Top prospects Cole Reschny, Keaton Verhoeff commit to University of North Dakota
Top 2025 NHL Draft prospect Cole Reschny has announced his commitment to the University of North Dakota for the upcoming 2025-26 NCAA season.
Big day for @UNDmhockey. North Dakota has landed two prized prospects from @victoriaroyals in defenseman Keaton Verhoeff and leading scorer Cole Reschny.
Verhoeff is a legit stud, projected to go No. 2 in 2026 NHL Draft.
Reschny is ranked No. 16 this year by @SEllisHockey. pic.twitter.com/M7zXQPWDxf
Reschny played the 2024-25 season with the Victoria Royals of the Western Hockey League (WHL), where he racked up 26 goals and 66 assists for 92 points in 62 games.
“I did a lot of talking with my family, my parents, my agent, and ultimately, going to UND was the best decision,” Reschny said in an interview. “I think it will best prepare me for the next level, which is the NHL one day.”
“I’m very excited,” he said. “I can’t wait to get started. It feels like it’s still a little bit away, but it will be here before I know it. I know they have a pretty good group there. I’m excited.”
Reschny ranked No. 16 on Steven Ellis’ draft rankings for Daily Faceoff. “Reschny is coming off an outstanding showing at the U-18 World Championship. He didn’t start the tournament on time, but he was a big reason why Canada won gold. Reschny’s ability to produce no matter the situation makes him so intriguing. He’s not huge, but he makes up for it with explosive speed and elusiveness, making him a tough player to contain on the rush. He’s an outstanding playmaker, maybe one of the best in this class. Reschny’s competitive nature will take him far, and he has proven internationally that he can be an offensive catalyst with other high-end prospects.”
Meanwhile, UND has also gained a commitment from Royals defenseman and 2026 NHL prospect Keaton Verhoeff. According to Frank Seravalli, Verhoeff will be in the lineup this fall.
Verhoeff notched 21 goals and 45 points as a 16-year-old defender in the WHL last season.