Dylan Anhorn Explained

Dylan Anhorn
Birth Date:21 January 1999
Birth Place:Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:190
Position:Defence
Shoots:Left
League:AHL
Team:Manitoba Moose
Career Start:2024

Dylan Anhorn (born January 21, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League (AHL). He played college ice hockey at Union College and St. Cloud State.

Playing career

Junior

Anhorn played two seasons for the Prince George Spruce Kings of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). During the 2017–18 season he recorded five goals and 20 assists in 58 regular season games, and one goal and ten assists in 24 playoff games. During the 2018–19 season he recorded five goals and 22 assists in 53 regular season games, and three goals and seven assists in 17 playoff games, and helped the Spruce Kings win their first-ever Fred Page Cup and Doyle Cup championships in 2019.[1]

College

Anhorn began his collegiate career for Union during the 2019–20 season. During his freshman year he was one of two rookies to play in all 37 games, and ranked third on the team in scoring with six goals and ten assists for 16 points. He led the team in plus-minus and ranked fourth in blocked shots (46). Following the season he was named to the All-ECAC Rookie Team.[2] On November 17, 2020, Union cancelled the 2020–21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] [4] During the 2021–22 season, in his junior year, he served as alternate captain and recorded seven goals and 13 assists in 29 games. His 20 points ranked fourth on the team, while he ranked third in goals and assists.[1]

Anhorn transferred to St. Cloud State for the 2022–23 season.[5] During his senior year he recorded five goals and 20 assist in 23 games before suffering a season-ending injury. Despite missing nearly half the season, he finished third on the team in assists (20) and fifth in points (25).[6] At the time of his injury, he led all defenceman in scoring with 25 points.[7] He broke three bones in his foot and suffered ligament damage during a pregame warmup game of sewer ball on January 21, 2023.[8]

On April 19, 2023, Anhorn announced he would return to St. Cloud State for a fifth year.[9] During the 2023–24 season, he recorded six goals and 27 assists in 38 games. During conference play he recorded 22 points in 24 NCHC games, which ranked was third among defencemen. His 18 assists ranked fifth in conference play and trailed only Zeev Buium among defencemen. Following the season he was named to the All-NCHC First Team and an AHCA West Second Team All-American.[10] [11] He was also named a Hobey Baker Award nominee.[12]

He finished his collegiate career with 24 goals and 70 assists in 127 games.[13]

Professional

On April 5, 2024, Anhorn signed a one-year contract with the Manitoba Moose of the AHL for the 2024–25. He joined the team for the remainder of the 2023–24 AHL season on an amateur tryout (ATO).[14] [15]

Personal life

Anhorn was born to Jodi and Kathie Anhorn.[6]

Career statistics

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2015–16Olds GrizzlysAJHL40000
2016–17Olds GrizzlysAJHL6000020000
2017–18Prince George Spruce KingsBCHL585202530241101114
2018–19Prince George Spruce KingsBCHL5352227221737106
2019–20Union CollegeECAC376101622
2021–22Union CollegeECAC29713206
2022–23St. Cloud State UniversityNCHC235202512
2023–24St. Cloud State UniversityNCHC386273334
2023–24Manitoba MooseAHL2011010000
NCAA totals12724709474

Awards and honors

AwardYear
College
All-ECAC Rookie Team2020[16]
All-NCHC First Team2024[17]
AHCA West Second Team All-American2024[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dylan Anhorn . unionathletics.com . April 18, 2024.
  2. Web site: Anhorn and Seger named to All-Rookie Team . unionathletics.com . March 17, 2020 . April 18, 2024.
  3. Web site: Union cancels 2020-21 hockey season . . Mike . MacAdam . November 17, 2020 . April 18, 2024.
  4. Web site: Union College cancels men's, women's hockey this season over coronavirus worries . . Tim . Wilkin . November 17, 2020 . April 18, 2024.
  5. Web site: St. Cloud State Men’s Hockey Adds Trio of Transfers . scsuhuskies.com . June 9, 2022 . April 18, 2024.
  6. Web site: Dylan Anhorn . scsuhuskies.com . April 18, 2024.
  7. Web site: Regaining a Foothold, Anhorn Overcomes Adversity to Lead St. Cloud State . nchchockey.com . Chad . Twaro . November 8, 2023 . April 18, 2024.
  8. Web site: Returning from surgery, Dylan Anhorn leads SCSU and keeps learning from NHL star . therinklive.com . Mick . Hatten . February 7, 2024 . April 18, 2024.
  9. Web site: Hobey Baker Candidate Dylan Anhorn Returns for 2023-24 . scsuhuskies.com . April 19, 2023 . April 18, 2024.
  10. Web site: Anhorn and Peart Garner All-NCHC Recognition . scsuhuskies.com . March 13, 2024 . April 18, 2024.
  11. Web site: Seven NCHC Players Named to 2023-2024 CCM/AHCA All-America Teams . nchchockey.com . Michael . Weisman . April 12, 2024 . April 18, 2024.
  12. Web site: Anhorn, Kupka and Miettinen Named Hobey Baker Award Nominees . scsuhuskies.com . January 26, 2024 . April 18, 2024.
  13. Web site: Anhorn Signs with Manitoba Moose of AHL . scsuhuskies.com . April 5, 2024 . April 18, 2024.
  14. Web site: Moose Sign Defenceman Dylan Anhorn . moosehockey.com . April 5, 2024 . April 18, 2024.
  15. Web site: Anhorn joins Moose on blue line . . Mike . McIntyre . Ken . Wiebe . April 5, 2024 . April 18, 2024.
  16. Web site: ECAC Hockey Announces 2019–20 All-League Selections . ecachockey.com . March 17, 2020 . April 18, 2024.
  17. Web site: NCHC Unveils 2023-2024 All-Conference Teams . nchchockey.com . Michael . Weisman . March 13, 2024 . April 18, 2024.
  18. Web site: Top 25 men’s college hockey players earn distinction as CCM/AHCA Hockey All-Americans for 2023-24 season . USCHO.com . April 12, 2024 . April 18, 2024.