Logan Hensler

Logan Hensler
Hensler playing for the University of Wisconsin in December 2024
Born (2006-10-14) October 14, 2006 (age 18)
Woodbury, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 197 lb (89 kg; 14 st 1 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NCAA team University of Wisconsin
NHL draft Eligible 2025

Logan Hensler (born October 14, 2006) is an American college ice hockey defenseman for the University of Wisconsin of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He is considered a top prospect eligible for the 2025 NHL entry draft.

Early life and education

Hensler was born to Joe and Alicia Hensler, and has two brothers, Dylan and Dain.[1] He attended Saint Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic School in Woodbury, Minnesota, where he played American football and ice hockey. He was named a finalist for the Wiz Wyatt Award in 2020.[2] He then attended Hill-Murray School in Maplewood, Minnesota. During the 2021–22 season he recorded seven goals and 17 assists in 31 games.[1]

Playing career

Hensler played for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (NTDP) during the 2022–23 season, where he recorded five goals and 23 assists in 60 games with the under-17 team. He also recorded five goals and 15 assists in 38 games in the United States Hockey League (USHL). During the 2023–24 season, he recorded four goals and 28 assists in 61 games with the under-18 team, and three goals and 13 assists in 27 games for the NTDP in the USHL.[3][4] During the 2023 Dick's Sporting Goods USHL Fall Classic he recorded two goals and three assists in two games, including the game-winning overtime goal in a game against Dubuque Fighting Saints. He was subsequently named the USHL's defenseman of the week for the week ending September 26, 2023.[5]

On August 15, 2023, Hensler verbally committed to play college ice hockey at the University of Wisconsin.[6] On November 14, he signed his National Letter of Intent (NLI) to play ice hockey during the 2024–25 season.[7] At 17 years old, he is the youngest player on the team.[8][9]

International play

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2025 Canada
World U18 Championships
Silver medal – second place 2024 Finland

Hensler represented the United States at the 2024 IIHF World U18 Championships where he recorded one goal and five assists in seven games and won a silver medal.[10][11]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2022–23 U.S. National Development Team USHL 38 5 15 20 6 3 0 1 1 0
2023–24 U.S. National Development Team USHL 27 3 13 16 6 — — — — —
USHL totals 65 8 28 36 12 3 0 1 1 0

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2024 United States U18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 1 5 6 0
2025 United States WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 0 1 1 8
Junior totals 14 1 6 7 8

References

  1. ^ a b "Logan Hensler". uwbadgers.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  2. ^ Scott, Tony (March 12, 2020). "2020 Wiz Wyatt Award Finalists". youthhockeyhub.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  3. ^ Morreale, Mike G. (October 23, 2024). "NHL Central Scouting's preliminary players to watch list". NHL.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  4. ^ Peters, Chris (September 30, 2024). "James Hagens, Logan Hensler Lead 2025 NHL Draft Prospects In College Hockey". FloHockey. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  5. ^ "USHL Players of the Week Named for Sept. 20-24". USHL.com. September 26, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  6. ^ "Logan Hensler". Wisconsin State Journal. July 1, 2022. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  7. ^ Mick, Kali (November 15, 2023). "Men's hockey announces new class of signees". uwbadgers.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  8. ^ Mick, Kali (September 17, 2024). "Get to know freshman defenseman Logan Hensler". uwbadgers.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  9. ^ Milewski, Todd D. (August 1, 2024). "Coaching change helps bring Wisconsin men's hockey its final roster piece". lakegenevanews.net. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  10. ^ "Logan Hensler". USA Hockey. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  11. ^ "Team USA Takes Silver at Under-18 Men's World Championship". USA Hockey. May 5, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.