Howie's Prep Sports Notebook: Section 7 prep boys hockey players to watch next season

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Section 7 prep boys hockey prospects to watch in 2025-26:

1.    Cole Swanson, Hibbing sophomore forward

2.    Jackson Strukel, Hibbing junior defenseman

3.    Nate Swanson, Hibbing junior forward

4.    Caz Carlson, Rock Ridge senior forward

5.    Bennett Scissons, Duluth Marshall senior forward

6.    Jackson Bartovich, Rock Ridge sophomore forward

7.    Carter Casey, Grand Rapids senior goaltender

8.    Bryce Francisco, Hermantown senior goaltender

9.    Nathan Garski, Grand Rapids senior forward

10. Jordan Sewell, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton sophomore forward
11. Gabriel Swenson, Hermantown senior defenseman
12. Jacob Iallonardo, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton senior goaltender
13. Kyler Black, Duluth Marshall senior forward
14. Breckin Ross, Proctor senior defenseman