Minnesota Wild Inks Forward Charlie Stramel to Entry-Level Deal
The Minnesota Wild have officially signed forward Charlie Stramel to an entry-level contract. This three-year deal will kick off with the 2026-27 NHL season. The announcement was made by Bill Guerin, the President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the team.
Charlie Stramel’s College Career
Stramel, a 21-year-old native of Rosemount, Minnesota, has had an impressive run at Michigan State. In his senior season, he scored 44 points, including 19 goals and 25 assists, in just 37 games. His remarkable performance also featured seven game-winning goals and five power-play goals.
- Age: 21 (born October 15, 2004)
- Height: 6’3″
- Weight: 216 lbs
- Points in senior season: 44 (19 goals, 25 assists)
- Game-Winning Goals: 7
- Plus/Minus Rating: +29
NCAA Achievements
Stramel ranked first in game-winning goals and second in face-off wins among NCAA players. He was a Top Ten Finalist for the prestigious Hobey Baker Award and earned a spot on the All-Big Ten First Team. His achievements this season included:
- Top Ten Finalist for the Hobey Baker Award
- All-Big Ten First Team selection
- Big Ten Third Star of the Week (Nov 11)
- Great Lake Invitational MVP
During his two years at Michigan State from 2024 to 2026, Stramel tallied 71 points over 74 games. Notably, he contributed to Michigan State’s Big Ten Championship win in 2024-25 by recording the primary assist on the game-winning goal.
Previous Experience
Before transferring to Michigan State, Stramel played two seasons at the University of Wisconsin, amassing 20 points in 67 games. Additionally, he enjoyed a successful stint with the U.S. National Team Development Program in the USHL, where he scored 23 points in 38 games.
International Representation
Stramel represented Team USA at various international competitions. Noteworthy achievements include:
- Silver medal at the 2022 IIHF Under-18 World Championships (9 points in 11 games)
- Bronze medal at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championships (4 points in 8 games)
Draft and Future with Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild selected Stramel with the 21st pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. He will don the number 15 jersey as he transitions to the professional level.
Fans eager for upcoming games can purchase single-game tickets for the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Grand Casino Arena. Due to high demand, ticket availability will be limited, and priority access will go to Minnesota Wild Season Ticket Members. For the best chance at securing tickets, fans are encouraged to join the Season Ticket Member Community.
