PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Jack Murtagh and William Moore, two forwards listed among the top 32 on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm ranking of North American skaters highlight a talented group of players on display at the 2025 Chipotle All-American Game at USA Hockey Arena on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; NHLN).
Murtagh and Moore, who each play for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team, are the highest-rated 2025 NHL Draft-eligible players in the game that features skaters and goalies from the NTDP and the United States Hockey League.
All players were selected by USA Hockey in conjunction with NHL Central Scouting.
“The All-American Game provides a unique look at some of best American and USHL draft prospects and NHL personnel are looking forward to another exciting and competitive game,” NHL Central Scouting director Dan Marr said. “The USA Hockey National Team Development program always has an impressive group of prospects and the USHL continues to produce a deeper, diverse pool of players which guarantees fans at sneak peek at some future NHL players.”
Murtagh (6-foot-1, 200 pounds), a 17-year-old left wing, is the top-ranked player in the game at No. 25 on Central Scouting’s midterm rankings. He’s tied for third on the NTDP with 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists), four power-play goals and two game-winning goals in 27 games. He will play for Team White and is committed to Boston University in 2025-26.
“Murtagh is the top-ranked prospect on the NTDP at midseason and…
