Brody Lamb

May 2024 – After Lamb’s Freshman campaign in NCAA hockey with the University of Minnesota, in which he did not receive too much ice time due to the team’s impressive talent and depth, the winger was looking for some improved numbers in his Sophomore season. During the course of the 2023-2024 season, the righty was able to triple his point totals from his Freshman season, in the same number of games (39).  The lanky winger registered 27 points in 2023-2024, after putting up only eight points in 2022-2023. The Golden Gophers maintained a very impressive roster this past season, but more even ice time and opportunity will likely be available to Lamb during his first season, assuming he stays a Gopher. Due to the increasing prevalence of players jumping into the transfer portal, to join other programs mid-way through their collegiate careers, it is far from certain that a player will remain with the same team for his full NCAA career. Nevertheless, Lamb will be back playing at the college level for at least one more season, likely two, as he tries to earn a pro contract with New York. He will certainly benefit from his summer of training and will be looking for even bigger results in 2024-2025.  Brendan Ferry

June 2023 – Lamb completed his freshman season playing for the NHL-prospect laden University of Minnesota in 2022-23, appearing in 39 games and posting four goals and four assists. On last season’s Golden Gophers roster, the Minnesota native struggled to find ice time. The Gophers’ forward roster included NHL prospects Logan Cooley, Matthew Knies, Jimmy Snuggerud, Bryce Brodsinski and Rhett Pitlick.  As some of that talent moves on to the NHL, it will likely mean that Lamb will have an increased role with the team. Still just 19 years of age, Lamb will continue to grow both physically and hockey-wise, as he suits up for his second NCAA season. Brendan Ferry

July 2022 – Lamb is set to begin his NCAA career this season for his hometown Minnesota Golden Gophers.  The 18-year-old right wing completed his stint in the USHL for the Green Bay Gamblers, appearing in 10 games during the 2020-2021 season, and 62 more during the 2021-2022 season, where he posted 19 goals and 22 assists for 42 points. Lamb, who will turn 19 later this summer, will be lacing up the skates with a talent-laden Minnesota squad, featuring 2022 third overall pick Logan Cooley, as well as a host of other NHL draftees. It will be interesting to see how Lamb fares at the collegiate level, after posting strong numbers for his High School and USHL teams over the past few seasons.  One thing is for certain, he can definitely lean on some of his fellow draftees and upper-classmen Minnesota teammates to help him grow and mature as a hockey player starting this Fall.  Brendan Ferry

August 2021 – The Rangers went to the Minnesota High School circuit with their 104th selection of the 2021 NHL draft. In Brody Lamb, the Rangers secure the type of player who possesses the offensive upside of a middle-six forward, but also potentially the ability to play up and down the lineup, supporting top-notch players, and elevating grinders alike. His ability to dominate the possession game and drive offense of every kind at the USHS level was impressive, however, a substantial gap exists from where he is and where he needs to be in order to succeed at the NHL level. He’ll continue to develop in the USHL and eventually at the University of Minnesota. Brayden Olafson