# Paragon Sports Consulting ## Posts - [Pavel Martinu Invited to Represent San Jose Sharks at 2026 Rookie Faceoff](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/pavel-martinu-invited-to-represent-san-jose-sharks-at-2026-rookie-faceoff/): Paragon Sports Consulting is proud to congratulate Pavel Martinu on being invited to represent the San Jose Sharks at the 2026 Rookie Faceoff, one of the NHL’s premier preseason prospect tournaments. The 2026 Rookie Faceoff will take place September 12-15 in San Jose, California, featuring top prospects from the San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, Los… - [Rylan Hanson Invited to 2026 USA Hockey Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/rylan-hanson-invited-to-2026-usa-hockey-hlinka-gretzky-cup-selection-camp/): Paragon Sports Consulting client Rylan Hanson has earned an invitation to the 2026 USA Hockey Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp, taking another significant step in his development on the international stage. The selection camp, which will be held July 23-27 in St. Paul, Minnesota, will feature 36 of the top American players born in 2009… - [Bobby Cowan Selected by New York Islanders in the 2026 NHL Draft](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/bobby-cowan/): Paragon Sports Consulting is proud to congratulate Bobby Cowan on being selected by the New York Islanders with the 205th overall pick (Seventh Round) in the 2026 NHL Draft, marking another significant milestone in his hockey journey. The Edina, Minnesota native is coming off an impressive freshman season at Western Michigan University, where he established... - [Jayden Kurtz Selected 45th Overall by Anaheim Ducks in the 2026 NHL Draft](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/jayden-kurtz-selected-anaheim-ducks-2026-nhl-draft/): Paragon Sports Consulting is proud to congratulate Jayden Kurtz on being selected by the Anaheim Ducks with the 45th overall pick (Second Round) in the 2026 NHL Draft, marking another significant milestone in his hockey journey. Kurtz entered the draft as one of the premier defensemen in the 2026 class following an outstanding season split... - [Zach Wooten Selected by Winnipeg Jets in the 2026 NHL Draft](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/zach-wooten/): Paragon Sports Consulting is proud to congratulate Zach Wooten on being selected by the Winnipeg Jets with the 116th overall pick (Fourth Round) in the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York. Wooten becomes another Paragon Sports Consulting client to hear his name called on hockey’s biggest stage, marking an important milestone in his development... - [Landon Nycz Selected by St. Louis Blues in the 2026 NHL Draft](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/landon-nycz-selected-by-st-louis-blues-in-the-2026-nhl-draft/): Paragon Sports Consulting is proud to congratulate Landon Nycz on being selected by the St. Louis Blues with the 107th overall pick (Fourth Round) in the 2026 NHL Draft. A 6-foot-2 left-shot defenseman from Detroit, Michigan, Nycz completed an impressive freshman season at the University of Massachusetts after developing through the United States Hockey League... - [Jayden Kurtz Continues Rapid Rise Ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/jayden-kurtz-2026-nhl-draft-defenseman/): Jayden Kurtz has steadily transformed from a promising Minnesota high school player into one of the most intriguing defensemen available in the 2026 NHL Draft. While his combination of size, skating ability, and hockey intelligence has already attracted NHL attention, those who know him best believe his ceiling remains considerably higher. “I think I’m a... - [Four Paragon Sports Consulting Athletes Selected in 2026 WHL Prospects Draft](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/paragon-sports-athletes-selected-2026-whl-prospects-draft/): Paragon Sports Consulting is proud to congratulate four athletes on being selected in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft, marking another important milestone in their hockey development. The following Paragon Sports Consulting clients were selected: Koen Braunberger (Forward) – Calgary Hitmen Grady Fuller (Defenseman) – Prince George Cougars Jace Magner (Forward) – Seattle Thunderbirds Mason Dalbec... - [UMass Defenseman Landon Nycz Drawing Attention Ahead of 2026 NHL Draft](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/landon-nycz-umass-defenseman-2026-nhl-draft/): BUFFALO, N.Y. — Landon Nycz’s skating ability has become one of the defining traits that has elevated his profile heading into the 2026 NHL Draft. The University of Massachusetts defenseman has earned praise from coaches and scouts alike, thanks to a combination