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Several California natives selected in two-day NAHL Draft

 

This week, the NAHL held a two-day draft for teams to fill out rosters for the 2026-27 season and in future seasons.

NAHL Futures Draft – June 9, 2026

CALIFORNIA
1st round, 9th overall – Fabian Makaric (La Mesa), F, Elmira Aviators (Black Bear National Academy 15U)
1st round, 20th overall – Aidan James (Livermore), F, Northeast Generals (San Jose Jr. Sharks 15U)
2nd round, 58th overall – Luca Saputo (La Mesa), F, New Mexico Ice Wolves (Bishop Kearney Selects 15U)

NAHL Entry Draft – June 10, 2026

CALIFORNIA
1st round, 31st overall – Oliver Kanat (Newport Beach), G, Minnesota Wilderness (Vernon Vipers, BCHL)
3rd round, 69th overall – Leo Fullerton (Aliso Viejo), D, Elmira Aviators (Culver Academy Prep)
3rd round, 78th overall – Brendan Stirbu (Huntington Beach), F, Anchorage Wolverines (Kelowna Chiefs, KIJHL)
6th round, 189th overall – Maverick Avent (Rancho Mirage), G, Anchorage Wolverines (Langley Rivermen, BCHL)
7th round, 217th overall – Hudson Welsome (Mission Viejo), D, Anchorage Wolverines (Seacoast Performance Academy 16U)
15th round, 472nd overall – Keaton Hodges (Simi Valley), D, New Jersey Titans (Ohio Blue Jackets 18U)

NEVADA
9th round, 290th overall – Carson Craig (Las Vegas), D, Austin Bruins (Westminster School)

— Compiled by Matt Mackinder

(June 10, 2026)

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