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Fourth-Gen Wolverine Drafted by Red Wings | NHL News
J.P. Hurlbert, a four-generation Michigan Wolverine, just got his dream draft day when the Detroit Red Wings selected him 23rd overall in the 2026 NHL Draft — a moment his father and grandfather watched in awe, both wearing Michigan gear. Raised with Red Wings jerseys and fueled by family roots in the state, Hurlbert’s path to the NHL is as legendary as his stats: 42 goals and 55 assists as WHL Rookie of the Year. Just 30 minutes from the Wings’ arena, he’s already soaking in elite development while chasing a championship for Michigan — and his fairy-tale rise is only just beginning. Listen…
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