Fresh off a breakout junior year at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Nashville Predators prospect Ryan Ufko isn’t waiting any longer to turn pro.
Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz announced Friday that the club has signed defenseman Ryan Ufko to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning in the 2024-25 season.
The Nashville Predators are in a strange place right now.
Analyzing how Nashville’s three prospects performed in Moncton and Halifax. The Nashville Predators had three prospects compete at the 2023 World Junior Championship (WJC): Joakim Kemell (Finland), Jack Matier (Canada), and Ryan Ufko (United States).
There were plenty of prospects who raised their value at the 2023 World Juniors — and certainly some who did the opposite.
Joakim Kemell and Team Finland fell short in the quarterfinals. The Nashville Predators were well represented at the 2023 World Junior Championship (WJC), which wrapped up last night in Halifax, Canada.
Nashville Predators fans can enjoy a sneak peak into the franchise future today as three prospects take the ice with their respective countries at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship hosted by Canada. First up, 2022 first round pick Joakim Kemell will take the ice with Finland at 10:00 am CST.
QUISPAMSIS, New Brunswick Team USA received points from 11 different players Monday, led by a goal and an assist each from Wisconsin's Charlie Stramel and Ryan Ufko (UMass), in a 5-2 win over Finland in a pre-tournament World Junior Championship game.
Nashville Predators fans will have a chance to watch three young Nashville prospects who will be competing in the 2023 World Junior Championship beginning after Christmas.
The 25-man roster has been settled. This team is likely to be highlighted by a first line comprised entirely of highly drafted NHL prospects.
And what he needs to do to take the next step. Over the past few years, the University of Massachusetts (UMass) has become a factory of NHL defenders. Mario Ferraro, Cale Makar, and Zac Jones stand out, and there are a few more making their way, including Milwaukee’s Marc Del Gaizo.
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