The Montreal Canadiens have secured defenseman Luke Mittelstadt with a two-year entry-level deal. The 23-year-old is set to contribute to the team in the near future. He has also signed a one-year, one-way AHL contract with the Laval Rocket for the remainder of this season.
Luke Mittelstadt’s NCAA Career
During the 2025-26 season, Mittelstadt appeared in 36 games for the University of Minnesota. He showcased his skills by scoring two goals and providing 19 assists. His performance made him the leading scorer among all Gophers defensemen in goals, assists, and total points.
Leadership and Experience
Mittelstadt served as one of the team captains at Minnesota, reflecting his leadership qualities. Over his collegiate career, spanning 152 NCAA games, he accumulated a total of 80 points, which includes 11 goals and 69 assists.
Draft and Future Prospects
The Canadiens recognized Mittelstadt’s potential when they selected him as the 197th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. His blend of skill and experience positions him as an exciting prospect in the organization.
- Name: Luke Mittelstadt
- Age: 23 years
- Contract: Two-year entry-level deal, one-year AHL contract
- Collegiate Team: University of Minnesota
- NCAA Games Played: 152
- Total Points: 80 (11 goals, 69 assists)
- Drafted by: Montreal Canadiens
- Draft Position: 197th overall in 2023
With this new contract, Mittelstadt is poised to make significant contributions both at the AHL and NHL levels in the coming years.
