Saginaw Spirit forward Kristian Epperson has committed to Denver, it was announced on Saturday.

A native of Mequon, Wisc., Epperson scored 27 goals and recorded 53 assists in his lone OHL season with the Spirit.

Epperson is eligible for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and is ranked as the 47th best North American skater in NHL Central Scouting's final draft rankings.

A 2006-born skater, Epperson will make the jump to the NCAA and join the Pioneers for the 2025-26 season.

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