Jack Hextall - Youngstown Phantoms - USHL (2026 NHL Draft)

[HockeyProspects101]

Nice looking prospect, just committed to Michigan State University, and will play for Youngstown in the USHL this upcoming season.

Strong skater with a real competitive edge, well rounded, one to watch this season for sure!

Jack Hextall - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Jack Hextall, 2008-03-23 Rolling Meadows, IL, USA USA. Most recently in the undefined with Youngstown Phantoms. Complete player biography and stats.

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[Pavel Buchnevich]

Any relation to the famous Hextall hockey family?

 

[HockeyProspects101]

Any relation to the famous Hextall hockey family?

I don’t think so, but I’d love to find out otherwise!

 

[Chainshot]

I don’t think so, but I’d love to find out otherwise!

Looks like he may be the son of Cory and Jennifer Hextall.

 

[HockeyProspects101]

Looks like he may be the son of Cory and Jennifer Hextall.

I believe Ron did have a hockey playing cousin named Cory in the right age range, that at least played in Illinois in the 90s…definitely the same family!

Some great USA bloodlines in the 08s, Hextall/Trottier/Stuart emerging as nice looking prospects already!

 

[Chainshot]

I believe Ron did have a hockey playing cousin named Cory in the right age range, that at least played in Illinois in the 90s…definitely the same family!

Some great USA bloodlines in the 08s, Hextall/Trottier/Stuart emerging as nice looking prospects already!

Yep, that's the Cory in question.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Jack’s dad Cory played at UIC with Rob Hutson. Canadians growing the game in the States by staying & having kids here, tale as old as time.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

He's absolutely sick.

I liked him the best of the US Select team by a decent margin. His point totals didn't really reflect that, but if you tally up who was creating the most scoring chances with the deeper analytics, I'm sure it would've been him. He's also an all-situations center.

He's only 5'11, so that's probably the biggest weakness for him right now. But I think he has the potential to be a more talented Ryan Greene style of prospect, and a first round pick in 2026. His facilitating of the puck is excellent. Pulls out some great passes that no one else saw, he has great control of the puck and can pivot and regroup and create space in doing so in small spaces like all the good puck dominant players can. He's more of a passer, but shoots it okay too. Gives good effort and battles a little. He's not really a big physical player, but gives enough effort and goes to the hard areas enough. Could still improve there. And he skates well and can carry the zone pretty easily.

Will be a fun player to watch in the USHL this upcoming season. Big pickup for Michigan State. They are going to turn into a power. Reid and this kid in the same class is some absolutely shrewd recruiting that won't get the attention of the NTDP players, but is right there with them.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Goal in his first game.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1836549257194602566

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Two assists tonight. 1+3=4 points in 5 games to start the season.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Another two assists last night. Now 1+5=6 points in his first 6 USHL games.

 

[Celebrini71]

Think he manages his way into the Top-10 in 26?

 

[HockeyProspects101]

Think he manages his way into the Top-10 in 26?

No, but he could be a first rounder in what may be one of the best drafts of all time!

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I think it’s possible, but of course no is the safe selection. A lot would have to go right for him.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Another assist tonight. 1+6=7 points in his first 7 games. Impressive numbers for a U17. If he could continue this they’d be some of the best scoring numbers in league history for a player this age.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Only 2008 named to the WJAC19 roster.

Edit: Listed at 6’0 by USAH now.