Current and former NAHL players recognized on NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings

The North American Hockey League (NAHL) is pleased to announce that several players with NAHL ties have been recognized as the NHL Central Scouting Bureau released its Final Rankings for the 2025 NHL Draft. 

The Final Rankings feature the top 224 skaters and 32 goaltenders in North America, as well as the top 140 skaters and 15 goaltenders internationally. This year’s list includes six players with NAHL ties, including four who played in the league during the 2024-25 season.

 

Current NAHL Skater

#195: Frantisek Netusil, F, Minnesota Wilderness - Praha, Czechia native, Frantisek “Ferry” Netusil, had a record-setting rookie season for the Midwest Division club. In 53 games played during the regular season, Netusil was near a point per game pace, tallying 29 goals and 22 assists. The Western Michigan University commit logged ten multi-point performances and earned Bauer Hockey Star of the Week twice. Netusil was selected to participate at the 2025 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament in February, dishing two assists in two games played. 

 

Current NAHL Goaltenders

#14: Ryan Cameron, G, Lone Star Brahmas - Boston College commit Ryan Cameron was spectacular in net for the defending champions in the regular season, leading the NAHL in both goals against average (1.24) and save percentage (.945). In 30 appearances, Cameron recorded nine shutouts and 21 wins. The Berwyn, Pennsylvania native was NAHL Goaltender of the Month runner-up twice and was also selected to participate at the 2025 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament. 

#31: Ethan Phillips, G, Rochester Jr. Americans - Joining the 2025 East Division Champions in February, netminder Ethan Phillips has made a strong impression. In six regular season appearances, the hometown kid posted a 2.07 goals against average and .900 save percentage. Phillips earned his first career NAHL shutout in his third start, stopping 27 shots in a 4-0 victory over the Northeast Generals. 

 

Former NAHL Players

#87 (INT.) Michal Capos, D, Johnstown Tomahawks - 21 GP in 2024-25

#208 Kaden Shahan, F, Chippewa Steel 

#218 Ritter Coombs, F, El Paso Rhinos 

This season marks the 50th year of the NHL Central Scouting. The organization provides evaluations and scouting of draft-eligible players to the NHL member clubs. The 63rd NHL Draft is set to take place this summer at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.