NHL Central Scouting released its mid-term rankings Tuesday morning as the calendar continues inching towards the 2025 NHL Draft – which is set for June 27-28 in Los Angeles.

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A number of players that can be seen on FloHockey landed on Tuesday’s list, including more than 50 active USHL players.

Every USHL team had at least one current or former player on the list and 61 of the 224 North American skaters are currently playing or previously played in the USHL. Along with a handful of international skaters and several goaltenders.

Over 50 active #USHL players and 15 alumni ranked in@NHLCentralScout Mid-Term Rankings ahead of 2025 @NHL Draft 🚨

Release → https://t.co/tMlHQQ04fG pic.twitter.com/3LqEsGA2n8

— USHL (@USHL) January 15, 2025

Five NTDP players led the way in Jack Murtaugh (25th), William Moore (32nd) and Cole McKinney (33rd), Charlie Trethewey (37th) and Carter Amico (39th), and the NTDP placed a USHL-best 14 skaters on the list. NTDP alumnus James Hagens was the highest rated North American skater among USHL alumni, too, coming in at No. 2.

Ivan Ryabkin also came in at No. 3 among international skaters and the Russian forward is off to a strong start with Muskegon, scoring three times over his first two games.

However, here are 10 other intriguing prospects to follow the rest of the season, several of which could  raise their draft stock. You can watch every one of them right here on FloHockey

*All rankings among North American skaters unless otherwise noted.

Ryker Lee, F, Madison Capitols (40th)

Lee was the USHL’s highest-rated non-NTDP skater on the North American list, as the Michigan State commit is enjoying a solid rookie season. Lee has goals in back-to-back games, which snapped a seven-game drought. However, he’s scored 12 times this season and racked up 31 points over 26 games, and his 1.19 points per game lead all USHL rookies.

Ben Kevan, F, Des Moines Buccaneers (44th)

Kevan was one of the USHL’s top rookies last season and although he’s played just 23 games for the Bucs – along with four for the NTDP and at the World Junior A Challenge – he’s been good in year two. The California native has nine goals and 25 points through 23 games, including 3-3-6 over his past five. Kevan’s vision is tremendous and he’s shown the ability to make plays from anywhere on the ice.

Jacob Rombach, D, Lincoln Stars (51st)

At 6-foot-6 and 186 pounds, Rombach offers teams a good frame and he blends his size with his skating. He’s not a huge point producer and he only has 19 shots through 28 games, but he’s continued to improve defensively and moves pucks well. Rombach is a plus-12 after finishing last season a minus-8.

Adam Benak, F, Youngstown Phantoms (60th)

Benak made headlines when he decided to sign with Youngstown in July and despite his smaller size, the Czech prospect was considered a top 2025 prospect with his hands, release and vision. While he had just two goals through his first 12 games, Benak is showing his talent of late as one of the USHL’s top rookies. Benak has 31 points through 33 games.

Caeden Herrington, D, Lincoln Stars (105th)

Herrington is second among USHL defensemen with eight goals and leads the way with five power-play goals, and he’s shown he’s not afraid to fire the puck. Although he hasn’t scored in 11 games, Herrington is still a plus-4 in that stretch and plus-3 on the season, and he’s making smart plays with the puck. The Vermont commit had four points (1-3-4) with Green Bay last season but has taken advantage of an elevated role with the Stars.

Congratulations to Jacob Rombach, Caeden Herrington, Daniel Shlaine and Jack Pechar for appearing on @NHLCentralScout's Mid-Term Rankings! #LNKHockey

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— Lincoln Stars (@LincolnStars) January 14, 2025

Nolan Roed, F, Tri-City Storm (148th)

Roed has enjoyed a successful second campaign centering Tri-City’s top line. The White Bear Lake product has 14 goals and 33 points through 33 games, and he’s developed into one of the league’s better two-way centers. Roed’s skating is a big plus as well.

Aidan Park, F, Green Bay Gamblers (151st)

Park ranks fourth in the USHL with 36 points and has shown his shot can be a weapon, especially on the power play – where he’s scored a USHL-leading 12 goals. Park currently owns a seven-game point streak and while his 200-foot game needs some work, the offensive side has plenty of upside. He’s showing why in his first full USHL season.

Ethan Wyttenbach, F, Sioux Falls Stampede (222nd)

Wyttenbach continues to produce and is tied for the USHL rookie point lead with 31. His size could also come into question and skating is still improving, but Wyttenbach has shown no signs of slowing down on Sioux Falls’ top line. He’s continued to round out his 200-foot game as well and has played in a number of different situations for the Stampede.

Congrats to Stampede forward Ethan Wyttenbach for being listed on the NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings!

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— Sioux Falls Stampede (@sfstampede) January 14, 2025

Bjorn Bronas, G, Sioux City Musketeers (15th, NA Goalies)

The 17-year-old has split time with Samuel Urban this season but has been one of the USHL's top young goalies and continues to climb draft rankings. Bronas is 5-4-5 with a 2.90 GAA and .890 save percentage, and he also earned his first shutout earlier this month.

Kam Hendrickson, G, Waterloo Black Hawks (29th, NA Goalies)

Hendrickson is 5-6-2 with a 2.48 GAA and .916 save percentage this season. However, he did it while spending the first four months playing behind a struggling Omaha team and should only benefit from his trade to Waterloo. Hendrickson, who is Minnesota’s reigning Frank Brimsek Award winner, is 2-0-0 with the Black Hawks and has made 36 of a possible 40 saves so far.

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