The 2026 NHL Entry Draft took place on June 26–27, and an impressive six Little Caesars AAA Hockey alumni heard their names called. Congratulations to the following players on this outstanding achievement:
- Brooks Rogowski – Vancouver Canucks (Round 2, Pick 33)
- Evan Jardine – Columbus Blue Jackets (Round 4, Pick 121)
- Cole Tuminaro – Colorado Avalanche (Round 5, Pick 140)
- Beckham Edwards – Detroit Red Wings (Round 5, Pick 143)
- Darian Anderson – New York Rangers (Round 6, Pick 163)
- Cullen McCrate – Boston Bruins (Round 7, Pick 216)
These six selections further highlight Little Caesars AAA Hockey's longstanding tradition of developing players who reach the game's highest levels. With 104 alumni having gone on to play in the NHL, the club continues to build on its legacy of excellence. For these six athletes, being selected in the NHL Draft marks another significant step in their journey toward achieving the ultimate goal of playing in the National Hockey League.
Little Caesars AAA Hockey is proud to celebrate each of these alumni and we look forward to following their continued success as they begin the next chapter of their hockey careers.