Laurila, 18, recorded 41 points (eight goals, 33 assists) in 57 games with the Fargo Force of the United States Hockey League (USHL) last season, leading Fargo in assists and tying for the team-lead in points. Laurila spent two seasons with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program (NTDP), tallying 26 points (seven goals, 19 assists) in 95 career games with NTDP. Internationally, the Moorhead, MN native represented the United States at the 2024 IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championship, where he helped Team USA capture a silver medal. The defenseman is currently committed to play Division I hockey at University of North Dakota.
Hood, 18, skated in 42 games with the Vancouver Giants of the WHL last season, finishing with a 19-13-6 record, .910 save percentage and 3.13 goals against average. The Brandon, MB native also appeared in five postseason games with the Giants.
Kvasnicka, 17, recorded 39 points (18 goals, 21 assists) in 66 games with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program last season, finishing fifth in points. Internationally, the Burnsville, MN native recorded five points (three goals, two assists) in seven games at the 2025 IIHF Under-18 World Championship, helping the team capture a bronze medal. Kvasnicka will play for the Penticton Vees (Western Hockey League) in the 2025-26 season, and is committed to play Division I college hockey at the University of Minnesota in 2026-27.