Dylan Anhorn

Dylan Anhorn (born January 21, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). 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.

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. On November 17, 2020, Union cancelled the 2020–21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. 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). At the time of his injury, he led all defenceman in scoring with 25 points. He broke three bones in his foot and suffered ligament damage during a pregame warmup game of sewer ball on January 21, 2023.

He was named a Hobey Baker Award nominee for 2022-23.

On April 19, 2023, Anhorn announced he would return to St. Cloud State for a fifth year. 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. He was also named a Hobey Baker Award nominee again in 2023-24.

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

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).

After three seasons within the Moose organization, Anhorn left as a free agent and secured his first NHL contract in signing a one-year, two-way contract for the season with the Chicago Blackhawks on July 1, 2026.

Personal life Anhorn was born to Jodi and Kathie Anhorn. All-NCHC First Team 2024 AHCA West Second Team All-American 2024