Player Birth State Trends in the NHL

The number of U.S.-born NHL players only began to rise steadily in the 1970s, prior to which the number of Americans per season remained low. Nevertheless, the United States has been represented by at least one player in each of the NHL seasons. Minnesota has produced the most U.S.-born NHL players in the league history, followed by Michigan and Massachusetts.

Since the 1980s, the share of traditional hockey states has gradually decreased, as more and more American NHL players arrive from states not present in the NHL during the 1970s. This development has taken place hand-in-hand with the increase in the overall number of American NHL players.

The chart below shows the relative proportions of different birth states in the NHL from the 1917-1918 season onwards. Season specific data used in the chart can be found on the birth state totals statistics pages.

Current Season

United States

Regular Season

NHL players born in United States - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in United States

Playoffs

NHL players born in United States - 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in United States - playoffs

Minnesota

Regular Season

NHL players born in Minnesota - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Minnesota

Playoffs

NHL players born in Minnesota- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Minnesota - playoffs

Michigan

Regular Season

NHL players born in Michigan - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Michigan

Playoffs

NHL players born in Michigan- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Michigan - playoffs

New York

Regular Season

NHL players born in New York - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in New York

Playoffs

NHL players born in New York- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in New York - playoffs

Massachusetts

Regular Season

NHL players born in Massachusetts - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Massachusetts

Playoffs

NHL players born in Massachusetts- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Massachusetts - playoffs

Illinois

Regular Season

NHL players born in Illinois - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Illinois

Playoffs

NHL players born in Illinois- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Illinois - playoffs

California

Regular Season

NHL players born in California - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in California

Playoffs

NHL players born in California- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in California - playoffs

Florida

Regular Season

NHL players born in Florida - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Florida

Playoffs

NHL players born in Florida- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Florida - playoffs

New Jersey

Regular Season

NHL players born in New Jersey - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in New Jersey

Playoffs

NHL players born in New Jersey- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in New Jersey - playoffs

Ohio

Regular Season

NHL players born in Ohio - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Ohio

Playoffs

NHL players born in Ohio- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Ohio - playoffs

Missouri

Regular Season

NHL players born in Missouri - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Missouri

Playoffs

NHL players born in Missouri- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Missouri - playoffs

Wisconsin

Regular Season

NHL players born in Wisconsin - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Wisconsin

Playoffs

NHL players born in Wisconsin- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Wisconsin - playoffs

Texas

Regular Season

NHL players born in Texas - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Texas

Playoffs

NHL players born in Texas- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Texas - playoffs

Arizona

Regular Season

NHL players born in Arizona - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Arizona

Playoffs

NHL players born in Arizona- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Arizona - playoffs

Connecticut

Regular Season

NHL players born in Connecticut - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Connecticut

Playoffs

NHL players born in Connecticut- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Connecticut - playoffs

Pennsylvania

Regular Season

NHL players born in Pennsylvania - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Pennsylvania

Playoffs

NHL players born in Pennsylvania- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Pennsylvania - playoffs

Nebraska

Regular Season

NHL players born in Nebraska - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Nebraska

Playoffs

NHL players born in Nebraska- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Nebraska - playoffs

Rhode Island

Regular Season

NHL players born in Rhode Island - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Rhode Island

Playoffs

NHL players born in Rhode Island- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Rhode Island - playoffs

Colorado

Regular Season

NHL players born in Colorado - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Colorado

Playoffs

NHL players born in Colorado- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Colorado - playoffs

New Hampshire

Regular Season

NHL players born in New Hampshire - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in New Hampshire

Playoffs

NHL players born in New Hampshire- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in New Hampshire - playoffs

South Carolina

Regular Season

NHL players born in South Carolina - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in South Carolina

Playoffs

NHL players born in South Carolina- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in South Carolina - playoffs

Maryland

Regular Season

NHL players born in Maryland - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Maryland

Playoffs

NHL players born in Maryland- 2013 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Maryland - playoffs

North Dakota

Regular Season

NHL players born in North Dakota - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in North Dakota

Playoffs

NHL players born in North Dakota- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in North Dakota - playoffs

Alaska

Regular Season

NHL players born in Alaska - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Alaska

Playoffs

NHL players born in Alaska- 2024 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Alaska - playoffs

Indiana

Regular Season

NHL players born in Indiana - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Indiana

Playoffs

NHL players born in Indiana- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Indiana - playoffs

Maine

Regular Season

NHL players born in Maine - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Maine

Playoffs

NHL players born in Maine- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Maine - playoffs

Alabama

Regular Season

NHL players born in Alabama - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Alabama

Playoffs

NHL players born in Alabama- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Alabama - playoffs

Montana

Regular Season

NHL players born in Montana - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Montana

Playoffs

NHL players born in Montana- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Montana - playoffs

Utah

Regular Season

NHL players born in Utah - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Utah

Playoffs

NHL players born in Utah- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Utah - playoffs

Washington

Regular Season

NHL players born in Washington - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Washington

Playoffs

NHL players born in Washington- 2024 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Washington - playoffs

Louisiana

Regular Season

NHL players born in Louisiana - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Louisiana

Playoffs

NHL players born in Louisiana- 2024 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Louisiana - playoffs

Mississippi

Regular Season

NHL players born in Mississippi - 2025-2026 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Mississippi

Playoffs

NHL players born in Mississippi- 2022 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Mississippi - playoffs

Past Seasons

Delaware

Regular Season

NHL players born in Delaware - 2012-2013 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Delaware

Playoffs

NHL players born in Delaware- 2013 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Delaware - playoffs

Oklahoma

Regular Season

NHL players born in Oklahoma - 2024-2025 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Oklahoma

Playoffs

NHL players born in Oklahoma- 2025 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Oklahoma - playoffs

Iowa

Regular Season

NHL players born in Iowa - 2023-2024 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Iowa

Playoffs

NHL players born in Iowa- 2022 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Iowa - playoffs

District of Columbia

Regular Season

NHL players born in District of Columbia - 2007-2008 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in District of Columbia

Playoffs

NHL players born in District of Columbia- 2006 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in District of Columbia - playoffs

Oregon

Regular Season

NHL players born in Oregon - 2024-2025 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Oregon

Playoffs

NHL players born in Oregon- 1984 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Oregon - playoffs

North Carolina

Regular Season

NHL players born in North Carolina - 2024-2025 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in North Carolina

Playoffs

NHL players born in North Carolina- 2024 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in North Carolina - playoffs

Georgia

Regular Season

NHL players born in Georgia - 2021-2022 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Georgia

Playoffs

NHL players born in Georgia- 2006 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Georgia - playoffs

Vermont

Regular Season

NHL players born in Vermont - 2008-2009 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Vermont

Playoffs

NHL players born in Vermont- 2004 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Vermont - playoffs

Nevada

Regular Season

NHL players born in Nevada - 2019-2020 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Nevada

Idaho

Regular Season

NHL players born in Idaho - 1957-1958 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Idaho

Playoffs

NHL players born in Idaho- 1954 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Idaho - playoffs

Virginia

Regular Season

NHL players born in Virginia - 2024-2025 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in Virginia

Playoffs

NHL players born in Virginia- 2015 leaders - playoffs All-time records for NHL players born in Virginia - playoffs

South Dakota

Regular Season

NHL players born in South Dakota - 2024-2025 leaders All-time records for NHL players born in South Dakota