With Phase I of the 2026 USHL Draft under a week away, I’ve decided to highlight our top 10 ranked draft-eligible forwards and give a bit of analysis of what I’ve seen from them over the course of the year and what we can expect from them as they begin their journey into the next stages of their young careers.
1. Aiden Kelly | 5’11” – 170 lbs | Little Caesars 15O
There may not be another draft eligible forward with the same offensive pedigree and top-of-the-lineup potential that Kelly possesses. He uses his high-end puck skills and playmaking ability to drive plays into scoring areas of the offensive zone and does so with a great deal of creativity and deception to consistently keep his opponents guessing. He’s an extremely confident and skilled puck handler who demands the attention of defenders while the puck is on his stick as he has the ability to control the pace of play, manipulate defences to his liking and execute quickly through seams. Kelly has a very impressive and translatable offensive toolkit which, in my opinion, could set him up to make a seamless jump to the next level in the upcoming season.
2. Wilson Boumedienne | 6’0” – 161 lbs | Mount St. Charles 15O
The Swedish-born forward found a lot of success this season, averaging at least 2 points-per-game at both the 15O and 16U level for the Mount St. Charles program. Boumedienne’s quick processing ability and crisp execution with the puck are two of his greatest strengths as an attacker. His hands, legs and mind are capable of working in tandem at high speeds to quickly separate from opponents or change the angle of attack and he makes quick work of open lanes into scoring areas with great pace, timing and accuracy on his passes. There’s room to add a bit of muscle to his build which would only further develop his overall game as he already possesses the willingness to impact the game from all areas of the offensive zone.
3. MJ Campbell | 5’10” – 150 lbs | Mount St. Charles 15O
Coming off an excellent finish to his 2025-26 season with a standout performance at the USA Hockey 15O National Championships this past March, Campbell showed a lot of growth this year and stepped up in key moments for his team when it mattered the most. A lot of his success on the offensive side of the puck stems from his assertiveness with the puck, showing the willingness to take on multiple defenders and traverse through layers of the defence to make his way into open ice as he’s capable of using his quick hands and slender frame to his advantage in tight quarters. He’s shown the ability to execute in high danger areas, proving to be a dual threat skater who has the decisiveness and scoring touch to often make the play that gives his team the best chance at converting.
4. Colin Kennedy | 5’9” – 168 lbs | Little Caesars 15O
Kennedy is an explosive skater in a compact frame who uses his speed and anticipation to impact the game in all three zones. He’s a skater who can finish from distance or from tight angles thanks to his powerful and accurate release but has shown all season long that he can also link together plays in the offensive zone or in transition with great positional awareness and efficient puck touches. The tenacity and physicality he brings away from the puck gives a lot of trouble to opponents as he’s able to force quick decisions and turnover out of opposing puck carriers whether that’s as the first forward in on the forecheck or in the defensive zone.
5. Thomas Boisvert | 5’10” – 152 lbs | Mount St. Charles 15O
Boisvert led Mount St. Charles in scoring for the 2025-26, putting up 134 points through 62 games on a team that included the likes of MJ Campbell and Wilson Boumedienne who also made their way onto this list. Boisvert brings dynamic puck carrying abilities to the table as his ultra-quick footwork and stick work makes him a zone entry maestro, one who can singlehandedly set up possession or control play along the perimeter of the offensive zone. He has a quick first step that creates separation from opponents and has the playmaking ability to quickly scan and connect with teammates across seams. Boisvert already possesses strong offensive tools and can become an impactful forward at the next level if he continues to build on those strengths while continuing to diversify his game.
6. Ben Slavick | 6’1” – 157 lbs | Little Caesars 15O
Slavick possesses an impressive blend of size and skill with a quick set of hands and powerful stride to go along with his 6-foot-1 frame. This makes him an incredibly difficult player to stop when he gets moving up the ice as he can withstand contact to power his way into the offensive zone or beat defenders in one-on-one situations to get in behind the defence. He’s a versatile forward who can complement his linemates in different ways whether that’s as a passing option/shooting threat where he finds pockets of space and uses well-placed shots to beat goaltenders or as a playmaker where he has a keen eye to make quick and effective touches to set up scoring chances for others.
7. Patrick Taylor | 5’7” – 134 lbs | Windy City Storm 15O
Although Taylor comes in a smaller frame, he quickly eliminates any doubt with his exceptional play-driving capabilities. He was one of the key chance creators on his team, alongside Tri-City Storm tender Dominik Stefan Domonkos, thanks to his incredibly smooth puck handling and impressive playmaking touch. He’s capable of springing teammates up the ice with accurate passes from distance but also does an excellent job at finding holes in traffic to set up scoring chances in tight areas or on odd-man rushes. He makes smart and calculated touches to generate offence as he can dish off pucks at opportune moments or hang on pucks for that extra split second to make defences move and open up space for himself and others.
8. Alec Walker | 6’5” – 181 lbs | Florida Alliance 15O
The obvious advantage for Walker is his size but he’s done an excellent job at taking this season to continue to develop his overall game. He brings a strong compete level along with impressive offensive instincts which includes a great finishing touch from around the net. He has the frame and complementary puck skills to protect pucks along the walls but also excels at making himself a scoring threat by attacking the slot area and positioning himself in pockets of space where teammates can find him and he can get quick shots off towards the net. Walker is still a bit raw in terms of his skating stride and stick skills as he continues to grow into his frame but his ceiling remains one of the highest in this class if he continues to sharpen his game.
9. Ryan Hanutke | 5’8” – 170 lbs | Shattuck St. Mary’s 15O
One of the biggest risers in our ranking this year, Hanutke put together a solid second season at Shattuck St. Mary’s which included a National Championship where he led the way with 15 points through 6 games. While he may not be the biggest or fastest skater on the ice, he makes up for it with his cerebral play. He does great work as a facilitator from all three zones of the ice, seamlessly connecting plays in transition or inside the offensive zone with smart and accurate touches to teammates. He’s able to facilitate and contribute at a high level offensively thanks to his awareness and anticipation on the ice as well, consistently finding the soft spots of the defence and taking optimal routes up the ice all while having that sixth sense on the ice to know where his teammates are placed or where they are headed to be able to quickly make the right read when he gets ahold of the puck.
10. Milan Kutsevich | 5’9” – 172 lbs | North Jersey Avalanche 15O
Kutsevich is a very talented puck handler who possesses some of the best puck skills in the entire class. He’s often using his elite stick work to maneuver his way around defenders at full speed or delay, buy time and escape from pressure in tight areas. He sees the ice extremely well and can dictate the tempo of play with the puck on his stick to be able to open up seams in the defence and connect with teammates across the ice but also shows little hesitation to take advantage of shooting lanes and unleash pucks towards the net with his quick release. The Belarussian-born forward has been a skater our scouting staff has admired since we started covering the 2010 class and although he’s dropped a few spots this year in our rankings, the amount of skill he possesses keeps him among the best of the class.