Dylan Wendt
Dylan Wendt | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 9, 2001 United States |
| Occupation | Professional ice hockey forward |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Playing for Adirondack Thunder (ECHL) and under contract with New Jersey Devils (NHL) |
Dylan Wendt (born January 9, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Adirondack Thunder in the ECHL. He is under contract with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Playing career
Wendt began his junior hockey tenure in the United States Hockey League (USHL), having been selected by the Green Bay Gamblers in the 2018 draft. During the 2018–19 campaign, he contributed three goals and totaled 18 points across 58 contests. At the outset of the 2019–20 season, Wendt was traded to the Muskegon Lumberjacks in exchange for defenseman John Prokop, and he subsequently earned the role of team captain. Originally committed to playing at the University of Michigan, he ultimately changed his commitment to Western Michigan University in 2020.
In his freshman year (2021–22) at Western Michigan, Wendt tallied three points over 38 games, including a goal scored against Michigan. The following season (2022–23) marked a progression in his performance, as he notched eight goals and amassed 22 points in 39 appearances, which led to him receiving Western Michigan's Most Improved Player accolade.
During the 2023–24 season, Wendt emerged as the Broncos' second-leading scorer with 23 goals and 44 points in 38 games. His achievements that season included a seven-game point streak, leading the team with nine power play goals, and recording four game-winning goals. His outstanding play earned him a nomination for the distinguished Hobey Baker Award.
On April 4, 2024, Wendt inked a two-year entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils and also signed an amateur tryout agreement with their AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets, for the remainder of that season. He registered his first professional assist on April 7, 2024, followed by scoring his inaugural professional goal on April 20 against the Syracuse Crunch.
Personal life
Wendt completed his high school education at Ashwaubenon High School and pursued business studies at Western Michigan University. His family includes members who have competed in collegiate ice hockey at Ferris State University.
Career statistics
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2018–19 | Green Bay Gamblers | USHL | 58 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Green Bay Gamblers | USHL | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Muskegon Lumberjacks | USHL | 35 | 6 | 24 | 30 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Muskegon Lumberjacks | USHL | 53 | 17 | 28 | 45 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 2021–22 | Western Michigan University | NCHC | 34 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Western Michigan University | NCHC | 39 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Western Michigan University | NCHC | 38 | 23 | 21 | 44 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Utica Comets | AHL | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | Utica Comets | AHL | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | Adirondack Thunder | ECHL | 43 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| AHL totals | 17 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||