F Cole Bumgarner - Minnesota Blades 15U AAA, 15U AAA (2026 Draft)

[LeProspector]

Cole Bumgarner - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Cole Bumgarner, 2008-04-25 Shakopee, MN, USA USA. Most recently in the undefined with Fargo Force. Complete player biography and stats.

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Anyone have any information at all about this kid? He is playing and producing as a 2008 born player in a u15 league. Maybe a kid to watch.

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[BKarchitect]

Not first hand knowledge mind you but Puck Preps had him as their clear #1 player at the CCM 68 tournament in August which is probably the most important nationwide tournament for 14U players in the US.

Obviously he has great size and strength for his age but apparently has the skill and intelligence to match. He played a full varsity slate and was very productive for his Minnesota high school varsity team last year as a 13 year-old 8th grader.

Obviously way too early to make any conclusions but simply in terms of profile, size and game reports I’ve read - he’s potentially the big American prospect in the 2008 crop.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Echoing the post above - he has been discussed as the top dog from the '08 crop early. Was one of two 2008 prospects that played varsity hockey in Minnesota (Essentially as 8th graders), and Bumgarner even produced at a good rate (18pts in 26gp). Already incredibly poised for his age, has incredible hockey IQ, he manipulates the play like few players can - possesses a good shot, some may say Matthews-esque. Already has good size at 6'1". Things are without a doubt looking up for this kid.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

 

[BlueBull]

Unfortunate Last Name.

Especially if he becomes a fringe NHL player.

 

[GeeoffBrown]

Unfortunate Last Name.

Especially if he becomes a fringe NHL player.

I'd make sure that the announcers pronounced it Boom-garnay

 

[Roasted Nuts]

I'd make sure that the announcers pronounced it Boom-garnay

Still better than Mad Bum

 

[JotAlan]

Can anyone tell me more about this boy?
Projected as the best in 2008, but there are several kids producing at a higher rate than him in the same league.

 

[macbowes]

He was named the the US Youth Olympic Games roster, alongside Mikey Berchild, JP Hurlburt, Zane Torre, and the other best '08s, so I'm really looking forward to that tournament. The previous YOG roster ended up being mostly future NTDP guys, and I assume that will be the case again.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

He's a good player, but not what was discussed above. His skating speed lacks, and thats where he needs the most work. I think he's a player with some upside though, and I think he has a better than 50/50 chance to make the NTDP for next year.

 

[William H Bonney]

Just tendered with the Fargo Force.

He was a borderline NTDP candidate, so not all that surprising to see him go to Fargo, which is close enough to where he lives.

Probably a sign he wasn't extended an NTDP camp invite.

 

[Bonin21]

The amount of different teams he's played for is... interesting.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

The amount of different teams he's played for is... interesting.

Apparently, rumors on Twitter were saying that he wasn't invited to NTDP Evaluation Camp because of the drama surrounding him (big reason why he's played for so many teams). What I like to call "Coach Dad" syndrome, where the father is far too involved/overinvested and creates a headache for every coach his son plays for.

Tendering with Fargo is solid because they've become a good organization in the USHL and it is relatively close to home. Wonder who he leans towards in the NCAA when we get to committing season in August.

 

[IWillMakeTheNHL]

Apparently, rumors on Twitter were saying that he wasn't invited to NTDP Evaluation Camp because of the drama surrounding him (big reason why he's played for so many teams). What I like to call "Coach Dad" syndrome, where the father is far too involved/overinvested and creates a headache for every coach his son plays for.

Tendering with Fargo is solid because they've become a good organization in the USHL and it is relatively close to home. Wonder who he leans towards in the NCAA when we get to committing season in August.

Drama? Was this drama internal to the Minnesota hockey cult?

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Drama? Was this drama internal t

People had said his dad was too involved with every team he was on, and people in minor hockey/HS hockey circles weren't happy. Just 3rd hand info, but food 4 thought.

