Hunter Warner
Wild Prospect Tracker: Jan. 22 Edition
Hunter Warner

Wild Prospect Tracker: Jan. 22 Edition

Published Jan. 22, 2016 2:00 p.m. ET

With signees and draft picks spread out across more than a dozen leagues and two continents, keeping track of the Minnesota Wild's various prospects can be a daunting task.

From purchasing streaming plans and tracking down cable channels, to other pesky details like learning Swedish, there's a lot to do if you want to stay up to date on the next big thing.

Fortunately, FOX Sports North has it covered.

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From Finland to Fargo, we're breaking down the stats and bringing you a comprehensive look at the Wild's prospect pipeline each and every week.

So (for the first time ever) let's take a look at the week that was in the latest edition of Wild Prospect Report.

THREE STARS

Gustav Bouramman, D, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)

STATS: 2G, 3A

Bouramman has been an offensive force in recent weeks picking up two goals and three assists through three games. The Swedish defender helped power the Greyhounds to a pair of wins, including a 9-2 rout of Sudbury on Wednesday, and now ranks second on the team in assists with 20.

Mario Lucia, LW, Notre Dame (Hockey East)

STATS: 1 G, 2A, 6 SOG

Lucia picked up a goal and two assists to help lead the No. 13-ranked Irish to an explosive sweep of Hockey East foe Merrimack, and ranks first on the team in power play goals. Look for Lucia and the Irish's success to continue this weekend, as Notre Dame hits the road to take on New Hampshire and the Wildcats' No. 51-ranked defense.

Chase Lang, C, Vancouver (WHL)

STATS: 2 G, 3A

The winger has scored 27 points since Dec. 1, and ranks No. 1 on the Giants in scoring after notching two goals and three assists in five games.

GAME OF THE WEEK

Miami University at Nebraska Omaha

WHEN: Friday -- 7:30 p.m, Saturday -- 7:07 p.m.

HOW TO WATCH: CBS Sports (Friday), NCHC.tv (Saturday)

Defenseman Louie Belpedio and Miami University head to Nebraska-Omaha to take on the red-hot Mavericks, as they look to neutralize one of the nation's top scoring units.

NCAA

Jack Sadek, D, Minnesota (Big Ten)

Sadek is finally on the scoreboard after picking up an assist a few weeks ago against Northeastern, but added just one SOG and two PIM as the Gophers swept Michigan State at home.

Nick Seeler, D, Minnesota (Big Ten)

The Gophers' leader in penalty minutes, Seeler grabbed an assist against the Spartans, while registering a plus-5 rating and four shots on goal in the series.

Avery Peterson, C, Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC)

The former Nebraska-Omaha forward transferred to UMD this season to be closer to his older brother and will be eligible to play in January 2017.

Carson Soucy, D, Minnesota Duluth (NCHC)

The junior threw two shots on goal to help the Bulldogs salvage a point against St. Cloud State last weekend.

Louis Belpedio, D, Miami (NCHC)

Miami's top defenseman, Belpedio was held to just two shots on goal in a win over Bowling Green.

Nicholas Boka, D, Michigan (Big Ten)

The Wolverines earned a 5-5 tie with Big Ten foe Ohio State last Friday, before torching the Buckeyes for an 8-6 win in the follow-up and Boka played his part, flinging two shots on goal and logging a plus-3 rating in the series.

Nolan De Jong, D, Michigan (Big Ten)

Michigan's offense came out swinging against the Buckeyes, but despite scoring a league-high 13 goals on the weekend De Jong wasn't able to find the back of the net despite four shots on goal. The junior has yet to score this season.

John Draeger, D, Michigan State (Big Ten)

Draeger was quiet as the Spartans suffered a sweep at the hands of Minnesota.

Adam Gilmour, C, Boston College (Hockey East)

The Golden Eagles edged crosstown rival Boston University 5-3 on Friday, before tying with the Terriers on Saturday.

Alex Tuch, RW, Boston College (Hockey East)

Tuch picked up five shots on goal against Boston University, and remains tied for fourth on the Golden Eagles' offense with 16 points.

Jordan Greenway, LW, Boston University (Hockey East)

The freshman was held to just two shots on goal and four penalty minutes against BC.

Louis Nanne, LW, RPI (ECAC)

Nanne ranks second on the Engineers in scoring and ranks second in plus/minus. He tallied six shots on goal in a 1-0 win over Cornell and a 2-2 tie against Colgate.

USHL

Ales Stezka, G, Sioux Falls

The 19-year-old allowed four goals on 34 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Omaha Lancers on Jan. 16.

CHL

Pavel Jenys, D, Niagara (OHL)

Jenys has six points since being traded to the IceDogs from the Sudbury Wolves in late November, and chipped in an assist while logging two penalty minutes in a 4-1 win over Ottawa.

Reid Duke, C, Brandon (WHL)

The WHL's No. 14-ranked scorer, Duke was held off the board in a 4-0 win against Red Deer and a 4-1 loss to Moose Jaw, while recording a minus-3 rating.

Tanner Faith, D, Moose Jaw (WHL)

Faith was a plus-1 in a 3-1 loss to Edmonton, before adding two penalty minutes in a loss to the Wheat Kings.

Hunter Warner, D, Prince Albert (WHL)

Warner picked up two assists and a plus-3 rating last week, and has scored eight points in his last 14 games.

INTERNATIONAL

Kaapo Kahkonen, G, Blues (SM-Liiga)

Kahkonen was in net for a 5-1 loss to Saipa last week, and ranks 10th in the league with a .918 save percentage and a 2.39 goals-against average.

Joel Eriksson Ek, C, Farjestads BK (Swedish Hockey League)

Kirill Kaprizov, LW, Metallurg Novokuznetsk (Kontinental Hockey League)

Pontus Sjalin, D, Asploven HC (HockeyAllsvenskan)

Sjalin appeared in a 3-1 win over Malmo on Saturday.

Some data provided by the Minnesota Wild.

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