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UND commit Nolan Fitzhenry can do it all for the U.S. Under-18 Team

Sep. 18—GRAND FORKS — Some U.S. Under-18 Team players started giving one of their teammates a hard time this fall. Nolan Fitzhenry wasn't having it. "Fitzy stepped in and said, 'Hey, that's not how we treat our teammates,'" head coach Kevin Porter said. "He's a great kid. He's one of those guys who always does the right thing, even when no one's watching." Fitzhenry is entering his second ...

Nolan Fitzhenry, a forward from Andover, Minnesota, is making waves with his versatile skills and leadership for the U.S. Under-18 Team. As a 5-foot-11, 173-pound player, he's expected to shine at the 2027 NHL Draft. Under the guidance of head coach Kevin Porter, the team is thrilled to have Fitzhenry and his new teammates, including 6-foot-4 defenseman Beck Thoreson and 6-foot-3 Carson Scott.

Despite a few departures from the program, the new additions are quickly adapting and forming strong bonds with their teammates. Fitzhenry is focused on giving his all to the team, with no worries about his future plans, as he aims for success and a national title.

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