2025-26 Hockey Roster

#12 Henry Nelson 2024-25 Hockey Roster

Defenseman


Height 6-2
Weight 206 lbs.
Class Sophomore
Hometown Maple Grove, Minnesota
Last Team Lincoln (USHL)
Henry Nelson - Hockey - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Bio

HONORS & AWARDS

  • 2025 Academic All-Big Ten

AS A SOPHOMORE (2024-25)

  • Played in 30 games for the Irish. 
  • Scored his first career goal against Alaska (Oct. 18). 
  • After posting just one point as a rookie, Nelson finished his sophomore season with eight points off three goals and five assists.
  • Finished third on the team for blocked shots with 40.
  • Recorded one game-winning goal on the season with his first collegiate goal against Alaska. 
  • Also tallied an assist in the Alaska game to post his first career multi-point night.
  • Assisted on two goals in the 6-1 win over Wisconsin (Feb. 22) for his first multi-assist game.

AS A FRESHMAN (2023-2024)

  • Skated in 31 of 36 games for the Irish in his freshman season. 
  • Blocked 15 shots on the season. 
  • Recorded his first collegiate point with an assist in the 5-2 road victory at Ohio State (Jan. 13).

IN THE USHL

  • Spent three seasons with Lincoln Stars, appearing in 102 games
  • Recorded five goals and 22 assists with the Stars
  • In final season with the Stars, recorded a plus-five on ice rating

PREP & PERSONAL

  • Native of Maple Grove, Minnesota
  • Graduated from Maple Grove High School in 2021
  • Won state golf championship at Maple Grove
  • Son of Barb and Victor Nelson
  • Has two siblings, Danny and Sammy
  • Brother Danny also plays hockey at Notre Dame