 

[bigdog16]

It makes sense. 3 high school teams in 3 years is not a good sign

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

It makes sense. 3 high school teams in 3 years is not a good sign

In fairness to him, Shakopee is really not known for their hockey program, and while Benilde’s program is very strong, they are also extremely education focused as a college prep school, and have higher demands than public schools in that realm. I would assume grades played an issue with the Rogers switch, though I don’t have first hand knowledge.

 

[Bonin21]

In fairness to him, Shakopee is really not known for their hockey program, and while Benilde’s program is very strong, they are also extremely education focused as a college prep school, and have higher demands than public schools in that realm. I would assume grades played an issue with the Rogers switch, though I don’t have first hand knowledge.

All three of those programs are really good hockey programs these days. Seems like you're reaching for excuses but three HS teams in three years is a red flag.

 

[bigdog16]

In fairness to him, Shakopee is really not known for their hockey program, and while Benilde’s program is very strong, they are also extremely education focused as a college prep school, and have higher demands than public schools in that realm. I would assume grades played an issue with the Rogers switch, though I don’t have first hand knowledge.

I think the move from BSM to Rogers is odd. Rogers and Shakopee are pretty much the same, they even tied 1-1 this year. Plus the Section 2AA that Shakopee is in is a lot stronger than the 5AA that Rogers is in.

 

[William H Bonney]

If his dad is indeed overbearing, I'm sure the YOG provided enough tangible evidence for the NTDP to pass. Especially since while Bumgarner showed some intriguing skills, he looked like a borderline NTDP level player, which makes it easy to say no to rolling the dice if you're concerned about other stuff.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

All three of those programs are really good hockey programs these days. Seems like you're reaching for excuses but three HS teams in three years is a red flag.

It’s a red flag, but Shakopee has not produced a single player of note on their own, and the school system is generally regarded as poor compared to all surrounding cities to it. Escaping that makes sense to me, but then BSM is on the complete opposite spectrum from an education perspective and was likely a massive culture shock. I’m not a fan of flippers at all, and I’m sure the overbearing parent rumors likely carry weight, but I have a little sympathy for him and can very easily see him biting off more than he could chew there. Again, pure speculation on my part.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

It’s a red flag, but Shakopee has not produced a single player of note on their own, and the school system is generally regarded as poor compared to all surrounding cities to it. Escaping that makes sense to me, but then BSM is on the complete opposite spectrum from an education perspective and was likely a massive culture shock. I’m not a fan of flippers at all, and I’m sure the overbearing parent rumors likely carry weight, but I have a little sympathy for him and can very easily see him biting off more than he could chew there. Again, pure speculation on my part.

The changing of schools to play HS hockey all the time is just a little much. If you're going to do that, just go play AAA minor hockey in Detroit, Boston, Chicago, etc and stick with one team.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

How does the high school hockey school system in Minnesota work? I’m getting the feeling from what I’m reading in here that players choose a school near them that fits their hockey the best. Does it not matter the town they are from or are all these schools magnet schools where you don’t need to be from the town?

In most states you play high school sports in the local town you live in, regardless of if they are any good at that sport you are playing.

 

[Bonin21]

How does the high school hockey school system in Minnesota work? I’m getting the feeling from what I’m reading in here that players choose a school near them that fits their hockey the best. Does it not matter the town they are from or are all these schools magnet schools where you don’t need to be from the town?

In most states you play high school sports in the local town you live in, regardless of if they are any good at that sport you are playing.

It's pretty much the same here, but the hockey crazy parents move their kids around by either open enrolling or even moving or even just renting an apartment for the kids in the desired district... It's only gotten more ridiculous lately.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

How does the high school hockey school system in Minnesota work? I’m getting the feeling from what I’m reading in here that players choose a school near them that fits their hockey the best. Does it not matter the town they are from or are all these schools magnet schools where you don’t need to be from the town?

In most states you play high school sports in the local town you live in, regardless of if they are any good at that sport you are playing.

It’s where you live with the exception of private schools and border situations, Benilde-St. Margaret’s is a private school and where he transferred to from Shakopee High. His family would have moved to go to Rogers following that.

BSM is an extremely rigorous prep school, among the top in the nation, the school work demands compared to his previous high school would have been drastic.