Wildcats Sign 2026 NHL Draft Prospect, Ex-US National Development Program Forward

Jacob Titus

Jun 4, 2025

Jun 4, 2025

The Moncton Wildcats have signed free agent forward and 2026 NHL draft eligible Rian Chudzinski for the 2025-26 season.

Chudzinski, 17, split time between the the US National Development Program where he played two games, scoring one point, and Dexter Southfield Prep School, notching 52 points (27+25) through 28 games.

The six-foot forward also has committed to Boston University, where he'll join at the completion of his QMJHL career.

With so many of the Moncton Wildcats aging out, it's likely that Chudzinski will have a strong opportunity with a fairly strong team.

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