Cullen Potter's NHL Dream Begins with Calgary Flames
Hey everyone, I just had to talk about this incredible story that’s been making waves in the hockey world—Cullen Potter’s journey to the NHL. If you haven’t heard the name yet, you will. Trust me.
So get this: Cullen Potter just got drafted 32nd overall by the Calgary Flames in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft, and the kid is only 17 years old. Seventeen! That alone is impressive, but when you hear how it all started, it honestly feels like a hockey movie in the making.
Potter’s story began even before most kids learn how to walk properly. His grandfather, in a stroke of genius, rigged up a pair of little boots with blades just so Cullen could get used to the feeling of skating—inside the house. No kidding. And from there, it’s been ice rinks, determination, and nonstop passion. His earliest memories are being on outdoor rinks in Minnesota, which he still calls his favorite place to be.
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Now, Cullen isn’t just some raw talent. This kid comes from hockey royalty. His mom, Jenny Potter, is a U.S. women’s hockey legend—14 medals, four Olympic appearances, and a gold medal in '98. His dad Rob is a hockey guy, too. So it’s safe to say the sport is in his DNA.
But what really stands out to me is how driven he is. Cullen had committed to Michigan State but made a bold switch to Arizona State University—and he fast-tracked everything. He finished high school in two months online just so he could jumpstart his NCAA career. And what did he do as a freshman at ASU? He scored 13 goals and tallied 22 points in 35 games—again, all at just 17.
When the Flames called his name, Cullen said, “It’s a dream come true,” and you could see how much it meant to him. It wasn’t just a line—this is a kid who has lived and breathed hockey his whole life. He’s fast, skilled, and incredibly creative both with and without the puck. But he’s not stopping here. He’s already talking about using next season to build more muscle, elevate his defensive game, and just continue getting better all-around.
The plan is to head back to Arizona State in the fall, but now with NHL expectations following him. And honestly, I’m excited to see where he goes from here. There’s something really special about a player who not only has the talent but also the vision, the drive, and the background to go far.
Cullen Potter isn’t just chasing a dream anymore—he’s living it.
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