Will Horcoff

Will Horcoff
Horcoff with Michigan in January 2025
Born	(2007-01-23) January 23, 2007 (age 18) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shoots	Left
NCAA team	University of Michigan
NHL draft	24th overall, 2025 Pittsburgh Penguins

William Horcoff (born January 23, 2007) is a Canadian-American college ice hockey player for the University of Michigan of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was drafted 24th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2025 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

Horcoff played for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (NTDP) during the 2023–24 season, where he recorded 11 goals and eight assists in 54 games with the under-17 team. He also recorded five goals and five assists in 35 games for the NTDP in the United States Hockey League (USHL). During the 2024–25 season, he recorded four goals and four assists in 19 games with the under-18 team and two goals and one assist in seven games in the USHL. ^{[1] [2]} In November 2024, he was selected to the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge, however he missed the game due to injury. ^[3] On December 24, 2024, he was named to the USA Hockey All-American Game. ^[4]

On April 25, 2024, Horcoff committed to play college ice hockey at Michigan. ^[5] On December 27, 2024, it was announced he would enroll early at Michigan and join the team as a mid-season addition at 17 years old. ^{[6] [7]} He made his collegiate debut on January 3, 2025, against Ohio State during the Frozen Confines at Wrigley Field. ^{[8] [9]} During the game he scored a goal and an assist, both on the power play. ^{[10] [11]} He finished the 2024–25 season with four goals and six assists in 18 games. ^[1]

International play

Medal record
Representing   United States
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
	2025 United States

Horcoff represented the United States at the 2023 World U-17 Hockey Challenge where he recorded one goal and two assists in seven games and won a silver medal. ^{[12] [1]}

Personal life

Horcoff was born in Edmonton, while his father, Shawn Horcoff was a member of the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers. The elder Horcoff played over 1,000 games in the NHL.

Horcoff and his family settled in Birmingham, Michigan following the end of his father’s career. ^[13]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2023–24	U.S. National Development Team	USHL		35	5	5	10	16		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	U.S. National Development Team	USHL		7	2	1	3	12		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	University of Michigan	B1G		18	4	6	10	6		—	—	—	—	—	—
NCAA totals				18	4	6	10	6		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2023	United States	U17			7	1	2	3	8
Junior totals					7	1	2	3	8

References

1. "Will Horcoff". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
2. Zuke, Ryan (January 8, 2025). "Why No. 9 Michigan added 17-year-old freshman mid-season". MLive.com . Retrieved January 17, 2025.
3. Peters, Chris (November 24, 2024). "Team USA Roster For CHL-USA Prospects Challenge: Kevan, Lansing Added". flohockey.tv. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
4. "Rosters Set for Chipotle All-American Game". USHL.com. December 24, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
5. Henschke, Josh (April 25, 2024). "Michigan State hockey legacy commits to Michigan". rivals.com . Retrieved January 17, 2025.
6. McNeil, Kristy (December 27, 2024). "Ice Hockey Adds Horcoff to Roster". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
7. "Friday's hockey: Sabres tie Wings for last place; Horcoff joins Wolverines". The Detroit News . December 28, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
8. McNeil, Kristy (January 3, 2025). "Penalties Costly for Michigan in Late Loss to No. 13 OSU at Wrigley Field". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
9. Zuke, Ryan (January 4, 2025). "Michigan hockey freshman has memorable college debut at Wrigley Field". MLive.com . Retrieved January 17, 2025.
10. Hawkins, Jeff (January 4, 2025). "Will Horcoff Shines in NCAA Debut with Michigan Hockey Despite Loss to Ohio State at Frozen Confines". SI.com . Retrieved January 17, 2025.
11. Goldstein, Zach (January 9, 2025). "Michigan's addition of Will Horcoff paying dividends on power play". The Michigan Daily . Retrieved January 17, 2025.
12. "U.S. Finishes Second at World Under-17 Hockey Challenge". USA Hockey. November 11, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
13. "Son of Wings' Shawn Horcoff takes no-nonsense approach to hockey career". The Detroit News . April 15, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2025.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Bill Zonnon	Pittsburgh Penguins first round draft pick 2025	Succeeded by Incumbent