Minnesota Wild prospect Adam Benak has committed to play college hockey at Western Michigan University, likely starting in the 2026-27 season. Currently with the Brantford Bulldogs in the OHL, Benak ranks among the top 18-year-old players with 68 points in 42 games. His transition to NCAA hockey will be crucial as he seeks to translate junior success into college performance. Meanwhile, the AHL’s Hershey Bears extended Grant Cruikshank’s contract, and the ECHL’s Iowa Heartlanders announced a voluntary suspension for the upcoming season.
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