Scouting Report
A first-round watch-list forward in the USNTDP. Currently with U.S. National U18 Team.
Player Information
Position
Forward
Nation
USA
Shoots
Right
Height
6'2"
Weight
192 lb
Born
2008-09-19
League
USA Hockey NTDP
Draft year
2027
NHL Projection
Comparable
Top-nine scoring forward
Season by Season
| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | USNTDP | U.S. National U18 Team | 21 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
One season. The 2027 board carries 2025-26 only, and no other stats file on this site holds a row for this class - so this is the whole record, not a sample of it.
NHL Equivalency
27.8
NHLe · 2025-26
From 19 points in 21 games for U.S. National U18 Team in the USA Hockey NTDP, 2025-26.
Frequently Asked About Sammy Nelson
Who is Sammy Nelson?
Sammy Nelson is a American Forward for U.S. National U18 Team in the USA Hockey NTDP, ranked #8 on the Draft Prospects Hockey big board for the 2027 NHL Draft. A first-round watch-list forward in the USNTDP. Currently with U.S. National U18 Team.
What position does Sammy Nelson play?
Sammy Nelson plays Forward for U.S. National U18 Team.
Where does Sammy Nelson play hockey?
Sammy Nelson plays for U.S. National U18 Team in the USA Hockey NTDP.
When is Sammy Nelson eligible for the NHL Draft?
Sammy Nelson is eligible for the 2027 NHL Draft. He has not been drafted.
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