Player Profile
Height
6\
Weight
212 lbs
Shoots
Right
Born
Jun 19, 2008
Hometown
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Nationality
🇨🇦 Canada
Scouting Report
A workhorse running 20+ minutes against NCAA men at 17. Big, smart, right-shot - a coveted archetype. Some question his skating; everything else projects.
Strengths
- Size + range
- Right-shot D
- Point shot
- Power-play QB
NHL Projection
Comparable
Minutes-eating #1 RD
Frequently Asked About Keaton Verhoeff
Who is Keaton Verhoeff?
Keaton Verhoeff is a American Right Defenseman for North Dakota in the NCAA Men's Hockey, ranked #3 on the Draft Prospects Hockey big board for the 2026 NHL Draft. A workhorse running 20+ minutes against NCAA men at 17. Big, smart, right-shot - a coveted archetype. Some question his skating; everything else projects.
What position does Keaton Verhoeff play?
Keaton Verhoeff plays Right Defenseman for North Dakota.
Where does Keaton Verhoeff play hockey?
Keaton Verhoeff plays for North Dakota in the NCAA Men's Hockey.
Will Keaton Verhoeff be a first-round NHL Draft pick?
Keaton Verhoeff is currently ranked #3 on Draft Prospects Hockey's big board for the 2026 NHL Draft, projecting as a 1st Round selection. Final draft position depends on team needs and final pre-draft evaluations.
What is Keaton Verhoeff's NHL projection?
Keaton Verhoeff projects as a minutes-eating #1 rd at the NHL level.
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