Charlie Stramel (born October 15, 2004) is an American

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for

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of the

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(NCAA). He previously played at the

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. Stramel was drafted 21st overall by the

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in the 2023 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

Stramel began his

career at

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. During the 2022–23 season, in his freshman year, he recorded five goals and seven assists in 33 games. During the 2023–24 season, in his sophomore year, he recorded three goals and five assists in 34 games. On April 8, 2024, Stramel transferred to

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. During the 2024–25 season, in his junior year, he recorded nine goals and 18 assists in 37 games.

International play

Stramel represented the

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at the

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where he recorded two goals in four games and won a silver medal. Stramel represented the

at the

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, where he recorded two goals and three assists in six games and won a silver medal. On December 12, 2022, Stramel was named to the

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to compete at the

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. During the tournament, he recorded three assists in seven games and won a bronze medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

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* 2004 births Living people Ice hockey players from Minnesota Ice hockey players at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics NHL first-round draft picks People from Rosemount, Minnesota Minnesota Wild draft picks USA Hockey National Team Development Program players Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey players Youth Olympic silver medalists for the United States 21st-century American sportsmen {{US-icehockey-bio-stub