Eric Pohlkamp Named Sharks' Prospect of the Year

Eric Pohlkamp, a 22-year-old defenseman, has been named the San Jose Sharks Prospect of the Year for the 2025-2026 season. Pohlkamp led all NCAA defensemen with 39 points and 18 goals, contributing to Denver Pioneers national championship. Hes the sixth overall winner and the second defenseman in a row to receive the award. Pohlkamp, a top-three finalist for the Hobey Baker Award and Offensive Defenseman of the Year, has made first-team all-America and all-conference squads. Hes scored a hat trick and had 11 multi-point games, including a 4-game streak. Drafted in the 5th round, Pohlkamp has 98 points in 119 games and is poised to rise through the ranks quickly. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/494e7c7425bf0858