Dylan Wendt

Dylan Wendt (born January 9, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey forward who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career Wendt played junior ice hockey in the United States Hockey League (USHL), where he was drafted in 2018 by the Green Bay Gamblers. In the 2018–19 season, he recorded three goals and 18 points in 58 games. Early in the 2019–20 season, he was traded to the Muskegon Lumberjacks for defenseman John Prokop. He was later named the Lumberjacks' captain. Although he initially committed to the University of Michigan, he changed his commitment to Western Michigan University in 2020.

As a freshman in the 2021–22 season, Wendt totaled just three points in 38 games, with his first of two goals coming against his former commitment, the University of Michigan.

Wendt signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL) on April 4, 2024. He also signed an amateur tryout contract for the remainder of the 2023–24 season with their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Utica Comets. He recorded his first professional point, an assist, on April 7, 2024, in his AHL debut against the Toronto Marlies. His first professional goal came on April 20, against the Syracuse Crunch.

Personal life Wendt graduated from Ashwaubenon High School before studying business at Western Michigan University. His uncle and cousin both played college ice hockey at Ferris State University.

Career statistics Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2018–19 Green Bay Gamblers USHL 58 3 15 18 16 — — — — — 2019–20 Green Bay Gamblers USHL 9 2 2 4 8 — — — — — 2019–20 Muskegon Lumberjacks USHL 35 6 24 30 17 — — — — — 2020–21 Muskegon Lumberjacks USHL 53 17 28 45 19 4 0 4 4 2 2021–22 Western Michigan University NCHC 34 2 1 3 4 — — — — — 2022–23 Western Michigan University NCHC 39 8 14 22 4 — — — — — 2023–24 Western Michigan University NCHC 38 23 21 44 10 — — — — — 2023–24 Utica Comets AHL 5 1 1 2 2 — — — — — 2024–25 Utica Comets AHL 12 1 2 3 0 — — — — — 2024–25 Adirondack Thunder ECHL 43 9 19 28 16 — — — — — 2025–26 Adirondack Thunder ECHL 30 9 12 21 4 6 0 1 1 0 2025–26 Utica Comets AHL 19 0 3 3 9 — — — — —AHL totals 36 2 6 8 11 — — — — —