of elite mobility, maturity, and relentless work ethic. UMass head coach Greg Carvel,... - [Paragon Sports Consulting Clients Selected in 2026 QMJHL Draft](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/paragon-sports-clients-selected-2026-qmjhl-draft/): Chicago, IL – June 11, 2026 – Paragon Sports Consulting is proud to congratulate four clients who were selected in the 2026 QMJHL Draft, marking another major milestone in their hockey journeys and reinforcing the organization’s commitment to player-first development. The following athletes were selected by Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League organizations: Jackson Smail –... - [Landon Nycz and Jayden Kurtz Shine at the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/landon-nycz-jayden-kurtz-2026-nhl-scouting-combine/): BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two Paragon Sports Consulting clients, Landon Nycz and Jayden Kurtz, took a significant step forward in their NHL Draft journeys this week as they participated in the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo, New York. The annual event brought together many of the top draft-eligible prospects from around the world, giving NHL... - [Axel Lofgren Invited to 2026 Colorado Avalanche Development Camp](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/axel-lofgren-colorado-avalanche-development-camp/): Fargo Force forward Axel Lofgren, one of the top Swedish prospects and overall players in the USHL, has earned an invitation to the 2026 Colorado Avalanche Development Camp, marking another major milestone in his hockey development journey. The Colorado Avalanche Development Camp invitation is well-deserved recognition for Lofgren, who has established himself as one of... - [Red Wings Prospect Brent Solomon Emerging as Impact Player in USHL](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/brent-solomon-red-wings-prospect-sioux-falls-ushl/): Detroit Red Wings draft pick Brent Solomon has taken an unconventional path to becoming one of the more exciting young forwards in the United States Hockey League. Growing up in Minnesota, Solomon didn’t come from a traditional hockey family. In fact, he was the first in his household to lace up a pair of skates.... - [Goaltender Neilan Johnson Commits to Northeastern University](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/neilan-johnson-commits-northeastern-goalie/): Northeastern University has strengthened its future goaltending depth with the addition of highly regarded prospect Neilan Johnson, who recently announced his commitment to join the Huskies’ men’s hockey program. The 2008-born goaltender shared the news publicly after reports first surfaced from recruiting coverage earlier in the week. Johnson is currently developing his game at The... - [Barrie Colts Rally Past Owen Sound with Shootout Win After 61-Shot Performance](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/news-barrie-colts-comeback-shootout-win-owen-sound/): The Barrie Colts mounted a comeback victory Thursday night, defeating the Owen Sound Attack 4–3 in a shootout after peppering the opposing net with a season-high 61 shots. Despite the loss, Owen Sound goaltender Trenten Bennett delivered an impressive performance, stopping 57 shots, the most saves of his career. The towering netminder faced relentless pressure... - [Jayden Kurtz Emerging as Top NHL Draft Prospect with Rogers and Chicago Steel](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/jayden-kurtz-rogers-chicago-steel-nhl-draft-prospect/): Rogers High School defenseman Jayden Kurtz continues to draw attention from NHL scouts thanks to his rare combination of size, skating ability, and two-way play. The 18-year-old blueliner stands 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds, a frame that already fits the mold NHL teams often seek in defense prospects. That physical profile, paired with his skillset, helped... - [Why Child Prodigies Rarely Become Elite Performers](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/why-child-prodigies-rarely-become-elite-performers/): NOVAK DJOKOVIC first picked up a tennis racket when he was four years old. At the age of 12 he left his native Serbia for a tennis academy in Germany. He won his first major title—the 2008 Australian Open—when he was 20. Today he has another 23 majors under his belt, and has spent more... - [Rogers Defenseman Jayden Kurtz Brings Leadership, Size, and Skill to the Royals](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/rogers-defenseman-jayden-kurtz-hockey/): ROGERS, Minn. — For Rogers High School defenseman Jayden Kurtz, last March marked a milestone moment. The junior helped the Royals reach the 2025 Minnesota State High School League Class 2A boys hockey