Ryan-Duncan-457304ryan-duncan — Ryan Duncan (center) is congratulated by teammates Jonathan Toews, Robbie Bina and T.J. Oshie after scoring the game-winning goal in the second period of a game against Minnesota. John Stennes.

By Brad Elliott Schlossman

October 07, 2021 at 12:39 AM

Michigan is making history this men's college hockey season by having more NHL first-round draft picks on its roster than any other (seven).

The previous record was six.

Here's a look at how the 12 teams with the highest number of first-round NHL picks fared.

Most NHL first-round picks on one NCAA team

7 - Michigan 2021-22

First rounders: Owen Power (1), Matty Beniers (2), Luke Hughes (3), Kent Johnson (4), Mackie Samoskevich (24), Brendan Brisson (29), John Beecher (30).

Coach: Mel Pearson.

Result: To be determined.

6 - North Dakota 2005-06

First rounders: Jonathan Toews (3), Brian Lee (9), Drew Stafford (13), Travis Zajac (20), T.J. Oshie (24), Joe Finley (27).

Coach: Dave Hakstol.

Result: 29-16-1 (.641), WCHA fourth place. NCAA Frozen Four.

6 - Michigan 2020-21

First rounders: Owen Power (1), Matty Beniers (2), Kent Johnson (4), Cam York (14), Brendan Brisson (29), John Beecher (30).

Coach: Mel Pearson.

Result: 15-10-1 (.596), Big Ten third place. NCAA first round.

5 - Minnesota 2006-07

First rounders: Erik Johnson (1), Blake Wheeler (5), Kyle Okposo (7), David Fischer (20), Jim O’Brien (29).

Coach: Don Lucia.

Result: 31-10-3 (.739), WCHA champs. NCAA regional final.

5 - Boston University 2016-17

First rounders: Clayton Keller (7), Charlie McAvoy (14), Dante Fabbro (17), Kieffer Bellows (19), Jake Oettinger (26).

Coach: David Quinn.

Result: 24-12-3 (.654), Hockey East co-champs. NCAA regional final.

4 - Boston University 2017-18

First rounders: Brady Tkachuk (4), Dante Fabbro (17), Jake Oettinger (26), Shane Bowers (28).

Coach: David Quinn.

Result: 22-14-4 (.600), Hockey East fourth place. NCAA regional final.

4 - Boston University 2018-19

First rounders: Joel Farabee (14), Dante Fabbro (17), Jake Oettinger (26), Shane Bowers (28).

Coach: Albie O’Connell.

Result: 16-18-4 (.474), Hockey East fifth place. Missed NCAA tournament.

4 - Michigan 2006-07

First rounders: Jack Johnson (3), Mark Mitera (19), Andrew Cogliano (25), Chris Summers (29).

Coach: Red Berenson.

Result: 26-14-1 (.646), CCHA second place. NCAA first round.

4 - Minnesota 2007-08

First rounders: Blake Wheeler (5), Kyle Okposo (7), David Fischer (20), Patrick White (25).

Coach: Don Lucia.

Result: 19-17-9 (.522), WCHA seventh place. NCAA first round.

4 - Minnesota 2009-10

First rounders: Nick Leddy (16), David Fischer (20), Jordan Schroeder (22), Patrick White (25).

Coach: Don Lucia.

Result: 18-19-2 (.487), WCHA seventh place. Missed NCAA tournament.

4 - North Dakota 2006-07

First rounders: Jonathan Toews (3), Brian Lee (9), T.J. Oshie (24), Joe Finley (27).

Coach: Dave Hakstol.

Result: 24-14-5 (.616), WCHA third place. NCAA Frozen Four.

4 - Wisconsin 2019-20

First rounders: Alex Turcotte (3), Dylan Holloway (14), Cole Caulfield (15), K’Andre Miller (22).

Coach: Tony Granato.

Result: 14-20-2 (.417), Big Ten last place. Season ended before the coronavirus pandemic wiped out NCAAs.

By Brad Elliott Schlossman

Schlossman has covered college hockey for the Grand Forks Herald since 2005. He has been recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors as the top beat writer for the Herald's circulation division four times and the North Dakota sportswriter of the year once. He resides in Grand Forks. Reach him at bschlossman@gfherald.com.