Junior, Defense, Brainerd, Minnesota
During his collegiate hockey career spanning three seasons from 2023 to 2026, Eric Pohlkamp established himself as one of the elite offensive defensemen in NCAA hockey. He began his collegiate path in 2023–24 at Bemidji State University, recording 24 points in 32 games, leading all team defensemen in goals, and earning All-CCHA First Team and CCHA All-Rookie Team honors. Following his freshman year, he transferred to the University of Denver, where he posted 35 points in 44 games in 2024–25 while leading the Pioneers with 60 blocked shots. In his junior campaign (2025–26), Pohlkamp delivered a career-best performance, leading all NCAA defensemen in goals (18) and total points (39) across 43 games, headlined by a hat-trick against Bentley on opening night. He was named the NCHC Offensive Defenseman of the Year, earned AHCA West First Team All-American honors, and was selected as a top-three Hobey Hat Trick finalist for college hockey’s top player. Alongside his on-ice performance, Pohlkamp actively participated in team community service initiatives throughout his collegiate tenure, including:
- Youth Hockey Mentorship: Voluntarily coaching youth hockey clinics and local training academies during the offseason.
- Charity Exhibition Games: Participating in local charity games and community fundraisers in his home state of Minnesota.
- Community Engagement: Supporting team-led community service initiatives and youth outreach programs at both Bemidji State and the University of Denver.
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