Bump named 2022 USA Today Hockey Player of the Year
Alex Bump has been named the 2022 USA Today Hockey Player of the Year.
The award for high school players in the United States.
Bump, from Prior Lake, registered 83 points (48 goals, 35 assists) in 31 games for Prior Lake High. He captained the team to the 2022 state tournament for the first time in the school’s history.
🏒 Alex Bump, Hockey Player of the Year sponsored by @LogisticsPlus!@AlexBump14's scoring ability was on full display in his final year at @PLLakers as he racked up 83 points in 31 games. He was selected in the 5th round by the @NHLFlyers.
Best of luck, Alex! #USATODAYHSSA pic.twitter.com/RmczdzKjKk
— USA TODAY High School Sports Awards (@hssportsawards) August 1, 2022
The 18-year-old, selected in the fifth round (No. 133) of the 2022 NHL Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers, also had 17 points (11 goals, six assists) in 27 games with the Omaha Lancers in the United States Hockey League.
He is committed to the University of Vermont for the 2023-24 season.