Adam Valentini

Adam Valentini
Born (2008-04-11) April 11, 2008
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
NCAA team University of Michigan
NHL draft 96th overall, 2026
Utah Mammoth

Adam Valentini (born April 11, 2008) is a Canadian college ice hockey forward for the University of Michigan of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). He was selected by the Utah Mammoth in the third round, 96th-overall, in the 2026 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

Junior

On March 27, 2024, Valentini was drafted 13th overall by the Mississauga Steelheads in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. On April 30, 2024, he signed with the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League (USHL).[1] During the 2024–25 season, he recorded 17 goals and 22 assists in 58 games.[2] He led the Steel in scoring as a 16-year-old with 39 points.[3]

On June 5, 2025, he signed with the Kitchener Rangers.[4] However, in August 2025, he revoked his commitment and announced he would join Michigan a year early.[5][6]

College

On July 14, 2024, Valentini committed to play college ice hockey at Michigan.[7] He made his collegiate debut on October 3, 2025, against Mercyhurst, and scored his first career point, an assist.[8] On October 16, 2025, against Robert Morris, he scored his first two career goals, including the game-winning goal.[9] During the 2026 NCAA tournament regional final against Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs he had a power-play goal to help Michigan advance to the Frozen Four.[10] During the 2025–26 season, in his rookie year, he recorded 11 goals and 16 assists in 40 games.[2] At 17-years old, he was one of five under-18 skaters in the NCAA. He led all under-18 players in points with 26 and points per game at 0.68.[3]

International play

In December 2023, he was selected to represent Canada at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.[11][12] During the tournament he recorded one goal in four games. He then represented Canada White at the 2024 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he led the tournament in scoring with nine points in five games, and won a gold medal.[2]

On April 13, 2026, Valentini was selected to represent Canada at the 2026 IIHF World U18 Championships.[13] During the tournament he recorded three goals and two assists in five games.[14]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2024–25 Chicago Steel USHL 58 17 22 39 24 — — — — —
2025–26 University of Michigan B1G 40 11 16 27 46 — — — — —
NCAA totals 40 11 16 27 46 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2026 Canada U18 6th 5 3 2 5 0
Junior totals 5 2 3 5 0

References

  1. ↑ "Chicago Steel Sign Adam Valentini to USHL Tender Agreement". The Hockey News. May 1, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Adam Valentini". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Wheeler, Scott (April 10, 2026). "Michigan's Adam Valentini is 'an absolute dog' and shouldn't be a 2026 NHL Draft underdog". The Athletic. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Kitchener Rangers Announce Signing of Adam Valentini". CHL.ca. June 5, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  5. ↑ Barker, Graham (August 18, 2025). "OHL's Adam Valentini to join Michigan a year early". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  6. ↑ Brown, Josh (August 19, 2025). "Prized recruit Adam Valentini passes on Kitchener Rangers". Waterloo Region Record. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Saturday's hockey: Top OHL prospect Valentini commits to UM; Griffins release schedule". The Detroit News. July 14, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  8. ↑ McNeil, Kristy (October 3, 2025). "Michigan Repeatedly Lights Lamp in Season Opener vs. Mercyhurst". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Thursday's hockey: UM freshman Valentini scores twice in fifth straight victory". The Detroit News. October 16, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  10. ↑ Matthews, Sophie (April 3, 2026). "Adam Valentini shining bright under the pressures of the postseason". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Men's hockey team named for Gangwon 2024 Youth Olympic Games". olympic.ca. December 20, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Four GTHL players named to Team Canada for 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games". gthlcanada.com. January 2, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Valentini Named to Hockey Canada U18 Roster". MGoBlue.com. April 13, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Valentini revels in Trencin trip". IIHF.com. April 25, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
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