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National Hockey League
This list is compiled by the Hockey Indigenous Team and Scouting Program Coordinators.
The players listed are First Nation, Metis, and Inuit who are currently playing in the 2024/25 season for their respective teams, drafted and league. (1) game minimum.
Six Nations
Brandon Montour
Seattle Kraken
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
Zach Whitecloud
Vegas Golden Knights
White Earth Nation
TJ Oshie
Washington Capitals
Metis
Travis Hamonic
Ottawa Senators
Ochapowace Cree Nation
Ethan Bear
Washington Capitals
Ulkatcho First Nation
Carey Price
Monteal Canadiens
(LTIR)
Indigenous NHL Prospects
Players are either drafted between 2022, 2023, and 2024, with the addition of signed entry-level contracts under the age of 25.
Name | POS | S/C | Birth Year | Ancestry | Team | Draft Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cayden Lindstrom*** | F | LH | 2006 | Driftpile Cree Nation | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2024 1st Rd, 4th OVR by CBL |
Chase Wutzke*** | G | LC | 2006 | Metis | Minnesota Wild | 2024 5th RD by MIN |
Dalyn Wakely*** | F | RH | 2004 | Curve Lake First Nation | Edmonton Oilers | 2024 6th RD by EDM |
Sam McCue*** | F | LH | 2005 | Odanak First Nation | Toronto Maple Leafs | 2024 7th RD by TOR |
Kalan Lind** | F | LH | 2005 | Metis | Nashville Predators | 2023 2nd RD and signed |
Carson Bjarnason** | G | LC | 2005 | Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation | Philedelphia Flyers | 2023 2nd RD by PHI |
Carey Terrance** | F | LH | 2005 | Akwesasne Mohawk Territory | Anaheim Ducks | 2023 2nd RD by ANA |
Gracyn Sawchyn** | F | RH | 2005 | Metis | Florida Panthers | 2023 2nd RD by FLA |
Jayden Perron** | F | RH | 2005 | Metis | Carolina Hurricanes | 2023 3rd RD by CAR |
Jayson Shaugabay** | F | RH | 2005 | White Earth Nation | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2023 4th RD by TBL |
Brett Hyland** | F | LH | 2003 | Metis | Washington Capitals | 2023 7th RD by WSH |
Daimon Gardner* | F | LH | 2004 | Eagle Lake First Nation | Vancouver Canucks | 2022 4th RD by VAN |
Michael Buchinger^* | D | LH | 2004 | Wiikwemikoong Unceded Territory | St. Louis Blues | 2022 3rd RD and signed |
Gannon Laroque^ | D | RH | 2003 | Metis | San Jose Sharks | 2021 4th RD by SJ and signed |
Jaydon Dureau^ | F | LH | 2001 | Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2020 5th RD and signed |
Max McCue^ | F | LH | 2003 | Odanak First Nation | Columbus Blue JAckets | 2021 5th RD by SJ/Signed by CBJ |
Indications:
2022 Drafted*
2023 Drafted**
2024 Drafted***
Signed^
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