tournament, the first appearance at state in the program’s 22-year history. Kurtz said the team’s close chemistry played a major role in... - [Zach Wooten Gaining Momentum as 2026 NHL Draft Prospect](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/zach-wooten-gaining-momentum-as-2026-nhl-draft-prospect/): Zach Wooten’s rise as a 2026 NHL Draft candidate has been fueled by steady growth and increased impact, a progression that has begun to draw consistent attention from NHL scouts, even after he was not included in Central Scouting’s Midterm Rankings earlier this month. The Apple Valley, Minnesota native has taken on a larger role... - [Landon Nycz Featured in The Athletic’s 2026 NHL Draft Rankings](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/landon-nycz-featured-in-the-athletics-2026-nhl-draft-rankings/): Paragon Sports Consulting is thrilled to celebrate our client, Landon Nycz, who was recently highlighted in Scott Wheeler’s 2026 NHL Draft ranking article in The Athletic. As a standout defenseman, Nycz earned a spot among Wheeler’s preseason top 32 prospects with an honorable mention among 39 additional players to watch for the 2026 NHL Draft.... - [Paragon Sports Consulting Named Among Top 14 Sports Consulting Firms](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/paragon-sports-consulting-named-among-top-14-sports-consulting-firms/): We are thrilled to announce that Paragon Sports Consulting has been recognized as one of the top 14 sports consulting firms in an article by Management Consulted, a leading resource for consulting career insights. This prestigious acknowledgment was also referenced by the Yale Office of Career Strategy, highlighting our commitment to excellence in the sports... - [UVM Freshman Caeden Herrington Invited to World Junior Summer Showcase](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/uvm-freshman-caeden-herrington-invited-to-world-junior-summer-showcase/): BURLINGTON, Vt. — With the new college hockey season approaching, University of Vermont players have returned to campus for off-season workouts. Among them is incoming freshman defenseman Caeden Herrington, who will soon be taking a brief break from Burlington for an important opportunity. The Manchester native has been invited to Minneapolis to take part in... - [Vermont’s Caeden Herrington Drafted by LA Kings in 2025 NHL Draft](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/vermonts-caeden-herrington-drafted-by-la-kings-in-2025-nhl-draft/): MANCHESTER, Vt. — Caeden Herrington, a Manchester native and incoming University of Vermont men’s hockey freshman, was selected in the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday, June 28. The LA Kings chose the 6-foot-2, 205-pound defenseman in the fourth round with the 120th overall pick. Herrington, who recently graduated from The Holderness School in New Hampshire,... - [Trenten Bennett | Devils Development Camp](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/trenten-bennett-devils-development-camp/): NAME: Trenten Bennett POSITION: G ACQUIRED: Devils’ 4th-round (99th overall) in 2025 DIMENSIONS: 6-8, 207lb 2024-25 Stats TEAM LEAGUE GP W-L-T GAA SV% Owen Sound OHL 6 1-4-0 2.65 .923 NEXT SEASON: Bennett will be returning to the Owen Sound of the Ontario Hockey League. NOTE ‘EM: Bennett has committed to play for St. Lawrence in the NCAA beginning in the... - [Champlin Park’s Brent Solomon Picked by Detroit Red Wings](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/news/champlin-parks-brent-solomon-picked-by-detroit-red-wings/): Champlin Park hockey standout Brent Solomon, a 2025 graduate, was selected in the 4th round of the NHL draft by the Detroit Red Wings. Solomon participated in the Red Wings Development camp with other prospects the weekend after the draft. Solomon had 38 goals and 18 assists as a senior this season for Section 5AA... ## Pages - [Hockey Player Advising & NCAA Recruiting | Paragon](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/): A player-first advisory firm built on trusted relationships, experienced guidance, and a commitment to every athlete’s future. - [Contact Paragon | Hockey Player Advising](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/contact/): Every path begins with a conversation. Tell us a little about your goals and we'll connect you with the right person on our team. - [Paragon Media | Hockey News & Player Highlights](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/media/): Player milestones, career developments and stories from across the Paragon network. - [NCAA & Junior Hockey Placement | Paragon](https://paragonsportsconsulting.com/ncaa-junior-placement/): Placement is not simply about reaching the next level. 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