisconsin, and UConn.
Roger McQueen, a forward for Providence College, was named Hockey East Rookie of the Year for the 2025-26 season. He joins the tournament as one of the Ducks' most promising young talents.
Three other prospects—Eric Nilson (Michigan State), Drew Schock (Michigan), and Kyle Kukkonen (Wisconsin)—will also take part. Nilson previously helped Sweden win gold at the 2026 World Junior Championship. UConn will have two Ducks prospects in the lineup: Anthony Allain-Samake and Alexandre Blais. Allain-Samake contributed to UConn's run to the Hockey East championship game in his first year. The Ducks already have players with NCAA success on their roster. Chris Kreider won titles with Boston College in 2010 and 2012, while Troy Terry lifted the trophy with the University of Denver in 2017. Tim Washe, another current Duck, secured a championship with Western Michigan in 2025.
The 2026 NCAA Tournament will showcase six Ducks prospects, each bringing different strengths to their teams. Their performances could further highlight Anaheim's growing pipeline of college-developed talent. The University of Denver, with 10 titles, remains the most decorated programme among schools linked to the Ducks.
