Bode Laylin Commits to Minnesota | Calgary Flames News

0:00It's September 4th. I'm Corey with the story, and this is Calgary Flames News today, AI-powered updates on your squad. Calgary Flames Defense Prospect. Boat A. Laylin has made a big decision, committing to play college hockey for the University of Minnesota, starting in the 2027-2028 season. This young player, who was picked by the flames in the 6th round of the NHL draft last year, put up some solid numbers with the Tri-City Storm in. The USHL, scoring 11 goals and racking up 38 points in 55 games. Laylin is still on track to play for the ever-sover tips in the Western Hockey League for the upcoming 2026-2027 season as originally planned. However, his college destination has changed. He was previously committed to the University of St. Thomas, but has now switched his allegiance to the Gofers. This move follows a similar path taken by his father, Corey Laylin. Corey, who played for Minnesota himself back in the day, was an assistant coach at St.

1:02Thomas for five years. He's now returning to the University of Minnesota in the same coaching role, starting this fall. It's worth noting that Laylin's older brothers also played at St. Thomas under their father, but they since moved on to different opportunities. One is playing for Western Michigan, and the other is pursuing a professional career in Germany. Laylin is set to kick off his season with the silver tips on September 19th. He's one of only two defensemen in the flames, drafted in 2026, and he even attended their prospect development camp earlier this off season.